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Ethnic Ministries Circles of Color
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Diocese of Olympia
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Weekly Newsletter
December 23, 2022
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Dear ones,
May you be filled with the wonder of Mary, the obedience of Joseph, the joy of the angels, the eagerness of the shepherds, the determination of the magi, and the peace of the Christ child.
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Community Request: Support South Sudanese Orphans Displaced by Floods | |
The Rev. Mary Bol of St. John’s South Sudanese Church requests the support of the Circles and beyond as she travels to South Sudan from late January to mid-February. Planting The Seeds For Tomorrow Child Rescue Orphanage in Wangulei, Twic was destroyed earlier this year following the fourth year in a row of severe climate change-induced flooding. The children have been displaced to different camps within South Sudan, with the majority now located in the capital city of Juba where Rev. Mary will visit. During the day, the children come to church for food and school, then return to sleep at camps or relatives’ and friends’ houses.
Rev. Mary has been thinking about these children for some time and will be purchasing food and mosquito nets for them. Her goal is to raise $3,000-4,000 in support from friends and the diocesan community. Rev. Mary is very grateful to be able to serve in this outreach mission and says that donations will help save children’s lives. Let us contribute to Rev. Mary’s vital ministry supporting international child welfare on the frontlines of the climate crisis.
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To support our sister’s service to these dear young people and climate refugees, visit this link or click the button below.
On the diocesan Contributions page, designate an amount. Under Giving Options, select "Other Donations" and type in “South Sudan Orphans” when prompted. Fill out your information and click Submit.
| | | To learn more about climate justice and severe flooding in South Sudan, watch the video below from this UNICEF piece. Decreased access to food, education, sanitation, and hygiene are just a few of the issues impacting children and their futures. | |
December 25
St. Matthew ~ San Mateo, Auburn | Pajama Mass
January 8
Christ Church, Puyallup | 1st Service of New Mission
January 15
St. Mark's Cathedral | Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. commemoration
January 22
Christ Church, Puyallup
January 29
Christ Church, Puyallup (yes, again)
February 5
Christ Church, Blaine
February 12
St. Anthony's, Silverdale
February 19
St. James, Kent
February 26
Holy Cross, Redmond
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Spanish Language Christmas Eve Service
December 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:15 pm | Resurrección, Mt. Vernon
Spanish language festal Eucharist with incense.
Bilingual (English-Spanish) Christmas Eve Service
December 24 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm | St. Matthew ~ San Mateo, Auburn
Bilingual Christmas Eve Service in English and Spanish.
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Bilingual (English-Spanish) Christmas Day Pajama Mass
December 25 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm | St. Matthew ~ San Mateo, Auburn
Wear your PJs, slippers, or whatever cozy clothes you'd wear at home on Christmas morning. Reverend Carla Robinson will be preaching. See you there!
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St. John South Sudanese Christmas Day Mass
December 25 @ 1:30 pm | St. Matthew ~ San Mateo, Auburn
There will also be a community dinner at 3:30 pm in the St Matthew parish hall.
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Livestream registration
January 21-23 | Zoom, in-person and interactive Zoom by invitation
| As The Episcopal Church reckons more deeply with its past involvement in Indigenous boarding schools, the Office of Indigenous Ministries invites all Episcopalians to register to watch Winter Talk 2023, an annual conference that highlights Indigenous and Native American traditions and contributions within the church. | | | |
Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program: 2023
Sundays, February 5 - April 16 @ 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm | Online
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The Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program is back for a second year!
All youth, ages 13 to 18 (seniors in high school), are invited to come along on this Confirmation journey as we explore, learn, grapple, and discover what we believe and why. This is a 10-week series, covering topics such as: The Book of Common Prayer, The Lord’s Prayer, The Nicene Creed, The Sacraments, Heretics, World Religions, and more!
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Community Prayer Requests | |
John Weller and family
Our community lifts prayer for John Weller, husband of the Rev. Edie Weller. John is recovering from brain bleeds. Pray for healing for John, comfort for Edie and their loved ones, and wisdom and compassion for all who care for him. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Timi Vann and family
Our community lifts prayer for Timi Vann who was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She will be undergoing surgery on February 1st. We pray for healing for Timi and that she, her girls, and husband Brian would be held in love by their community and the care of Timi's medical team. We will have more information on ways to support the Vanns in the coming weeks. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Kierstin Brown and family
Our community lifts prayer for Kierstin Brown and her family as her grandfather, Stan Brown, passed away Tuesday evening from Covid. Pray for safe travels for Kierstin as she returns to Santa Barbara and comfort for her parents and Nana as they mourn his sudden passing. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
If you have additional prayer requests, please send them to Adrienne.
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Next Full Circle Meeting
Wednesday,
January 4, 2022
3:00pm
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