Camp Sunday
June 8
Starts at 10:30 a.m., during our regular Sunday worship
This Sunday get ready for a joyful, camp-inspired service filled with songs, skits, and stories. We’ll sing around the (imaginary) campfire and hear about camp programs from Dave Smith. We invite you to contribute to a special offering that helps make camp possible. Whether you’ve been to camp or just love the energy it brings, you won’t want to miss this spirited morning of worship and community.
All Evergreen Backpacking Trip in the Mt. Baker Wilderness
June 19 – 22
Some people feel closer to their Creator when they get out of the city and into the wild. If you’re one of them and are looking for a spiritually grounded backpacking experience, we invite you to join us! The trip will be led by Rev. Dr. Jonathan Malone of Wilderness Journeys, and includes all food, common gear, and sessions before the trip where Jonathan meets individually with you to understand your spiritual walk and needs.
The cost is $800, and there are some scholarships available.
Contact Paul Schneider at the Evergreen office for more details:
253-859-2226
paul@ea-abc.org.
Evergreen Association 2025 Annual Meeting
October 9-11
Olympia First Baptist Church and Online
Please join us for this important meeting. Our theme is “Strangers No More!” (Leviticus 19:34).
Featured Preachers
Rev. Dr. Gina Jacobs-Strain
General Secretary of the American Baptist Churches-USA
Rev. Dr. Angela Barker-Jackson
VP of Institutional Advancement of the Berkeley School of Theology
Registration Fees
Online: $50
In Person: $100
(+$10 for Thursday Gatherings)
Limited Scholarships are available
Event details
Thursday Evening
Clergy (Ministers’ Council) & Laity gatherings
Friday
Welcome Plenary, in-person workshops, Friday night worship
Saturday
Business meeting, online, workshops, Olympia experiences, Saturday night worship, event ends
Sunday
Join in worship at a western Washington Evergreen Church
Lodging
We’ve engaged two hotels. The first option is the Towneplace Suites (900 Capitol Way S, Olympia) is right across from the church, but their rooms are either only a single King or a Queen and a pullout sofa. The rate is $129 per night before taxes and fees. The other option is the Hilton Garden Inn (2101 Henderson Park Lane SE, Olympia) which has both Single King and Double Queen rooms available. The rate is $151 per night (before taxes and fees). You can call either hotel and place a reservation letting them know you are with the Evergreen Association, or you can click the name of either hotel above to go to a link for a reservation.
A Taste of Evergreen is back!
Join us July 26, 11:00 a.m., at Panther Lake Community Church for this vibrant celebration, sponsored by the Evergreen Intercultural Committee. We’re excited to experience the rich diversity our caucuses will bring—both at the table and in community.
FEATURED EVENT
First Friday Lunch and Learn
Nourish Your Spirit and Mind with Berkeley School of Theology
Join the Berkeley School of Theology on the first Friday of each month at 12:00 p.m. PST for a virtual Lunch & Learn, featuring engaging topics from members of the BST community. Each session includes a 30-minute talk followed by a brief Q&A.
This month’s conversation will focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion in congregational ministry, with panelists Rev. Katie Choy-Wong, Dr. Garfield Harvey, Rev. Gabe Garcia, and Rev. Dr. Ruth Meyers—leaders in faith and justice across the Bay Area.
Can’t make it to the June 6, 2025 session? Don’t worry, it will be recorded and uploaded to their YouTube Channel.
Save the date for the next Lunch & Learn, August 1.