Across the Diocese: September 10, 2026

THE BEACON WEEKLYView this newsletter in your browser.  Blueberry Bash 2026 Photo Album Articles this issue…..    SW WA Synod e-News | September 2, 2026The Beacon Newsletter 08/27/2026Across the Diocese: September 3, 2026 This Week at St. Christopher’s…Week of August 31stMonday (08/31/2026) – John Bunyan, Teacher – 1688  Mitford Reading Group Series – On Summer Break    Tuesday (09/01/2026) – David Pendleton Oakerhater, Deacon and Missionary; – 1931   Faithful Living – 6:00 am   Centering Prayer (Online) – 8:00 pmWednesday (09/02/2026) – Nikolai Frederik Severin Grundtvig, Bishop and Renewer of the Church; – 1872; The Martyrs of Papua New Guinea – 1942  Fellowship Breakfast – 9:00 am  Worship Band – 11:00 am  Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm       Thursday (09/03/2026)    Olympia Commons Meeting – […]

September 2, 2026Synod ResourcesAdministration, Compensation Guidelines, Constitutions, Financial, Personnel Policies, Pulpit Supply, Immigration, TransitionBoundary Training Opportunities for Rostered MinistersRound Ordination AnniversariesFrom the ELCA Office of the Secretary Rostered Leader Anniversary ReportSeptember 2026Rev. Michael Hanson45 Years – Minister of Word and Sacrament – September 27, 1981Thank you for your faithfulservice to the people of God! Looking Ahead!Save the Date!2027 Bishop’s ConvocationApril 25-28, 2027 | SeabeckSave the Date!2027 Synod AssemblyJune 4 & 5, 2027 | Centralia CollegeUpcoming EventsELCA Racial Justice Ministries WebinarSeptember 8 | 7pm | REGISTER HEREPLU Opening Convocation @ PLU TacomaSeptember 8 | 9:30am | LEARN MOREPeer Ministry Training @ Silverdale […]

THE BEACON WEEKLYView this newsletter in your browser.  Blueberry Bash 2026 Photo Album Articles this issue…..    Across the Diocese: August 27, 2026A Memorial Service for Betty Kutter – 08-22-2026The Beacon Newsletter 08/13/2026 This Week at St. Christopher’s…Week of August 24thMonday (08/24/2026) –  St. Bartholomew, Apostle  Mitford Reading Group Series – On Summer Break          Tuesday (08/25/2026) – Louis, King of France; died 1270  Faithful Living – 6:15 am  Centering Prayer – 8:00 pm      Wednesday (08/26/2026)   Worship Band – 11:00 am  Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm  Hot Meals Outreach – 4:00 pm                                   Thursday (08/27/2026) – Monica, Mother of […]

View as Webpage    RSVP Now! – D-House BlessingSeptember 9, 2026 from 3PM – 7PMJoin us for our Open House, celebrating the completion of the recent renovations of Diocesan House, which occupies the historic Leary Mansion in Capitol Hill. The evening’s festivities will include: House Blessing at 5pmHeavy hors d’oeuvres, offering an assortment of Mediterranean delicacies (vegan and gluten free options available)Outdoor activities including lawn games and face painting (from 4-6:30pm)Guided tours offered throughout the evening (4:15, 5:45, and 6:15) We look forward to welcoming you! Please RSVP here.Exploring Discernment RetreatSeptember 12, St. Mary’s, LakewoodDo you have a big question in life […]