Advent 2024: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Greetings, Diocese of Olympia. The holiday season is upon us. You know this, of course, because it’s been upon us since probably early October when at least I first saw…
Advent, Christmas, and Holiday Services in the Diocese of Olympia
Join our churches and worshiping communities from across the Diocese of Olympia this holiday season! More services will be added throughout the season, so check back for more updates! Loading…
2026 Global Mission Grants Now Open
At the 2015 Diocesan Convention, we reaffirmed our commitment to support the UN’s development goals (now known as Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs) as criteria for global mission grants. This…
The Core Mission of the Bishop’s Task Force to the Unhoused
I think it is time to share with you our mission in the Diocese of Olympia, and how all parishes are such a big part of that mission. I’m Don…
The Rev. Courtney Jones
The Rev. Courtney Jones Dean, Iona School Courtney Jones serves as Dean of the Iona School for Ministry, where she oversees the formation and training of lay and ordained leaders…
Bridging Hurts
Written by Linnea Wacker-Sprague, Youth at Church of the Ascension Seattle The Episcopal Church of the Ascension in Seattle recently conducted a project to identify property deeds containing racially restrictive…
New Clergy Calls in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
Please join us in welcoming the Rev. Kelly Mood, who has been called to serve as curate at St. Paul’s Church, Seattle. Kelly will begin that call on July 20,…
Zimzum Discipleship: Imperfection – Small Group Session 2
Gathering Opening Prayer: Holy One, you created us in your image and invited us to become fully who you have made us to be. We have often thought that meant…
List of Resources – Policy for the Protection of Children & Youth
DIOCESE OF OLYMPIA POLICY FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH List of Resources Diocesan Resources Intake Officer: The intake officer for the Diocese of Olympia is The Rev Canon…
2026 Congregational Leadership Reports
The Congregational Leadership Report has been prepared and is ready for your congregation to fill out at the below online portal. This form is vital for us at the diocese…
St. Peter’s Church, Seattle, Adds Its Voice to Protests Against Mass Detention on Day of Remembrance
(From left): John, Deacon Polly, Karyn, Bruce, Adrienne, Ashley, Tricia. Photo by Eugene Tagawa As befits a church whose doors closed for three years when its Japanese American congregation was…
New Clergy Calls in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
The Rev. Nat Johnson has been called to serve as pastor at Church of the Apostles (COTA), Seattle. Nat will begin that call on March 25, 2026.
Lent: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
https://vimeo.com/1166138896?fl=ip&fe=ec Hello, dear friends in the Diocese of Olympia. We’re about to embark on the holy season of Lent, and on Ash Wednesday, clergy will invite us to the observance…