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Week of April 17, 2014

Across the Diocese will not be published April 24.

Diocesan  Events
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Spring JYC - May 2-4, at Church of the Holy Cross in Redmond. Young people in grades 6-9 are invited to join us as we navigate the "turning-into- teenager years." [More]

huston green logo Camp Huston Work Weekend. Join us May 2-4, as we work to get Camp Huston ready for summer! Projects geared towards all ages and abilities. Everyone is welcome. $10 covers the cost of meals, accommodation is free. [Sign Up]

Let's Eat: Episcopal Evangelism Workshop. Sponsored by the Evangelism Commission, this two-day conference is designed to inspire and equip individuals and congregational teams for Evangelism. Come and dive deeper into your own Episcopal identity and begin to think more creatively about how we can invite others to join us at the table! Registration of $75 covers food, materials, and overnight stay. Friday-Saturday, May 9-10 at Dumas Bay Conference Center. [More]

Cathedral Day: A Diocesan Festival. Saturday, May 17 with diocesan confirmations and Eucharist at 10:30 am, followed by lunch and fun. An all-ages festival of "fun-shops", carnival games, communion and a picnic gathering the people of the Diocese of Olympia at Saint Mark's Cathedral. Tickets are $5/individual for lunch. Gather a group and join the celebration. [More]

Pacific Lutheran University announces its upcoming summer conference, God's life within our wounded cosmos: Christian theology and earth's future. The conference, sponsored by the Diocese of Olympia, will be held June 16-18. [More

6-Day Camp Conference. For high school students; July 6-12, at Pleasant Valley Camp in Mineral, WA. Camp amenities include mini-golf, swimming, archery, Frisbee, campfire, volleyball and basketball. [More]

huston green logo Camp Huston Summer Camp 2014. There are different  session opportunities depending on a camper's age and interests. Daily schedule includes time for play, relaxation, and worship. Chapel services created by campers are held nightly. Swimming, archery, campfires, variety shows, and celebration dances happen each session. Come join us for a summer of discovery and fun at the beautiful Camp Huston! [More
News & Information
Outside Church Walls updates on Community Conversations. It's been some time since we updated our fans. We have been encouraging congregations to engage in Community Conversations, and beginning to gather new information to see what more God might be saying to us. We've been actively posting on our blog, and hope you have been following it. [Read More]

Good Shepherd Montessori School, Vancouver, seeks new Director. Looking for a compassionate and caring individual to serve as the new Director beginning June 15. The school serves children ages 2 1/2 to 6 years. Responsibilities include educational leadership, day to day operations, financial management as well as working with church leadership and the Board of Trustees. [More]
Congregation Events
New Announcements
The Center at St. Andrew's, Seattle, has opened registration for Gentle Yoga for Seniors and Others. Session begins April 28 and space is limited. Early bird pricing ends April 21. [More]

St. Peter, Seattle, invites you to The Big Take Out (or eat in) fundraiser; Saturday, May 3, 12-5 pm. Enjoy delicious Salmon Teriyaki or Country Rib Bento. Cost: $12/meal. Bake and sushi sale too!  Proceeds benefit outreach ministries. [More]

Previously Announced
George: Center for Community, Seattle (Lake City), offers Celebrating George on the Feast of Saint George, celebrating its past, present and future, including dedication of a new altar; Wednesday, April 23, 6:30 pm. [More] [More]

St. Margaret, Bellevue,
presents A Night of Jazz with light appetizers, wine and dessert, dancing, and entertainment from The Jacqueline Tabor Jazz Band; Saturday, April 26, 7-10 pm. Tickets $27.50; $35 at the door. [More]

Our Lady of Guadalupe Episcopal Church, a Bicultural - Bilingual Latino-Anglo Congregation in Seattle, will have her first Bilingual service on April 27 at 1:30 pm at Saint Paul, Queen Anne. [More]
Safeguarding God's Children/People Trainings
If you have questions about if you or someone in your congregation is required to complete this training please contact Blaire Notrica, Executive Assistant to the Bishop, [email protected], 206.325.4200 ext. 2010.

Safeguarding God's People
  • St. John, Gig Harbor, Saturday, April 26, 9 am-3 pm. [More]
  • St. Alban, Edmonds, Saturday, May 10, 9 am-3 pm. [More]
  • St. Augustine in-the-Woods, Freeland, Saturday, May 31, 10 am-2 pm. [More]
Safeguarding God's Children
  • St. Andrew, Port Angeles, Saturday, May 3, 10 am-1 pm. [More]
  • St. Paul, Bellingham, Saturday, May 10, 9 am-12 pm. [More]
  • St. Andrew, Tacoma, Saturday, May 10, 9 am-12 pm. [More]
  • St. Stephen, Oak Harbor, Saturday, May 10, 9 am-1 pm. [More]
  • St. John, Gig Harbor, Saturday, May 10, 1 pm-4 pm. [More]
  • St. Mary, Lakewood,Saturday, May 17, 9 am, and Sunday May 25, 12:30 pm. Email Ed Lovelady.
  • St. Anne, Washougal, Sunday, May 18, 1 pm-5 pm. [More]
  • Trinity Church, Everett, Saturday, May 31, 9 am-12 pm [More
Additional Events
The Priory Spirituality Center in Lacey offers retreats, spiritual direction, and workshops.
  • Waking Fully to Living and Dying, April 26  
  • Contemplation in Motion, May 3
  • Getting to the Core of Your Matter, May 17
  • The Poetry of Rumi, May 24 
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