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Greetings,
The death of the Rev. Jerry Shigaki has affected many of us more deeply than we can say. Rather than trying to say my words, I offer to you some of what I’ve heard from others in the past few days about our brother Jerry.
“Jerry was the heart of ethnic ministries.”
“One of the most compassionate souls I’ve ever known.”
“He didn’t talk community. He made community.”
“Rev. Jerry Shigaki was the founder of our congregation. Our church (St John South Sudanese Church) would not exist if not for him.”
“He was a master of building community.”
“He created our local Alzheimer's support group.”
“Father Jerry was always bugging me saying all the time, 'God is calling you.' After 10 years I was ready to listen, and I heard God’s call through Father Jerry’s voice.”
“Father Jerry was a gentle but powerful truth teller.”
“He pulled us all together in ethnic ministries and made us one.”
“He would tell me that (as a priest) 'You belong to God now.'”
“And there were walks, lots and lots of walks. The world's problems weren't solved but they seemed a little lighter after a walk with Jerry.”
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Jerry Shigaki:
Leader
A father to me
My big brother
Confidant
Mentor
Teacher
Friend
May these words speak to you as you remember Jerry.
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In love and service,
Carla+
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Announcements
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Fr. Jerry's funeral will be Saturday, 11/18, at Saint Mark's Cathedral. We are still waiting on the time. Ways to support the family and offer condolences will be announced soon.
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Circles Retreat: Save the date for February 23-25, 2024 in North Bend, WA! Get in touch if you'd like to help plan the retreat.
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Jerry Shigaki and family
As we all continue to mourn the passing of our dear brother, please join us in prayer for Jerry, his family, and all of his loved ones: including this community. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
We will continue offering communal and individual spaces to process and grieve.
Ruth Anne Garcia and husband Jeremy
Our community lifts prayer for Jeremy as he has been gravely ill and in the ICU for a few weeks now. We pray for healing, wisdom for his medical team, and strength to continue fighting. We pray also for Ruth Anne+: that she would find comfort, rest, provision, and health along this difficult journey. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Emily Palmer and family
Our community lifts prayer for one of Adrienne's friends who has also been in the ICU for a few weeks facing a number of serious conditions. We praise God for continued miracles of healing, and pray for strength for Emily and her family on the long road ahead. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
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Fred and Kris Jessett
Our community lifts prayers for Fred and his family following a severe fall. Let us continue to pray for Fred, Kris, the rest of their family, and all who care for him. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer. If you'd like to send a card, the Jessetts' address is 5309 South Myrtle Ln. Spokane, WA 99223.
Agnes+ Kuria and The Rev. Adult Care LLC
Our community lifts prayers and thanksgiving as Agnes+ has admitted a resident to care for them holistically with her experience in the nursing field and as a priest. We thank God for providing and for continued strength for Agnes+, her family, and all future care providers and residents.
Vinh Do and family
Our community lifts prayer for Vinh's mother and the rest of their family. We pray for grace and provision as they continue easing back into everyday activities. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Edie Weller and family
Our community continues to lift prayer for the Rev. Edie Weller and her family as they settle into this next chapter following John's memorial. We continue to pray for provision and their community's embrace alongside grief. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Carlos and Julianna Caguiat
Our community lifts prayer for Carlos and Julianna as they continue to deal with various health concerns. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
If you have additional prayer requests, please send them to Adrienne.
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If you would like to highlight resources, books, events, liturgies, or anything else, please send them to Adrienne. |
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Calling all Black Women and Girls
Sherina James sends us this: GirlTREK: Healthy Black Women and Girls is having a Prayer Trek 10/15-10/23. For 9 days, we will walk and reflect on the 9 Fruits of the Spirit. We will have daily prayer calls with special guests who will root us in the Word and pray over us. Plus, every church with a Prayer Trek crew will be entered to win $1,000 for their health ministry. If your church isn’t registered, you can add them here.
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St. Luke's ~ San Lucas Creation Care Camp Reflection | Written by Susan Dale. Read more about SL2's youth camp put on earlier this summer! | | | |
Updates from the Joint Board for Bishop Transition | The Joint Board is forming a Transition Committee of both clergy and lay, who are team players, well-organized, and able to make a significant time commitment. Nominations begin OCtober 20th! | | | |
Bring Christmas to a Seafarer! | Every year, the Seattle Seafarers Center (Mission to Seafarers) provides over 1,000 "ditty bag" gifts stuffed with basic personal necessities to merchant | | | |
Visit from Bishop Ernie Moral of the Episcopal Diocese of the Southern Philippines | The Diocese of Olympia was honored to welcome Bishop Ernie Moral, his wife Mrs. Shirmen Moral, and Mr. Gideon Bustamante, the Regional Development Officer at Episcopal CARE Foundation Inc. a few weeks ago. Stay tuned for more reflections from our time together coming soon! | | | |
Circles Media
Do you have any books, podcasts, shows, or movies that you want to share? Let us know!
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Celebrating Día de los Muertos in a Mostly White Community | [Sojourners] "What I have learned is we Latinos can help people heal their wounds through our traditions." | | |
Amid Horrific Violence, the Gospel of Peace Feels Foolish. It's Not | |
[Sojourners] "In both Israel and Gaza, innocent civilians are bearing the brunt in this latest round of indiscriminate, militarized lethal violence — violence that will solve nothing and only further entrench mutual mistrust, hatred, and the thirst for vengeance."
