Fwd: The Beacon Newsletter 07/03/2023
Events, News, Info & Inspiration from St. Christopher’s Community, Olympia THE BEACON WEEKLY Articles this issue… The Beacon Newsletter 06/26/2023 This Week at St. Christopher’s…
June-July SWATCH (Newsletter of the Women of Southwestern Washington Synod of the ELCA)
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Fwd: Across the Diocese: May 26, 2023
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage May 26, 2023 The Bishop Search Committee Has Begun Its Work! The Bishop Search Committee has begun its work! We met for the first time during our retreat on May 12-13. The time together was spent in getting to know one another and to further clarify and define our role(s) in the search process. The Committee is committed to keeping you informed as information is available throughout the search. Information will be shared on the diocesan website and periodically in the weekly diocesan newsletter. READ MORE […]
“What’s Your Joy?”: A Sabbatical Journey
What is joy? What is your joy? Where does it comer from? How do you know it when you see it? How can you live a life filled with joy regardless of circumstances? While I’m away on Sabbatical (May 1st – July 31st of 2023), I’m inviting our community to explore Joy. I’m suggesting we do this together, while we’re apart, and that we will share our discoveries when we’re reunited in August. Here are a couple of suggestions on how we will do this together:
Synod e-news (March 19th): Free VBS materials, and lots of trainings
Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of March 19, 2023 NEWS April is Stress Awareness Month.If you’re struggling or reaching out to help a friend who may be struggling with stress, consider some of the many resources on coping and managing stress by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) “Tree of Healing”, a free ELCA VBS Program The tree is a symbol of God’s promise, a reminder of God’s love, and His desire for all the nations to experience healing. “Tree of Healing” is a chance for children and adults to consider what health and healing means, and how God invites us to […]