Iona School Applications Open for 2026–2027
Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 academic year at the Iona School for Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. In addition to continuing our clergy formation pathway for…
New Clergy Calls in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
The Rev. Elizabeth Holland has been called to serve as Curate at St. George, Maple Valley. This call will begin on July 1, 2026.
Some Thoughts To Ponder About Homelessness and an Invitation To Engage With the Task Force
From Don Fornoff, co-chair of the Bishop’s Task Force to the Unhoused: Some days it’s hard to grasp situations about the unhoused. How can so many people become homeless? How…
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church: A Safe Space in Burien, Flying the Pride Flag Against Hate
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church has long stood as a quiet beacon of inclusion in this growing city just south of Seattle. Designated as the first official “Safe Space” in Burien,…
Zimzum Discipleship: Reconciliation – Small Group Session 2
Gathering Opening Prayer: Almighty and everlasting God, who in the Paschal mystery established the new covenant of reconciliation: Grant that all who have been reborn into the fellowship of Christ’s…
Cathedral Day 2026: A Joyful Family Reunion for the Diocese of Olympia
On April 26, 2026, a brilliant spring Saturday, the Diocese of Olympia gathered at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle to celebrate Cathedral Day 2026—our “family reunion” for Episcopalians across western…
The Rev. Elizabeth Riley
The Rev. Elizabeth Riley Communications and Social Media Speciaist The Rev. Elizabeth Riley is delighted to join the diocese staff as a part-time communications and social media specialist. She brings…
New Clergy Calls in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
The Rev. Vince Booth has been called to serve as Curate at St. John the Baptist, Seattle. They will begin that call on July 1, 2026.
Bishop LaBelle’s Clergy Conference Sermon
Easter 5—John 14:1-14May 3, 2026 Alleluia! Christ is risen! Singer songwriter Tracy Chapman begins the opening song from her 7th studio album—“Where You Live”—with a question: “If you knew that…
New Clergy Calls in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
The Rev. Gabe Oakes has been called to serve as Curate at Holy Cross, Redmond. They will begin that call on July 1, 2026.