Dr. Bass is an author, teacher and speaker who explores the dimensions of religion and spirituality in today’s world, and works to educate both people of faith and the general public about the importance, the depth, and the complexity of religion and spirituality in history, culture, and political life. Dr. Bass is the author of 8 […]
Anyone who is interested may join us in the parish library on Wednesday September 11 at 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. This month’s book is: Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. Please plan to go out to dinner with group participants at a local eatery afterwards if you are able.
Shop for back to school or college items with Amazon (or for something that you can’t get on island) and you can benefit EL HOGAR MINISTRIES for free! Just go to the El Hogar website, click on the Amazon link at the bottom of the page, and order as usual. El Hogar receives 4% of the price of your […]
Orcas Islander Mandy Troxel will perform at noon on August 28 in the church. After a decade of writer’s block, and having given up performing for what she believed was forever, Troxel surprised herself. Having fallen into what could be described as one of those: “dark nights of the soul”, songs started coming. A trusted […]
This week’s concert on Wednesday August 21 is the Clifton Sisters. They are members of the 2 Room School Band from Shaw Island. The concert will be held in the church, starting at noon and lasting approximately 30 minutes. Bring a bag lunch to eat out on the lawn following the concerts. Admission is free and […]
Anyone who is interested may join us in the parish library on Thursday July 18 at 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM. This month’s book is: The Round House by Louise Erdrich. Please plan to go out to dinner with group participants at a local eatery afterwards if you are able.
Do you have a need for special prayer? Caring individuals will be present to pray with you now during both the 8 am and 10 am services. Look for more information to come. Interested in praying with people and being part of this ministry? See Kate or Wray for more details.
(Islands Sounder – April 24, 2013) After almost six years as part-time Rector of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish of Orcas Island, Bishop Craig Anderson announced his retirement effective May 1. “It’s been a wonderful six years and I leave knowing that the congregation will be moving from strength to strength as it anticipates new opportunities for […]
Here are some images from Holy Week in 2011. Please take some time to look back and remember; the slideshow is just under 3 minutes long. Please consider bringing your camera this year to capture some new moments in the life of Emmanuel.
Under rainy skies over 100 members of the Orcas community and Emmanuel Episcopal Parish gathered for a dedication and blessing of the Community Labyrinth on Sunday, May 15. The labyrinth is the dream fulfilled of Emmanuel parishioner Nancy Ayer who led a 17-member committee to raise funds and manage the installation of a permanent […]