There are many ways to be called upon to provide emotional and spiritual support to members of our congregation. Some of the ways others serve are: Lay Readers, Eucharistic Minister, Choir, Preparing Food for Coffee Hour, Vestry, Altar Guild, Staffing the Office, Helping prepare the Weekly Brochure & Programs, and more!
Contact Fr. Joe to chat about how you can share your gifts!
St. David of Wales Episcopal Church in Shelton recently called Rev. Joseph Mikel as their Rector. Fr. Joe returns to St. David’s after serving as the Priest-in-Charge from 2011 through 2015. St. David of Wales looks to Fr. Joe to join in the leadership of St. David’s with the Vestry co-creating a robust ministry …
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Faith is not first of all believing that certain claims or statements about God are true. Genuine faith presumes a relationship with God. It implies a radical trust in God, faithfulness in one’s relationship with God, and a way of seeing the world as life-giving and nourishing rather than as hostile and threatening.
-Br. David Vryhof
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
St Francis Day, Pet Blessing, this Saturday, October 6th, 1 - 3 pm; Elephants welcome!
Compline Thursday evenings at 5:30 pm, a quiet 30 minute time of listening and reflection.
The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
Christ Episcopal Church Seattle is welcoming families of children with sensory differences and special needs to join them in a monthly Eucharist worship service specially designed with your child’s needs in mind!IFIBERONE News Radio - KMAS
Bert Pedersen and Chriss Brickert from Community Lifeline came on Daybreak with Jeff Slakey to talk about the upcoming Night of Dance.
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Thanks to Peninsula Credit Union for sponsoring Non-Profit News. A way for 501(c)3 Non-Profits are able to come on to talk about what they do in the community.
Dignity
We are told that we are to treat God’s poor with dignity and respect. The Letter of James could not be clearer: in the Christian assembly “a poor person in dirty clothes” should be treated no differently than “a person with gold rings and in fine clothes.” Each is to be welcomed and embraced. Showing partiality, James tells us, is a sin.
-Br. David Vryhof
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
Connection
The truth of baptism is revealed in what it does and who it shows us to be, cleansing us, not from dirt but from separation: separation from God, separation from ourselves, separation from one another.
-Br. James Koester
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
Just a reminder that Compline, a quiet, meditative 30 minute reflection and opening awaits your arrival this Thursday and every Thursday. Come & see!
Growth
Our lives change as we go through different periods in our lives. There may be times when we face the sadness of leaving one part of life to enter a new and different experience. Nevertheless, in my experience, these times are usually followed by compensations that are satisfying and joyful. Faith plays an important role in this.
-Br. David Allen
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
Trust
Recognizing that the task before us is impossibly huge gives us reason to trust in God, which is a good thing; but the size of the problem does not excuse us from taking any action.
-Br. David Vryhof
Society of Saint John the Evangelist
The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
A Prayer for the Poor and the NeglectedFrom the Shelton School District
"As a way of encouraging community pride the Shelton School District is initiating the Shelton Proud Campaign intended to promote the ideas of “Where We Started”, “How We Got Here”, and “Where We Are Going”.
With the construction of new school facilities and the creation of the Health Science Academy, and the dedication of Jack Stark Field at Highclimber Stadium the Shelton School District will begin by chronicling the history of the Shelton School District, then outline our goals and objectives for the future. The campaign will also include current achievements and success stories with the tagline “We are Shelton Proud”.
The Shelton School District would like to invite the community at large to participate in the Shelton Proud campaign as well. Individuals and businesses are invited to celebrate Shelton. Tell us your story, the history of “Where You Started”, “How You Got Here”, as well as “Where You Are Going” be sure to use the tagline “We are Shelton Proud” or “ I am Shelton Proud”. Share your story with the Mason County Minute - Shelton and help us realize what being “Shelton Proud” means to you.
We are excited to see the passion of our community, as we assure that our story is never forgotten. We will discover the untold stories and highlight personal achievement. Shelton has triumphed again and again over the odds. Let’s share the story of our community. Our community is strong, resilient, determined and compassionate. Tell us what makes you Shelton Proud."
We Are #SheltonProud
Home
I have come to know that God has made a home in my heart when I stand in the garden watching the pumpkins grow. I have come to know that God has made a home in my heart when I simply stand and gaze at onions and carrots and spinach as they poke their first leaves out through the soil. Where are you standing when you come to know that God has made a home in your heart?
-Br. James Koester
Society of Saint John the Evangelist