Weekly News & Events
Orcas Island
Orcas Island
Worship Services
March 22, 2026, Fifth Sunday in Lent
Sunday Worship in person at 1:15 p.m. at Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 242 Main Street, Orcas Island, Washington 98245
Live Online worship via Zoom at 11:00 a.m. Notice: Connection directions sent via email, or contact the church email. Weekly Bulletin available online or click blue link.
This week's Events
Announcements
Wednesday 9:30 a.m. Bible Study via Zoom, Becky Moore host
Wednesday, Lenten Soup/Supper 5:30 p.m. at Orcas Adventist Church, Orcas Island
Pastor's Note
Adding an event/announcement:
Please forward your written listing to Steve Simpson by Thursday. Be sure to include all relevant information (who, what, when, where, why, how). Unless otherwise specified, announcements will be listed for one week and events will be listed weekly until the event date.
Coming events
God of hope,
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Where despair has dried our bones, breathe life.
Where grief has emptied us, hold us.
Where fear has shut us down, open a way.
Where the world tells people “it’s too late”,
make us witnesses to hope.
Give us grace to stay alongside those who mourn.
Let us weep without shame.
Let us speak life without denial.
When our hearts are heavy, hold us close.
When our hope is thin, breathe courage into us.
God of life,
now and forever.
Amen.
​Save the Date: The Lutheran Church of the San Juans will participate in “Holden Evening Prayer Around the World” on May 2, 2026. Although the time has not been finalized, it will be around 5:30 p.m. Please mark you calendars and plan to come, and let Nancy Searls know if you would like to be a reader or singer for this event. The whole Lopez Community will be invited to join in this event.​​
- Weekly Reflections -
In addition to preaching a weekly sermon, Pastor Emma sends out short weekly reflections that cover scripture, current events, church news, and other items of interest. Past reflections are available at Sermons and Reflections.
Weekly update for PNW Synod of the ELCA is available here​.
Also of Note
OPOP Update: Our formerly incarcerated friend, Andrew Tucker, is now back in Jail at Skagit County Jail. We do not know how long he may be there. Your prayers for his continued healing and movement towards his life goals are greatly appreciated. The Core Team continues to meet regularly and is in touch with Andrew. For more information please talk with one of us LCSJ representatives on the core team, Beth Drake, Henning Sehmsdorf, Ruth Fothergill, Kristi Carpine-Tabor.​
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WRITING CHECKS: Checks to be deposited to the church’s bank account should be made payable to “Lutheran Church in the San Juans”. If you would like to designate your gift in any way, please note that in the memo line. Thank you! From your Financial Secretary.
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Email changes: Please contact Connie Baesman to make changes to the email distribution list for these notes.
Adding a coming event/announcement:
Please forward your written listing to Steve Simpson by Thursday. Be sure to include all relevant information (who, what, when, where, why, how). Unless otherwise specified, announcements will be listed for one week and events will be listed weekly until the event date.
The Raising of Lazarus, (1962) by John Reily
Prayers
Our Prayers – March
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Healing: Bill Lowe (friend of Samantha Bryner), Barbara S., Helena (granddaughter of Craig & Krispi), Dave Staehlin, Christine.
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General/Support: George and family (brother of Lilly Handler), Ann Brewer (caring for parents), Jim (son-in-law of Joan & Gordon Eustis), Scott and Marie, Mary, Steven, Rachel (friend of Lilly Handler), Ryan, Andrew and Andrew’s son Tre’vion (healing).​
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For pastoral care needs, and to add requests for Sunday Prayers, please contact Pastor Emma: email pastoremmad@gmail.com.
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