Presbyterian Mission Agency presbytery of olympia Archives

Pastors’ podcast helps listeners grow in their faith

Posted November 16th, 2020

In college, the Revs. Layne Bailey Brubaker and Abigail Spears Velázquez wore matching hats embroidered with the words ‘Sick & hAlarious.’ These expressions are endearing reminders of their visits with Abi’s grandmother and great aunt, who would frequently exclaim “sick” or “hAlarious” in response to one another’s stories about life in their retirement community.

Washington state church donates land for affordable housing

Posted September 4th, 2020

With unanimous approval from Olympia Presbytery, Longview Presbyterian Church in Longview, Washington, is donating a 2-acre vacant lot adjacent to the church property to Housing Opportunities of Southwest Washington (HOSWWA). The land will provide space for 48 affordable housing units, about half of which will be reserved for people transitioning from homelessness.

The Holy Spirit is not under quarantine in Washington state

Posted July 31st, 2020

During the first week of COVID-19 quarantine and canceled in-person worship services, the Revs. Liz and Dexter Kearny performed a wedding via Zoom.

Hagar’s Community Church pastor sees answer to prayers

Posted July 27th, 2020

I have sat down to write this blog almost a hundred times. Each time I have given up after a couple of minutes.