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We’ve had a wonderful week of Meet & Greets with the bishop nominees across the Diocese! If you missed any of the sessions, you can view recordings of the Meet & Greets at the link below!

To assist the development of our congregations into healthier, more faithful, and more effective communities of faith, we are offering small grants of up to $8,000 that will be dispersed as soon as they are approved each quarter. The due date for the first round of applications is Friday, May 24, the second is Friday, August 9, and the third is Friday, November 22.

May 17, 10:00 am | St. Luke's, Seattle

Join City Officials, non-profit groups, development partners, and the leadership of the Diocese of Olympia in the official ground-breaking for 84 units of family affordable housing at St. Luke's in Ballard.

“There will be time, time to reflect, time to enjoy the uniqueness of the places we visit. Time to share, for sharing our stories and our insights is critical

to what will make this pilgrimage transformative. And there will be time for prayer.”

The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson extends an invitation to join the 10-day Civil Rights Pilgrimage from Atlanta to Memphis as we strengthen our own commitment to “strive for justice and peace among all people and to respect the dignity of every human being.”

More information can be found at the link below.

Book a private retreat space at St. Andrew's House.

May 11, 10 am | Online

Join Fr. Samuel Torvend for a Zoom journey to Italy where we will explore the Christian monastic origins of care for the earth: terra divina – exploring monastic love for the wilderness, fields, water sources, and forests. In this illustrated presentation, participants will explore the ways in which monastic love for God’s earth shapes liturgy and thoughtful stewardship of our island home, the earth. Join us we journey to the wilderness of Subiaco, explore early monastic care for the land, and discover practices that assist us as we strive to cherish the wondrous works of God and protect and restore the beauty and integrity of all creation.

You can sign up for this and other workshops sponsored by St Gertrude’s Monastery, Cottonwood, Idaho, at the link below.

The Rev. Erin Jean Warde – Heal Thyself: Spiritual Practices that Lead Us into Joy

May 4, 9:30 am | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle | $15 Registration

Author of Sober Spirituality, spiritual director and life coach, the Rev. Erin Jean Warde will guide this half day retreat exploring spiritual healing in mind, body, and soul.

Sober Spirituality

May 5, 5:30 pm | Diocesan House, Seattle

Come explore a mindful relationship with alcohol with author/spiritual director/coach/priest The Rev. Erin Jean Warde and other young adults.

Doctrine of Discovery: The Episcopal Church, Indigenous Peoples, and the Necessity of Decolonizing Christianity

May 7, 6:30 pm | Online

To prepare for our Covenant of the Salmon People screening and panel, The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton will present on the history, impacts, and current influences of the Doctrine of Discovery as well as the transformative changes that are empowering Indigenous people in the Episcopal Church.

Being Intergenerational: A Morning of Education & Conversation

May 9, 9:30 am | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle

Join us in-person or via Zoom for a deep dive into the how's and why's of intergenerational ministry from three experts in this field of thought.

Climate Conversations

May 9, 6:30 pm | Online

All are welcome to join Climate Conversations every month, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, held on environmentally-friendly Zoom.

Covenant of the Salmon People: Film Screening & Community Conversation

Screening: May 8-14 | Panel Discussion: May 14, 6:30 pm | Online

Meaningful Movies returns in 2024 with the screening of Covenant of the Salmon People, plus a panel and community discussion to follow!

Israel – Palestine Today and Tomorrow

May 15, 6:00 pm | St. Andrew's, Tacoma

On the ground in Palestine: What the news isn't reporting about the Israeli/Gaza War.

A Cathedral’s Complicity in Redlining and Restrictive Covenants

May 22, 6:45 pm | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle

Learn more about Seattle’s unique civil rights history and racial segregation and consider how church communities have responsibility to honestly face the historical practices of redlining and restrictive covenants and respond in just ways in our time.

Updates on Affordable Housing at Saint Mark’s

June 5, 7:00 pm | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle

Join Saint Mark's Vestry leadership and Affordable Housing Committee to learn more about the project plans to redevelop the St. Nicholas School site on the Cathedral Campus.

Counselor Training

June 24-July 3 | Camp Huston, Gold Bar | $630 Registration

Counselor Training is a fantastic opportunity for any 16 years or older who want to be a camp counselor or simply would like to have more leadership development!

