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Stewardship Message from Bishop Greg
“Even with our buildings closed, we are still the church, alive and well, and working every day, creating an environment, and issuing and walking the call that comes from the gospel and our Lord to redeem this world.”Bishop Rickel offers his gratitude for the generosity he has seen since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and urges those who have to means to continue giving to your local church and the many causes that need your support in this time of crisis. To give to St. Christopher’s, you can donate here: https://stchristopherolympia.org/giving/ or text message GIVE to (360) 810-3292 our text […]
November Newsletter of the Southwestern Washington Synod
November Newsletter: https://lutheranssw.org/wp-content/uploads/Moments-for-Mission_November_2020Final.pdf
Worship for Reformation Sunday, Oct. 25th
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live)9:00 am – Adult Formation: Chronological Bible Study (Zoom) 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. 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.
Online Worship for October 18th – Pentecost 20 (Proper 24) & St. Luke’s Day
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live)9:00 am – Adult Formation: Chronological Bible Study (Zoom) 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. A Short Celebration of the Festival of St. Luke (Oct. 19, 2020). Sunday 10:30am Service of the Word (Oct. 18, 2020) Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Copyright Permissions for all worship videos/live streams: One License […]
Online Worship for Oct 11th, Pentecost 19 (Proper 23)
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live)9:00 am – Adult Formation: Chronological Bible Study (Zoom) 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. 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.
Oct. 4th Online Worship – Penctecost 18 (Proper 22)
UPDATE for Oct. 4th: Fr. James on Vacation. Service of the Word (10:30am) worship only today. No 8am or 9am events today.Our regular schedule below returns next week. Also, please see Blessing of Animals announcement below. Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live)9:00 am – Adult Formation: Chronological Bible Study (Zoom) 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. […]
Online Worship for Sep. 27th – Pentecost 17 (Proper 21)
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live)9:00 am – Adult Formation: Chronological Bible Study (Zoom) 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. 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.
Bishop’s News: Special Edition- Prayers for President and First Lady
Prayers for President and Mrs. Trump October 2, 2020 Dear Ones, I join our Presiding Bishop in calling for prayers for our President and First Lady and all those affected by this virus. I continue to be amazed at the number of people who feel this is nothing to be concerned about and who ignore calls for caring for one another through doing the minimal things that are asked of us, but I have been inspired by how the vast majority of you take this call quite seriously. Continue to do that, stay well, and pray for all those who […]
A Pastoral Word on the Grand Jury Decision in Louisville
September 24, 2020 For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both groups into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us. ¯ Ephesians 2:14 In response to the grand jury decision in Louisville, Ky., we offer a word of prayer and healing following the decision not to charge police officers for Breonna Taylor’s death. As a nation, we are struggling with and divided by the decision. It has affected so many of us in so many ways. We grieve the brokenness of the criminal justice system. We are tired and weary of the violence. Has not God created all of us to have inherent dignity, value and worth? […]
Worship for Sep. 20th, Pentecost 16 (Proper 20)
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live)9:00 am – Adult Formation: Chronological Bible Study (Zoom) 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. 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.
Fwd: Bishop’s News – Special Edition: Please Don’t Feed the Fears – A Message from Bishop Rickel
Please Don’t Feed the Fears: A Message from Bishop Rickel September 25, 2020 “We all have gotten too comfortable with our own feelings about things, our own perspectives, without taking the time and energy it takes to search out the facts – even more importantly, attempting to engage those who may think differently from you.” Bishop Rickel offers this reflection about the divisions in our country and the reminder to “Please Don’t Feed the Fears.” 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 […]
Sep. 13th Worship: Pentecost 15 (Proper 19)
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live) 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Morning Prayer Service only due to air quality issues. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. 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.
Tri-Parish Worship, Sept. 6, 2020
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live) 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. (No 8am Morning Prayer today due to the above Tri-Parish Worship. Please enjoy the worship above.) 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, […]
August 30th Online Worship – Pentecost 13 (Proper 17)
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live) 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. 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.
Calm in the Storm: A Prayer with Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Easton
Calm in the time of storm. A short word of encouragement and prayer with Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Easton
Worship for August 23rd – Pentecost 12 (Proper 16)
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live) 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. 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.
Southwestern WA Synod Newsletter
The August Synod newsletter, Moments for Mission, is attached and can also be found online at https://secureservercdn.net/198.71.233.44/vzp.864.myftpupload.com/wp-content/uploads/Moments-for-Mission_August-2020.pdf Praying for your good health and happiness, Allison Moments-for-Mission_August-2020.pdf
Worship for August 9, Pentecost 10 (Proper 14)
Sunday Worship Schedule 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live)\ 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. 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.