St. Swithin's Episcopal Mission
Forks WA
98331
Who we are
St. Swithin's is very active in spiritual, social, cultural and crisis Ministries within the Forks community.
The Church annually supports the Caring Place Shoe Box Drive at Christmas.
The congregation intermittently hosts movie and soup supper nights in various homes. Potlucks are frequent.
St. Swithin's has a leadership role in the Forks observance of National and World Day of Prayer.
St. Swithin's strongly supports Forks Orchestra, the Scholarship Auction and the Forks Caring Place with volunteers and fundraising activities.
The Church strives to retain its Episcopalian identity in the community but does not neglect cooperation with other multi-church events such as the regular Fifth Sunday of the month Christian Music Programs.
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The Church annually supports the Caring Place Shoe Box Drive at Christmas.
The congregation intermittently hosts movie and soup supper nights in various homes. Potlucks are frequent.
St. Swithin's has a leadership role in the Forks observance of National and World Day of Prayer.
St. Swithin's strongly supports Forks Orchestra, the Scholarship Auction and the Forks Caring Place with volunteers and fundraising activities.
The Church strives to retain its Episcopalian identity in the community but does not neglect cooperation with other multi-church events such as the regular Fifth Sunday of the month Christian Music Programs.
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Church Website
St. Swithin's Episcopal Mission on Social Media
Facebook Video: 16 Pentecost - 17 September 2023
Leadership
Leader Name:
The Rev. Laura Murray Â
Leader Position:
Vicar Â
Phone:
Leader Email:
Click here to contact The Rev. Laura Murray Â
Leader Bio:
Laura received her MDiv from Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas and was ordained to the priesthood in the Diocese of Olympia in July of 2014. Prior to ordination, Laura worked as a consultant on infrastructure projects in multiple states for municipalities, departments of transportation and energy providers. Her experience as a negotiator and a "seeker of creative solutions" serves her well in ordained ministry.
After ordination, Laura served as curate and then associate priest at St. John's, Gig Harbor, where one of her primary roles was leader of its youth group. Laura was then called to Faith, Poulsbo, and had the privilege of serving as its vicar from 2018 until 2022. At Faith, she focused on establishing stability in the church and seeking ministry opportunities in the larger community. She has been involved with Camp Huston in Gold Bar for the past seven years, as a chaplain, board member, and most recently, as chair of the search committee tasked with finding the executive director to follow Bill Tubbs. Other diocesan work has included: the Arts & Liturgy Committee, CADO, and Diocesan Council.
She married Michael 21 years ago, at which time she was blessed with two remarkable daughters, Jacquelyn and Miranda. And, in 2017, a granddaughter, Emmy, was born who has Laura securely wrapped around her littlest finger. Laura is also the human to two cats, Maxwell & Bill Weasley, as well as Jasper the Corgi who manages the entire household. Â
After ordination, Laura served as curate and then associate priest at St. John's, Gig Harbor, where one of her primary roles was leader of its youth group. Laura was then called to Faith, Poulsbo, and had the privilege of serving as its vicar from 2018 until 2022. At Faith, she focused on establishing stability in the church and seeking ministry opportunities in the larger community. She has been involved with Camp Huston in Gold Bar for the past seven years, as a chaplain, board member, and most recently, as chair of the search committee tasked with finding the executive director to follow Bill Tubbs. Other diocesan work has included: the Arts & Liturgy Committee, CADO, and Diocesan Council.
She married Michael 21 years ago, at which time she was blessed with two remarkable daughters, Jacquelyn and Miranda. And, in 2017, a granddaughter, Emmy, was born who has Laura securely wrapped around her littlest finger. Laura is also the human to two cats, Maxwell & Bill Weasley, as well as Jasper the Corgi who manages the entire household. Â
Other Church Leaders:
Rev. Pamela Hunter Â
Administration
Admin Name:
Anna Manger Â
Admin Position:
Office Manager Â
Phone:
Admin Email:
Click here to contact Anna Manger Â
St. Swithin's Episcopal Mission Service Times
Ways to Worship with Us
Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am - Wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at the Lord's Table. For those who cannot attend in person, the service is offered via livestream on our Facebook page or anytime on our website.
In Forks at St. Swithin's - Each Sunday at 2:30 pm - We meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for Holy Eucharist or Prayer.
Mid-week Worship Service each Wednesday in person at 11 am.
If you need assistance in accessing our worship services, please contact our office 360-457-4862
It's been more than 6 months since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
Sunday 8:00 am & 10:00 am - Wherever you are in your journey of faith, you are welcome at the Lord's Table. For those who cannot attend in person, the service is offered via livestream on our Facebook page or anytime on our website.
In Forks at St. Swithin's - Each Sunday at 2:30 pm - We meet at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church for Holy Eucharist or Prayer.
Mid-week Worship Service each Wednesday in person at 11 am.
If you need assistance in accessing our worship services, please contact our office 360-457-4862
It's been more than 6 months since the last service times update. Please make sure to contact the church to confirm service times.
Please contact the church to confirm Service Times or SUBSCRIBE to updates below
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Dress Code
Whatever seems decent to you. Some members of the congregation wear their traditional 'Sunday Best', others prefer to stay casual - especially if they've dressed up all week. We'll welcome you either way. Â
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St. Swithin's Episcopal Mission History
In 1964 the Rev. Canon Walter McNeil, the third rector of St. Andrew's, established services at Neah Bay; St. Swithin's Forks and summer vespers at Elwha Camp Circle, Olympic National Park. St. Swithin's began as a house worshiping community and then moved into Prince of Peace Lutheran Church where they currently worship on Sundays at 2:30pm.
At the 2021 Annual Meeting, St. Swithin's was officially put into the Bylaws of St. Andrews parish. The rector serves both St. Andrews and St. Swithin's as a part of their ministry and call.
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At the 2021 Annual Meeting, St. Swithin's was officially put into the Bylaws of St. Andrews parish. The rector serves both St. Andrews and St. Swithin's as a part of their ministry and call.
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"Prayer does not fit us for the greater work; prayer is the greater work."Oswald Chanbers
St. Swithin's Episcopal Mission listing was last updated on the 19th of September, 2023
