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5/24/2023

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Summer Camp

 
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Faith Explorations
July 24-28, 2023
9 AM - 3 PM
GRADES 2-6
FREE


YOU ARE INVITED to Interfaith Works annual Interfaith Summer Camp, Faith Explorations.
  1. Each day will feature excursions to local parks and interfaith programming from volunteers from the Interfaith Works member network.
  2. Kids will also be given a t-shirt which they will tie-dye!

LOCATION
Temple Beth Hatfiloh
201 8th AVE SE, Olympia WA 98501

ORGANIZED AND SUPERVISED
Catherine Carmel, Director of Jewish Family Life and Learning at Temple Beth Hatfiloh and former Interfaith Works Board member, will organize and supervise our summer camp.
LEARN ABOUT CATHERINE
REGISTRATION
Registration deadline is Thursday, July 20, 2023.
REGISTER ONLINE

Summer Camp
CONTACT
Please contact Corey Passons at [email protected] if you have questions.
CAMP FLYER
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Camp Flyer
HEALTH DIRECTIVE
Masks are welcomed, but
not required. If anyone in
your household is sick,
please keep your kids
at home.

Volunteer
TEEN VOLUNTEERS
You can make a difference—volunteer to help with our summer camp! Complete our registration form ➞
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5/6/2023

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Youth Sleep Out For Homelessness

 
Youth Sleep Out For Homelessness
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SATURDAY and SUNDAY
May 6 — 7, 2023
6 pm — 7 am
A FREE EVENT FOR YOUTH
GRADES 9-12


LOCATION
Westminster Presbyterian Church
1925 Boulevard Rd SE
Olympia, WA 98501
Youth Sleep Out For Homelessness
AN OPPORTUNITY FOR YOUTH
Build community and awareness for people experiencing homelessness in our region through empathy-building exercises facilitated by trained staff from Interfaith Works’ Homeless Services. 

SLEEP OUTSIDE IN IMPROVISED SHELTERS
Youth will sleep outside in temporary shelters they build from materials they bring to the event (tarps, cardboard, etc.). They are welcome to bring sleeping pads, pillows, and sleeping bags, but not tents (more details on this will be supplied).

SAFE AND SUPERVISED
The shelters will be in the grassy lot on the north end of Westminster’s property with on-site supervision and access to the facilities in the church at all times.
EVENT DETAILS
  • No meal is provided, and attending youth are advised to eat before arriving.
  • Youth must be registered through a faith community (or collaboration between various faith communities). Each faith community (or "team" of faith communities) will be responsible for an on-site supervisor at the ratio of at least 1 adult per 10 youths.
  • Youth are welcomed to bring sleeping pads, pillows, and sleeping bags, but not tents (more details on this will be supplied).
  • Interfaith Works will ensure the event and will have paid, experienced staff present for the entire event in addition to parental supervisors
  • Extreme weather backup will be available in the church gymnasium.
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4/22/2023

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Reconnecting With Our Sacred Earth

 
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Reconnecting With Our Sacred Earth
You are invited to come and celebrate our connection with our sacred Earth. We will gather, sing, and engage in interactive opportunities for reflection as we celebrate Earth and our joy of Earth.

SUNDAY
April 23, 2023
1—2 pm
FAMILY-FRIENDLY, FREE
LOCATION
Decatur Woods Park
1015 Decatur St SW, Olympia, WA 98502

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3/24/2023

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Moment of Blessing

 
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Moment of Blessing
The intention is to foster healing, peace, and community.
ALL ARE WELCOME
FRIDAY
March 31, 2023, 3 pm
LOCATION
East Bay Waterfront Park
150 ft north from the corner of East Bay Drive NE and Olympia Ave NE
Olympia, WA 98502
You are invited to join Interfaith Works as we honor the lives of those persons who have recently passed away outdoors in our region.

Moments of Blessing are public, interfaith observations intended to foster healing and reclaim a place of violence or loss as a place of life and peace. These brief services include reflective readings, non-denominational prayers, and an opportunity for those in attendance to speak if they wish.
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Jeffrey Smith
Discovered in Watershed Park
March 12, 2023

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Eric Nelson
Found outside the Union Gospel Mission
March 14, 2023

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Unidentified Person
Recovered on the shore of East Bay Drive
March 15, 2023

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LT T. Smith
Found near Capital High School
March 17, 2023

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11/10/2022

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Resetting Our Sacred Table

 
Resetting Our Sacred Table
You are invited to this year’s interfaith celebration of community, “Resetting Our Sacred Table.” 

This year’s event will feature speakers and musical contributions from the diverse membership of the Interfaith Works faith communities and affiliated organizations. 

Our theme this year is The Path of Healing. This theme holds space for learning and sharing how our communities understand and celebrate healing, even when that healing involves pain, such as the healing that comes through sustained anti-racist and decolonization work.

This is a free event and all are welcome.

KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Jerad Koepp, Wukchumni, is the Native Student Program Specialist for North Thurston Public Schools, the 2022 Washington State teacher of the year, and the first Native American educator to earn the distinction in our state. He is a leader in Native education, policy, and government-to-government relationships. As an educator, trainer, presenter, consultant, and advocate, Jerad also created and supported his district’s dual-credited high school Native Studies program.
Jerad Koepp
SUNDAY
November 20, 2022
2:00 - 3:30 p.m.

Temple Beth Hatfiloh
201 8th Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501

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ZOOM
This event is also available on Zoom.
ZOOM EVENT
Resetting Our Sacred Table
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10/26/2022

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Day of Remembrance

 
Day of Remembrance
You are invited to join Interfaith Works in a service of remembrance for those persons who have passed in Thurston County in the past year but whose remains have gone unclaimed at the Coroner’s office. 

