All are welcome to join us a Memorial Service honoring our beloved sister in Christ and longtime parish administrator, Tracey Waring, on Saturday September 7th at 2:00 p.m. The Rev. Kathy Lamphere will preside and a reception with light refreshments will follow the service in the Parish Hall.

Please continue to pray for Tracey’s family, and for all of those who will be affected by the loss of this extraordinary woman. Tracey had an immense impact on the church, the community, and so many of us, through her love of people, her tireless work to serve and feed others, her devoted lay leadership, and her faithful witness to Christ.  

Upon Tracey’s death, Chris Jordan, a member of our Bishop’s Committee, shared the following tribute to Tracey:

“Yesterday, Spokane lost one of those extraordinary everyday people who - without seeking notoriety or recognition - simply does the work of making the world around them a better, kinder, more loving place.  Tracey Waring, our longtime parish administrator and lay minister at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, lived her faith and walked the walk.  She showed up for others, in countless small ways.  She fed the hungry, by the thousands - one meal at a time. Clothed the homeless.  Cared for those in prison.  Shared in the joys of others.  Included everyone - no exceptions.  I especially appreciated her help arranging my grandparents' funerals and nephew’s baptism.  She was so excited to help with my daughter’s upcoming baptism.  She dedicated her life to making the church work - every Sunday.  She was a stalwart lay leader driven by a heart of gold, at the heart of a parish community.  She’s the only person I’ve ever met who regularly used the term, “love-light.” Hers shined brightly. Spokane and the Episcopal Church have a little less love and light in them without her here.  May she rest in peace.”