Interfaith Advocacy Day

This letter was read by Fr. James during our 8am and 10:30am worship on Trinity Sunday, May 31, 2026 according to the instructions of our Episcopal Bishop, The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle. It is reprinted here for your convenience. It can also be found at the Diocesan website -https://ecww.org/letter-to-all-congregations-trinity-sunday/Greetings to you in the name of the holy and undivided Trinity, one God.On this day we gather to reflect on that which makes us distinctly Christian in our theology and practice: the belief that God exists in community. That God is in relationship within God’s self. Additionally, we believe that the […]

[This is a repost from The Church Next blog, May 19, 2025. ]Christian Witness in the Age of TrumpPosted on May 19, 2025 by chrisyawWe are delighted to hear from former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry as he leads our newest course, Christian Witness in the Age of Trump: Staying Faithful in Politically Charged Times. Bishop Curry explores how Christian faith, scripture, and tradition call believers to engage social and political issues through a moral and compassionate lens. Emphasizing figures like Desmond Tutu and biblical narratives such as Exodus, he highlights the consistent theme of liberation and justice. Rather than promoting partisanship, […]

View this email in your browserForward this email to a friendNote: the following information is presented in English and SpanishAviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en españolA word to The Episcopal Church from the House of BishopsDear people of God,The bishops of The Episcopal Church gathered in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, send greetings in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. We are deeply grateful for the generous hospitality offered by our siblings in Christ in the Dominican Republic, and we give thanks for the faithful and visionary leadership of their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Moisés Quezada […]

Photographic Essay: Border Belongings The public is invited to an art show at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church: 1515 Harrison Ave. NW; Olympia, WA, in their Gathering Space – noon to 4pm on Saturday, 30 Nov. and Sunday, 1 December. With permission of the artist, copies of photographs by Thomas Kiefer, from his collection “El Sueño Americano”, along with a multimedia contribution by artist Lucy Gentry, will be on display, sharing the realities of the U.S./Mexican border. As a janitor for Customs and Border Protection Mr. Kiefer found, through serendipity, the confiscated and discarded belongings of undocumented migrants.  Being a photographer, […]