The Shepherd’s Staff, our provincial newsletter, is full of photos and inspiration from APCK churches around the Province. Read the Shepherd’s Staff newsletter here.
In This Issue
Christmas photos from around the diocese
Registration information for seminary classes (open to all)
St. Paul describes church members as diverse, but interconnected parts of one “Body of Christ,”emphasizing unity in diversity, where each individual with unique spiritual gifts (like apostles, prophets, teachers, healers) is essential for the church to function, serve, and grow, stressing mutual care, honor, and interdependence, not division.
Key passages are I Corinthians 12, Romans 12, and Ephesians 4, showing members must work together, valuing the “weaker” parts, to achieve God’s purpose. Attending the Liturgy on Sunday mornings is just the beginning. Try the check list below to see what opportunities are available for your gifts:
Make a generous pledge
Altar Guild service for Women and older girls
Men and Women for Old Testament Lesson Lectors
Provide food for Sunday Lunches
Men and older boys: serve as Altar Servers and train to become licensed Lay Readers
Sunday School teachers and helpers
Donate or bring flower arrangements for Sunday Liturgies
The Shepherd’s Staff, our provincial newsletter, is full of photos and inspiration from APCK churches around the Province. Read the Shepherd’s Staff newsletter here.
Photos of Thanksgiving and Advent altars around the APCK Province
This year during Advent the Anglican Church Women are supporting newborns and their families through the Infant Layette Program facilitated by Catholic Community Services.
The CCS distributes up to 40 layettes a month to families in need in Snohomish County who are referred to the program by public health nurses, health districts, DSHS, churches and treatment facilities.
Please help us support these families by making a monetary gift or donating a new or gently-used infant item from the list below.
MakE a Monetary Gift
Monetary donations are a great way to multiply your gift, as Catholic Community Services makes purchases in bulk. Place your gift in the Sunday offering plate, or mail it to the church. (Write “Infant Layette Program” in memo line.)
Donate New or Gently Used Baby Items
Choose an item from the list below, and place it in the donation basket in the Narthex
Do you wonder if allowing your children to go trick-or-treating is a good idea? Here are some thoughts borrowed from a Catholic parish:
”In the Catholic perspective, Halloween, or All Hallows’ Eve, is the vigil preceding the solemn feast of All Saints’ Day (November 1st) and is the beginning of the three-day Hallowtide, which also includes All Souls’ Day (November 2nd). It serves as a time to reflect on life, death, and the Communion of Saints, reminding the faithful of mortality, the reality of heaven, hell, and the need to pray for the souls of the departed.
While modern celebrations can focus on secular themes, the Catholic approach encourages a deeper understanding of faith, emphasizing Christ’s triumph over darkness and offering an opportunity to “baptize” the holiday with holy meaning.
So, use your jack-o-lanterns and costumes to make fun of the devil and all his antics. We have already overcome darkness and death through Our Lord Jesus Christ.”
The Shepherd’s Staff, our provincial newsletter, is full of photos and inspiration from APCK churches around the Province. Read the Shepherd’s Staff newsletter here.
Mr. James Edward Weed III ordained as Deacon at Holy Comforter Anglican Church on September 20, 2025. To God be the glory.
The Shepherd’s Staff, our provincial newsletter, is full of photos and inspiration from APCK churches around the Province. Read the Shepherd’s Staff newsletter here.
Highlights in this edition include:
Fr. McGrath receives the late Fr. Ponec’s Green Chasuable.
Fall Seminary classes at St. Joseph of Arimathea
Be sure to read the wonderful sermon by Bishop Ashman
The Shepherd’s Staff, our provincial newsletter, is full of photos and inspiration from APCK churches around the Province. Read the Shepherd’s Staff newsletter here.
Here’s an excerpt from the current issue:
Summer Session a Magnificent Experience
St. Joseph of Arimathea Anglican Theological College in Berkeley, CA
The St. Joseph of Arimathea Seminary Summer Session ran from July 21st to the Feast of Saint James (July 25th). It was an entirely “zoomed” event. Mornings began at 9:00 a.m. with Morning Prayer followed by a 10:00 a.m. class in liturgics led by Bishops Hansen and Ashman. After a lunch break Canon Weber led a class in liturgical chant and hymns.
Many of us learned that we could begin taking our first steps in chanting. In all there were fifty-three participants: some for credit and others auditing. An added bonus was that many members of the Province met other members who had only been names. It was a magnificent experience.
Seminary courses offered on the Zoom platform beginning on September 10th. Laity are encouraged to attend.
Registration Open for Michaelmas Fall Term
ONLINE COURSE LIST
Practicum for the Diaconate (10 classes) Offered by Archbishop Blair Schultz Required of all deacons (who have not completed the course) and all aspirants. Tuesdays, 4:00 pm Eastern Time. Begins September 16th
First Year Ecclesiastical Latin Offered by Bishop Ashman Wednesdays, 10:30 pm Pacific Time. Begins September 10th
History and Religion II Byzantine Legacy, the Christian Religions of the East, Post Classical India, Asia, Europe, Americas, Africa; Exploration, Renaissance and Reformation Offered by Bishop Ashman Wednesdays, 2:00 pm Pacific Time Begins September 10th
Seminar: The Screwtape Letters Offered by Bishop Ashman A copy of The Screwtape Letters is required (inexpensive.) The Audio CD is suggested. Thursdays, 11:00 a.m. and repeated again at 6:00 pm Pacific Time. Begins September 11th
Advanced Latin Readings from the Old Testament, New Testament and the 1560 University BCP Offered by Bishop Ashman Fridays, 11:00 am Pacific Time. Begins September 12th
Fourth Year Biblical Greek Advanced Grammar and Readings from Scripture Offered by Bishop Ashman Fridays, 2:00 p.m. Pacific Time. Begins September 12th
The cost per course is $250.00 for credit and $50.00 for audit. Laity are encouraged to attend. Please address any requests for tuition relief to the Provost (Bishop Ashman.)
When you sign up for your course(s), please send your registration form (below) as a hard copy or by email.
Send your tuition and another copy of your registration to Canon Matthew Weber at 2316 Bowditch P.O. Box 40020 Berkeley, CA 94704 or saintannchapel@gmail.com.