The communication hub for our life together is the Tip of the Sword weekly eNewsletter. It comes out each Thursday afternoon and is your best source for news, announcements, ministry updates, and this weekend’s service times. You may find the latest edition of our weekly eNewsletter here. If you want to be added to the […]
The week leading up to Easter Day is filled with drama, story, and some of the most powerful liturgy in the Church. Scroll down for descriptions of each liturgy RECONCILIATION OF A PENITENT (aka Confession)can be offered at any time, contact Elizabeth to schedule SUNDAY OF THE PASSION: PALM SUNDAY Sunday, April 2 10am, […]
You are invited to come along as we prepare to welcome and celebrate the birth of Jesus, the Christ. All services are multi-access, meaning you can join in person or via Zoom. Sunday December 4, 10am: Advent Lessons and Carols Sunday December 11, 10am: Second Sunday of Advent Sunday December 18, 10am: O Antiphon Liturgy […]
by Gary Wheeler Lee C. Russell left us on August 13, 2022, a few weeks shy of his 88th birthday. Elizabeth and Harold were at his side in the emergency room. They found him at his apartment barely responsive but alive. They had gone to his apartment when it became clear that his daily communications […]
I came across these guidelines for our common life several years ago, and I thought it would be helpful to share how I approach our communication together. These 10 Rules for Respect are adapted from Greg Rickel, Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia, who adapted them from an article by Church of the Nazarene pastor […]
Holy Week, and especially the Triduum, or sacred Three Days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and the Easter Vigil are the “high holy days” of our faith, and relive the Pascal mystery in symbol, story, and sacred action. All liturgies will be hybrid, with participation offered both in-building and via Zoom (usual Sunday link, which […]
ENCOUNTER Candlemas, also known as the Presentation of Our Lord or the Feast of the Purification, occurs forty days after Christmas. Mosaic law stated that 40 days was the period of purification after the birth of a child, and also when a first-born son was presented in the Temple. Observance by the church can be […]
Given the omicron surge and at the advice of our parishioners who have vocations to public health, we are worshipping ONLINE ONLY as of January 2, 2022. We anticipate worshipping online for 4-6 weeks out of love for our neighbor and to reduce strain on our healthcare system. Please join us via Zoom at 10am […]
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We are having a Hybrid worship service each Sunday at 10am. That means you can join via Zoom from your home or come to the churchhouse and be part of the in-building congregation – it’s your choice. To find out more and confirm what we’re up to on any given Sunday, please click here to check […]