This short, interfaith service will be held in person with an online option at Mills and Mills Funeral home and will feature reflections from a regional faith leader, music, and reflective readings.
SUNDAY
October 30, 2022
2:00 pm

LOCATION
Mills & Mills Funeral Home
5725 Littlerock Rd SW
Tumwater, WA 98512
Interfaith Works
Day of Remembrance
Special thanks to Mills & Mills Funeral Home for offering space for this annual event.
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10/11/2022

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Indigenous Peoples' Day

 
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day
Please join Interfaith Works and the Faith Action Network as we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day with this interactive and educational engagement with author and activist Sarah Augustine.

EXPLORE the history and meaning of Indigenous Peoples’ Day and how the Doctrine of Discovery continues to impact Indigenous people today through a case study of the Indian Child Welfare Act.

MONDAY
October 10, 2022
6:30 - 8:30 p.m.

LOCATION

United Churches of Olympia
110 11th Ave SE
Olympia, WA 98501

ZOOM
This event is also available on Zoom.
Celebrating Indigenous Peoples' Day
ZOOM EVENT
Sarah Augustine
Sarah Augustine is a Pueblo (Tewa) woman who lives with her family in White Swan, Washington. She is the former Executive Director of the Dispute Resolution Center of Yakima and Kittitas Counties, is co-founder of Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery Coalition, and author of The Land is Not Empty: Following Jesus in Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery.

This event is brought to you by Interfaith Works and Faith Action Network.
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7/21/2022

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MISSION: JOY

 
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Interfaith Works and Meaningful Movies Project (Olympia Chapter) are proud to present: “Mission Joy: finding happiness in troubled times.”  This documentary from 2021 celebrates the interfaith friendship between His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu while exploring the science-backed wisdom of how to live with joy in troubled times.
The film will be followed by a panel featuring regional Tibetan Buddhist teacher, Geshe Jamyang Tsultrim (founder of The Nalanda Institute in Olympia) and Sr. Anna-Camille Wooden OSB, a sister in the Order of St. Benedict and lives in the community of St. Placid Priory in Lacey, WA.
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WEDNESDAY
July 20, 2022
7 p.m.
Doors open at 6:30 p.m.


OLYMPIA FILM SOCIETY
206 5th Ave E
Olympia, WA


COST
Suggested donation of $10

This event is brought to you by Interfaith Works and the Meaningful Movies Project and is a benefit for Interfaith Works.

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6/30/2022

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Faith Explorations — 2022 Summer Camp

 
Faith Explorations
FOR GRADES 2-6
July 25-29, 2022, 9 am  - 3 pm, FREE
Interfaith Works partners with Temple Beth Hatfiloh to provide a week of fun for kids in grades 2-6.  Each day the kids gather and experience interactive learning from community members of various faith traditions sharing in song, dance, craft, and story.
Faith Explorations 2022
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6/23/2022

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The Garden Party

 
The Garden Party
Please join us (in person!) for plentiful hors d'oeuvres, beverages, and community connection to honor some truly amazing partners in this work! Thank you to the Nineveh Assyrian for catering this event and to the Oly Mountain Boys Trio for performing!

Wednesday
June 22, 2022
6:00 pm

Huber’s Gasthaus
2312 Friendly Grove Rd NE
Olympia, WA 98506

Welcome
Janet Cherry— Board President
Land and Labor Acknowledgement

Invocation
Mustafa Mohamedali— Islamic Center of Olympia

Program
One Word Table Activity
Board of Directors Past and Present — Mary Wharton, Board Secretary
Program Council Past and Present — Corey Passons, Interfaith Relations Program Manager
Interfaith Works Organizational Update — Meg Martin, Executive Director
Interfaith Relations Program Update — Corey Passons, Interfaith Relations Program Manager
Interfaith Works Homeless Services Update — Ti’eri Lino, Homeless Services Program Coordinator
Raise The House Comprehensive Campaign Update — Meg Martin, Executive Director

Award Ceremony
Special Recognition — First Christian Church, First United Methodist Church of Olympia
Partner of the Year — Low Income Housing Institute (LIHI)
Organization of the Year — Providence St. Peter Hospital
Business of the Year — Compass Rose & Captain Little
Faith Community of the Year — Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Olympia and Lacey Stakes
Volunteers of the Year — Whitney and Luke Bowerman

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Closing Remarks
Lara Crutsinger-Perry, Pastor — The United Churches of Olympia

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Gather
Oly Mountain Boys
6:00 — 6:30 pm
An opportunity to see each other, greet, and listen to great music!

Eateries
Nineveh Assyrian

Beverages
Beer provided by Three Magnets Brewing Company
Non-alcoholic beverages provided by L&E Bottling CO.

Activities
Raffle Tickets — Available for purchase throughout the evening.
Multimedia Room — View various photos, infographics,
and a virtual tour video for Unity Commons.

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Business Partners
Please support the businesses that so generously support us.

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Tax-Deductible Donations
Interfaith Works (IW) is a non-profit association of faith communities and individuals of diverse faith traditions. We do not promote, advance, or engage in religious messaging or recruitment with any of our services. We are a 501(c)(3) organization. Your contribution is deductible as allowed under federal tax law.
Our EIN is 91-0947698.

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    Corey Passons, MDiv.
    Corey Passons, MDiv.
    Director of Interfaith Relations 
    Meg Martin
    Meg Martin, MSW, CPC
    Director of Integrative Services

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