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Join us on October 7 at 10:00 am in the lounge for the second session of our Sunday Adult Education class, ANIMATE.faith. In this session, Lillian Daniel addresses the topic, “Religion/Spirituality Is Not Enough”. Preview the Second Session on YouTube. For Lillian Daniel, faith isn’t something we make for ourselves, it’s a long, hardy tradition…
On Sunday, October 7, at both services, we will be blessing animals and pets that are part of our lives. Larger animals (horses, cows, etc) will be blessed after the 8:30 service in the front parking lot. Francis of Assisi was the son of a wealthy cloth merchant, but early in his life he denounced…
Come join Pastors Beth and Eric every Tuesday at 10am in the lounge, as we study the parables of Jesus in Luke. We read and study these words of Jesus together using new ways of reading and reflecting on scripture to dig deep into these exquisitely full stories that he told. What did they mean, what do they mean, and…
Come and join us on Sunday mornings at 9:45 for a brand new, interactive teaching series called Animate Faith. Each week we will watch an engaging and thought provoking presentation by some of the most innovative Christian thinkers in the country. After viewing their presentation, we will take time to work through the questions they…
In his autobiography, Brother to a Dragonfly, Will Campbell recalls how his friend asked him for a succinct definition of Christianity. “I’m not too bright, in ten words or less what is the Christian message?” Campbell responded, “We are all bastards, but God loves us anyway.” To which East replied, “If you want to try…
Psalm 139:14 “Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex. Your workmanship is marvelous.” LifeKeys Discovery Day is an opportunity to explore and affirm how wonderfully you were made! Through multiple mirrors, LifeKeys will help you examine your: Life Gifts – The assortment of things you do well Spiritual Gifts – Your abilities that let…
Beginning September 30, be part of a women’s adult Sunday morning study around Phillip Yancy’s book, Soul Survivor. Get your book and join us at 10:00 am for a time of sharing, fellowship, and study in room #9 of the education wing . All women are welcome. Check out the Adult Education page (under Ways…
Saturday September 22nd about 70 people came to the Community Garden armed with shovels and buckets and 3 1/2 hours later there were 3200 pounds of potatoes out of the ground and on their way to the hungry of Thurston County. It was a wonderful day with no rain and perfect temperature for outdoor work.…
WOMEN OF THE ELCA (WELCA) The Southwestern Washington Synodical Women’s Organization (SW WA SWO) convention will be held on October 12-13 at Church of the Good Shepherd in Olympia. This year’s theme is “Sunday People in a Monday World.” What a wonderful opportunity to meet and have fellowship with other Christian women! Information and registration…
Pastor Eric’s “Animate Faith” class will not meet this Sunday (10/14) due to the 2013 Budget Hearings; please join us in the Sanctuary for this important meeting. Class will resume on October 21 at 10:00 am; we’ll be hearing from Mark Scandrette about “Jesus – The Revolution of Love.”