Worship With Us at 9:15am Emmanuel means “God with us.” As a community, we believe we are called to welcome, worship, witness and serve in the name of the One, Holy and Living God.  We are a 100 year-old congregation of the
The Diocese of Olympia, which is
The Episcopal Church in western Washington, which is
the expression of Anglican Christianity in the United States.
It’s an old and living story that goes back millenia–to Ancient Judaism, to the ministry of Jesus and his early followers, to the Roman Church, to the unique expression of Christianity that came to exist in the British Isles. And yet we’re never afraid to engage our modern world. Feel free to browse our website and follow some of the links, but the best way to learn more is to come to church with us.

In The Episcopal Church, all are welcome. That means everyone.

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All Things New

all things new

New Guy or Gal

No matter what, at many points in our lives, we are the new guy or gal. We are the new guy/gal as soon as we move to a new neighborhood, as soon as we drive a new route to work, as soon as we try a new food, and as soon as we step into a new church. It is common to feel anxiety, fear, and loneliness. Being the new guy/gal, however, has its perks: Since our perspectives come without all the baggage, it frees us to act decisively and authentically. The lightness we carry can put the “old-timers” at ease, leading to increased freedom for all. Questions to ponder: When and where you are a new guy/gal? How can you contribute as a new person? When and where you are an “old-timer”? How can you posture yourself in a way to receive the new guys and gals in the community? 

(For the entire “All Things New” series, click here.)