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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 of Us

Mark Bauerlein, The Dumbest Generation: How the Digital Age Stupefies Young Americans and Jeopardizes Our Future

Steven Croft, et al., Ancient Faith, Future Mission: Fresh Expressions in the Sacramental Tradition

Sharon Daloz Parks, Big Questions, Worthy Dreams

David Kinnaman, Unchristian: What a New Generation Really Thinks About Christianity… and Why it matters

David Kinnaman, You Lost Me: Why Young Christians are Leaving Church and Rethinking Faith

Richard Settersten, Not quite Adults: Why 20-somethings are Choosing a Slower Path to Adulthood, and why it’s Good for Everyone

Phyllis Tickle, The Great Emergence

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 abilities within each camper. (Monday evening 6-8, Tuesday-Friday 9am until 6pm.) Based on Victor Wooten’s Bass Nature Camp (only for 9-14 year olds) held annually in Nashville, TN, this day camp is designed as a weeklong immersion experience for 9-14 year old participants. It will inspire their imaginations and develop their musical abilities and self esteem through instruction, games, outdoor activities, reflection and informal jam sessions employing percussion, voice, instruments, and recording equipment. Registration open now. A maximum of 30 participants. The cost is $295. Scholarships are available.
Much more info and registration here. — www.islandbeatmnc.org

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 the
2010 U.S. Census, the number of people age 65 and over was
40.3 million persons (13.0 %) and grew at a faster rate (15.1
%) than the population under age 45. In 2010, the median age
increased to a new high of 37.2 years, from 35.3 years in
2000, with the proportion of the population at the older ages
increasing similarly. The population is growing at a faster rate
in the older ages than in the younger ages.

Aging and caring for the aged is a growing concern for all
Americans. For the churches the problem is not simply
ministry to aging persons – it is ministry of and with our
elders.

The future of the church is not just with the young – indeed as
the population of America gains in elders we will be given the
gift of many years of wisdom, experience, and care.

And so we seek insight into the spiritual issues and gifts
connected with aging and later life – the later stages of the
human life cycle. We want to help each other find the blessing
– to come to a truthful understanding of what we are
receiving – as we experience aging.

Among the issues we face as people of God are the challenges
associated with aging, including memory-related disorders.

SENIOR GEMS

Your Parish Care Team is planning an all-parish event that
will help us better understand and support family and friends
during the aging process. A 30-minute DVD will be
presented, featuring Teepa Snow. She is an occupational
therapist and dementia expert with over 30 years of clinical
experience in the field of geriatrics and dementia care. She
will present the many aspects of dementia, including tips on
how to interact in a positive and effective manner with
someone who has dementia, improving their quality of life. I
hope you will decide to join us for this important and
informational meeting. Please put this date on your calendar.

For more information, please contact Shirley Wilson or
Mary Ellen Gardiner

When: Sunday, April 15, 2012, 12:00 noon
(after 10:30 service)
What: Senior Gems Presentation
Where: In the Parish Hall
Cost: Free
Agenda: Light lunch provided by Parish Care Team
½ hour DVD presentation “Senior Gems”
Discussion follows

We are providing this viewing for informational purposes
only. It in no way substitutes for a medical evaluation or
consultation.

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 the lives of women and children living in extreme poverty. Their circumstances put them at risk for being lured by traffickers’ lies. World Concern’s anti-trafficking program helps protect them and provides opportunities to earn income safely.

The family-friendly event includes prizes for top fundraisers, a bouncy house for kids, generous food and beverage donations from our fabulous sponsors, and many four-legged friends who take part in the race, along with runners and walkers of all ages.

The “Free Them” 5k is a powerful, tangible way you can make a difference in the lives of children around the world. It’s time to register for this year’s event, which will take place on Saturday, May 12, 2012 in Seattle, Washington. Just go to worldconcern.org/5k, and click on the “Register” button.

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Date: Saturday, May 19, 2012 – 8:30am – 4:30pm

Location:   St. John’s, Olympia

Ministry Resource Day on Liturgy is coming to you on May 19th!

Presentations by The Rev. Dr. Samuel Torvend, Chair of the Diocesan Liturgy & Arts Commission and author of Daily Bread, Holy Meal: Opening the Gifts of Holy Communion, and by The Rev. Cn. Janet Campbell, Canon for Liturgy.

Presented by the Diocesan School for Ministry & Theology, with the Commission on Liturgy & Arts.

Register on-line at

http://www.ecww.org/civicrm/event/register?id=106&reset=1

or RSVP to

Shannon Jergenson

faith@ecww.org

206-325-4200

Diocese of Olympia

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 memorial service for Thelma S. DeLong was held 11 am, Saturday, January 28th at Fairwinds Brighton Court, 6520-196th Street SW, Lynnwood, followed by interment at Washeli-Evergreen Cemetery in Seattle.

(http://washington.obituaries.funeral.com/2011/11/17/mary-thelma-serda-delong/)

(http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/seattletimes/obituary.aspx?n=thelma-s-delong&pid=155567834)

On Easter morning Father John dedicated a new fair linen for the altar in memory of Thelma

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 this past November.

Thelma’s family gave the funds to purchase the fair linen in remembrance of all of her years as our sister in Christ at St Monica’s Altar Guild.

Although Thelma was not able to participate in the everyday work of St Monica’s these past few years, she was dedicated to her parish. She was active on the Prayer Chain for many years because she knew the efficacy and power of prayer. Her family and friends will sorely miss her. She always had a quip or comment and her telephone calls were very special. Thelma is in now in the garden of Our Lord.

Fair Linen dedicated on Easter Sunday in memory of Thelma DeLong