Helping the Victimes of Hurricane Ida
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Online Worship for Aug 29, 2021 – Pentecost 14 (Proper 17)
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines beginning August 1st, 2021 – Masks required for all persons over the age of 3 years.– No reservations required. – Seating is socially distanced and limited to 75% capacity.– Please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. Click here for instructions. 10:30 am Eucharist. Click the image below to begin playing. <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Worship Service Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. Sunday Morning […]
Helping Afghan Immigrants and Refugees
St. Christopher’s regularly uses the ELCA (Lutheran) and Episcopal Church networks to distribute funds directly where they are needed. EFFORTS BY THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH UPDATE 9/3/21: The Diocese of Olympia (our diocese) has a video and more info about how to help Afghan refugees in our area. See here. Episcopal Migration Ministries is currently seeking funds to help Afgans leaving their country to settle into their new home here and abroad. Find out more here. As Episcopal Migration Ministries continues to welcome and resettle Afghan allies to the U.S. through our affiliate network, the greatest need continues to be assistance […]
August 22, 2021 Online Worship – Pentecost 13 (Proper 16)
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines beginning August 1st, 2021 – Masks required for all persons over the age of 3 years.– No reservations required. – Seating is socially distanced and limited to 75% capacity.– Please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. Click here for instructions. 10:30 am Eucharist. Click the image below to begin playing. <span data-mce-type=”bookmark” style=”display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;” class=”mce_SELRES_start”></span> Worship Service Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. Want to give but no mobile phone? No Problem. Click here. Sunday Morning Prayer: […]
Sacred Ground: A Film-based Dialogue Series on Race & Faith
Dates: You can choose… Tuesdays at 2pm, September 14th – November 16thORThursdays at 7pm, September 16th – November 18th. The Community of the Little Sisters of St. Clare is offering a study of the SACRED GROUND curriculum offered by the Episcopal Church. The purpose is to unravel the history of racism in its many forms and make conscious how this evil continues to pervade our world today. This study points the way to healing. Including films, written articles from publications, and two books: Jesus and the Disinherited by Howard Thurman and Waking up White by Debbie Irving, a rich curriculum is offered to touch our hearts and stretch our minds. There is […]
Online Worship for August 15th, 2021 – Pentecost 12 (Proper 15)
Sunday Worship Schedule 7:00 am – Morning Prayer (Online only ) 8:00 am – Contemplative Eucharist (In-Person only) [9:00 am – Adult Formation on Hiatus until September.] 10:30 am – Choral Eucharist (In-Person and Online) Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. Updated COVID-19 Guidelines beginning August 1st, 2021 – Masks required for all persons over the age of 3 years. – No reservations required. – Seating is socially distanced and limited to 75% capacity. – Please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. Click here for instructions. 10:30 am Eucharist. Click […]
Young Life – Open Office Position!
We are looking to hire the next Area Office Administrator for Greater Olympia Young Life, and you can help us find the right person! Do you know someone who is detailed and thorough, good on the computer, and would consider this part time job? This position is 15-25 hours a week (it varies by season), with regular office hours. We are looking for someone who wants to play a part in what God’s doing in the community, and join a fun staff team! Is it you? The attached “GOYL Area Office Administrator 2021” document has details about the position, as well as instructions […]
Wellness News: “Ice Cream Lessons”
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August “Across the Diocese” Newsletter
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Online Worship for August 8th – Pentecost 11 (Proper 14)
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines beginning August 1st, 2021 – Masks required for all persons over the age of 3 years.– No reservations required. – Please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. Click here for instructions. Sunday Worship Schedule7:00 am – Morning Prayer (Online only )8:00 am – Contemplative Eucharist (In-Person only)[9:00 am – Adult Formation on Hiatus until September.]10:30 am – Choral Eucharist (In-Person and Online)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. 10:30 am Eucharist. Click the image below to begin playing. Worship Service Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. […]
Online Worship for August 1st, 2021 – Pentecost 10 (Proper 13)
