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Chaplains on the Harbor Files Second Federal Lawsuit

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By The Rev. Josh Hornbeck. Reposted from https://ecww.org/chaplains-on-the-harbor-files-second-federal-lawsuit/ Last week, Chaplains on the Harbor filed a second federal lawsuit against the City of Aberdeen. This lawsuit is in response to the city’s ongoing attempt to sweep Grays Harbor County’s largest homeless encampment without providing residents any alternative place to live. The Rev. Sarah Monroe, founder and priest in charge at Chaplains on the Harbor, is standing as co-plaintiff along with eight residents of the encampment and one of their family members. This suit asserts that the city is in violation of both the Eighth Amendment’s guarantee of protection from “cruel […]

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Overcoming Self-Doubt:

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5 ways to get beyond imposter syndrome By Kristen Glass Perez. Thanks to WomenOfTheELCA.org. Reposting from https://www.boldcafe.org/5-ways-to-get-beyond-imposters-syndrome/ Recently, I received a request from a friend who is an expert in her professional field. She wanted to share that she was quoted in a national publication via social media, but felt awkward posting it herself. She asked me to post it for her. I was happy to do so. As soon as I posted it, I saw many other posts of strong individual achievements on my social media feeds. I noticed that few women posted about their own successes while male […]

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Eden Sermon 8: God and the Fall

Eden Sermon 8: God and the Fall

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Easter Baskets Galore!

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This Easter St. Christopher’s partnered with St. John’s Episcopal (Olympia) and St. Benedict’s Episcopal (Lacey) to create Easter baskets for those who might not otherwise be receiving one this year. Over 100 baskets were created and donated. Baskets contained not only sweet treats but clothes, toys, and craft items. The baskets were delivered to the Family Support Center and the City Gates Street Ministry who will see they get into the right hands. Thanks to all who gave and all who have been in prayer. You spread faith, hope, and love in the name of Jesus.

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Holy Week and Easter at St. Christopher’s

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Holy Week and Easter worship opportunities are as follows:

Maundy Thursday – 6pm
Good Friday – 10:30am, 1pm, 7pm
Easter Vigil at St. John’s – 7:30pm
Easter – 8am & 10:30am with brunch at 9am and Egg Hunt at noon.

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A Happy Hello and a Fond Farewell

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On Sunday, March 24th we bid a happy hello to our newest congregant. Because it’s our policy not to name children on public web forums unless specifically given permission, suffice it to say she was born to the Johnson household. … and she’s darling! Please continue to welcome the whole family, and thank you for providing food for them the entire month of March.  We also bid a fond farewell to the Kunisawa’s, Kay and Adel. They have been a part of our congregation for about 4 or 5 years now, being transplants for Maui. Kay, good natured, soft spoken, […]

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It’s Google Review Month! Would you please leave us a review?

It’s Google Review Month! Would you please leave us a review?

This month as we reach out to our community we’re asking you to share your good experiences at St. Christopher’s with others. Please leave a review of St. Christopher’s on Google Maps ( maps.google.com ). This video shows you how. Then click here to be taken to Google Maps.

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Bishop Jaech: God’s Promise for our Lenten Journey

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Dear Friends in Christ, As we enter Lent and head towards Palm Sunday, Good Friday and Easter, here is a story from Luke’s Gospel that jumps out at me. This translation is by Eugene Peterson in The Message. “Not long after that, Jesus went to the village of Nain. His disciples were with him, along with quite a large crowd. As they approached the village gate, they met a funeral procession—a woman’s only son was being carried out for burial. And the mother was a widow. When Jesus saw her, his heart broke. He said to her, ‘Don’t cry.’ Then […]

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Clothes Needed for those Released from Prison

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Clothes for those released from prison are neededWhen incarcerated individuals leave prison, they have limited possessions. They leave with a box of their belongings.A program at Washington Corrections Center (WCC) seeks to help these individuals entering the community – and it needs your help.WCC has a Release Clothing Closet. Since 2013, the program has given sets of gently used clothing to people who have completed their prison sentences at WCC. The program is looking for community volunteers to help staff the closet on a daily basis.According to Superintendent Dan White, WCC releases more incarcerated individuals per year than any other prison in the […]

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Bishop’s Leadership Conference: Save the Date!

