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Ethnic Ministries
Circles of Color
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Diocese of Olympia
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WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
January 14, 2023
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On Sunday January 8th I was at Christ Church, Puyallup for the first service of a new worshipping community. This community is made up of mostly people from Kenya. I am so thankful to the Rev. Capt Paul Karume for his work in gathering this congregation. It is so exciting to be a part of a new mission, a new start. | |
This new plant is supported by the members of All Saints Goshen, Tacoma. In addition, I’m thankful to the Rev. Mike Mayor and the people of Christ Church, Puyallup for their wholehearted support. Also joining us at this special service were the Rev. James Auyen and the Rev. Mary Bol from St. John South Sudanese, Tukwila. | |
The music was glorious. Several musicians came to offer praise to God and encouragement to God’s people, including members from St. John South Sudanese Church, gospel singers from the area and a remarkable young man on the keyboard. | |
Of course, there was food. And oh, the food: Mukimo, Mandazi, and more. Traditional Kenyan cooking. And the fellowship. The celebration started around 3pm and continued well into the evening. | Folks, it was a celebration. I can’t remember a time when I’ve sang and danced more in a church. For me it felt like coming home to a place I’d never been before. Yes, some of the music was sung in Kikuyu, some in Dinka but it didn’t matter that I couldn’t understand it. The spirit of praise was heavy upon the place, and I felt it. People of different tribes, different countries, different languages, different continents came together to pray, to praise God, to hear God’s Word and to experience the risen Christ in the Eucharist. What more could one ask of a Sunday in church? |
In love and service,
Carla+
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Edie Weller and family
Our community lifts prayer for the Rev. Edie Weller, whose husband John Weller passed away last week. We mourn with the Weller family, hold them in our prayers, and stand with them in their grief. We pray especially for Edie, Bryan, and Liz, the rest of their family, as well as all who knew and loved John. More details coming about ways to support the Wellers. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
Fred and Kris Jessett
Our community lifts prayer for the Jessetts as they mourn the death of their eldest daughter, Victoria Miller. This was very unexpected for Fred and Kris and they request our prayers for themselves and especially for their daughter's children. We pray for comfort and God's presence to be apparent to them as they journey with grief. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
If you'd like to send a card of sympathy, the Jessetts' address is 5309 South Myrtle Ln. Spokane, WA 99223.
The family of Evelyn Anderson
Our community lifts prayer for the family of Evelyn Anderson who passed away last week. She was a good friend to Sharalyne King's family, a member of St. Philip Episcopal Church in Columbus, Ohio, and a Daughter of the King there. We pray for great love, care, and support for the family and all of Evelyn's loved ones. We also pray for Sharalyne and her family. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
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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.
If you'd like to send a card of sympathy, the Vanns' address is 5056 36th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105.
Carlos and Julianna Caguiat
Our community lifts prayer for Carlos and Julianna as they continue to deal with various health concerns. We pray especially for Julianna and those who care for her, that answers would become clear as to why she has had trouble walking and that she would experience ease in walking again. We pray also for Carlos and his medical team as they continue treating his condition. Lord in your mercy, hear our prayer.
If you have additional prayer requests, please send them to Adrienne.
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Circles Spotlight: Stay Tuned!
At our last Full Circles meeting, the Black/African American Circle elevated a desire to share more from around our Circles in the weekly newsletter. Check this space as we highlight Clergy of Color, Circles members, and other offerings from the community!
If you would like to spotlight yourself or others, or would like to highlight resources, books, events, liturgies, or anything else, please send them to Adrienne.
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Exciting news from the Union of Black Episcopalians! Stacey Duprey, president of the H. Belfield Hannibal Chapter, is being ordained to the priesthood this Saturday.
Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will ordain her to the Sacred Order of Priests on January 14, 2023 at 10 am. You can watch the live-streamed service on the Diocese of Los Angeles' Facebook page below.
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Community Request: Support South Sudanese Orphans Displaced by Floods | Join the Rev. Mary Bol and the Circles of Color in providing life-saving food and mosquito nets to orphans displaced by severe flooding in South Sudan. Learn more and find out how to donate by following the link below. | | | |
Rev. Pauli Murray (July 1 feast day) from the Pauli Murray Center |
Black Saints Resource for Black History Month
We are delighted to share that there is an effort underway by Sherina James, Rev. Samuel Torvend, and Christ Church, Tacoma to put together a booklet highlighting Black saints in the liturgical calendar! We will pass it on when it is available.
As the Circles have voiced a need for a BIPOC saints calendar, we will be working to expand this offering started by Christ Church to include other saints of color as well. Please send us any relevant materials as we begin gathering biographies, photos/art, and liturgies to celebrate these faithful ancestors!
