While we wait for more information, I would like to reaffirm our support for our Muslim brothers and sisters, and I urge all people of faith to stand together in the face of hatred, bigotry, intolerance, and fear. I want to also say again that events such as this should call us all to a more peaceful walk…
Ash Wednesday ServiceMarch 6th, 7pm at St. Christopher’s Ashes to GoMarch 6th, 2 locations & times: 3:30-4:30pm – Island Market 5:00-6:30pm – Companion Cove
Eleven years ago, Bishop Rickel traveled throughout the diocese on his first walkabout, meeting the people of the diocese and visiting churches across Western Washington. Now, as we enter into a new phase of our life together, Bishop Rickel and representatives from our governing bodies will be traveling the diocese again for a series of conversations on our common vision and the road ahead. It will be a year of dialogue, a year of listening, and a year of growing together as the Episcopal Church in Western Washington. Join us for Bishop Rickel’s Walk Again. Saturday, April 6th, at St. […]
St. Christopher’s is opening its doors Monday from 9:30am to 4pm to assist our community in the following ways (assuming we keep power, that is!): 1) Foodbank pantry open. 2) Electronics charging 3) Potable Water (bring your own container) 4) Internet (email, web surfing, etc. – no streaming please) 5) Warming station. This will be a “Please Do Loiter” kind of event. If you have something to share with your neighbors it is welcome. We are located at 7902 Steamboat Island Rd. NW (just North of 79th). If you would like to volunteer to help with this event message me […]
All services and events are cancelled on Sunday, February 10th due to the snow storm and subsequent power outage. Without power we cannot offer you heat or working restrooms. We regret any inconvenience.
[from the Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel, (Episcopal) Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia ] Dear Ones, On Tuesday, March 19, the Diocese of Olympia will be hosting an intimate benefit dinner for Chaplains on the Harbor. This event will be held at The Rainier Club– Seattle’s most elite private club, located in the heart of downtown. Because of your continued support to the vision and mission of Chaplains on the Harbor, I’m extending a personal invitation to you to attend. During our time together we’ll have an opportunity to meet one on one with Chaplains on the Harbor staff– including apprentices who have journeyed […]
Join advocates in your legislative district to bring voices of compassion and justice to our elected officials. Feb. 14, 2019, 9am – 3pm. www.fanwa.org
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The Bishop’s Bookshelf // The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Very Short Introduction By Bishop Greg Rickel, Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia This month I would recommend, The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Very Short Introduction by Martin Bunton. I am reading this book in preparation for my seventh Holy Land trip which I will be on when you get this review.I have fallen in love with the land and the people and, even though it is one of the most honored and revered places on earth, especially by the three Abrahamic faiths, it is one of the most tense on earth too. As humanity tends to […]
By Marilyn Walther It’s a New Year and time to look at how we’re recycling at St. Christopher’s Church. Some of you may know that I’ve been your janitor for almost two years. As part of the job, I empty the garbage and recycle containers in the kitchen. It appears that we all need a little update on what IS and IS NOT recyclable with our curbside service. Here is the list from Thurston County Solid Waste:A. Aluminum and tin cans¹B. NewspapersC. Paper bags²D. Magazines, catalogs and mail (windows, staples, and sticky notes ok)E. Cereal and food boxes²F. Phone booksG. Cardboard (flattened)²H. Plastic bottles, jugs & jars (Neck must […]
Fr. James recently preached on the Wedding at Cana and the abundant grace of God. Here’s a little post about the abundant humor of God!
https://jamesthibodeaux.tumblr.com/post/182223727528/pastoral-letter-from-bishop-rickel-on-suspension
St. Christopher’s Christmas Pageant on Dec. 16, 2018, Coordinated by Annaka Thibodeaux and assisting leaders, Carrie Bowen, Pam Nistler, and Charlotte Clark-Neitzel. Set construction by John Nistler and sound tech by Fr. James. Big thank you’s to all the parents who came to rehearsals, helped keep focus, added encouragement, and generally just loved on every kid.
Sunday School Teachers Carrie Bowen and Annaka Thibodeaux organized a day of sledding and tubing down the slopes of White Pass. The day was awash with bright sunlight and brisk temperatures in the morning, perfect for the days events. Tubing came first down a slick track made by snow groomers. Tubing children were thrilled at being able to go by themselves, with a parent, or even doubling up with a friend. In the middle of the day we stopped to refuel with a picnic lunch. The peanut- -butter-pickle sandwiches were a big hit! (Don’t knock it till you try it!) […]
Our Annual Meeting will be held on Sunday, January 27th, 2019 following the 10:30am service. (There will be no 8am service on January 27th.) What has God has been doing in our midst? What people are excited about? What plans are in the future?How can I be involved and make a difference? Come see what God has done! Additionally, we will be asking our members in good standing to discern God’s will and vote accordingly on our council leadership, budget, and to decide on our representation at the 2019 Synod Assembly (ELCA). Find out more and RSVP here.
Christmas Eve Services on December 24th: 3:30pm – Christmas Eve I (Nursery Care Available)5:30pm – Christmas Eve II (Nursery Care Available)8:00pm – Christmas Eve III
Reposted from ECF Vital Practices, by Brendon Hunter, Feb. 21, 2018. This month we offer five resources to help your vestry or other church group have more engaging and productive meetings. Please share this digest with new members of your vestry and extend an invitation to subscribe to ECF Vital Practices to receive Vestry Papers and the monthly digest. 1. The Consent Agenda: More Efficient MeetingsThe Consent Agenda: More Efficient Meetingsintroduces the concept and practice of using a consent agenda and how this makes space for strategic mission and ministry discussions without adding to the length of a meeting. – 2. Creative JuicesCreative Juices looks […]
St. Christopher’s children once again preached the Gospel to us in the form of a Christmas Pageant – a play telling of the birth of the Savior of the World, Jesus. The enactment featured 9 of our children reciting lines and singing two songs, the central piece “I Know Who He Was” followed by a fairwell in song, “We Wish You a Merry Christmas.” Many thanks to all the children who participated; to parents, grandparents, and guardians who where so actively helpful throughout the whole process; and to Annaka Thibodeaux who coordinated the Pageant.
On December 13th St. Christopher’s jointly sponsored A Blue Christmas Service with Steamboat Island Church. Fr. James preached the sermon, Pr. Heather consecrated the Eucharist, and they both shared in the leading the other parts of the liturgy. The service is geared for anyone whose Holiday Season is more ‘blue’ in feeling than the “Holly Jolly” reds and greens. “Sometimes we feel forced into being all ‘happy and nice’ during the season of Advent and Christmas. The reality is that life isn’t always easy or pleasant, even during the Holidays and sometimes especially because of them. The Blue Christmas Service […]
