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Week of October 30, 2014

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Bishop's United Against Gun Violence issues briefing paper, "Universal Background Checks for Gun Purchases"

Bishop's United Against Gun Violence is a voluntary network of over 50 active and retired bishops of The Episcopal Church; Bishop Greg Rickel is a member of this network. Initially formed in the wake of the August 2012 shootings at the Sikh Temple in Oak Creek Wisconsin and the December 2012 school shootings in Newtown, Connecticut, Bishops United explores means of reducing the appalling levels of gun violence in our society and advocates policies and legislation that save lives.

The "Briefing Paper" is the first in a series of occasional papers intended to assist bishops and other Christian leaders in their vocations of teaching, preaching, pastoral care, and advocacy. This paper, in particular, seeks to shed light on new findings indicating that the vast majority of Americans today, including gun owners, support universal background checks prior to all gun sales. This new information provides an urgent call for action that can save thousands of American lives each year.

Briefing Paper

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Diocesan  Events
For more details on these and other events visit What's Happening on the diocesan website.

Fall Junior High Youth Conference (JYC). Young people in grades 6-9 are invited to join us as we navigate the "turning-into-teenager years," Friday-Sunday, November 21-23 at St. John, Gig Harbor. With lots of community-building games and activities this is the place to find friends who will be with you through it all! Around 50 youth come together from all over Western Washington to share in small groups, fun, worship, and more. Friends welcome! The theme this fall is: Super Heros. Cost is $35. [Registration] [Website]

Special Thanksgiving Day Eucharist. The Diocese of Olympia invites you all to a celebration of the Holy Eucharist at Saint Mark's Cathedral on Thanksgiving Day, November 27, at 10am. This is a feast day of the church, and what better way to give thanks for the blessings of our lives than to join together in worship. Put the turkey in the oven before bringing your family to your cathedral, then continue with the family feast, football, or whatever traditions you enjoy on this special day. [More]
News & Announcements
Mental Illness/Mental Health Task Force established. A group of concerned individuals in the Diocese of Olympia has come together to form a diocesan Mental Illness/Mental Health Task Force. Their goal is to create awareness about mental health challenges and identify resources to support those who are struggling, as well as those who are caregivers, family members, clergy, and congregation members. The Task Force hopes to find our greatest strengths and gifts, and to connect them with our deepest needs. [More]

Trip to El Salvador for the installation of new bishop. The people of the Diocese of El Salvador have elected a new bishop, the Rev. Juan David Alvarado. Alvarado, who will succeed Bishop Mart�n Barahona, will be installed on Saturday, January 31. Our diocesan Committee for the Relationship with El Salvador is planning a trip to include the installation and many of the activities with the people and culture of El Salvador. You are invited to join this trip. [More]

St. Margaret's Thrift Shop Seeks Full-time Manager. We are looking for an experienced retail manager with a passion for customer and community service while leading a volunteer staff. The position reports to the rector and is supported by an advisory committee that sets sales goals, budget and management practices. [More]

Video now available: Civil Discourse in America: Finding Common Ground for the Greater Good. The video from the October 22 live webcast is available at no fee here. Produced by The Episcopal Church in partnership with the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania, the 98-minute forum featured a keynote address by Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori and two panels of experts, moderated by Paul Brandeis Raushenbush, Executive Religion Editor for the Huffington Post. A facilitator's guide and short video featuring a panel of journalists discussing Civil Discourse are also available. [More]

Metal folding chairs available. All Saints, Tacoma, has free metal folding chairs available to any church in need. [More]
Congregation Events
New Announcements  
Trinity Parish, Seattle offers "Salve Regina" with the Sine Nomine Choir; Sunday, November 2, 3 pm. [More]
 
Trinity Parish, Seattle hosts the EMG Northwest Showcase presentation of "Intimate Baroque" featuring Bach's beloved motet Jesu, meine Freude; Tuesday, November 4, 7:30 pm. [More]

Trinity Parish, Seattle offer The All Souls Memorial Organ Concert by Les Martin, music director at Sandpoint UMC and faculty member at SPU; Friday, November 7, 7:30 pm. [More]
 
Trinity Parish, Seattle, presents the New Baroque Orchestra concert featuring Torelli's Christmas concerto and Bach's Jesu Joy of Man's Desiring; Sunday, November 16, 3 pm. [More]  