Summer Camp 2024

July 7-August 10 | Camp Huston, Gold Bar | $498 Registration (Scholarships Available)

Camp Huston's summer 2024 registration is open! Discovery Camps, Mini Camp, and International Discovery Camp all have space available! Bring a friend and join the fun at Camp Huston.

Summer Cathedral Choir Camp (K-8th graders)

July 15-19, 21 | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle | $175-325 Registration

The Saint Mark's Cathedral Choir Camp welcomes all children, regardless of church affiliation, who are interested in singing beautiful music in the striking cathedral setting, and making friends while growing as musicians and children of God.

High School Choir Camp

August 14-18 | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle | $325 Registration

The Saint Mark's Cathedral High School Choir Camp welcomes all youth, regardless of church affiliation, who are interested in singing beautiful music with their peers in the striking cathedral setting while growing as musicians and people of God.

Ora et Labora Retreat

September 3-5 | Saint Andrew's House, Union | $150 Registration

Join St. Andrew's House for Ora et Labora: Work & Pray Retreat.

Choral Evensong

Sundays, 5:30 pm | Epiphany, Seattle

Join Epiphany, Seattle every Sunday at 5:30 pm for Choral Evensong, followed by a reception.

Contemplative Worship in the Spirit of Taizé

First Sunday of the Month, 5:00 pm | St. Andrew's, Seattle

Join St. Andrew's, Seattle for contemplative worship in the spirit of Taizé.

Play and Pray

First Sundays, 4:00 pm | Good Samaritan, Sammamish

Join Good Samaritan, Sammamish for Play and Pray Youth and Families Night.

Evening Eucharist

Sundays, 6:00 pm | St. John's, Gig Harbor

Come join St. John's, Gig Harbor for their NEW Evening Eucharist.

Francis Fest

May 4, 10:00 am | St. James, Kent

Francis Fest is a free community event on May 4 with activities and resources for all ages.

Restoration Laos: Freeing Land and People in Laos from the Explosive Remains of the Vietnam War

May 5, 11:30 am | St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island

Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island, to learn about the efforts of Restoration Laos. Find out more about Restoration Laos by following the link below!

St. Dunstan’s Music Masterclass

May 18, 10:00 am | St. Dunstan's, Shoreline

Join as audience members for a Masterclass where four local organ students will be coached by Dr. Stephen Price.

Organic Expressions: Exploring the Relationship Between Musical Works and Improvisation

May 19, 3:00 pm | St. Dunstan's, Shoreline | Tickets: $5-20

Organist Stephen Price, known for his diverse programs that are superbly and adeptly interpreted, will present a recital featuring music that spans the centuries, promising to leave a lasting impression for all music lovers.

Urban Birding Day at the Cathedral

May 25, 8:00 am | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle

Join for a morning of exploring nature and learning about birds on the campus of Saint Mark’s.

Evensong & Benediction

June 1, 5:30 pm | St. Paul's, Seattle

On the Eve of The Second Sunday after Pentecost (which on the Roman Calendar is the Feast of Corpus Christi, or Body of Christ), St. Paul's, Seattle will be offering Evensong and Benediction.

Passport to Peace Summer Camp

June 24-28 | St. Thomas, Medina | Registration: $150-200

Join St. Thomas, Medina for Passport to Peace, a one-week summer camp experience designed to help children make peace a way of life.

Compassion Camp: Vacation Bible School

August 12-16 | St. Andrew's, Seattle | Whole Day – $100 for first child, and $75 per additional sibling; Half Day – $75 for first child, and $50 per additional sibling; Scholarships Available

Saint Andrew’s, Seattle, presents “Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs” which will walk through what it means to have compassion for God’s living earth!

Pledge Campaign Materials Ready to Use TODAY!

Download the whole package today to begin planting the seeds for your campaign! (password is Ephesians5:2)

The 2023 - 2024 Annual Pledge Campaign materials are ready for use. This year’s package includes:

• Sample letters from the Clergy, Wardens, and Committee Chair
• Prayers for the Pledge Cards and Prayers at Ingathering
• Prayers of the People during your campaign season and a Post-Communion Prayer you may use during the weeks of your pledge drive
• Pledge cards that focus on time, talent, and treasure
• Proportional Giving cards
• Weekly Reflections for now and other seasons
• A Hymn to accompany the theme. You may download the score and listen to a recording of how it sounds on our website.

