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Ethnic Ministries
Circles of Color
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Diocese of Olympia
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
July 8, 2023
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This weekend Adrienne and I along with others from our diocese will be traveling to Baltimore to attend the “It’s All About Love” Festival. | |
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“It’s All About Love” is a churchwide festival of worship, learning, community, and action for the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement, to be held Sunday, July 9 through Wednesday, July 12, at the Baltimore Convention Center.
It is organized around three Jesus Movement festival “tents”: Evangelism, Racial Reconciliation, and Creation Care. The event begins with an evening revival worship and will include speakers, workshops, panels, and practice opportunities around the big tent themes. The structure of the event allows for attendees to stay in one tent or explore across the tents, following the themes of: worship and liturgy, formation, justice and advocacy, leadership, preaching, stewardship, and youth and children.
Featured speakers, preachers, and artists will include Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, President of the House of Deputies Julia Ayala Harris, Brian McLaren, the Rev. Mariama White-Hammon, Dr. Kwok Pui-lan, Sarah Augustine, Lilly Lewin, Dr. Catherine Meeks, the Very Rev. Canon Kelly Brown Douglas, the Rev. Winnie Varghese, Live Hymnal & Friends, and more!
Our own Adrienne Elliott and the Rev. Rachel Taber Hamilton will be doing presentations on Creation Care. Along with Adrienne and Rachel, I will be part of a panel presentation on Empowering People of Color in the Church, where we will share the story and work of the Circles of Color.
I will be blogging about the festival each day. So, stay tuned to our Facebook page for those entries.
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In love and service,
Carla+
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Agnes+ Kuria and The Rev. Adult Care LLC
Our community lifts prayers for Rev. Agnes and the true labor of love that is shaping up under her care and ministry. Agnes+ will soon be opening a 8 bedroom facility to care for adults holistically with her experience in the nursing field and as a priest. She envisions a home where Episcopal folks can be tended to and cared for spiritually as well as physically, and where recent immigrants can find opportunities to continue their careers in healthcare. We will have more updates soon. For now, we pray that all continues smoothly with licensing and inspections, and that every need is provided for. We also pray for Agnes+, her family, and the team of care providers (and residents) who will be soon be admitted.
Fred and Kris Jessett
Our community lifts prayers for Fred and his family as he recently fell. We heard recently from Kris who shares: "Fred has now moved into an adult family home for some period of time where he will receive more therapy in preparation for coming home. His reading is improving but mainly on material he is familiar with such as Evening Prayer and much of Holy Communion service and prayers he has memorized. Walking more on walker but feels safer in wheelchair. Appetite is great. Quite bored as only one other resident -- maybe two -- carry on conversations. Please continue with your prayers!"
Let us continue to pray for Fred, Kris, the rest of their family, and all who care for him. We pray for comfort, healing, and wisdom for the Jessetts and Fred's medical team, as well as smooth navigation of insurance and all other logistics. 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.
Vinh Do and family
Our community lifts prayer for Vinh's mother and the rest of their family. Vinh shares, "Mom is doing better, thank God. We are each day slowing building up to what 'normal' looks like now. I'm so grateful for God and all the support and thoughts from all."
We pray for Vinh's mother's health and the rest of the family as they all continue easing back into everyday activities. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
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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. Edie shares her gratitude and love for Circles' support. We are grateful that it was a time of fullness and love, and pray for their community's continued embrace. 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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Circles & the Bishop Search Process
We've got an important few months ahead! Please fill out the survey below for all things bishop search. Add your availability for July planning conversations and our August Circles Listening Session, share your input, and sign up for other ways to get involved and make our voice heard.
