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Christmas & Holiday Events 2023
THE BEACON WEEKLY St. Chris’ Advent Calendar via Text MessageReceive daily Scripture and reflections for Advent based on the Jesse Tree sent right to your phone! Then, receive similar devotions for the Twelve days of Christmas! Just textADVENTCALto 360-810-3292. Text STOP ADVENTCAL at any time. Texts begin on Dec. 3rd. (Advent 1) Texts end after January 6th. Articles this issue… Synod eNews – Week of December 3, 2023Advent 2023: An Advent Message and Appeal from Bishop SkeltonThe Beacon Newsletter 11/29/2023 This Week at St. Christopher’s… Week of December 4th Monday (12/04/2023) – John […]
Bishop Skelton Calls a Fast Day. Plus Resources and Prayers for Peace in the Holy Land
From Bishop Skelton Resources and Prayers for Peace in the Holy Land October 16, 2023 Greetings, People of the Diocese of Olympia, Like me, you have probably been watching and listening in horror as the events in Israel and Gaza continue to unfold. The stories coming out of Israel are both heartbreaking and traumatizing to us, but especially to Jewish communities around the world that fear anew for their safety and future. At the same time, the scenes emerging from Gaza of innocent civilians attempting to flee or unable to flee are unbearable. In the midst of all of this, I […]
Fwd: From Bishop Skelton: Visit from Bishop Ernie Moral of the Episcopal Diocese of the Southern Philippines
From Bishop Skelton Visit from Bishop Ernie Moral of the Episcopal Diocese of the Southern Philippines September 21, 2023 Greetings, People of the Diocese of Olympia, The Diocese of Olympia is delighted to welcome Bishop Ernie Moral, his wife Mrs. Shirmen Moral, and Mr. Gideon Bustamante, the Regional Development Officer at Episcopal CARE Foundation Inc. Bishop Moral, the Bishop of the Diocese of the Southern Philippines (EDSP), and his party will visit us for two weeks in late September and early October, primarily focusing on Creation Care learning exchange and potentially expanding our partnership. Bishop Moral will also […]
August News for the SW Washington Synod
SW WA Synod August 2023 Newsletter. Events, News, & Opportunities.
Across the Diocese – August 11, 2023
View as Webpage August 11, 2023 Holy Cow Survey and Holy Conversation Updates Three weeks left to respond to the Holy Cow Survey! We are inviting all clergy and lay members in the diocese to provide us with your input. Take the survey, today! Help us reach our goal of hearing from all of you! And if you have yet to participate in a Holy Conversation, please see the list of locations remaining and select one that is most convenient for you. We don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to provide us your […]
Thank you, Pr. Jessie & Fr. Daren!
In appreciation to our supply clergy during Fr. James’ Sabbatical…
“What’s Your Joy?”: A Sabbatical Journey
What is joy? What is your joy? Where does it comer from? How do you know it when you see it? How can you live a life filled with joy regardless of circumstances? While I’m away on Sabbatical (May 1st – July 31st of 2023), I’m inviting our community to explore Joy. I’m suggesting we do this together, while we’re apart, and that we will share our discoveries when we’re reunited in August. Here are a couple of suggestions on how we will do this together:
We give thanks… for you.
Dear St. Christopher’s Friends, Members, and Supporters, At St. Christopher’s we have much to be thankful for… there have been physical additions to our facilities like the new flooring downstairs or the gazebo and the new playground equipment outside. We’ve had marvelous programs and events the Thanksgiving potluck, Evensong, and new book studies. And there are signs of recovery from the Pandemic all over. But we are most grateful for God’s work in and through you. So many of you give of your time and talent and treasure. You come to worship. You pray for this community. You share […]
Where do our Tithes go?
Recently I’ve spoken about the necessity of tithing for the effective functioning of the Church. To recap, the Tithe is the Biblical principle of giving 10% of your income to God as an act of thanksgiving and faithfulness for the accomplishing of God’s purposes in the world through the Church. But what is your local church doing with those tithes? Where does that money go? Every year at the annual meeting we publish a Narrative Budget.* It’s an accounting of what we do in story-form rather than a line by line itemized version.* This year’s budget was broken down into four […]
Types of Christian Music
What’s your favorite kind of Christian Music?Text the letter only of your top choice to 360.810.3292 .
Bishop’s News – Special Edition: A Message from Bishop Rickel to the People of the Diocese of Olympia
A Message from Bishop Rickel July 15, 2022 Bishop Rickel reflects on his time as Bishop of Olympia and shares plans for the future. Video Transcript A Letter from the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Olympia Dear friends, Rest assured that the Standing Committee of the Diocese of Olympia was informed of Bishop Rickel’s decision in advance of this announcement and already are proactively responding. The Standing Committee met with Bishop Todd Ousley of the Presiding Bishop’s Office of Pastoral Development to discuss best practices for transition in the Office of the Bishop. Our immediate goal is to reassure […]
Circles of Color’s Welcome Liturgy and Potluck
An Invitation from the Diocese of Olympia’s Canon for Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation Saturday, July16 at Noon St. Matthew/San Mateo Episcopal Church 123 L Street NE, Auburn, WA 98002 Circles of Color is hosting a Welcome Liturgy to welcome our new Canon for Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation, the Rev. Canon Carla Robinson, and to honor and celebrate the leadership of folks who have gotten us here! Joining Us for this Special Liturgy Rev. Canon Jerry Shigaki, Rev. James Ayun, Rev. Rong By, Rev. Malcolm McLaurin, Rev. Baudelina Paz, Rev. Jesús Reyes, Rev. Polly Shigaki You’re invited! Bring the whole […]
The Magnificat Webinar
ELCA’s “MAGNIFICAT” WEBINAR Five-hundred years ago, Martin Luther published his Commentary on the “Magnificat” or Mary’s Song from Luke 1:46-55. This text was sung or read at every evening prayer for well over a thousand years. It also is a primary reading for worship in the season of Advent. The ELCA Wittenberg Center invites you to a three-partwebinar entitled “The Magnificat: Turning the World Upside Down.” This webinar series is a collaborative effort across the Service and Justice unit of the ELCA led by the Europe Desk through the ELCA Wittenberg Center. Each of the featured speakers will bring a unique perspective […]
Online Worship for Oct. 31, 2021 – Reformation Day
All Saints / All Souls Evening Prayer 7pm on Nov. 1 and again on Nov. 2ndIn-Person and Online. Click Here Updated COVID-19 Guidelines beginning August 1st, 2021 – Masks required for all persons over the age of 3 years.– No reservations required.– Seating is socially distanced and limited to 75% capacity.– Please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. Click here for instructions. 10:30 am Eucharist. Click the image below to begin playing. <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Worship Service Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. […]
All Saints and All Souls Evening Prayer
All Saints: November 1st, 2021 7pm Evening Prayer <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Worship Service Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. All Souls: November 2nd, 2021 7pm Evening Prayer <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Morning Prayer Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Copyright Permissions for all worship videos/live streams: One License #A-706942. Sundays and Seasons #SBT003807. Book of Common Prayer (1979, American), Public Domain.
October 24th, 2021 Online Worship – Pentecost 22 (Proper 25)
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines beginning August 1st, 2021 – Masks required for all persons over the age of 3 years.– No reservations required.– Seating is socially distanced and limited to 75% capacity.– Please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. Click here for instructions. 10:30 am Eucharist. Click the image below to begin playing. <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Worship Service Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. Sunday Morning Prayer: […]