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	<title>Reality Olympia</title>
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	<description>Following Christ, serving our community in Olympia, Wa.</description>
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		<title>Prodigal Marriage Weekend &#8211; May 18th &amp;19th</title>
		<link>http://realityolympia.com/2012/05/07/prodigal-marriage-weekend-may-18th-19th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 07 May 2012 19:50:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Kristy Packard</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Special guest Danny Braga will unpack God&#8217;s design for a marriage that is shaped by the gospel, in community and on mission. Discover how the extravagant work of God, expressed in Jesus, provokes us into a renewed prodigal marriage. Our <a href="http://realityolympia.com/2012/05/07/prodigal-marriage-weekend-may-18th-19th/" class="link-more">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Special guest Danny Braga will unpack God&#8217;s design for a marriage that is shaped by the gospel, in community and on mission. Discover how the extravagant work of God, expressed in Jesus, provokes us into a renewed prodigal marriage.</p>
<p>Our weekend will begin Friday, May 18th from 7-9:30pm and continue Saturday, May 19th from 9am-5pm. Doors will open 30 minutes prior for registration and snacks. Childcare will be provided on a limited basis for those who need it. Lunch is not included but a list and map of restaurants in walking distance of Reality will be provided at registration.</p>
<p>While this event will focus specifically on marriage, singles and engaged couples are also invited to participate.</p>
<p>Cost is $10 per person. You can pay with check at one of our gathering times or at the event. Click <a title="here" href="http://realityolympia.com/giving/" target="_blank">here</a> if you&#8217;d like to pay online. If you haven&#8217;t already registered for online giving, select the &#8220;Quick Give&#8221; option, enter the total amount and select Marriage Weekend in the &#8220;To:&#8221; category.</p>
<p>If you pay online or plan on registering at the event, please <a href="http://realityolympia.com/info/contact-us/">send us a message</a> with your name(s) and childcare needs.</p>
<p>For questions or more information contact us admin@realityolympia.com.</p>
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		<title>Spring Arts Walk 2012 &#8211; This Friday, April 27th</title>
		<link>http://realityolympia.com/2012/04/23/spring-arts-walk-2012-this-friday-april-27th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:33:22 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pauljones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Come enjoy some extraordinary art with us on Friday night as we open up our building to host some amazing local talent. The Latte Art Throwdown will begin at 6 PM, followed by concerts from Amanda Sue Winterhalter and Beth <a href="http://realityolympia.com/2012/04/23/spring-arts-walk-2012-this-friday-april-27th/" class="link-more">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Come enjoy some extraordinary art with us on Friday night as we open up our building to host some amazing local talent. The Latte Art Throwdown will begin at 6 PM, followed by concerts from Amanda Sue Winterhalter and Beth Whitney at 8 PM.</p>
<p>Check out Amanda Sue Winterhalter&#8217;s latest video:<br />
<iframe src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/s0GlvdLw0F0" frameborder="0" width="560" height="315"></iframe></p>
<p>Here is a little from Beth Whitney as well:<br />
<iframe src="http://player.vimeo.com/video/34747217?title=0&amp;byline=0&amp;portrait=0&amp;color=f07c00" frameborder="0" width="500" height="281"></iframe></p>
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		<title>The MG Friday April 20th!</title>
		<link>http://realityolympia.com/2012/04/13/the-mg-friday-april-20th/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 13 Apr 2012 17:07:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joewulf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[All you married and engaged folk out there: We&#8217;d love to see you down here at the church building next Friday, April 20th at 6:00pm for REALITY&#8217;s Married Group! If you&#8217;ve never been, this is a great time to connect <a href="http://realityolympia.com/2012/04/13/the-mg-friday-april-20th/" class="link-more">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>All you married and engaged folk out there: We&#8217;d love to see you down here at the church building next Friday, April 20th at 6:00pm for REALITY&#8217;s Married Group! If you&#8217;ve never been, this is a great time to connect with other married and about to be married couples at REALITY.</p>
<p>As usual we&#8217;ll be providing dinner for the adults, childcare for the kids and inviting everyone to bring a dessert to share.  We&#8217;d love to have you out with us!</p>
<p>Please RSVP on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/events/204558492980282/">Facebook</a> to let us know you&#8217;re coming and if/how many kids will be coming with you.</p>
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		<title>Good Friday at REALITY &#8211; Service of Darkness</title>