The Diocese of Olympia’s annual membership in TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) means every congregation in the Diocese has full and FREE access to these resources. 2024 password is Ephesians5:2 (no spaces, case sensitive).

Thinking about Upping Your Online Giving Game?

TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) brings you this opportunity to partner with Vanco, a company with exceptional customer service and simple church management software integrations to help generosity soar for the benefit of your church.  

Sign up with Vanco before the end of November and you’ll experience:

• Compelling storytelling and visual giving pages that bring your missions to life for anyone from first-time donors to established members.
• Free one-on-one implementation support where we’ll help you launch your online giving program with best practices used by the over 25,000 churches we work with.
• No processing fees on gifts, up to $50,000 in total, received in January.

Let Vanco help you transition from fall into a strong holiday season and an even stronger start to 2024. Request a demo today to learn more!

May 18-30, 2024 | $4,550 Registration

Explore the lands of saints and poets, tracing the roots of Celtic Christianity.

August 1-19, 2024 | $4,950 Registration

Join the Compline Choir as a companion pilgrim to three of England’s most storied and historic cathedrals part of the Season of Pilgrimage through the Wisdom School at Saint Mark's Cathedral.

Civil Rights Pilgrimage

September 30-October 9, 2024

Only nine spots left on the 10-day Civil Rights Pilgrimage from Atlanta to Memphis... Register now!

2024 Annual Alfred S. Palmer Lectureship

May 21-22 | First Free Methodist Church, Seattle

2024 Annual Alfred S. Palmer Lectureship presents Rev. Dr. Sam Wells and St Martin’s Voices Emerging Artists for a two day event at Seattle's First Free Methodist Church on Tuesday May 21 and Wednesday May 22.

American Psalmfest

June 8, 8:00 pm | Seattle, First Baptist Church | $5-27 Tickets

The Seattle Choral Company concludes their 42nd season with American Psalmfest - a captivating selection of four distinct American compositions inspired by the Book of Psalms: Adolphus Hailstork's cantata I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes, Leonard Bernstein's iconic Chichester Psalms, Abbie Betinis' Psalm 126: A Song of Ascents, and Dr. Nathan Carter's Psalm 131.

“Read to Enlighten” Annual Conference of the Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries

June 21-22 | St. Paul's, Bellingham | $100-110 Registration

The annual conference of the Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries offers lovers of books and church libraries the opportunity to gain new insight and materials to enrich their own spiritual lives and the lives of their congregations through reading.

Safe Church Online Update

In accordance with The Episcopal Church’s Safe Church, Safe Communities program, Universal Training is now offered for certification for Children/Youth and Vulnerable Adults. Universal Safe Church training fosters a culture of safety and inclusion for all people and covers a broad overview of issues of vulnerability, power, and healthy boundaries. Universal Safe Church training is designed to equip all people to live out their Baptismal Covenant.

The following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington.

• Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle is seeking a Full-Time Cathedral Canon.
• Seattle Seafarers Center is seeking a Volunteer Cruise Shuttle Driver and Lot Coordinator.
• Seattle Seafarers Center is seeking a Summer Intern.
• St. Andrew's, Seattle is seeking a Part-Time Outreach Missioner.
• Grace, Bainbridge is seeking a Part-Time Director of Music Ministry.

Wells Cargo Trailer - Lightly Used

When the Israelites wandered in the desert, they would have loved this trailer to haul their stuff. Purchased in 2001 to support diocesan programs, this trailer is now available to congregations or individuals looking for a 9ft-by-5ft-by-5 ft single-axle covered trailer. The price is $2,000 or the best offer. Please contact the Diocesan Property Manager, the Rev. Dr. Dennis S. Tierney, at dtierney@ecwww.org for more information or to make a bid. It could be your Ark of Ministry.

Items from Cursillo

Since Cursillo/Come and See has disbanded, there are a number of items that are available to churches for their program use:

• 6 5’ round plastic molded folding tables. Lives were changed around these tables. Hopefully, you can use them to do that, too.
• 100glass votive candle holders
• 45 white ceramic coffee mugs
• 48 glass custard cups
• 72 miscellaneous wine glasses
• 1 roll 36” X 1000 of butcher paper
• 12 plastic water pitchers

Please contact Laura Brustad at laurabrustad1024@gmail.com or 253.561.5512.

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