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Christmas Festival of the National Lutheran Choir
Christmas Festival: The Earth Adorned Livestream Friday, Dec. 10th – 6pm (PST)Free to all Visit NLCA.com to watch Join the NLC this holiday season online for their 36th annual Christmas Festival, The Earth Adorned. A livestream of the concert will be available for free to all on the NLCA.com website at 6pm (Pacific) on Dec. 10th. During The Earth Adorned, we will view the birth of Christ alongside the beauty of this world through works for choir and instruments including Aaron David Miller’s Chanticleer, Paul John Rudoi’s Orbit Carol, and the Creation Suite by Dr. Larry Fleming.
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 […]
Synod E-News: Holy rage & anger, Faith & Sexism
Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of November 28, 2021 We give Thanks for all of you! Blessed Advent!, -Your Synod Staff: Bishop Rick Jaech, Pastor Rebecca Shjerven, Joey Ager, Allison Kies SEASONAL WORSHIP RESOURCES A long list of Thanksgiving, Advent/Christmas/Epiphany resources for congregational use are posted on the synod website at https://swwasynod.org/congregational-resources/seasonal-church-resources/ PUYALLUP TRIBAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGNS AND VIDEO The Puyallup Tribe has some information on a land acknowledgement http://puyallup-tribe.com/ourtribe/Land Acknowledgement.php The Puyallup Tribe has written a land acknowledgement statement for those occupying the land stolen from the Puyallup Tribe and the Coast Salish tribes, or other tribes you acknowledge […]
Advent 2021 – A Message from Bishop Rickel
Advent 2021: A Message from Bishop Rickel November 25, 2021 “Regardless of whether or not you really get to slow down, I hope you will, even in the hecticness, try to find time to reflect on what in your life is important beyond all things, all stuff, all material possessions, and focus on how we cure our divides and mend our relationships.” Bishop Rickel offers his reflections on Advent and blessings for the season. Contact Info The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel Bishop of Olympia 1551 10th Ave E Seattle, Washington 98102 206-325-4200 206-325-4631 FAX grickel@ecww.org Bishop Rickel’s Blog Diocese […]
Across the Diocese Newsletter: 2021 Convention Wrap-Up | Hiring Recommendations and Resources for Faith Formation Staff | Chaplains on the Harbor Fall Appeal | Contemplative Photography
View as Webpage November 26, 2021 Striving for Justice & Peace: The 111th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Will you strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help. The 111th Convention of the Diocese of Olympia may be over, but you can still revisit highlights from our time together – including Bishop Rickel’s Convention Address, the 2021 Convention Awards, Convention Liturgies, Reports and Presentations, and more! And workshop recordings have been added as well! So make sure to catch up on […]
Thanksgiving 2021 – A Message from Bishop Rickel
Thanksgiving 2021: A Message from Bishop Rickel November 25, 2021 “For us as Christians, every day is Thanksgiving Day. There’s nothing wrong with all of us setting aside such a day once a year to shine a light on our need to be thankful, but we should never do that blindly, and we would do well to tell the truth about this day, and then after telling that truth, to remake it as we can into something that truly befits what we are called to be and do in our thankfulness.” Bishop Rickel shares his reflections this Thanksgiving and his […]
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: […]
Online Worship for Oct 17, 2021 – Pentecost 21 (Proper 24)
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: Click the image below to begin […]
Our Christmas 2021 Wish-List
“Dear Santa Claus…” We’ve got a few projects at church and we could use some help. Are you able to give a special Christmas gift to St. Christopher’s or contribute to any of the following projects? Outdoor Swing Set – We’re looking to put up a school playground quality swing set for our kids. Click here to give towards this item. Donate to the Gazebo project. – We’re creating space for outdoor meetings and gatherings. Click here to give towards this item. Outdoor Swing Set – We’re looking to put up a school playground quality swing set […]