The community at St. Augustine’s in the Woods, Freeland, has collected videos of their parishioners reading prayers from the Novena for the election produced by Forward Movement. The novena and the videos for each of the nine days are on their landing page linked below. VIEW MORE
I have recently been reading news and opinion articles relating to the unhoused, none of them particularly positive. Many E-news readers have probably seen them. National studies show the number of homeless continues to rise. Why? There is, of course, no one answer. Those who have lived the experience of suffering homelessness reveal a vicious cycle of job loss, a dearth of affordable housing, and a poor safety net. These outcomes reveal multiple structural and personal reasons. Structurally, the lack
On Sunday, September 29, we celebrated the new ministry at St. Michael’s South Sudanese Church in Auburn, WA. Bishop LaBelle joined The Rev. Mary Bol and our new congregation in the Diocese of Olympia in this joyous and momentous occasion!
On Saturday, September 28, Bishop LaBelle ordained Anna Lynn to the Order of Deacons at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. It was the first ordination service for our new bishop and another joyous celebration in the life of our Diocese.
It is a time of transition within our Diocese, and we have a new clergy transition to announce. The Rev. Meredith Harmon has been called as rector of Church of the Holy Spirit, Vashon Island. Meredith is mom to three and friend to many. She has lived in seven states and collected student IDs from eleven universities proving that she is a life-long learner. Of her academic accomplishments, she is most proud of receiving an Episcopal and Anglican Studies Program
Image Credit: Boy crying | Jean-Baptiste Carpeaux, French | 1870–72 Psalm 1161 I love the LORD, because he has heard thevoice of my supplication, *because he has inclined his ear to me wheneverI called upon him. 2 The cords of death entangled me;the grip of the grave took hold of me; *I came to grief and sorrow. 3 Then I called upon the Name of the LORD: *“O LORD, I pray you, save my life.” 4 Gracious is the LORD and righteous; *our God
Image Credit: Covered honey pot | Manufactured by Ott and Brewer, American | 1882–90 Psalm 119:97-120 97 Oh, how I love your law! *all the day long it is in my mind. 98 Your commandment has made me wiser than my enemies, *and it is always with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, *for your decrees are my study. 100 I am wiser than the elders, *because I observe your commandments. 101 I restrain my feet from every evil way, *that
Image Credit: Landscapes with poems | Gong Xian, Chinese | 1688 Psalm 78, Part I1 Hear my teaching, O my people; *incline your ears to the words of my mouth. 2 I will open my mouth in a parable; *I will declare the mysteries of ancient times. 3 That which we have heard and known,and what our forefathers have told us, *we will not hide from their children. 4 We will recount to generations to comethe praiseworthy deeds and the power of the Lord,
Image Credit: Neuilly Bombarded. General View of the rue de Chezy | Alphonse J. Liébert, French | Author – Alfred d’Aunay, French | 1871 Psalm 801 Hear, O Shepherd of Israel, leading Joseph like a flock; *shine forth, you that are enthroned upon the cherubim. 2 In the presence of Ephraim, Benjamin, and Manasseh, *stir up your strength and come to help us. 3 Restore us, O God of hosts; *show the light of your countenance,and we shall be saved. 4 O Lord God
Image Credit: Shield (Dhál) | Indian | 19th century Psalm 119:97-12097 Oh, how I love your law! *all the day long it is in my mind. 98 Your commandment has made me wiser than my enemies, *and it is always with me. 99 I have more understanding than all my teachers, *for your decrees are my study. 100 I am wiser than the elders, *because I observe your commandments. 101 I restrain my feet from every evil way, *that I may keep your word. 102 I
