URGENT NEED FOR CONGREGATIONAL ACCOMPANIMENT OF AFGHAN REFUGEESAt the end of August, we watched with anguish the fall of Afghanistan’s government and the evacuation of thousands of Afghan refugees to U.S. military bases called safe havens. Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton reminded us of the critical need for Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) engagement:“Afghan families coming to the United States will need support for months, not just for days. And we need to call on our congregations to be sponsoring entities for the months to come. Join us in supporting the ‘long welcome’ for these families.”   Not since World War […]

What’s happening in the Living Stones community (please feel free to forward this email to others who may be interested) View this email in your browser Monthly Living Stones Zoom check-in TODAY (Jan. 10) at 3 p.m. Join Pastor Chris for an update about what is happening in the Living Stones ministry. He will share how our men are doing at Washington Corrections Center in Shelton, talk about progress towards bringing Living Stones to the Monroe Correctional Complex, and give info about a workshop he will co-lead at Holden Village this summer. Join Zoom Meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81253276927?pwd=U21yenB6Y0ZlYkVaVXhiVmdXYUdQUT09 See you later today! For […]

Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of December 19, 2021 PRESIDING BISHOP ELIZABETH EATON’S CHRISTMAS MESSAGE 2021 ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton shares her 2021 Christmas message. “This is our second pandemic Christmas. … There’s so much that’s broken in this world, so much that tells us, ‘Why have hope? Just give up.’ But we have a hope that’s stronger than any of this, stronger even than death. The hope of God comes in the form of a tiny baby, a helpless child.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNji__fiYl8 Blessings for a very Merry Christmas from your Synod Staff, Bishop Rick Jaech, Pastor Rebecca Shjerven, Joey […]

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Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of November 28, 2021 We give Thanks for all of you! Blessed Advent!, -Your Synod Staff: Bishop Rick Jaech, Pastor Rebecca Shjerven, Joey Ager, Allison Kies SEASONAL WORSHIP RESOURCES A long list of Thanksgiving, Advent/Christmas/Epiphany resources for congregational use are posted on the synod website at https://swwasynod.org/congregational-resources/seasonal-church-resources/ PUYALLUP TRIBAL LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT SIGNS AND VIDEO The Puyallup Tribe has some information on a land acknowledgement http://puyallup-tribe.com/ourtribe/Land Acknowledgement.php The Puyallup Tribe has written a land acknowledgement statement for those occupying the land stolen from the Puyallup Tribe and the Coast Salish tribes, or other tribes you acknowledge […]

  Advent 2021: A Message from Bishop Rickel November 25, 2021 “Regardless of whether or not you really get to slow down, I hope you will, even in the hecticness, try to find time to reflect on what in your life is important beyond all things, all stuff, all material possessions, and focus on how we cure our divides and mend our relationships.” Bishop Rickel offers his reflections on Advent and blessings for the season. Contact Info The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel Bishop of Olympia 1551 10th Ave E Seattle, Washington 98102 206-325-4200 206-325-4631 FAX grickel@ecww.org Bishop Rickel’s Blog Diocese […]

View as Webpage November 26, 2021 ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Striving for Justice & Peace: The 111th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Will you strive for justice and peace among all people and respect the dignity of every human being? I will, with God’s help. The 111th Convention of the Diocese of Olympia may be over, but you can still revisit highlights from our time together – including Bishop Rickel’s Convention Address, the 2021 Convention Awards, Convention Liturgies, Reports and Presentations, and more! And workshop recordings have been added as well! So make sure to catch up on […]