Fwd: “Are You Seeking Comfort or Solutions?,” October 18, 2024
Knowing whether a person is seeking comfort or solutions is critical to good communication. Holly Hughes Stoner, LMFT Scott Stoner, LMFT October 18, 2024 Are You Seeking Comfort or Solutions? This week, we have a simple yet very effective tip regarding communication in our relationships. When a person is talking to you about something that is upsetting them, discern within yourself whether they are seeking comfort or solutions. Typically, the more emotionally upset they are, the more they are seeking and needing comfort. If you are not sure, the best thing to do is ask. While this […]
October 18, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage October 18, 2024 Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest: The 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia October 25-26 | Tacoma Convention Center and Marriott Hotel Downtown Tacoma Rest. Engage. Pray. Over the last two years, we have been busily engaged in the work of transition, listening, discerning, and preparing to begin a new season as the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. As we cross the threshold into a new life together with a new bishop, it’s tempting to rush forward without first […]
October 11, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage October 11, 2024 Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest: The 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia October 25-26 | Tacoma Convention Center and Marriott Hotel Downtown Tacoma Rest. Engage. Pray. Over the last two years, we have been busily engaged in the work of transition, listening, discerning, and preparing to begin a new season as the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. As we cross the threshold into a new life together with a new bishop, it’s tempting to rush forward without first […]
Transforming Conflict into Community – Zoom Event Reminder
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Synod eNews – October 16, 2024
October 16, 2024 Prayer of the Day Sovereign God, you turn your greatness into goodness for all the peoples on earth. Shape us into willing servants of your kingdom, and make us desire always and only your will, through 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 October 17 Transforming Conflict into Community – Zoom Presentation November 14 & 15 1st Third […]
Synod eNews – October 2, 2024
October 2, 2024 Prayer of the Day Sovereign God, you have created us to live in loving community with one another. Form us for life that is faithful and steadfast, and teach us to trust like little children, that we may reflect the image of 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 October 10 Blue Zone @ Spanaway Lutheran […]
ELCA Conference of Bishops Analyzes Churchgoing Trends in Planning for Future
ELCA Conference of Bishops Analyzes Churchgoing Trends in Planning for Future CHICAGO (Oct. 8, 2024) — The Conference of Bishops of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) met Sept. 24-28 at the Lutheran Center in Chicago. The conference, an advisory body of the ELCA, comprises 65 synod bishops, the presiding bishop and the secretary. In her report to the conference, ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth A. Eaton described the work of the churchwide organization framed by God’s Love Made Real. Eaton emphasized the vision guiding this work — a world experiencing the difference God’s grace and love […]
October 4, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage October 4, 2024 Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest: The 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia October 25-26 | Tacoma Convention Center and Marriott Hotel Downtown Tacoma Rest. Engage. Pray. Over the last two years, we have been busily engaged in the work of transition, listening, discerning, and preparing to begin a new season as the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. As we cross the threshold into a new life together with a new bishop, it’s tempting to rush forward without first […]
Bishop Eaton addresses hate toward the Haitian community in Ohio
You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt (Deuteronomy 10:19). Dear church, The recent national spotlight on Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, clearly has fanned flames of hate and stoked threats of violence. The rhetoric has created discord and mistrust of people who have already suffered civil unrest in their nation and been granted legal protection in the United States. History shows us that this kind of hatred often carries negative national and global consequences. Our church teaches that immigrants are children of God, made in God’s image and worthy […]
LGBTQIA+ Election Anxiety Zoom Event
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September 20, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage September 20, 2024 Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle “My family and I have, in the course of this spiritual journey, seen firsthand the abundant love of Jesus as it has been expressed by the people of the Diocese of Olympia. I am so grateful to be given this opportunity to serve with them in ministry in the years ahead as we seek to proclaim that love in Western Washington.” Last weekend, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle was ordained and […]
Synod eNews – September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024 Prayer of the Day Gracious God, throughout the ages you transform sickness into health and death into life. Open us to the power of your presence, and make us a people ready to proclaim your promises to the whole world, through Jesus Christ, our healer and Lord. Amen. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable September 19 The Church and Civic Politics – A Zoom Discussion September 27 – 28 PSALM Retreat @ Seabeck September 30 – October 3 FCTE January 14 – 15, 2025 Bishop’s Convocation June 13 – 14, 2025 […]