Our diocese has an ongoing commitment to creating a safe haven for everyone, our diocese trains people in the prevention of misconduct and encourages all to report misconduct. All reported incidences are taken seriously and investigated thoroughly and confidentially. This required training teaches you what misconduct is, how to prevent it and how to report […]
Friday, May 18, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday, May 19, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m Many church leaders are interested in growing with and being responsive to Latino/a communities. Some think it’s impossible because they don’t speak Spanish. Come to the New Camino seminar. Led by the Rev. Anthony Guillén, Episcopal Church officer for […]
Module II: Engaging God’s Playful Word: Parables & Honoring the Spirituality of the Child This is part of a series of three commuter core training modules. Modules may be attended in any order or location. Participation in each of the three modules constitutes Core Training Certification. You must register separately for each module. Lunch is […]
“...awaken to more of who you are and appreciate your unique part in God’s Creation.” A workshop based on the recently published workbook by St. James by-the-Sea parishioner, Mark Turner. Using his unique, art journal-style workbook, Mark will guide your exploration of the stages of creation: inspiration, execution and exhibition. Bring your idea, project, business, art, endeavor, or […]
Module III: Building Holy Rituals & Spaces: Liturgical Action & Creating Sacred Environments This is part of a series of 3 commuter core training modules. Modules may be attended in any order or location. Participation in each of the 3 modules constitutes Core Training Certification. You must register separately for each module. Lunch is included […]
an·gel ˈānjəl/ noun 1. a spiritual being believed to act as an attendant, agent, or messenger of God. Living firsthand among the sights, sounds, smells, and textures of urban life is an irreplaceable experience. Together we will learn about a city populated by the poor, marginalized, and too often invisible people. Our work will include food […]
Join the Cathedral community for the lighting of the exterior and a special guest (to be announced)
How do you transform a group of individual, committed parishioners into a vital team? This is a challenge that congregational leaders face each time they assemble new vestries, bishop's committees, or create a taskforce or committee. How do you get people to work well together? What sort of practices will help them make strategic decision […]
The Rev. Lance Ousley, reputed stewardship expert from the Diocese of Olympia, will help us gain a deeper theological and spiritual understanding of stewardship. He will help us use that foundation to construct a meaningful and effective annual pledge drive and explore tips for how to deepen your congregation’s year-round stewardship development. Lunch included. Draft […]
Learn the art and history of bringing the bread and wine made holy to the homebound. The Ven. Robert Nelson, archdeacon, will lead the training. The Episcopal Church recognizes that some members cannot attend church to participate in the Holy Eucharistic. The ministry of the Eucharistic Visitor (EV) is to make the Eucharistic available to […]
