Storyline: In 1996, in Algeria, eight French monks of The Monastery Notre-Dame de l’Atlas of Tibhirine have a simple life serving the poor community that was raised around the monastery. During the Algerian Civil War, they are threatened by terrorists but they decide to stay in the country and not return to France. One night, […]
The Orcas Council of Churches is hosting a season of Lent services at places of worship across the island. Here’s the schedule of services: The following series of five Wednesday Lent events includes a hosted supper of soup and bread and a service on this year’s theme of “Hope and Peace.” Each event begins […]
Please join us for the Imposition of Ashes and Holy Eucharist at 5:30 PM in the church. Ashes are an ancient sign of penitence; from the Middle Ages it became the custom to begin Lent by being marked in ash with the sign of the cross. Frequently, the ashes used are from the Palm Sunday […]
Don’t miss the Pancake Supper on Tuesday, March 4 at 5:30 p.m. All are welcome. George Karnikis and Dick Thompson are the head pancake flippers. Call the office if you would like to help. Shrove Tuesday which is celebrated on the final day before Lent begins has its name origin in the verb “to shrive” […]
Participants receive five-year certification upon completion of the training modules. Safeguarding God’s People focuses on preventing sexual harassment and sexual exploitation of church workers. Training and certification required of the following: all active clergy, including deacons, stipendiary priests, non-stipendiary or retired priests who are regularly serving in congregations 10 hours or more per week, and […]
The annual meeting will be held after the combined 10 a.m. service on January 26. Vestry will be providing brunch. Your voice is needed to elect new vestry members. Copies of the 2014 Church Directory will be available at the Annual Meeting as well.
Sharon Abreu and Michael Hurwicz will be hosting this celebratory event honoring the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. It’s a community event, free and open to the public. Donations to cover the rental of the space are welcome. Any donations beyond the cost of the rental will benefit two of our local nonprofits, […]
Come celebrate Christmas with us – Christmas Day Morning at 10 am
Festival of Lessons and Carols begins at 5 p.m. in the Sanctuary, followed by cider and cookies in the Parish Hall.
A Candlelight Reflection and Contemplative Prayer Service will be offered in the Sanctuary from 5-6 p.m.