Bishop’s Leadership Conference: Save the Date!

Bishop’s Leadership Conference (Dio Olympia) – Save the Date!  We will be meeting April 26-May 1, 2020, at Fort Worden in Port Townsend! More details will be available in the coming months, but make sure to mark your calendar now and save the date for the second installment of this powerful time of connection, learning, and community! Fr. James says, “This is an amazing leadership conference. I went in 2018. Anyone invested in the ministry and mission of St. Christopher’s is invited and would benefit! Please come talk to me about joining the team we will be sending.” In past […]

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Seniors – Steamboat Social, Friday 3/22

Seniors – Steamboat Social, Friday 3/22

From Diane Jacob, Steamboat Social Coordinator The Steamboat Social will meet this  Friday, March 22nd at 10am at the main Griffin Fire Department.  We hope you join us for coffee, tea and a snack.   There are no dues or fees for our meeting. I have chosen this month’s speaker from the Senior Action Network of Thurston County has lists of its members who chose to speak in public to educate seniors. One of the rules is no self promotion or sign up lists to ever contact the audience.We are happy to have Bruce Bamford LUTCF who has been speaking on […]

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Bishop Rickel’s Statement on the New Zealand Mosque Shootings

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While we wait for more information, I would like to reaffirm our support for our Muslim brothers and sisters, and I urge all people of faith to stand together in the face of hatred, bigotry, intolerance, and fear. I want to also say again that events such as this should call us all to a more peaceful walk…

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Ash Wednesday Services , March 6, 2019

Ash Wednesday Services , March 6, 2019

Ash Wednesday ServiceMarch 6th, 7pm at St. Christopher’s Ashes to GoMarch 6th, 2 locations & times: 3:30-4:30pm – Island Market 5:00-6:30pm – Companion Cove

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Walk Again: Discerning the Future with Bishop Rickel

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Eleven years ago, Bishop Rickel traveled throughout the diocese on his first walkabout, meeting the people of the diocese and visiting churches across Western Washington. Now, as we enter into a new phase of our life together, Bishop Rickel and representatives from our governing bodies will be traveling the diocese again for a series of conversations on our common vision and the road ahead. It will be a year of dialogue, a year of listening, and a year of growing together as the Episcopal Church in Western Washington. Join us for Bishop Rickel’s Walk Again. Saturday, April 6th, at St. […]

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St. Christopher’s Open for internet, electronics charging, Foodbank, & potable water

St. Christopher’s Open for internet, electronics charging, Foodbank, & potable water

St. Christopher’s is opening its doors Monday from 9:30am to 4pm to assist our community in the following ways (assuming we keep power, that is!):  1) Foodbank pantry open. 2) Electronics charging 3) Potable Water (bring your own container) 4) Internet (email, web surfing, etc. – no streaming please) 5) Warming station.  This will be a “Please Do Loiter” kind of event. If you have something to share with your neighbors it is welcome.  We are located at 7902 Steamboat Island Rd. NW (just North of 79th). If you would like to volunteer to help with this event message me […]

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Celebrating Chaplains on the Harbor at the Rainier Club

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[from the Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel, (Episcopal) Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia ] Dear Ones,  On Tuesday, March 19, the Diocese of Olympia will be hosting an intimate benefit dinner for Chaplains on the Harbor. This event will be held at The Rainier Club– Seattle’s most elite private club, located in the heart of downtown. Because of your continued support to the vision and mission of Chaplains on the Harbor, I’m extending a personal invitation to you to attend. During our time together we’ll have an opportunity to meet one on one with Chaplains on the Harbor staff– including apprentices who have journeyed […]

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