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    A Monthly Newsletter of the Southwestern Washington Synod – ELCA December 2024     Synod Staff Find Synod Staff Contact Information HERE Synod Events Find Upcoming Events HERE Transitions Find Congregations in Transition HERE On The Road With the Staff Archive Find out what our staff has been doing throughout the year HERE In This Month’s Edition: A Word from Bishop Rick Jaech A Word from the Synod Staff On the Road with the Staff Storytelling – “We have more in common than we think we do…” – Pastor Marietta Nelson-Bittle, Spirit of Life Lutheran Church, Port Orchard […]

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  November 27, 2024     Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. ELCA World Hunger resources for Advent 2024 and Lent 2025 are now available. This year’s theme is “Humming With the Word”. Free versions are available at ELCA.org/hunger/resources. LMM Newsletter Link Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable December 3 Bishop’s Eucharist […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage November 29, 2024           Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Services in the Diocese of Olympia Join our churches and worshiping communities from across the Diocese of Olympia this holiday season! More services will be added throughout the season, so check back for more updates! MORE INFO 2025 Global Mission Grants Now Open The office of Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Diocese of Olympia Global Mission Grants are now available at the link below. In order to be considered for […]

Dear Friends, I am writing to announce that The Rev. David Bishop and The Rev. Barbra Weza have accepted my invitation to serve as Archdeacons for the Diocese of Olympia. Both David and Barb have been serving on the Deacons’ Council since The Rev. Gen Grewell stepped down from the role in June of 2023. The Rev. David Bishop is a life-long Episcopalian who grew up in the Diocese of Olympia. As a teenager, David was very active in diocesan youth conferences, as well as Camp Huston where he worked as a counselor and where many of his closest friendships […]

  November 13, 2024     Prayer of the Day Almighty God, your sovereign purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. ELCA World Hunger resources for Advent 2024 and Lent 2025 are now available. This year’s theme is “Humming With the Word”. Free versions are available at ELCA.org/hunger/resources. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable November 18 Preparedness for Faith-Based Organizations – Zoom Event November 23 SWWA Synod […]

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to resign over handling of youth abuse scandal BY DAVID PAULSEN A Preview of ENS article found here.  Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said Nov. 12 he will resign after an investigative report found he did not do enough to respond to allegations of child sex abuse by a British lawyer at a Christian youth camp. Photo: Neil Turner/For the Lambeth Conference [Episcopal News Service] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will resign under pressure for his delayed response to extensive and devastating allegations of “physical, sexual, psychological and spiritual attacks” by a British lawyer on young victims […]

    A Monthly Newsletter of the Southwestern Washington Synod – ELCA November 2024     Synod Staff Find Synod Staff Contact Information HERE Synod Events Find Upcoming Events HERE Transitions Find Congregations in Transition HERE On The Road With the Staff Archive Find out what our staff has been doing throughout the year HERE In This Month’s Edition: A Word from Bishop Rick Jaech Storytelling – “This is everything the church should be” – Transitional Housing at Mount Cross in University Place Ministry Voices – ” First Nations Version: An Indigenous Translation of the New Testament” – an article […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage November 1, 2024           Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest: The 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia The 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia may have ended, but you can browse our Convention wrap-up, watch Bishop LaBelle’s Convention address, explore the Convention Awards, and more! More Convention wrap-ups will be made available in the weeks to come. EXPLORE THE CONVENTION WEBSITE Election Resources, Services, and Events In this divisive election season, we have compiled a list of election resources, services, […]

  October 23, 2024     Prayer of the Day Eternal light, shine in our hearts. Eternal wisdom, scatter the darkness of our ignorance. Eternal compassion, have mercy on us. Turn us to seek your face, and enable us to reflect your goodness, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. ELCA World Hunger resources for Advent 2024 and Lent 2025 are now available. This year’s theme is “Humming With the Word”. Free versions are available at ELCA.org/hunger/resources. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable November 16 Rethink Your Hunger Ministry @ Gloria Dei, Olympia November 18 Preparedness […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage October 25, 2024           Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest: The 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia October 25-26 | Tacoma Convention Center and Marriott Hotel Downtown Tacoma Rest. Engage. Pray. Over the last two years, we have been busily engaged in the work of transition, listening, discerning, and preparing to begin a new season as the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. As we cross the threshold into a new life together with a new bishop, it’s tempting to rush forward without first […]