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The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia

The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia

The Episcopal Church in Western Washington

Vision Statement

In union with our Bishop, the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, part of the Jesus Movement, bears witness to God’s redemptive reign and acts out God’s inclusive love, peace, and justice, uniquely living out this call within our specific local communities.
Bishop’s Leadership Conference 2022: What’s Now? What’s Next? Church in Pandemic and Beyond
Our communal life as the Body of Christ has been forever changed by the ongoing pandemic, altering the ways we
Updates from the Diocese of Olympia’s Refugee Resettlement Office
You can find all of our updates on the ongoing Afghan refugee crisis and the work of our Refugee Resettlement
Using A Covenant to Root Out Racism in Liturgy
As we approach the anniversary of Mr. George Floyd's murder, May 25, Bishop Rickel is asking that all congregations of
A Guide to Gathering in Person: The Diocese of Olympia’s Phased-In Plan for Resuming In-Person Worship and Activities
Updated Friday, July 2, 2021 (Bishop Rickel's Letter Announcing the Lifting of COVID Restrictions in the Diocese of Olympia; New Reopening
Live-Streaming Services in the Diocese of Olympia
Churches across the Diocese of Olympia transitioned to streaming their services online due to COVID-19. Even as some churches have
COVID-19: Requirements, Recommendations, and Resources
Updated Friday, July 2, 2021 (Bishop Rickel's Letter Announcing the Lifting of COVID Restrictions in the Diocese of Olympia; New Reopening
Bishop Rickel’s Statement regarding Credible Threats Against Clergy and Houses of Worship
Bishop Rickel's Statement regarding Credible Threats Against Clergy and Houses of Worship June 24, 2022 Dear Ones, With the overturning
Bishop Rickel’s Statement on the Shooting at Saint Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Vestavia Hills, Alabama
Dear Ones, As the Bishop of Alabama says in her first words sent to the Church, what we all thought
Juneteenth, 2022
Bishop Rickel offers his reflections on Juneteenth, sometimes referred to as America's Second Independence Day. "Let this be a day
To Look as Fresh as Paint – Protect and Beautify: Occasional Paper on Property Management in the Diocese of Olympia...
Humans have painted things from the time when they first created things. Humans have painted themselves before they created things.
A Call for Candidates for 2022 Diocesan Convention
To prepare for elections at diocesan convention (October 21-22, 2022), the Nominations Committee is now calling for candidates to represent
What is Ordinary Time?
According to Ecclesiastes 3:1 and the song by The Byrds, "To everything there is a season." In much of the

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