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Being the Church in the Face of COVID-19: A F.A.Q. of Worship and Events at St. Christopher’s
Dear St. Christopher’s and Friends,
A number of you have asked similar question or very good questions, all of which deserve an answer. Here is what I’ve heard…
Q: Is St. Christopher’s closed or will it be closing?
A: No. Our building is closed to the public and Washingtonians have strict measures in place about gatherings, but many things are taking place online and off. The outdoor worship spaces remain open for you to use individually – the Labyrinth, the Stations of the Cross, and the Columbarium. The Open Hands foodbank garden is still slated to go on. And we are adding more and more online worship, fellowship, and learning opportunities.
Q: Will there be another Eucharist online? How does online Eucharist work?
A: Yes. We are pre-recording a Eucharist and posting it Saturday night/Sunday morning each week. We post it on Facebook at facebook.com/stchristopherolympia and we post links to the video on our website’s front page – www.StChristopherOlympia.org .
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Synod eNews – September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024 Prayer of the Day Gracious God, throughout the ages you transform sickness into health and death into life. Open us to the power of your presence, and make us a people ready to proclaim your promises to the whole world, through Jesus Christ, our healer and Lord. Amen. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable September 19 The Church and Civic Politics – A Zoom Discussion September 27 – 28 PSALM Retreat @ Seabeck September 30 – October 3 FCTE January 14 – 15, 2025 Bishop’s Convocation June 13 – 14, 2025 […]
This Is Happiness – A Farewell Message from Bishop Skelton
This Is Happiness A Farewell Message from Bishop Skelton September 4, 2024 “This was happiness because even in the turbulence of transition, in all the comings and goings, all the wrong and right turns, it was wonderful to be able to do these things with all of you in this part of the world, with all of you in this part of the Episcopal Church.” Bishop Skelton shares her final message as Bishop Provisional and reflects on her time with the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton mskelton@ecww.org 206.325.4200 x2010 1551 10th Ave. E. Seattle, […]
August 23, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage August 23, 2024 RSVP: Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle The Bishop Transition Committee invites those who plan to attend the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle to RSVP using the link below. For diocesan clergy, please use the link that will be sent out with Tuesday’s Clergy News and Updates, which includes Friday clergy events. See the invitation to these blessed services, to take place at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA on Saturday, September 14, 2024, […]
Synod eNews – August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024 Prayer of the Day O God our strength, without you we are weak and wayward creatures. Protect us from all dangers that attack us from the outside, and cleanse us from all evil that arises from within ourselves, that we may be preserved through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable September 19 The Church and Civic Politics – A Zoom Discussion September 27 – 28 PSALM Retreat @ Seabeck September 30 – October 3 FCTE January 14 – 15, 2025 Bishop’s Convocation […]
The Church and Civic Politics – A Zoom Discussion Reminder
September 19, 6:30-8:00PM As we look at both our Lutheran teachings and the Constitution of the United States, what are the rights and duties of church members and church denominations as we guide our cities, states, and nation through complicated times? We invite all of you to join us to consider and discuss together the working relationship between the Church and Civic Politics. There is much media discussion currently about those who, on one hand, promote Christian nationalism and those who, on the other hand, insist on a wall of separation between church and state. Lutherans in the United States have the […]
August 16, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage August 16, 2024 RSVP: Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle The Bishop Transition Committee invites those who plan to attend the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle to RSVP using the link below. For diocesan clergy, please use the link that will be sent out with Tuesday’s Clergy News and Updates, which includes Friday clergy events. See the invitation to these blessed services, to take place at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA on Saturday, September 14, 2024, […]
August 2, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage August 2, 2024 RSVP: Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle The Bishop Transition Committee invites those who plan to attend the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle to RSVP using the link below. For diocesan clergy, please use the link that will be sent out with Tuesday’s Clergy News and Updates, which includes Friday clergy events. See the invitation to these blessed services, to take place at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA on Saturday, September 14, 2024, […]
The Church and Civic Politics – A Zoom Discussion
September 19, 6:30-8:00PM As we look at both our Lutheran teachings and the Constitution of the United States, what are the rights and duties of church members and church denominations as we guide our cities, states, and nation through complicated times? We invite all of you to join us to consider and discuss together the working relationship between the Church and Civic Politics. There is much media discussion currently about those who, on one hand, promote Christian nationalism and those who, on the other hand, insist on a wall of separation between church and state. Lutherans in the United States have the […]
SW Synod 2025 Bishop’s Election – Listening Posts REMINDER
REMINDER!!! We have one more Zoom Listening Post on Tuesday, August 13th. Please note that this will be the last of the opportunities for Rostered Leaders to have input on the Synod Ministry Site Profile. RSVP to Stefanie at swwsynod@plu.edu. Southwestern Washington Synod | 420 121st Street South | Tacoma, WA 98444-5218 US
July 26, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage July 26, 2024 Save the Dates – Ordination of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle Please save the dates for the Ordination and Consecration and the Seating of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle as the ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia. READ MORE Building a Place Where Love Dwells: St. Luke’s, Seattle Capital Campaign Bishop Skelton offers an invitation to join in the momentous work of St. Luke’s, Seattle’s redevelopment of their property to create affordable housing and a new worship space. You, too, […]
ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton Addresses Political Violence
July 16, 2024 For he is our peace; in his flesh he has made both into one and has broken down the dividing wall, that is, the hostility between us (Ephesians 2:14). Just a few weeks ago in my June column for Living Lutheran I wrote, “I can’t think of an election cycle more fraught and divisive than this one. People all across the political spectrum claim that life as we know it is on the line. It’s not possible to agree to disagree—one must decide and put a stake in the ground. There is the […]
ELCA Presiding Bishop Eaton Expresses Disappointment in Grants Pass Supreme Court Decision
June 28, 2024 I am disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision in Grants Pass v. Johnson, which clears the way for onerous civil and criminal penalties for unsheltered neighbors forced to sleep in parks or on other public property. This could jeopardize the work of Lutheran ministries and organizations dedicated to helping people experiencing homelessness. As a church, we are called by God’s grace to love and serve the most vulnerable and marginalized neighbors in our communities. Worshiping communities in the ELCA include people experiencing homelessness, which is not a moral failing; often it results from societal […]