Benedictions for September

Vicars Voice September 2007 Practicing Hospitality

We have an onerous task as a Christian people—that task is to practice hospitality. It is part of being a Christian—that we look for the Christ in others and imagine that in our Baptism we put on Christ like a garment.

Add to this the obligation of being named after our Patron, Benedict who is noted for practicing gracious hospitality and in teaching others to receive all guest as Christ. I wasn’t kidding—we do have an onerous task! That task is that we are to practice Christian hospitality with Benedictine flair. For full Article click here

Website Tutorial: Benedictions Online

It’s that time again! Time for the monthly tech article. Have you been on the website recently? If you have, then I’m sure you’ve noticed a change with the Benedictions. In our constant strive to make our website more user-friendly and appealing, we have uploaded the Benedictions in a new way! Before, when you clicked onto the Benedictions tab, you would have to wait for the whole newsletter to load and then scroll through it just as you would flip through the printed version. But, no more! More

September Servant Ministry Schedule

September Lectionary Schedule

September Calendar

Calling All Gardners

Do you have a garden or a green thumb? Can you plant a little extra? We are asking any and everybody if they can plant a little extra and bring it in for our Harvest Sunday. Full Article

Family Fellowship Meals

Do you have younger family members and would like to attend a potluck that isn’t just for adults? Never fear! Family Fellowship Meals are here! The next Family Fellowship Meal is on September 16th at the Metzler's house.More

A Thank You From the Reuter Family

To Be or Not to Be The Edinburgh Fair by Nancy Zabel

That was the question I asked a number of people who have been a part of the Edinburgh Fair for years. Some concerns about the Fair came up at the Bishop’sCommittee several months ago and as an original participant of the fair and former chairman I took on the project of taking a survey and reporting back. Full Article

Edinburgh Fair by Karen Knudson

Our Edinburgh Fair (be sure to say Edin-burrra or Edin-burrow) arrives November 10th, and that’s in only a few short weeks. People are laying plans, the Olympia Highlanders are bringing bagpipes, we’ve got notices in newspapers and we’re hoping for crowds. But will we have enough to sell? More

Community Dinner September 22, 2007

Prayer and Good Works by Lacey O'delle

Recently George Stephanopoulos, from This Week, prompted the Iowa debates with the Democratic candidates. One question in particular really stuck with me. The question came via email from a viewer and asked about the candidates’ personal God. He wanted to know if they thought prayer could have avoided disasters like Katrina. Two responses stuck out to me. The first was from Sen. Joseph Biden who said this:... Full Article

Olympia Zen Center with 2 Upcoming Events

The Olympia Zen Center is hosting two special speakers this coming month. The first is Niho Tetsumei Roshi from Japan. More

Kids Corner September

Kids’ Corner: Kids get ready for the service on September 9th by reading the passage below with your family and then finding the words in the puzzle. Can you find the hidden message?

Unity World Day of Prayer

Prayer unites us with God and with one another. It also opens us to receive abundant blessings. Please join us in Spirit during this day by affirming:We are peacemakers, one in the love of God. With hearts united, we establish harmony and peace in our lives and in the world. More

City Wide See you at the Pole Rally

Every year, churches in the Olympia, Lacey and Tumwater area host a “See You at the Pole” rally. This is a time where students from youth ministries from surrounding areas gather to worship God, be challenged by His Word and pray for their schools together. Full Article

Whats New With the B.C.

There are some exciting things happening around St. Benedict that will continue to help us grow into our future. The Bishop’s Committee continues to be a group of very dedicated leaders who do excellent work together.Full Article

Tri Parish Picnic

On Sunday, September 2nd, we will have our annual Tri-Parish picnic. On this Sunday, there will be only 1 service (the 8 o’clock). Afterwards, there will be a car pool that will leave from our parking lot for St. Christopher’s on Steamboat Island at 9:30. More

BC Corner September Construction Update

We need your help and we want your input!

Each and every one of you is an important part of St. Benedict’s. As your Bishop’s Committee, we continually strive to make the church welcoming to all, a comfortable place for worship and where we have opportunities to grow closer to God and to one another through participation in relevant ministries and programs. Full Article

Learn More About Baptism and Baptism Reaffirmation

Everyone interested in learning about the process of preparing for Baptism or the reaffirmation of Baptism in the Confirmation, Reception and Reaffirmation Rites is encouraged to attend an informational event.On Sunday, September 30th from 7:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Martha Liska will be explaining the processes available at St. Benedict’s for adults considering or preparing for a rite of Christian initiation. More

Interfaith Earth Charter

An Interfaith Earth Charter Group will meet on Thursday evenings, September 13th—October 18th, 2007 from 7:00 p.m.—9:00 p.m. at the Olympia Society of Friends located at 219 B Street in Tumwater. More

Formation Opportunities in September

Wednesday Discussion Groups to resume this fall.On September 12, St Benedict will resume its Wednesday morning discussion group at 11:00 a.m.-noon. The discussion group follows the 10:00 Eucharist. All are welcome to attend the Eucharist, and/or the discussion group. This group meets every Wednesday. Full Article

Consecration of the Rev. Gregory Rickel

On Saturday, September 15 at 1:00 p.m. at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue Washington, there will be a consecration litany to mark a new season of ministry that the diocesan community will share with the person we have called to be our diocesan bishop, The Rev. Gregory Rickel. Full Article