The Beacon Newsletter 02/06/2025

 October 6, 2026From Bishop Keith MarshallAs another national election approaches, I am mindful of the many emotions that this season can bring. For some, there is hope and excitement. For others, there is uncertainty, anxiety, or weariness. And for many of us, it may be a mixture of all of these things.Elections matter. The decisions we make together as a nation have real consequences for our communities, our neighbors, and especially those who are most vulnerable. As people of faith, we are called to engage thoughtfully and faithfully in the life of our communities and our nation. Members of Peace Lutheran […]

View as Webpage    AI Task Force Initial Meeting & Video ConversationOctober 15, 10:30AM, 10am-4pm, Epiphany ParishYou are invited to join the Diocese of Olympia AI Task Force for our initial meeting on Thursday October 15 from 10am-4pm (lunch provided) at Epiphany Parish Seattle. If you are interested in the intersection of faith and AI, the conversation on how the church is engaging with the ever-increasing prevalence of this technology, if you use it regularly or choose to abstain, you are invited to join us in our initial meeting and conversation about AI and The Church. At this meeting we […]

A congregant’s daughter, who works in technology and data management, wrote the following. It’s a great resource for learning more. Knowledge is your first and best tool in avoiding scams and phishing. She says…”Each year I have to complete updated cyber security training for Big Bend, which got me thinking about finding some legitimate training I could share with you. Googling “cybersecurity training” is a great way to end up on dangerous sites, so here are some vetted options. Please feel free to share with other active tech users who are retired and don’t get assigned training regularly. Digital Learn courses, developed and provided by the […]

View this email in your browserForward this email to a friendNote: the following information is presented in English and SpanishAviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en españolA pastoral word to The Episcopal Church from the September 2026 gathering of the House of Bishops “We look for the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come.”— The Nicene Creed “See, I am making all things new.”— Revelation 21:5 Dear People of God:  Grace and peace to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.  Introduction The bishops of The Episcopal Church gathered from Sept. 22-28, 2026, at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, […]