A Challenge from Nativity, Lewiston
The youth group at Nativity, Lewiston was talking recently about the Diocesan Convention effort to raise money for Episcopal Relief and Development’s Clean Water Well Project by donating a dime every time we flush the toilet at home. They did the math. From June 1 to Oct. 16 at 5 dimes per day – they got 685 dimes, which is $ 68.50 per person. If 80 people (Nativity’s average Sunday attendance) contributed $ 68.50 each, Nativity would raise $5,480 for the project. In the Diocese, the average Sunday attendance of 2,400 could raise $164,400 to build clean water wells in places that need them. Nativity is challenging the rest of the diocese to multiply the 5 dimes a day by your Sunday attendance and calculate an amount for your congregation’s goal. At convention time calculate what percentage of the goal you actually raised. The congregation with the highest percentage will win a prize.
Women’s Weekend at Camp Cross (Aug. 21-23)
“Maidens, Mothers and Crones: Celebrating Women’s Relationships” is the theme of this year’s Women’s Weekend Aug. 21-23 at Camp Cross. The Rev. Gretchen Rehberg, Sheryll Shepard and Evita Krislock will be the leaders. For information, contact Gretchen at rector@nativitylewiston.com, Sheryll at sheryllann3@aol.com, or Evita at evita@krislock.com. For registration visit www.campcross.org.
Celtic Eucharist at St. David’s (June 11)
St. David’s in Spokane will celebrate a Celtic Communion service on Thursday, June 11 at 7 p.m. The theme is “Be Thou My Vision” and will explore what Celtic Spirituality has to offer Christians and Seekers today. Visitors and seekers are welcome. Participants may bring a snack or beverage for the reception that follows. , The church is at 7315 N. Wall For more information, please call 509. 466.3100 or visit http://www.stdavidspokane.org/
Moving Day for the Woods
The Rev. Canon Charles Wood and his spouse, Ann, have moved to Lacey (near Olympia) to be nearer to family. Charlie served congregations in Colville and Hillyard and was the executive assistant to Bishop John R. Wyatt. He is also an honorary canon of the Cathedral. He retired in 1980. The Woods, now in their 90s, will live in a retirement community.