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You can find Carla's Juneteenth recap on the Canon's Blog and the recording of the service here. | |
Musician Rhiannon Giddens digs into American roots music and finds connections to cultures around the world | Edie shares this article! "Pulitzer Prize-winning musician Rhiannon Giddens challenges us to honestly answer the question, can any culture lay total claim to specific styles of music?" | | | |
Support Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Following Yukon River Breakup & Flooding | From the Diocese of Alaska newsletter: "Many of you have heard of the devasting damage in the village of Circle this spring due to ice jams on the Yukon during breakup. Holy Trinity, Circle was knocked off its foundation and floated about 2 building widths on the floodwaters and rested in a ditch. The handicap ramp was pulled off the building. It looks like we will be able get the church back on its foundation after gravel is delivered and a new pad is done. Much of the content is waterlogged, moldy and destroyed. We are still assessing the damage and trying to salvage what we can. Thanks to Mtr Susan and Irene Roberts for making several trips and working hard to see to the repairs. We are asking for donations for the repair and flood recovery of Holy Trinity in Circle. We have set up a dedicated Donate Now button on the diocesan website. I’ve included the link below. Keep the community of Circle in your prayers, many of the residents lost everything." | | | |
2008 Discerners Reunion
July 17 @ 6:00 pm | D-House
Calling all friends from the discerners group of 2008! Save the date for Monday, 7/17, in the evening at D-House for a shared potluck and time together. Spread the word too!
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Indigenous Boarding Schools & The Episcopal Church | |
May-June 2023 | Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton from Facebook, with permission
Rachel+ provides important updates on churchwide efforts to bring to light the Episcopal Church's complicity in Indigenous Boarding Schools.
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Circles Community Clergy Transitions
St. Peter’s Transition Updates
On June 7, Father Edmund Harris announced that he will be concluding his time as Rector at St. Peter’s at the end of July after almost eight and a half years. You can read his letter to the congregation, as well as a message from the Senior Warden and Deacon Polly Shigaki here. Please keep Father Edmund and his family, Polly+, as well as the whole St. Peter’s community in your prayers during this time of transition.
Canon Eliacín Rosario-Cruz Accepts Call in New York
On June 5, Saint Mark's announced that our dear friend Eliacín has accepted the call to serve as Priest-in-Charge at Holy Cross/Santa Cruz in Kingston, New York. He will be pastoring and leading a multicultural community with the vision to be a unified congregation that worships in two languages but otherwise strives to be one in all other aspects of their common life. You can read the full announcement here. We will miss him and his family greatly and are so excited for the good work before him. His last Sunday at Saint Mark's will be 7/16. More details to come about ways Circles can send him off!
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Updates from the Bishop Search Committee | This is an exciting time for the Diocese of Olympia! Your wonderfully diverse, impassioned, and dedicated Search Committee continues to do our work. Be assured, this search process is spiritual in nature and grounded in prayer. | | | |
A Call for Candidates from the Diocesan Nominations Committee | To prepare for elections at Diocesan Convention (October 28, 2023), the Nominations Committee is now calling for candidates to represent our Diocese in two areas: Diocesan Council and the Standing Committee. We encourage Circles members to discern if you might be called! | | | |
7/9
It's All About Love, Baltimore
7/16
St. Bede's, Port Orchard
7/23
St. John's South Sudanese, Tukwila
8/6
Christ Church, Anacortes
8/27
St. Paul's, Port Townsend
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Want to share events from your parish or community?
Email details to Adrienne by Friday.
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It's All About Love: A Festival for the Jesus Movement - The Episcopal Church
July 9 - 12 |Baltimore Convention Center
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Worship and plenary sessions will be livestreamed and recorded, accessible through the link below. No registration required.
Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton and Rev. Carla will both be presenting workshops and speaking on panels regarding Healing Relationships with Indigenous People and telling the story of Circles in the Co-Powering People of Color in Diocesan Life. Adrienne is a young voice for climate at the 6 am PT Tuesday Creation Care plenary. She and Rachel+ will also be involved in Creation Care Curriculum panel.
