Celebrate Jesus’ command “Love your neighbor as yourself” by recognizing all of God’s Creation as our neighbor, a teaching brought to light in the life and ministry of Saint Francis. Pastor Heather (Steamboat Is. Church) and Father James (St. Christopher’s) will be present on Oct. 4th at Companion Cove to bless your pet or animal. Even beloved stuffed animals welcome! Other opportunities with Fr. James include Oct. 4th at 9am, Carlyon beach Kayak launch area, AND Sunday, October 7th, 11:45am (following the 10:30am service) Sponsored by Companion Cove Pet, Feed and Garden Store, The Steamboat Island Church, and St. Christopher’s […]

Fr. James is leading a Safeguarding God’s Children Training on Saturday, September 22nd 1pm-4pm RSVP to Lisa at lisa@stjohnsoly.org Who needs this certification? All staff and Bishop’s Council members Anyone working directly with youth or children (including volunteers) Anyone with a key to the church facilities. Here is letter from Bishop Greg Rickel talking about updates to our policy. If you have had this training in person you are eligible to take the training online. Further details and nnstructions are in the letter below.  —— From Bishop Greg Rickel, Diocese of Olympia——- “Dear Ones, As Christians we are the Body of […]

Photographs by Thomas Kiefer, from his collection “El Sueño Americano”, will be on display at St. Christopher’s Church (7902 Steamboat Is. Rd NW; Olympia, WA) on Saturday and Sunday, September 15 and 16 from noon to 4pm each day.  With permission of the artist, some of his photographic images were made into prints and mounted for the community to view in and around the church grounds.  As a janitor for Customs and Border Protection in Ajo, Arizona from 2003 to 2014, Mr. Kiefer found, through serendipity, the confiscated and discarded belongings of undocumented migrants apprehended in the desert.  Being a photographer, […]

No Services on St. Christopher’s church grounds… We’re taking it to the park! Everyone is welcome. Join us, St. John’s Episcopal (Olympia) Church and St. Benedict’s Episcopal Church (Lacey) for Eucharist and a picnic at Tumwater Historical Park, 10:30 am. Bring a chair and/or blanket, and a dessert to share.

(… See below for a free resource!) Did you know that August is ‘National Make-a-Will’ month? Although having a valid will is one of the best ways to ensure that your end-of-life wishes will be fulfilled, only about 50% of Americans have an up-to-date written will. It’s always best to use a qualified attorney to set up your estate plans, but before you meet with your lawyer, Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF) has several resources to help you prepare for writing or updating your will. They have available for you, a free downloadable copy of ECF’s Planning for the End of Life in […]

Come hear about our friendship with Namibia Come join the conversation on Sunday, June 17th with Rachel Pritchett of the Namibia Task Force of the Southwestern Washington Synod as she explains our synod’s longstanding companion relationship with the many Lutheran churches in the African country of Namibia. She comes wit an invitation to participate. Rachel is the former communicator for the synod and a retired newspaper journalist who lives on Bainbridge Island and worships and works at Bethany Lutheran Church of Bainbridge Island.

[From Bishop Greg Rickel, Diocese of Olympia, WA] Dear Ones, As a Board member of the American Friends of the Diocese of Jerusalem I am writing with a desperate plea for specific help for one of the ministry of the American Friends and especially of the Diocese of Jerusalem, Ahli Arab Hospital.  This hospital is the only Christian hospital in Gaza.  You may remember that I was fortunate enough to visit there in 2015.   With the terrible unrest of these past weeks the hospital is in desperate need.  Here is the latest update from John Lent, Executive Director of the […]

The Episcopal Presiding Bishop, The Most Rev. Michael Curry, preaches and amazing sermon to the wedding couple and to the world. Click here or on the photo to watch courtesy of www.today.com. Anglican, Episcopal, Lutheran and more… that’s us here at St. Christopher’s, a spiritual home to many branches of the Jesus movement in partnership and communion. “…They’ll know we are Christians by our love…” – from a Christian folk song by Fr. Peter Scholtes, inspired by John 13:35

House of Bishops’ Pastoral Response to #MeToo invites reflections, offers listening and steps to healing   July 4, livestreamed from General Convention [May 4, 2018] The House of Bishops’ Pastoral Response to #MeToo will focus on listening, liturgy, and steps for healing. In an open letter to the Episcopal Church, an invitation is extended to share reflections on sexual harassment, abuse, and exploitation. A selection of the reflections will be read at a special listening session during General Convention 2018. The House of Bishop’s Pastoral Response will be a sacred space for listening and further reconciliation on Wednesday, July 4, 5:15 pm […]

Make a journey of worship and commemoration, walking together the holiest week of the year. Maundy Thursday… experience Christ’s call to love each other and remember him at his farewell supper. Good Friday… take part as Christ rescues us from sin and death and discover the depths of God’s love for you and for us all. Easer Vigil… be among the first to wonder at the proof of God’s power and faithfulness in Christ’s resurrection. Easter Sunday… Celebrate the Good News that God’s winning action in Christ Jesus is our win in life, also… for today and forever!

St. Christopher’s members were active volunteers at the 2018 Griffin Schools’ Science Fair on Saturday, March 17. “Community Scientists”  (L to R) Marty Walther, Annaka Thibodeaux, Dixie Reimer, and Cindy Goldsmith offered their smiles, encouragement, and evaluation of Griffin students science projects. It is common to find our members involved in many civic, educational, charitable, environmental, and philanthropic activities… we just happened to catch these four on camera! —- A scientific discovery is also a religious discovery. There is no conflict between science and religion. Our knowledge of God is made larger with every discovery we make about the world.” […]