Category Archives: Announcements

May – August 2012 consecrations, elections and consents in the Episcopal Church

Posted on April 25, 2012 by rector

The Episcopal Church Office of Public Affairs April 24, 2012 In the next four months – May 1 to August 31 – the Episcopal Church will witness the consecrations of four bishops, the elections of six bishops, and the canonical … Continue reading →

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ministries with younger adults: reading list

Posted on April 25, 2012 by rector

Here is a reading list from the Reverend Mary MacKenzie on ministries with younger adults: Diana Butler Bass, Christianity after Religion: the End of Church and the Birth of a New Spiritual Awakening Diana Butler Bass, Christianity for the Rest … Continue reading →

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Island Beat: A Music & Nature Camp

Posted on April 24, 2012 by rector

Emmanuel Episcopal Church 3rd Annual Summer Day Camp for Kids 9 through 14. July 16th – 20th. The week is about exploration and discovery – exploring rhythm, sounds, nature awareness & skills, and our own creative spirits; discovering the natural … Continue reading →

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SENIOR GEMS

Posted on April 13, 2012 by rector

A HEART OF WISDOM So teach us to number our days that we may gain a heart of wisdom. (Psalm 90:12) Our elders are growing in numbers. In the United States and other developed countries, the population is aging. In … Continue reading →

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5k

Posted on April 11, 2012 by rector

World Concern invites all to participate in an upcoming event in Seattle. The “Free Them” 5k Run/Walk is a fun, easy way to take a stand against the horrific crime of human trafficking. By participating, you’ll make a difference in … Continue reading →

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Regional Resource Day on Liturgy

Posted on April 11, 2012 by rector

Regional Resource Day on Liturgy Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 8:30am – 4:30pm Location:   St. John’s, Olympia 114 20th Ave SE Olympia, WA 98501 Ministry Resource Day on Liturgy is coming to you on May 19th! Join other congregations … Continue reading →

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Thelma DeLong

Posted on April 11, 2012 by rector

MARY THELMA SERDA DeLONG Thelma passed away on Friday, November 11, 2011. She had celebrated her 100th birthday the previous spring.  She was born on March 21, 1911 to Mary Cooney Serda and Peter Conrad Serda in Mobile, Alabama. The … Continue reading →

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Memorial Dedication – Easter 2012

Posted on April 11, 2012 by rector

Memorial Dedication – Easter 2012 By Kären Ford A new Fair Linen for the altar was dedicated on Easter Sunday, April 8, 2012, as a memorial to Thelma DeLong, a long time member of St Monica’s Altar Guild who died … Continue reading →

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Prayer

Posted on April 10, 2012 by rector

Creator of the universe, you made the world in beauty, and restore all things in glory through the victory of Jesus Christ. We pray that, wherever your image is still disfigured by poverty, sickness, selfishness, war and greed, the new … Continue reading →

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Retreat to Hood Canal

Posted on April 10, 2012 by rector
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