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Bishop Jaech’s letter to Gov Inslee about re-opening churches

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May 26, 2020.   Dear Pastors, Deacons, and Congregations, In response to President Trump’s statement last Friday that all churches who wish should re-open immediately for worship, I would like to say that I continue to recommend the same steps that I communicated to you last week.  Namely, I recommend that each pastor should gather a leadership team that carefully thinks through all of the necessities and implications for safely re-opening a church facility for in-person gatherings.  This plan should conform to the state and local regulations in your area and should be based on the most current medical advice.I […]

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Worship on Rogations Sunday, Easter 6 (May, 17, 2020)

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Worship Schedule: Sundays 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live)Sundays 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below or on Facebook. (We have discontinued streaming on Church Community Builder) Worship for Sunday, Easter 6 on May 17th. The Insert with Scriptures and announcements is here. Having trouble with the video below? Try Facebook or Vimeo. No mobile phone? No Problem. Click here.   Worship for Sunday, Easter 6 on May 10. Below is the video for Morning Prayer. Having trouble? Try watching it on Facebook.

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Good Shepherd Sunday (May 3) Online Worship.

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Our Worship Schedule: Sundays 8:00 am – Morning Prayer with Fr. James (Live)Sundays 10:30 am – Liturgy of the Word (Live)Both services can be found below (scroll down) Worship for Sunday, Easter 4 on May 3. Below is the Liturgy of the Word. Live from Mevo Posted by St. Christopher’s Community Church on Sunday, May 3, 2020 Worship for Sunday, Easter 4 on May 3. Below is Morning Prayer, parts 1 & 2. Copyright Permissions for all worship videos/live Streams:One License #A-706942. Sundays and Seasons #SBT003807.

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The Plans to Reopen In-Person Worship

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Read a letter from our Episcopal Bishop about the reopening of churches in the diocese in including St. Christopher’s and see the detailed document that lays out the plan.

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Need a prayerbook? Here’s where to get an ELW or BCP…

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At St. Christopher’s we us several sources for our worship and print them up in the bulletin. Mostly though, we use the Book of Common Prayer (BCP) of the Episcopal Church and Evangelical Lutheran Worship (ELW) of the Evangelical Lutheran Church of America. It’s a good idea to have one or both of these at home for personal use and for times when you might gather in small groups at home or elsewhere. Having your own will also be handy in the near future as social distancing restrictions are lessened. We will not be able to share hymnals, prayerbooks, or […]

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Hot Crossed Buns without Yeast

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No Yeast? Watch the video below for making this traditional Easter bread. There are all kinds of recipes on the internet – paelo, dairy-free, whole grain, etc. So whatever your dietary need or kitchen supply restrictions, you are likely to find a recipe that works for you. Search “Hot Crossed Buns ______” and add your preference/missing ingredient.

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No Dye Kit? 8 Ways to Dye Easter Eggs

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With the “Stay Home, Stay Safe” order in place you may not have purchased an egg dying kit. Watch the video for 8 ways to dye you eggs. (If you need other options or more instructions, do a web search on “different ways to dye Easter eggs”.)


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Our Worship Schedule

 For Our Holy Week & Easter Service Schedule Click Here Our Usual Weekly Schedule: ♦ – Online       * – In-Person     & – Nursery Care Sunday 7:00 am – Morning Prayer ♦ 8:00 am – Contemplative Eucharist * 10:30 am – Choral Eucharist ♦*&   Feast/Festival Days as Announcedd 7pm –  Evensong (Chanted Evening Prayer) Outdoor Labyrinth and outdoor Stations of the CrossThese outdoor prayer forms are available sunrise to sunset on the church grounds. We provide pamphlets, but you may use your own. Both are self-lead unless otherwise advertised in our events calendar.  Online events are streamed at: www.StChristopherOlympia.comwww.Facebook.com/StChristopherOlympia  (no account required […]

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