December 10, 2015 

Have an event, news story, or announcement for inclusion in this newsletter?
The deadline is 2pm on Wednesday. Events typically run no more than one
month in advance. [Submission Instructions
 
In This Issue
Diocesan Events
Congregation Events
Additional Events
Safeguarding Training
National News
World News
Quick Links
Find a Church
DONATE NOW
Join Our List
Diocesan Events

Faith Formation Day - Praxis of Art & Prayer: Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. A day of workshops, community, and worship for leaders and clergy working with children, youth, and adult faith formation. Sponsored by the Faith Formation Team, Office of the Bishop. Location: St. Margaret, Bellevue. Cost $25, includes lunch; early bird and scholarships available. [More

Convention 2016. Friday-Saturday, Oct. 21-22; Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center.

Upcoming Celebration of Ministry Gatherings
  • The Rev. Kevin Corbin Smith and St. Clement of Rome, Seattle (1501 32nd Ave S); Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
  • The Rev. Marlene Jacobs~St. Luke Memorial, Tacoma (3615 N Gove St.); Tuesday, April 12, 2016, 6 p.m.
  • The Rev. Joyce Parry-Moore~St. James, Kent (24447 94th Ave S); Tuesday, May 10, 2016, 6:30 p.m.
News & Information 

New Announcements
Dawn Campbell Foisie called as Vicar of Christ Church, Blaine. Born in Alexandria, VA, Dawn was raised in Maryland, Massachusetts, and Germany. She completed her undergraduate work at the College of Notre Dame in Baltimore in 2007 and attended Virginia Theological Seminary graduating in 2012. Dawn was ordained to the priesthood on Nov. 4, 2012 and most recently served at St. James' Parish in Lothian, MD. Dawn is married to the Rev. Drew Foisie, vicar of St. Aidan, Camano Island, who she married on Aug. 22, 2015 in Annapolis. Dawn begins her ministry with the people of Christ Church on Jan. 1, 2016. A celebration of ministry date will be announced soon.

Previous Announcements

Job Opportunities
  • Good Samaritan, Sammamish, seeks director of children and youth ministries; responsible for faith development of children, youth and families. Position is half-time; resumes or more information by email.
  • Child Care Center Caregivers. Saint Mark's Cathedral seeks caregivers (18 and older) to work with children 3 mos-5 yrs. Sunday morning, some evenings. Paid; experience preferred. [More]
  • Music Director/Organist. St. Paul, Bremerton. Current longtime music director and organist retiring. [More]
  • Youth Minister. St. Margaret's, Bellevue, 5 to 10 hours a week for someone who loves Jesus and youth. [More]
Congregation Events

New Announcements
St. Stephen, Oak Harbor, offers an Advent Quiet Day in the setting of the Labyrinth (indoor), with icons, prayer beads, and color; Saturday, Dec. 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; lunch will be served. [More]

St. Andrew, Seattle, offers Preparing for the Light in Harmony, Song and Rhythm; Monday, Dec. 14, 7-8:20 p.m. In chanting the music of Taize, it is easy to remember we are One. The chants themselves celebrate diversity in harmony and rhythm. Goodwill offering; $10 suggested donation. [More]

St. Stephen, Oak Harbor, hosts a Community Christmas Singalong, with Christmas songs both sacred and secular; Wednesday, Dec. 16, 6-8 p.m. Bring new socks, mittens, or gloves to be given to homeless men and women in Oak Harbor; cookies, coffee, and juice will be served. [More]  

St. Aidan, Camano Island, presents its 8th annual Messiah Sing-Along; Tuesday, Dec. 29, 7-9 p.m. Sing along to Handel's Messiah; no matter who you are or what your singing ability may be! Goodwill offering. [More

Christ Church, Anacortes, will be a partner site for Trinity Institute's 45th National Theological Conference, Listen for a Change: Sacred Conversations for Racial Justice, Friday-Saturday, Jan. 22-23, 2016. View all aspects of the conference via webcast  including key video presentations; opportunity for small group discussions. Lunch (donation). [More
 
Previous Announcements
Lessons and Carols, Thursday, Dec. 10, 7 p.m.Choirs from St. Philip, Marysville and St. Aidan, Camano Island offer reflective music, lessons, prayers, and a brief reflection. [More]

To celebrate the 125th anniversary of its founding, Christ Church, Anacortes holds An Evening of Contemporary Music featuring local artists and a silent auction; Friday, Dec. 11; 7-8:30 p.m. [More]  

Peace On Earth at St. Mark's Cathedral, Seattle, Friday & Saturday, Dec. 11 and 12; 8 p.m.  The concert continues the Seattle Choral Company's annual "Cathedral Christmas" tradition.[More]

St. Michael & All Angels, Issaquah, hosts an Advent Spa for the Soul in the midst of this busy season, with fellowship, reflection and a hot lunch; Saturday, Dec. 12, 9 a.m.-1:30 p.m. [More]

Epiphany Parish of Seattle
hosts an Advent Day of Quiet; Saturday, Dec. 12; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Step away from the holiday busyness and into a holy space of quiet reflection for a time of prayer, listening, creating, and feeding your soul. Come for part or all. Lunch provided. Child care if requested before Dec 5. [More]

St. Paul, Seattle hosts the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 13; 1:30-3:30 p.m. Join members of Our Lady of Guadalupe Episcopal to celebrate their Patronal feast. [More

St. Michael & All Angels, Issaquah,
hosts Sing & Play Along Messiah; Sunday, Dec. 13; 2:30-4:00 p.m. Sing, play, or hear the Christmas part of Handel's Messiah. Goodwill offering to support Issaquah Community Services. [More


Love in a Time of Fear: Muslims and Christians as Good Neighbors, Monday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m.; Trinity Lutheran Church,
6215 196th St. SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036 [More]

St. Stephen, Seattle hosts Celtic Prayer at the Labyrinth, Sunday, Dec. 20; 5-7 p.m. Visit the newly created labyrinth for an evening of quiet reflection, prayer, poems, and labyrinth walking as we enter the last week of Advent. [More] 
 
Through Dec. 27. Weekly Service of the Word for the Deaf, Sundays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., in the Chapel at St James, Kent. [More]

Weekly Healing Eucharist
at St. Clement, Seattle; Wednesdays, 6-6:30 p.m. [More]
 
Additional Events

The Priory Spirituality Center in Lacey offers retreats, spiritual direction, and workshops; fees are charged for programs. Upcoming offerings include:
Safeguarding God's Children/People Training
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/bishop's committees as well. Five year certification on completion of each class.

