December 31, 2024     Prayer of the Day Eternal God, you have placed us in a world of space and time, and through the events of our lives you bless us with your love. Grant that in the new year we may know your presence, see your love at work, and live in the light of the event that gives us joy forever—the coming of your Son, Jesus Christ our Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable January 14 […]

News and events from St. Christopher’s, a community of the Episcopal Church and the Lutheran Church (ELCA) in Olympia, Washington. Is this email not displaying correctly?View it in your browser. The Beacon News Correction December 24, 2024 Christmas Eve Services are as follows:  5pm and  7:30pm* *Previously published incorrectly in one place. The correct time is 7:30pm.    find us on Facebook | forward to a friend  Copyright © 2024 St. Christopher’s Community Church, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you’ve signed up to receive email notifications from St. Christopher’s. Our mailing address is: St. Christopher’s Community […]

“Far too often, we think about the coming of Christmas as all the stuff that is perfect. And yet, Jesus meets us right where we are. And friends, that is the good news.” Bishop LaBelle shares his wishes for a Merry Christmas, full of hope and peace. Diocese of Olympia | 1551 10th Ave E | Seattle, WA 98102 US

  December 20, 2024     Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. With your abundant grace and might, free us from the sin that binds us, that we may receive you in joy and serve you always, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. Prepare the way for Emmanuel. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable January 14 – 15, 2025 Bishop’s Convocation @ Seabeck June 13 – 14, 2025 Synod Assembly @ PLU   Please note that our office will […]

    A Monthly Newsletter of the Southwestern Washington Synod – ELCA December 2024     Synod Staff Find Synod Staff Contact Information HERE Synod Events Find Upcoming Events HERE Transitions Find Congregations in Transition HERE On The Road With the Staff Archive Find out what our staff has been doing throughout the year HERE In This Month’s Edition: A Word from Bishop Rick Jaech A Word from the Synod Staff On the Road with the Staff Storytelling – “We have more in common than we think we do…” – Pastor Marietta Nelson-Bittle, Spirit of Life Lutheran Church, Port Orchard […]

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  November 27, 2024     Prayer of the Day Stir up your power, Lord Christ, and come. By your merciful protection alert us to the threatening dangers of our sins, and redeem us for your life of justice, for you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen. ELCA World Hunger resources for Advent 2024 and Lent 2025 are now available. This year’s theme is “Humming With the Word”. Free versions are available at ELCA.org/hunger/resources. LMM Newsletter Link Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable December 3 Bishop’s Eucharist […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage November 29, 2024           Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Services in the Diocese of Olympia Join our churches and worshiping communities from across the Diocese of Olympia this holiday season! More services will be added throughout the season, so check back for more updates! MORE INFO 2025 Global Mission Grants Now Open The office of Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Diocese of Olympia Global Mission Grants are now available at the link below. In order to be considered for […]

Dear Friends, I am writing to announce that The Rev. David Bishop and The Rev. Barbra Weza have accepted my invitation to serve as Archdeacons for the Diocese of Olympia. Both David and Barb have been serving on the Deacons’ Council since The Rev. Gen Grewell stepped down from the role in June of 2023. The Rev. David Bishop is a life-long Episcopalian who grew up in the Diocese of Olympia. As a teenager, David was very active in diocesan youth conferences, as well as Camp Huston where he worked as a counselor and where many of his closest friendships […]

  November 13, 2024     Prayer of the Day Almighty God, your sovereign purpose brings salvation to birth. Give us faith to be steadfast amid the tumults of this world, trusting that your kingdom comes and your will is done through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. ELCA World Hunger resources for Advent 2024 and Lent 2025 are now available. This year’s theme is “Humming With the Word”. Free versions are available at ELCA.org/hunger/resources. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable November 18 Preparedness for Faith-Based Organizations – Zoom Event November 23 SWWA Synod […]

Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby to resign over handling of youth abuse scandal BY DAVID PAULSEN A Preview of ENS article found here.  Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby said Nov. 12 he will resign after an investigative report found he did not do enough to respond to allegations of child sex abuse by a British lawyer at a Christian youth camp. Photo: Neil Turner/For the Lambeth Conference [Episcopal News Service] Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby will resign under pressure for his delayed response to extensive and devastating allegations of “physical, sexual, psychological and spiritual attacks” by a British lawyer on young victims […]