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Forum on Pauli Murray, Priest, Scholar, Activist, and Poet
July 12 @ 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm | Saint Mark's Cathedral Bloedel Hall and via Zoom
| Saint Mark’s Queer in Christ Ministry offers this follow up to the Pauli Murray Taizé service on 7/2. Noted author (and creator of the Brave Sis Project) Rozella Kennedy will present an evening hybrid forum in Bloedel Hall and via Zoom, exploring who Pauli Murray was, their life as a priest, activist, scholar, and poet, and why their story is important to us today. | | | |
JamFest 2023 - Wing Luke Museum
July 13 @ 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | Historic Canton & Maynard Allewyays in C-ID, Seatle
| A BIPOC summer celebration for all ages in Chinatown-International District's historic Canton & Maynard Alleys with live music, performances, games, and more! | | | |
2023 Seattle Bon Odori - Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple
July 15-16 @ 2:00 - 8:00 pm |Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple
| Seattle Bon Odori returns! Join us for good food, dancing, cultural exhibits and more! | | | |
Special Guests Will Visit from the Holy Land
July 16 @ 9:00 am - 12:30 pm | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle
| The rector of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ramallah, Palestine, and his family will speak at St. Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, on July 16. | | | |
Hai! Japantown 2023
August 13-20 | Japantown, C-ID, Seattle | See map for more
| See the Wing Luke's calendar of events during Japantown’s annual summer festival. This historic district comes alive as shops, galleries, restaurants, and other creative space host community events, promotions, and performances! The whole family is invited for all-ages fun, food, shopping, and tours! | | | |
2023 Summer Teaching Faculty - Holden Village
June 11-September 1| Holden Village
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Join Holden Village this summer to learn the basics of watercolor, practice creative writing, and engage body, mind, and spirit through discussing many of the most salient issues of our time.
The Week 9 (August 6-11) focus hosts Latine teachers covering immigration, liberation theology, climate justice, and other intersectional topics. Take a look, there are some really great speakers and topics featured every week!
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Convene 2023 - Save the Date!
September 30 | Everett Community College
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Apply now to present a 50-minute workshop on something you or your congregation know well and can share with others. We are excited to gather in-person at Convene on September 30 and are looking for local experts on everything from outreach to finances to the flower guild! This is an opportunity for our congregations to resource each other, and we want you to apply to present! Follow the link below for a workshop application, and if you have any questions, please contact Canon Alissa Newton at anewton@ecww.org.
Circles will be presenting some workshops! Let us know what you'd like to see, offer, or support!
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2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Pacific Northwest
September 30 @ 9:30 am | Seattle Center
| Join or donate to our Circles team for the 2023 Walk to End Alzheimer's - Pacific Northwest and help raise awareness and funds for vital Alzheimer's care, support and research! | | | |
Convention 2023
October 28 | online
| Join us for a streamlined, online only Convention this year as we focus on the essential business of the Diocese. | | | |
Next Full Circle Meeting
{bishop characteristics and search process}
Wednesday, 8/2, 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 Jerry Shigaki for more info.
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Statement from Presiding Bishop Michael Curry on Supreme Court decision on affirmative action in college admissions - The Episcopal Church | |
You can read Bishop Curry's June 30 statement below.
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As the election cycle cranks up, Christians need to call out white Christian nationalism | |
June 27, 2023
By Kelly Brown Douglas, Bryan N. Massingale
The next election cycle and its long season of political fervor is about to descend on us. As Black theologians, we believe that now is the time when we must speak with urgency about white Christian nationalist sentiment in this country...
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Episcopalians of color assemble at 'Why Serve' to learn about vocational opportunities, build relationships | |
Episcopal News Service - Sewanee, Tennessee | Dozens of Episcopalians of color gathered June 22-25 at the University of the South in Sewanee, Tennessee, to learn about ministry opportunities at various levels...
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Nominating committee presents profile for 28th presiding bishop, calls for names | |
Submit names by July 15th!
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"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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