Olympia Presbytery Newsletter

March 9th, 2024

Please register soon!

Time to register for our Stated Meeting on March 14th

We are gathering at Shelton Presbyterian Church at 2 pm. The youth group is cooking up a delicious meal for us, the worship band is ready to go, and we just need to know that you’re coming so we can get the tables set. Come for lively conversation, an ordination exam, inspiring updates, and a discussion about a season of discernment ahead of us. We can’t wait to see you in Shelton!

March 14 pre-meeting workshop on Trauma Informed Care

Come early for a workshop led by Sarah ButlerWills, Executive Director of Retreat Home, about the core concepts of Trauma Informed Care, the techniques using a Trauma Informed Approach in ministry. She will share how gospel teachings can be seen through this approach, and be more inviting to those who have experienced trauma. Pastor Ralph Carr will introduce Sarah, and share how he has been using this teaching. Starts at 12 noon. Bring your own lunch. Let us know you’re coming when you register.

Stop by Cornerstone Presbyterian Church in West Olympia, on Thursday, March 14th 10:30am -12:30 pm to see if your church is interested in items they want to give away including: interlocking chairs (at least 60), hymnals (red), Bibles (NIV, blue covers), and more. To see some of the many items click below.

Furnishings available link to sample photos

Technology available link to sample photos

Cornerstone address: 218 Overhulse Rd NW Olympia WA 98502

Cornerstone phone: 360.754.7749 Tuesday and Thursday mornings.

Moderator Visits to Congregations

Robin Crawford, our current Moderator, is available to visit the congregations of our Presbytery on Sundays or for other special occasions. He will bring greetings from the sister churches of the Presbytery and can share a word of fellowship from the Presbytery, upon request.

If you would like Robin to attend worship with your congregation, please give him a call at (415) 515-6052.

Pilgrimage Resources

To learn more about this pilgrimage talk with Rev. Michelle de Beauchamp at the Presbytery meeting about this free event.

To learn more about this pilgrimage talk with Rev. Lisa Woicik at the Presbytery meeting about this opportunity hosted by University Place PC or visit uppc.org/american-south

Join Educational Opportunities Tours for a Jubilee Journey tour for 6 days in Memorable Edinburgh starting at $3,598* from New York, NY on September 17, 2024. Join us as we celebrate fifty years of changing the ministry, church, and individual lives through Christian travel! Spend four days discovering the natural beauty and rich heritage of Scotland. You will see Edinburgh City, Dunfermline Abbey, St. Andrew’s, Free Day in Edinburgh, a Scottish Evening Dinner and more.

To learn more talk with Rev. Linda Flatley at the Presbytery meeting or to download the brochure, click here.