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 […]
You may have watched the construction this winter of a new permanent labyrinth on the grounds of Emmanuel Episcopal Parish. We are pleased to announce its completion and extend our welcome to come walk the labyrinth. Last November, the land was blessed by representatives of the Samish tribe and on May 15 this year, the labyrinth itself will […]