Updated COVID-19 Guidelines beginning August 1st, 2021 – Masks required for all persons over the age of 3 years.– No reservations required. – Please self-screen for COVID-19 symptoms and exposure. Click here for instructions. Sunday Worship Schedule8:00 am – Morning Prayer (Online only )8:00 am – Contemplative Eucharist (In-Person only)[9:00 am – Adult Formation on Hiatus until September.]10:30 am – Choral Eucharist (In-Person and Online)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. 10:30 am Eucharist. Click the image below to begin playing. Worship Service Video trouble? Try Facebook or Vimeo. […]
Five Resources for Welcoming Families in Worship
Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser. WEBSITE SUBSCRIBE DONATE The Rev. Dr. Reed Carlson Shares Five Resources for Welcoming Families in Worship July 28, 2021 Every month ECFVP offers resources on a theme. This month we’ve asked 2015 ECF Fellow the Rev. Dr. Reed Carlson to choose five resources from Vital Practices to highlight. Please share this email with new members of your vestry and extend an invitation to subscribe to ECF Vital Practices to receive Vestry Papers and this monthly digest. At what stage of life is it the hardest to go to church? For my spouse and […]
Synod E-News: Tell us without telling us Lutheran challenge, Church Tax Exempt status, protect your church vehicle, Bishop’s sabbatical, job opportunities, Hunger Crossroads
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Online Worship for July 11th, 2021 – Pentecost 7 (Proper 10)
In-Person Worship Has Restarted! Please See This Announcement & Instructions New Updated Guidelines for August, 2021 Click Here to Make a Reservation to the 10:30am Service or Call the Office at (360) 866-2111 ext. 9* Limited Seating; Advanced Reservations Required * * Arrive 20-30 Minutes Early * * Masks Required for Everyone* * Holy Communion Resumes in July ** Live Streaming/Recording of Services Continues * Sunday Worship Schedule8:00 am – Morning Prayer (Online Live) 9:00 am – Adult Formation (Online via Zoom)10:30 am – Eucharist (In-Person & Online Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. […]
In-Person Worship: Updated Guidelines beginning August
In July, the Reopening Committee submitted a revised recommendation for in-person worship. The Bishop’s Council amended and approved the recommendation on July 12th. That recommendation can be found here. As a result, beginning August 1st: No advanced reservations will be required for attending services. No attestation forms will be required No temperature checks will be required. Eucharist has resumed as of July 11th and beginning August 1st, the Common Cup may be used at Holy Communion. (Worshipers may also receive only the Host/Bread) Meetings, Studies, and other worship services may resume in-person worship under this same guidance. The Peace may […]
Fwd: Covid-19 Vaccination Policies and Immunization Policies for the Diocese of Olympia
Dear Clergy and Lay Leaders in the Diocese of Olympia, In 2019, the Executive Council of The Episcopal Church adopted a resolution Regarding Vaccination Policies, which provides, in pertinent part: “All Episcopal institutions, programs, facilities, and services must ensure the safety of participants which should include requiring that all participants and staff participants are vaccinated in accordance with the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) Immunization Schedule and/or applicable state law…” Based on this action, in July 2020, the Diocesan Council adopted Immunization Policies for the Diocesan of Olympia, which were shared with clergy and lay leaders […]
July 4th, 2021 Online Worship – Pentecost 6 (Proper 9)
Reopening In-Person Worship Has Begun! Please See This Announcement & Instructions Click Here to Make a Reszzzervation to the 10:30am Service or Call the Office at (360) 866-2111* Limited Seating; Advanced Reservations Required * * Arrive 20-30 Minutes Early * * Masks Required for Everyone* * Holy Communion Resumes in July ** Live Streaming/Recording of Services Continues * Sunday Worship Schedule8:00 am – Morning Prayer (Online Live) 9:00 am – Adult Formation (Online via Zoom)10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (In-Person & Online Live)Both services can be found below, on Facebook, or on Vimeo. 10:30 am […]
Total Christian Clergy Deaths Resulting from Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Total Christian Clergy Deaths Resulting from Coronavirus (COVID-19) This article from FaithX https://faithx.net/total-christian-clergy-deaths-resulting-from-coronavirus-covid-19/ Over the past year, the FaithX Project, in partnership with researchers from the Global Center for Religious Research (GCRR), conducted a study to answer one very important question about clergy deaths: How many Christian “clergy” members, from all denominations and traditions, died as a result of the COVID-19 virus? While the study can only provide estimates and statistical probabilities, the research is finally complete and the preliminary numbers are in. Preliminary Summary Our researchers were in contact with major Christian leaders across the United States from 16 […]