The Episcopal Church shared this list of prayers and resources calling for an end to the violence impacting Israelis and Palestinians.
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11/5
St. John the Baptist, West Seattle
11/12
St. Andrew's, Greenlake
11/19
St. Luke's, Renton
11/26
Holy Apostles, Bellevue
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Want to share events from your parish or community?
Email details to Adrienne by Friday.
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2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Pacific Northwest
September 30
| Our Circles team participated in the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Pacific Northwest to help raise awareness and funds for vital Alzheimer's care, support and research. We are so grateful they were able to spend time with Jerry, give him a hug, and support a cause that he was so passionate about. Here is a photo from their walk. Jerry had been suffering from Bell's palsy but loved this photo because everyone was so happy! | | | |
Feast of St. Philip the Deacon & St. Simon
October 14 @ 11:00 am - 2:00 pm | St. John's ~ San Juan, Olympia
| More to come about the PNW Chapter of UBE's liturgy and potluck celebrating St. Philip the Deacon and St. Simon the Eunuch. The photo below is of chapter friends who made the journey up from OR! | | | |
Organ Concert Performed by David di Fiore: The Book of Job, Composed by Petr Eben
October 15 @ 3:00 pm | Trinity, Everett
| Join Trinity, Everett for this LIVE organ concert by Maestro David di Fiore performing The Book of Job Cycle for Organ by Czech Composer Petr Eben, with reception to follow. | | | |
Singing with the Earth
October 15 @ 4:00 pm | Christ Church, Tacoma
| Singing with the Earth: Evening Prayer with the Christ Church Choir commits "to cherish and preserve the integrity and beauty of God's creation" on October 15. | | | |
Climate Grief: Strategies for Hope and Resilience
October 22 @ 2:00-4:00 pm | St. Stephen's, Longview
| Join St. Stephen's, Longview for a climate grief symposium featuring Dr. Kim Smith! | | | |
Introduction to the 2024 Operating Budget: Presented by the Budget & Finance Committee
October 24 @ 6:00-7:00 pm | online
| Join members of the Budget & Finance Committee for an introduction to the 2024 operating budget to be ratified by the convention. Bring your questions. | | | |
Religion & Public Life Seminar
October 27-30 | Holden Village | $111
| Community advocate Kristin Ang and journalist Jason DeRose will facilitate this 4-day seminar exploring ways faith informs our perspectives on social and political topics like environmental issues, gender, and Christian nationalism. | | | |
Register today!! Holding Onto What Is Good: The 113th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
October 28 @ 9:30 am - 7:00 pm | online
| Join us online on October 28, beginning at 9:30 am, for the 113th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia - a day to do the good work of the Diocese as we elect new leaders and vote on important resolutions for the life of our Diocese. | | | |
Sister Joan Chittister Visits Seattle
November 5 @ 3:00 - 6:00 pm | Seattle, $10-$30 registration
| Sister Joan Chittister, OSB, one of the most influential religious and social leaders of our time and a passionate advocate for peace, human rights, women's issues, and church renewal, will speak at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church, Seattle on her newest book, "The Time is Now: A Call to Uncommon Courage." | | | |
Advocacy Training Day
Postponed for 2024!!
| Due to Jerry's funeral on 11/18, we'll be postponing this event until further notice. | | | |
Next Full Circle Meeting
{Rev. Canon Alissa Netwon & congregational development updates}
Wednesday, 11/1, 2023
3:00 pm
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Alzheimer's Support Group
If Alzheimer's has touched your life in some way, you're not alone. A group of Circles members meets Saturday mornings to share in community together.
Contact info to come.
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United Thank Offering invites 2024 annual grant applicants | The United Thank Offering Board is pleased to announce the availability of its 2024 UTO Annual Grants, with a focus on projects that welcome and include "the stranger." Application deadlines are Dec. 1 for Anglican Communion partners and Jan. 19 for dioceses of The Episcopal Church. | | | |
Standing commission seeks churchwide input on clergy disciplinary process | The Episcopal Church's Standing Commission on Structure, Governance, Constitution, and Canons welcomes churchwide input as it continues to review and revise Title IV disciplinary canons related to clergy. Feedback and recommendations can be submitted via this online form by Nov. 15. | | | |
Committee completes initial review of possible presiding bishop nominees, renews call for prayers by all Episcopalians | The Joint Nominating Committee for the Election of the Presiding Bishop has reviewed applications from the bishops who have entered the discernment process for the 2024 election of the 28th presiding bishop of The Episcopal Church. | | | |
Applications open for General Convention Official Youth Presence 2024 | Episcopal teens ages 16 to 19 are invited to apply to become part of the 81st General Convention's Official Youth Presence, a group whose members have seat and voice in the House of Deputies and can testify at hearings before and during the summer 2024 convention. The deadline to apply is Nov. 17. | | | |
"Love God, Love God's World" curriculum - The Episcopal Church | |
"Love God, Love God's World" is a nine-session, film-based curriculum, ideal for Episcopalians anywhere on the journey with creation care and environmental ministry-from newcomers looking to take their first step to seasoned leaders seeking a transformative small-group experience.
Rev. Rachel Taber Hamilton and Adrienne Elliott are both session authors. Please email Adrienne if your church would like to pilot a few sessions!
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