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Dear Clergy and Lay Leaders in the Diocese of Olympia, In 2019, the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church adopted a resolution Regarding Vaccination Policies, which provides, in pertinent part: “All Episcopal institutions, programs, facilities, and services must ensure the safety of participants which should include requiring that all participants and staff participants are vaccinated in accordance with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Immunization Schedule and/or applicable state law…” Based on this action, in July 2020, the Diocesan Council adopted Immunization Policies for the Diocesan of Olympia, which were shared with clergy and lay leaders […]

Total Christian Clergy Deaths Resulting from Coronavirus (COVID-19)     This article from FaithX  https://faithx.net/total-christian-clergy-deaths-resulting-from-coronavirus-covid-19/ Over the past year, the FaithX Project, in partnership with researchers from the Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR), conducted a study to answer one very important question about clergy deaths: How many Christian “clergy” members, from all denominations and traditions, died as a result of the COVID-19 virus? While the study can only provide estimates and statistical probabilities, the research is finally complete and the preliminary numbers are in. Preliminary Summary Our researchers were in contact with major Christian leaders across the United States from 16 […]

COVID-19 Vaccines: Inoculating the WorldDear James,O most mighty and merciful God, in this time of grievous sickness, we flee unto thee for succor. Deliver us, we beseech thee, COVID-19 Vaccines: Inoculating the World Dear St. Christopher’s Community Church, O most mighty and merciful God, in this time of grievous sickness, we flee unto thee for succor. Deliver us, we beseech thee, from our peril; give strength and skill to all those who minister to the sick; prosper the means made use of for their cure; and grant that, perceiving how frail and uncertain our life is, we may apply our hearts […]

Hello St. Christopher’s, A congregant recently received an fraudulent email supposedly from me asking for a favor. The email was from “fr.James.Thibodeaux.pastor@gmail.com”. That is not one of my email addresses. The following are my email accounts:FrJames@StChristopherOlympia.comjames.thibodeaux@gmail.com You may also receive emails from me through Church Community Builder. I will not ask you for unspecified personal favors through email. Nor will I send you a short message simply asking “How are you?”. These are common fraud techniques. Should you have a question about the veracity of an email be sure to check the email address or contact me directly by text […]

A Message from our Episcopal Bishop. The Right Reverend Greg Rickel.  Ordinary Time: A Message from Bishop Rickel May 30, 2021 Bishop Rickel offers his thoughts and reflections as we enter into this long season after Pentecost. 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 of Olympia | 1551 10th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98102 Unsubscribe james.thibodeaux@gmail.com Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by grickel@ecww.org powered by Try email marketing for free today!

From Bishop Rick Jaech, SW WA Synod.  Dear People of the Southwestern Washington Synod,   I urge you to join together in prayer in this time of violence and assault on the very heart of our nation.  May God strengthen us to work together as citizens and elected leaders to live justly and lawfully.                                               Bishop Rick Jaech   We pray for our nation:    Almighty God, bless our land with honesty, truth, honor, and compassion. Save us from violence, […]

      ELCA presiding bishop joins ecumenical partners in Advent message   CHICAGO (Nov. 30, 2020) — The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton, presiding bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), and leaders of The Episcopal Church, the Anglican Church of Canada and the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Canada have joined together to offer the following Advent message:   Churches Beyond Borders – Advent Call to Address Racism and White Supremacy       John the baptizer appeared in the wilderness, proclaiming a baptism of repentance for the forgiveness of sins (Mark 1:4).    In the wilderness and in the river, on […]

White Supremacy and the Epiphany: A Statement from Bishop Rickel January 9, 2021 Shareable Web Link Dear Ones, “These tragedies have reminded us that words matter and that the power of life and death is in the tongue.” -Chaplain to the Senate, The Rev. Barry Black. January 6th. The Feast of the Epiphany in our Christian calendar. Much of that was lost on most people in the United States on Wednesday. For me, the day started with prayer, our Christmas season finally coming to its end. It also ended in prayer, a prayer offered by the Chaplain of the Senate, […]

Reset Your Money Habits with a Spending Cleanse No one is perfect with money; we’re all creatures of habit. When we’re stressed out or bored or unhappy, we spend more, which can become a vicious cycle. A spending cleanse is a way to reset our money habits. It means paying attention to where our money goes, to determine if our spending aligns with our values and goals. We all need a periodic spending cleanse because it’s so easy to let good money habits slide. It’s surprising how quickly we get off track. A spending cleanse is a time to step […]