Christ Church, Tacoma presents this month's Third Fridays at Noon recital with Melissa Fontaine, soprano, and Una Hwang, pianist. A 40-minute recital of great music; Friday, November 21, 12:10 pm. Donation at the door. [More]

At Trinity Parish, Seattle, the Seattle Bach Choir presents "Evolution" -- a program of monumental sacred choral music from across the centuries; Sunday, November 23, 2:30 pm lecture; 3 pm concert. [More]

Previously Announced
The vestry and people of Christ Church, Seattle, invite you to the
Celebration of Ministry at which Bishop Rickel will install the Reverend Shelly Fayette as rector; Saturday, November 1, 12 pm. Reception to follow. [More]

St. John the Baptist, West Seattle, hosts Books & Bricks Annual African Dinner; Saturday, November 1, 5:30 pm. Enjoy an African feast and be inspired by the stories and dreams of the youth this ministry supports. Suggested donation $20. [More]

Our Lady of Guadalupe, Seattle, offers a Celebration for Dia de Muertos at St Paul, Seattle (Queen Anne); Saturday, November 1, 5 pm. Food, music from Oaxacan band La Banda Gozona, kids activities, and a sand painting from the same artists that will install a sand painting at Seattle Art Museum and Tacoma Art Museum. [More]

St. John, Kirkland, hosts a Holiday Bazaar & Treasure Sale; Saturday, November 1, 9:30am-3:30pm & Sunday, November 2, 11am-3pm. Enjoy handmade craft items, baked goods, specialty foods, smoothies provided by our youth, books and treasures. A tasty lunch is also available. [More]

ECW of St. John, Snohomish, hosts its 3rd Annual Holiday Gift and Bake Sale. The Comfort Corner Cafe features home-made muffins, soups and breads to enjoy during your holiday shopping. Saturday November 8, 9:30am-4:00pm. Cash and checks only please. [More]

St. Margaret, Bellevue, offers an Advent Time of Quiet; Saturday, November 22, 9:15 am-3:00 pm at the Sisters of Saint Joseph Peace & Spirituality Center on the shore on Lake Washington. Join us for a time of silent prayer, peace, reflection and quiet refreshment as we prepare our hearts and minds for the holy birth of our Savior. [More]

Of the Spirit current exhibit at Saint Mark's Cathedral through Sunday, November 24, includes work by: Deborah Brown, oil & watercolor paintings; Barbara I. Chapman, acrylic paintings; John Gibson, oil painting; Jonathan Hanneman, photography; Robert E. Hayden, sculpture; and Nan Nalder, mixed media collage. Works are for sale; 20% of all sales goes to the Visual Arts Ministry to support its continuing work. [More]

The Gallery at Grace, Bainbridge Island, hosts a photography exhibit Home is a Pattern Within Us through the end of November. Gallery hours T-F 9-2 and by appointment. [More]
Safeguarding God's Children Trainings
This training is of general interest to all, but is required of anyone who works with children and youth in the church, whether as teachers, helpers or nursery - all staff, clergy & vestry as well. A training session for the Safeguarding God's Children program; five-year certification on completion of the class.
  • NEW: Wednesday, Nov. 5, 6-9pm, Holy Cross, Redmond. [More]
  • NEW: Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 am-12:30 pm, Church of the Resurrection, Bellevue [More]
  • Saturday, Nov. 29, 10 am-1 pm, St. Elizabeth, Burien. [More]

Safeguarding God's People training also offered:

  • Saturday, Nov. 15, 9:30 am-2:30 pm, Church of the Good Shepherd, Vancouver. [More]
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.
Additional Events
The Priory Spirituality Center in Lacey offers retreats, spiritual direction, and workshops.
  • Songs of the Heart: Meditation & Sacred Music; Saturday, Nov. 8, 9 am-3 pm.
  • The Celtic Way of Prayer - in word and song; Saturday, Nov. 15, 9 am-3 pm.
  • Appreciative Living; Saturday, November 15, 9:15 am-3 pm.
  • Traveling Light: Holding On and Letting Go; Saturday, Nov. 22, 9 am-3 pm.
  • Advent Retreat: Giving Birth to the God of Peace; December 5-7, Friday 7:15 pm-Sunday 1 pm.
  • Advent and Psychic Birth (designed for Oblates, others are welcomed); Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 am-3 pm.
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