		<link>http://realityolympia.com/2012/03/22/good-friday-at-reality-service-of-darkness/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:09:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>pauljones</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[As we move into April, millions of Christians around the globe are preparing their hearts to celebrate Easter. It’s a natural time in the Christian calendar for a season of reflection and celebration of the empty tomb. Now, depending on <a href="http://realityolympia.com/2012/03/22/good-friday-at-reality-service-of-darkness/" class="link-more">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we move into April, millions of Christians around the globe are preparing their hearts to celebrate Easter. It’s a natural time in the Christian calendar for a season of reflection and celebration of the empty tomb. Now, depending on your church tradition, such Holy Week celebration can take on a wide variety of forms.  But for me, the joy of Easter morning finds its deepest meaning when I fully comprehend the weight of Jesus’ suffering on the previous days.  Resurrection Sunday seems brighter after the darkness of Good Friday.</p>
<p>For the past 3 years at REALITY, I have greatly enjoyed the opportunity to share with our church family one of my fondest childhood memories- a Service of Darkness. For those who have never had the chance to experience a Good Friday service, let me explain. In its essence, this hour long service is a chance to tell the story- the story about Jesus.  Using candles, I will retell the events of Jesus’ birth, life, and earthly ministry leading up to his final moments on the cross. As people come to join Jesus and His ministry, more and more candles will be lit.  And then, as people turn and walk away, all the candles will be extinguished. Concluding with His final words on the cross, the service will end, the “Jesus” candle will be put out, and the service will end in darkness and silence.</p>
<p>Come join us at either 6:00 PM or 7:30 PM to remember the life and death of our Savior. Childcare will be provided downstairs for ages birth-5 years old. Trust me, it’s a story that will forever change your celebration of Easter.</p>
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		<title>March 31 Thurston County Men&#8217;s Conference</title>
		<link>http://realityolympia.com/2012/03/22/march-31-thurston-county-mens-conference/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 22 Mar 2012 18:04:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joewulf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Saturday March 31 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM we will be joining hundreds of men from churches across Thurston County for a day of teaching and worship at the Washington Center.  The main speaker will be Gayle Erwin, author <a href="http://realityolympia.com/2012/03/22/march-31-thurston-county-mens-conference/" class="link-more">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
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<p>Saturday March 31 from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM we will be joining hundreds of men from churches across Thurston County for a day of teaching and worship at the Washington Center.  The main speaker will be Gayle Erwin, author of <em>The Jesus Style</em>, who will be helping us live out our calling to live as godly men who serve others.</p>
<p>Tickets for the event can be purchased from <a title="Thurston County Men's Conference Ticket Purchase" href="http://www.washingtoncenter.org/upcoming-events/2012/3/31/thurston-county-mens-conference.html">the Washington Center</a> or at any of Reality&#8217;s gatherings from Steve Sleasman for $20 (plus a canned food item to be brought to the event). Cost of admission includes lunch and proceeds/canned food from the event will go to Care Net, Union Gospel Mission, Safe Place and the Thurston County Food Bank.</p>
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		<title>Daylight Savings Reminder</title>
		<link>http://realityolympia.com/2012/03/08/daylight-savings-reminder/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 19:13:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joewulf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Not that the astute and altogether &#8220;with it&#8221; crowd of Reality needs a reminder, but this is a&#8230;well, a reminder.  Friends its time to set your clocks cause this week is day light savings! Its &#8220;spring forward&#8221; people, so we&#8217;ll <a href="http://realityolympia.com/2012/03/08/daylight-savings-reminder/" class="link-more">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Not that the astute and altogether &#8220;with it&#8221; crowd of Reality needs a reminder, but this is a&#8230;well, a reminder.  Friends its time to set your clocks cause this week is day light savings! Its &#8220;spring forward&#8221; people, so we&#8217;ll be losing an hour&#8230;and probably having a packed 11:00am gathering.  And even more packed second half of our 11:00am gathering&#8230;</p>
<p>Alright, this completely unnecessary reminder is finished!</p>
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		<title>Upcoming Training: Missional Community Tools</title>
