St. Andrew's eNews
April 26, 2022
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A Prayer for our New Priest
The Rev. Laura Murray
Almighty and everlasting God,
from whom cometh every good and perfect gift:
Send down upon our rector,
and upon this congregation committed to her charge,
the healthful Spirit of thy grace;
and, that we may truly please thee,
pour upon us the continual dew of thy blessing.
Grant this, O Lord,
for the honor of our Advocate and Mediator, Jesus Christ.
Amen.
(adapted from the Book of Common Prayer p.817)
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This Week at St. Andrew's
Tuesday, 5/17 at 4 pm - Tuesday - Contemplative Prayer - in your own space
Wednesday 5/18 at 11 am - Wednesday Service of Morning Prayer
Saturday, 5/21 at 5 pm - Pray for the World Service on Zoom
Sunday, 5/22 at 8 & 10 am - Sunday, Easter 6 - Rogation Sunday Holy Eucharist
Monday, 5/23 at 7 pm - Presentation by Jim Couture
Tuesday, 5/24 at 4 pm - Contemplative Prayer - in your own space
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Coming up:
Thursday, May 26 at 5:30 pm - Meet at Rialto to beach to join St. Swithin's celebration of Ascension Day. Bring a dish to share and a kite to fly! To share a ride, contact Anna Magner 360-457-4862
Sunday, June 5 - Pentecost Sunday (Wear Red!) - We welcome our next rector, the Rev. Laura Murray!
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Rogation Sunday
May 22 at 8:00 and 10:00
We will celebrate God's creation and provision at both services this Sunday using A Liturgy of Thanksgiving for Creation and Redemption adapted for St. Andrew's from A New Zealand Prayer Book. In place of a homily, we will have several reflections.
Following the service, the Fellowship Committee will distribute small plants, and worm bin dirt is available to take with you for your garden. We will not be processing to the memorial garden. The plants and soil are located under the portico in front of the church.
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Jim CoutureÂs Presentation ÂAwakening An Ecological Spirituality Through Songs"
Monday, May 23 at 7 pm via Zoom hosted by Jim Couture
ÂAwakening An Ecological Spirituality Through Songs" as presented by Jim Couture, MA, MT-BC at the Harvard Divinity School's Program for the Evolution of Spirituality Inaugural Conference on "Ecological Spiritualities."
This presentation is meant as an introduction to songs that can deepen our ecological spirituality. There are quite a few Earth-related songs about our problems but we will discuss those focused on beauty and inspiration, the relationship and meaning between us humans, the planet we live on and the universe we live in.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us06web.zoom.us/j/89103749824?pwd=Z2VnSmkveUp0ZksxS2ZvbGhkVUZoQT09
Meeting ID: 891 0374 9824 Passcode: 008078
Join by Phone: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) OR +1 346 248 7799 US (Houston)
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Estate Sale Items
From Harper House (The Rectory)
Some remaining items are available for free in the narthex. Please help yourself.
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A Note from Deacon Keith
People of St. Andrew's:
I am currently taking some time off between rectors/priests, while I adjust to my new job and while waiting on the Letter of Agreement between Reverend Murray, the Bishop and myself.
While I am resting, I am currently still active with the Wednesday Eucharist and the Saturday Order for Evening, but Sunday's off.
Keith+
The Reverend Dr. Keith Dorwick
Deacon, St. Andrew's Episcopal Church
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Contemplative Prayer
Contemplative Prayer takes place on Tuesdays at 4:00. This week (May 17) and next (May 24), we ask that you sit in quiet meditation in your own space. We will return to meeting in the sanctuary on Tuesday, May 31. Please join us there or wherever you may be.
Pam Wilder
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Wednesday, Worship
Morning Prayer Service at 11:00 am in person.
We will commemorate the life and contributions of Alcuin of York, 804.
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Evening Prayer
Saturdays at 7 pm on Zoom
Welcome, all, to Evening Prayer for the Fourth Sunday of Easter. This link should be bookmarked for the Saturday service. Each section of the service is marked in bold.
Zoom Link: https://bit.ly/3lmolkc
Dial-in: +1 253 215 8782 US (Tacoma) Meeting ID: 835 6102 8092 Passcode: 173869
5 pm Pacific; 7 pm Central
We begin on page 109 of the Book of Common Prayer, "An Order of Worship for Evening"; references to readings specific to tonight are included below, or referenced directly to the BCP.
For information, contact Deacon Keith, kdorwick@gmail.com
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Ways to Worship with Us
- Sunday 8:00 and 10:00 am - YouÂll find friendly people, meaningful worship, inspirational/informative preaching, and the Holy Eucharist each week. Wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at the Lord's Table. For those who cannot attend in person, the service is offered via livestream on our Facebook page or anytime on our website.
- In Forks at St. Swithin's 5:00 pm - We meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for Holy Eucharist or Evening Prayer.
- Mid-week Worship Service each Wednesday in person at 11 am.
- Saturday Evening Prayer at 5:00 pm Pray for the World service,
If you need assistance in accessing our worship services, please contact our office 360-457-4862.
Please wear masks, and practice social distancing for in-person services. We encourage all to get their vaccinations and booster against the Covid virus. Our focus is always to be mindful of the wellbeing of all those who enter our doors.
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My heart is heavy with the news that a white supremacist gunman took the lives of 10 children of God in Buffalo on Saturday. I grew up walking distance from the scene of this hateful crime, and my friends and I used to ride our bikes around the neighborhood. BuffaloÂs Black community raised and formed me. I grieve with the city and people I love.
The loss of any human life is tragic, but there was deep racial hatred driving this shooting, and we have got to turn from the deadly path our nation has walked for much too long. Bigotry-based violenceÂany bigotry at allÂagainst our siblings who are people of color, Jewish, Sikh, Asian, trans, or any other group, is fundamentally wrong. As baptized followers of Jesus of Nazareth, we are called to uphold and protect the dignity of every human child of God, and to actively uproot the white supremacy and racism deep in the heart of our shared life.
Please join me in prayer for the shattered families in Buffalo. Please also join me in expressing profound gratitude for the intervention by Buffalo police that likely saved many other lives. Even amid tragedy, even when manifestations of evil threaten to overwhelm, let us hold fast to the good. It is the only way that leads to life.
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