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Good Shepherd Sunday (May 3) Online Worship.
Our Worship Schedule: Sundays 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live)Sundays 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below (scroll down) Worship for Sunday, Easter 4 on May 3. Below is the Liturgy of the Word. Live from Mevo Posted by St. Christopher’s Community Church on Sunday, May 3, 2020 Worship for Sunday, Easter 4 on May 3. Below is Morning Prayer, parts 1 & 2. Copyright Permissions for all worship videos/live Streams:One License #A-706942. Sundays and Seasons #SBT003807.
The Plans to Reopen In-Person Worship
Read a letter from our Episcopal Bishop about the reopening of churches in the diocese in including St. Christopher’s and see the detailed document that lays out the plan.
May 7th Update on Reopening StC for Public Worship
A Live recording from www.Facebook.com/StChristopherOlympia/Live on May 7, 2020.
StC Members make Masks for People Across the Country
A small ministry at the home of a StC member now spreads love and care across the U.S.
Need a prayerbook? Here’s where to get an ELW or BCP…
At St. Christopher’s we us several sources for our worship and print them up in the bulletin. Mostly though, we use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) of the Episcopal Church and Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. It’s a good idea to have one or both of these at home for personal use and for times when you might gather in small groups at home or elsewhere. Having your own will also be handy in the near future as social distancing restrictions are lessened. We will not be able to share hymnals, prayerbooks, or […]
Missed Worship on Easter 3? Find it here.
The Road to Emmaus as metaphore for Christian discipleship with Christ (10:30am) and also reflections on miracles according to the longer ending of Mark (8am).
Easter 2 Online Worship, April 19
Worship from the Second Sunday of Easter, April 19, 2020. Broadcast live at 8am and available for you to view here.
Children’s Sunday School Lesson for the Second Sunday of Easter
Godly Play at home. I wonder who was at the tomb?
Easter Sunday Worship: Did you miss it? Find it here.
Did you miss Easter Sunday worship? Watch the recording right here.
Miss the Easter Vigil? See the video here.
Click here to see the recording of the April 11th Easter Vigil with St. John’s Episcopal Church, Olympia
Hot Crossed Buns without Yeast
No Yeast? Watch the video below for making this traditional Easter bread. There are all kinds of recipes on the internet – paelo, dairy-free, whole grain, etc. So whatever your dietary need or kitchen supply restrictions, you are likely to find a recipe that works for you. Search “Hot Crossed Buns ______” and add your preference/missing ingredient.
No Dye Kit? 8 Ways to Dye Easter Eggs
With the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order in place you may not have purchased an egg dying kit. Watch the video for 8 ways to dye you eggs. (If you need other options or more instructions, do a web search on “different ways to dye Easter eggs”.)
Holy Week at Home
Holy Week at Home. You’ll find all our instructions, videos, and links to online worship right here.
Lent, Holy Week, & Easter: A Coronavirus Update.
Dear Ones,
I’ve received notice from Bishop Rickel of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia that all diocesan congregations will remain closed to the public through Holy Week and Easter.
This has not come as a surprise to most clergy, including myself. And I have been talking with my colleagues about backup plans prior to this announcement. So here is our plan…