Safeguarding God's Children
  • Sat., Jan. 9, 1-3 p.m.; St. John Sudanese, Tukwila [More]
  • Sat., Jan. 30, 10am-12pm; Epiphany, Seattle [More]
  • Sat., April 23, 10am-12pm; Epiphany, Seattle [More]
Safeguarding God's People
National News
December 5: Church Publishing Inc has released the new marriage rites for the Episcopal Church's trial use. The new marriage rites are available in electronic versions for free download, The Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage and The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage 2. The rites are also available in print with other liturgical resources in the newly revised and expanded publication, Liturgical Resources 1: I Will Bless You, and You Will Be a Blessing. The first rite, The Witnessing and Blessing of a Marriage, is a new marriage liturgy that can be used for the marriage of any couple. The second rite, The Celebration and Blessing of a Marriage 2, is a revised version of the gender neutral adaptation of the marriage rite found in the 1979 Book of Common Prayer. Liturgical Resources 1: I Will Bless You, and You Will Be a Blessing provides the background and development of these two liturgies, as well as, General Convention's intended use of the rites. [More]

December 6: Interfaith Voices interview with Bp Michael Curry.
The Christian denomination once known as the church of the white Protestant establishment has elected its first African-American leader, Bishop Michael Curry. He joins us to talk about the more welcoming future of the Episcopal Church, and to reflect on the spirituals and hymns that his grandmother used to sing, which still inspire him. [More]

  December 7: Is your church helping folks prepare for winter? St Paul's Episcopal Cathedral in Buffalo, under interim dean Rev. Will Mebane, has created a "Garden of Warmth" for people who need gloves, hats, and other cold-weather gear. St Paul's was also in the news earlier this year when offerings began showing up at their installation of a homeless Jesus sculpture. Their Garden of Warmth is set up behind the sculpture, and is free for visitors to walk through and take the items we need. [More]

Episcopal News Service December 8: Presiding Bishop and Primate resting after surgery.  Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop and Primate Michael Curry is resting comfortably following surgery in a Virginia hospital on Tuesday, December 8. According to the Presiding Bishop, his family, and his medical team, the surgery went well, as had been expected. Bishop Curry is alert and awake, and a full recovery continues to be anticipated. Presiding Bishop Curry was taken to the hospital Sunday, December 6 after a visitation to Bruton Parish Church in Colonial Williamsburg, VA.[More] 
World News
December 4:Girl chorister to be "bishop for a day "This coming Sunday, on the feast of St. Nicholas, Bishop Nicholas Holtam, Bishop of Salisbury, will hand off the mitre and crozier to a 12 year old member of the choir, following a tradition that dates back to the middle ages. For the first time in cathedral's long history, that Chorister Bishop will be a girl. [More]
 
November 7: How well do people know their Bible? In the Netherlands, two YouTube hosts decided to engage other Dutch citizens with quotes from the Bible, which they claimed were actually Quranic verses. The two men run a popular YouTube channel-Dit Is Normaal-where they posted the responses from people who believed that they were hearing Quran verses instead of Bible verses. [More]
 
December 5: During Uganda visit Francis dedicates Anglican shrine to the Ugandan Martyrs. Between NOV 1885 and JAN 1887 a number of Christian converts were executed by order of the King of Buganda, Mwanga II. In all there were 23 Anglican and 22 Roman Catholic Christians executed, including the English bishop for Eastern Equatorial Africa, James Hannington, on 29 OCT 1885. Historians point to much occurring in Africa at the time the 19 year old king sat on the Bugandan throne. Anglicans, Roman Catholics and Muslims vied for converts. And Great Britain and Germany both had the king nervous about European invasion of his realm. Attached to the back story for the executions is the claim that the king was angered by young men with whom he wished to have sexual relations but who refused his advances because of their conversion to Christianity. [More]
Episcopal News Service
December 7:First female priests ordained in Uruguay. History was made in Uruguay on Nov. 22 with the first-ever ordination of women to the Anglican priesthood in the country. The Rev. Audrey Taylor Gonzalez, the Rev. Cynthia Myers Dickin and the Rev. Susana Lopez Lerena were ordained priests on the Feast of the Reign of Christ at Holy Trinity Cathedral in Montevideo. All three had been deacons since the late '90s, according to an email sent to the Anglican Journal by the bishop of the diocese of Uruguay, Michael Pollesel. [More]
Want your event or announcement included?
Check out the Submission Instructions on how to have your event, news story, or announcement listed in Across the Diocese. The deadline is 2 p.m. Wednesday. Events typically run no more than one month in advance.

You are receiving this E-Newsletter because of your relationship with the Diocese of Olympia. If this has been forwarded to you and you would like to subscribe to "Across the Diocese," go to "Join our Mailing List."

  

Communications Department
Episcopal Diocese of Olympia 

Disclaimer:  This message is intended for the sole use of the individual and entity to which it is addressed. If you have received this message in error, please immediately advise the sender by reply e-mail and delete the message. Thank you very much.