		<link>http://realityolympia.com/2012/03/07/upcoming-training-missional-community-tools/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 08 Mar 2012 02:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joewulf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[This Saturday Reality will be having a training for anyone who is looking for additional tools for leading the church in missional community.  Topics include a foundation in the Gospel and a variety of tools related to the leading and <a href="http://realityolympia.com/2012/03/07/upcoming-training-missional-community-tools/" class="link-more">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>This Saturday Reality will be having a training for anyone who is looking for additional tools for leading the church in missional community.  Topics include a foundation in the Gospel and a variety of tools related to the leading and assessment of missional community as well as the area of Gospel fluency.</p>
<p>We will be meeting at the church building at 9:00am to begin the training.  Childcare will not be provided and space is limited so please RSVP to joewulf [at] gmail [dot] com if you would like to participate.</p>
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		<title>Administrative Assistant Position Open</title>
		<link>http://realityolympia.com/2012/03/07/administrative-assistant-position-open/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 22:09:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joewulf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are currently looking to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide support to the elders and ministry staff of Reality.  If you&#8217;re interested please check out the job description and application linked below or pick one up in the <a href="http://realityolympia.com/2012/03/07/administrative-assistant-position-open/" class="link-more">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are currently looking to hire a full-time Administrative Assistant to provide support to the elders and ministry staff of Reality.  If you&#8217;re interested please check out the job description and application linked below or pick one up in the foyer at the building. Applications and resumes may be turned in to Paul Jones at the church office.</p>
<p><a href="http://realityolympia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/JobApplication.pdf">JobApplication</a></p>
<p><a href="http://realityolympia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/03/AdministrativeAssistant.pdf">Administrative Assistant<br />
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		<title>Feb. 5 &#8211; No Evening Gathering</title>
		<link>http://realityolympia.com/2012/02/05/feb-5-no-evening-gathering/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:51:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joewulf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[What do 100 million pounds of wings, 8 million pounds of popcorn and 28 million pounds of chips have in common?  Among other things, they&#8217;re about to be eaten as 1 in 6 Americans&#8211;that&#8217;s 61 million people&#8211;aim to gorge themselves <a href="http://realityolympia.com/2012/02/05/feb-5-no-evening-gathering/" class="link-more">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>What do 100 million pounds of wings, 8 million pounds of popcorn and 28 million pounds of chips have in common?  Among other things, they&#8217;re about to be eaten as 1 in 6 Americans&#8211;that&#8217;s 61 million people&#8211;aim to gorge themselves around the United States&#8217; largest sporting event: the Superbowl.  What&#8217;s amazing is that 40% of people who watch are not football fans.  What&#8217;s more, just 5% of those who will be watching the game will be doing so alone (<a title="Superbowl Stats" href="http://www.nfl.com/news/story/09000d5d8268c135/article/nation-is-totally-consumed-by-super-bowl-sunday?module=HP11_content_stream">click here</a> for more stats).</p>
<p>The Superbowl is a day when America comes to eat, party and celebrate.  Its about community.  Its about extravagant celebration.  And it is a hugely wide open opportunity for us as a community to learn to live as neighbors who, like Jesus, make the part better.</p>
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		<title>February 2 &#8211; Worship and Prayer Night</title>
		<link>http://realityolympia.com/2012/01/31/february-2-worship-and-prayer-night/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:56:31 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>joewulf</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[You&#8217;re invited to join us Thursday, February 2nd for a night of worship and prayer for our church and city.  Please join us at 7:00 pm for a chance to connect with our greater REALITY family as we worship our <a href="http://realityolympia.com/2012/01/31/february-2-worship-and-prayer-night/" class="link-more">READ MORE</a>]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p><a href="http://realityolympia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/150x143-Worship-Night-v.1.jpg"><img class="alignleft size-full wp-image-2623" title="150x143 Worship Night v.1" src="http://realityolympia.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/150x143-Worship-Night-v.1.jpg" alt="" width="150" height="143" /></a>You&#8217;re invited to join us Thursday, February 2nd for a night of worship and prayer for our church and city.  Please join us at 7:00 pm for a chance to connect with our greater REALITY family as we worship our King!</p>
<p><strong>Please Note</strong>: We will not be providing child care at this gathering.</p>
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