February 2018
Safeguarding God’s Children
The Diocese of Olympia takes its responsibility for the safety of our people seriously. The Safe Church program teaches how to identify and prevent abuse within the church community, and is conducted several times per year, free of charge. The training consists of three sessions: Safeguarding God’s Children, Safeguarding God’s People and a new Anti-Racism program. All clergy members, diocesan team members, and people in leadership (Vestry and Bishop Committee Members), all people who work directly with children, all Eucharistic Visitors…
Find out more »March 2018
Safeguarding God’s People
The Diocese of Olympia takes its responsibility for the safety of our people seriously. The Safe Church program teaches how to identify and prevent abuse within the church community, and is conducted several times per year, free of charge. The training consists of three sessions: Safeguarding God’s Children, Safeguarding God’s People and a new Anti-Racism program. All clergy members, diocesan team members, and people in leadership (Vestry and Bishop Committee Members), all people who work directly with children, all Eucharistic Visitors…
Find out more »July 2018
Safeguarding God’s Children
The Diocese of Olympia takes its responsibility for the safety of our people seriously. The Safe Church program teaches how to identify and prevent abuse within the church community, and is conducted several times per year, free of charge. The training consists of three sessions: Safeguarding God’s Children, Safeguarding God’s People and a new Anti-Racism program. All clergy members, diocesan team members, and people in leadership (Vestry and Bishop Committee Members), all people who work directly with children, all Eucharistic Visitors…
Find out more »October 2018
Cursillo: Come and See… Go and Tell
The next Come and See… Go and Tell/Cursillo weekend will be Friday midday, October 19 through Sunday afternoon, October 21 at Dumas Bay Conference Centre in Federal Way. Applications are accepted year-round.
Find out more »Interpreting in the Episcopal Church: Demystifying the Liturgy
This workshop is geared toward working freelance interpreters who have an interest in working in the Episcopal Church setting. This 6-hour workshop delves into the essential components of the Book of Common Prayer and the liturgy of Episcopal worship. Focus will be on understanding the meaning(s) behind the liturgy in order to render a cogent and accurate interpretation. Father Kendall Haynes, Rector, will give a brief tour of the church nave. This workshop will be presented in ASL with no…
Find out more »April 2019
Carnival Night! A Regional Youth Event
We invite youth in grades 6 to 12 to join us for a fun Carnival themed afternoon hosted at St. Matthew Episcopal Church in Tacoma! Episcopal Youth groups in South King County and Pierce will join us for an afternoon of fellowship, games and even carnival themed snacks. This event is FREE. Youth are welcome to bring friends. This event will be from 1PM-4PM. @ St. Matthew Episcopal Church 6800 East Side Dr. NE, Tacoma WA. 98422
Find out more »May 2019
Make an Emergency “Grab and Go” notebook
Class members will leave with an “In Case of an Emergency” booklet they will fill out themselves. You will be guided and learn how to organize your personal information and records to keep you and your loved ones informed if an emergency comes up. Must register for this class to ensure you get a notebook. The first 40 registrations receive a free notebook. All attendees after that must pay $15/notebook.
Find out more »August 2019
Film Festival Browns Point
The inaugural Film Festival Browns Point is occurring August 2 and August 3, 2019! St. Matthew Episcopal Church, Tacoma will be hosting the weekend Film Festival. There will be film screenings from directors around the world. Films will reflect social justice, environmental justice, freedom of religion, press, LQBTQ+/Gender, race, etc. This event is FREE. Pancake Breakfast is subject to cost $5-Single $20-Family Friday, August 2, 2019 5:00pm, 7:00pm, and 9:00pm film screenings *FREE Saturday, August 3, 2019 10:00am Saturday Cartoon…
Find out more »October 2019
What a Wonderful World: Fall High School Youth Retreat
Join other high school youth from across the diocese for a weekend of conversations about the ways we can help transform our world and the people we meet each and every day at the Fall High School Youth Retreat.
Find out more »November 2019
December 2019
Winter Concert
St. Matthew, Browns Point/Tacoma hosts a Winter Concert.
Find out more »Candlelight Pageant Mass
St. Matthew, Browns Point/Tacoma hosts a Candlelight Pageant Mass.
Find out more »Christmas Day Contemplative Mass
St. Matthew, Browns Point/Tacoma hosts a Christmas Day Contemplative Mass.
Find out more »March 2020
Station of the Cross with Benediction
St. Matthew, Browns Point/Tacoma holds a weekly Stations of the Cross.
Find out more »April 2020
Maundy Thursday
St. Matthew, Browns Point/Tacoma holds a Maundy Thursday service.
Find out more »Good Friday
St. Matthew, Browns Point/Tacoma holds a Good Friday Service.
Find out more »The Great Vigil of Easter
St. Matthew Browns Point/Tacoma holds the Great Vigil of Easter.
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