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I Am Not Your Perfect Mexican Daughter
January 13 - February 4 | Seattle Rep, $20-$72
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Katya Nemec is attending this play and offers it as an event that the Circles may be interested in!
As she grieves the death of her older sister, Júlia Reyes faces pressure to put her own dreams of becoming a writer on hold. She finds herself caught between her family's expectations and the less than perfect life she grapples with every day as a 15 -year-old growing up in Chicago.
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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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Want to share events from your parish or community?
Email details to Adrienne by Friday.
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2023 Martin Luther King Jr. March & Rally
January 16 @ 11:00 am | Garfield High School, Seattle
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Join Saint Mark’s parishioners at the 2023 Martin Luther King Jr March & Rally in Seattle on Monday, January 16, 2023. The Rally begins at 11 a.m. in the Garfield High School Gymnasium. The Saint Mark’s group will meet at Garfield Parking lot at 12 p.m. Look for the Saint Mark’s banners/poster boards! The March is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m.
This year will mark the 40th year of the event honoring Dr. King's legacy. Find more information (including Workshop offerings) here, and contact Eliacín at erosario@saintmarks.org if you have questions or are interested in joining up with the Saint Mark's contingent.
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Martin Luther King, Blessed Are the Peacemakers Community Event
January 16 @ 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm | St. Augustine’s In-the-Woods, Freeland
| Join St. Augustine's in-the-Woods, Freeland for a community event which, through interactive readings complimented by gospel and Movement music, connects events in the Black Freedom Movement with current justice issues. The theme or title for this year's event is "America's Original Sin: The Consequences of Slavery, White Racism and the Struggle for Racial Justice." | | | |
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. | | | |
Manzanar, Diverted Screening and Director Q&A
January 27 @ 4:00 - 6:00 pm | Henry Art Gallery Auditorium, UW Seattle
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"Manzanar, Diverted" is a powerful documentary film on the linked histories of Indigenous dispossession, Japanese American incarceration, and struggles over water in the desertified Owens Valley of California, lands known as Payahüünadü—the place where the water always flows.
Join for an in-person screening of the film and discussion with director Ann Kaneko in conversation with Dana Arviso, Sage Romero, and Alex Miranda. Sponsored by UW and Densho.
You can learn more about Land and Water Back efforts through the Owens Valley Indian Water Commission here.
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Wing Luke Museum Lunar New Year Fair 2023
January 28 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm | Seattle's Chinatown-International District
| Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit at Wing Luke Museum’s annual Lunar New Year Fair! Learn about Lunar New Year celebrations and join a variety of family-friendly activities. Lion Dance is free to the public, other activities and tours require museum entry tickets. | | | |
Artist & Curator Conversation: Alison Moritsugu, Erin Shigaki, and Sarah Freeman
February 2 @ 7:00 pm | Zoom and Facebook Live
| Artist Alison Moritsugu, Densho community activist and artist Erin Shigaki, and curator Sarah Freeman discuss Moons and Internment Stones, an exhibit of paintings of the moon and of stones collected by Moritsugu's grandfather in the Santa Fe Internment Camp during World War II. | | | |
WALK IN LOVE: A Marriage Prep Workshop for Busy People
February 4 @ 9:00 am - 2:00 pm | Zoom
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The Rev. Danae Ashley is offering a premarital counseling workshop using the Prepare-Enrich Assessment materials and her skills as a licensed marriage and family therapist. The time will consist of group learning, private couple discussion, and built-in breaks around the following topics:
- Strength and Growth Areas
- Family of Origin and Family Maps
- Communication
- Finances
- Conflict Resolution
- Sex and Affection
- Spirituality
- Stress
This opportunity will be great for couples who have never been married before or for couples who have been divorced once. Registration and payment details below. Email Mother Danae with any questions.
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Lunar New Year Celebration
February 4 | Seattle's Chinatown-International District
| Vendor booths line the streets, dance performances and music throughout the main stage at Hing Hay Park, families walk along S. King St., you can truly feel the atmosphere of this cultural intersection. | | | |
Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program: 2023
Sundays, February 5 - April 16 @ 6:30 - 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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Next Full Circle Meeting
Wednesday,
February 1, 2023
3:00 pm
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Episcopal Events Honoring the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
January 14-16 | Churchwide
| Dioceses and parishes across The Episcopal Church will honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. on the holiday weekend of his birthday, Jan. 14-16, with services and other events both in-person and online. | | | | |
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2023 Calendario Liturgico
If you would like to request free 2023 liturgical calendars from TEC's Latino Ministries published by CPG [Church Pension Group], please complete this form and indicate how many calendars you need.
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