Lent: A Message from Bishop LaBelle (2026)

Good afternoon -Deadlines for our Critical Incident Response Training and Synod Educational Gatherings are approaching fast. Register today! We’d love to see you there!Blessings,StefanieThis is an excellent opportunity for members of the Southwestern Washington Synod! Registration deadline is Tuesday, May 12th, so sign up for this great hands-on training event!Register for TACOMA hereRegister for LONGVIEW hereSpread the word and don’t miss out! This year’s Educational Gatherings are all about Stewardship! Great workshops are available at both locations and we would love to see you there! Register today!!! Register for VANCOUVER hereVancouver deadline: May 22Register for LAKEWOOD hereLakewood deadline:June 5Southwestern Washington Synod […]

The Beacon Newsletter 04/30/2026St. Christopher’s Community Church <office@stchristopherolympia.org>Thu, Apr 30, 2026 at 11:05 PMReply-To: “St. Christopher’s Community Church” <office@stchristopherolympia.org>To: James Thibodeaux <james.thibodeaux@gmail.com>    THE BEACON WEEKLYView this newsletter in your browser.   Articles this issue…..  SW WA Synod eNews – April 29, 2026The Beacon Newsletter 04/24/2026 This Week at St. Christopher’s…Week of April 27thMonday (04/27/2026)   Mitford Reading Group Series – 1:30 pm                      Tuesday (04/28/2026)    Faithful Living – 6:00 am   Centering Prayer (Online) – 8:00 pmWednesday (04/29/2026) – Catherine of Siena, Teacher; died 1380  Fellowship Breakfast – 9:00 am  Worship Band – 11:00 am  Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm   Thursday (04/30/2026)  AA Meeting – 6:00 pm      Friday (05/01/2026 – St. […]

Southwestern WA Synod <stefanie.dezarn@swwasynod.org> Unsubscribe Wed, Apr 29, 4:30 PM (1 day ago)     to me       April 29, 2026  Synod ResourcesAdministration, Compensation Guidelines, Constitutions, Financial, Personnel Policies, Pulpit Supply, Immigration, TransitionBoundary Training Opportunities for Rostered MinistersOrdination Anniversaries(source: ELCA Office of the Secretary Rostered Leader Anniversary Report)April 2026Rev. Rachel Eskesen10 Years – Minister of Word and Sacrament – April 23, 2016Rev. Sheryl Biegert40 Years – Minister of Word and Sacrament – April 26, 1986Thank you for your faithful service to the people of God!Administration This and That2026 IRS Mileage Rate is 72.5 centsMarketplaceLooking for a good home:Acer X1261P digital projectorYamaha BT600 portable PA system with Bluetooth connectivity. […]

THE BEACON WEEKLYView this newsletter in your browser.   Articles this issue…..  SW WA Synod eNews – April 22, 2026 This Week at St. Christopher’s…Week of April 20thMonday (04/20/2026)   Mitford Reading Group Series – 1:30 pm  Brotherhood of St. Andrews Meeting – 6:30 pm      Tuesday (04/21/2026) – Anselm, Archbishop of Canterbury, Teacher; died 1109  Faithful Living – 6:15 am  Centering Prayer – 8:00 pm      Wednesday (04/22/2026)   Worship Band – 11:00 am  Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm  Hot Meals Outreach – 4:00 pm                                Thursday (04/23/2026) – Toyohiko Kagawa, Renewer of Society; died 1960  AA Meeting – 6:00 pm       […]