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Holy Conversations and Holy Cow Survey

Holy Conversations have begun! Join us this month in a Holy Conversation at a location near you. Zoom will be available in some locations. Sign up now for a location near you! LOCATION INFORMATION All members of the Diocese of Olympia are invited to share in a conversation about our hopes for the next bishop. The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out

Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Olympia

It is a time of transition within our Diocese, and we have a new clergy transition to announce. The Rev. Paul Lebens-Englund is excited to accept a call to serve as rector of Saint Andrew’s, Tacoma beginning November 1. Paul and his wife, Erica, are both Washington natives, born and raised in Yakima, and both are graduates of The Evergreen State College (‘97 & ‘99). Paul graduated from Church Divinity School of the Pacific in ‘04, was ordained to the

Convene 2023: Hotel Information

For those coming from afar to join us at Convene 2023 we have reserved a block of rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Everett, which is about 2.5 miles from Everett Community College. Also included below, you’ll find a list of some of the other hotels in the area if you would like to check out additional options. Reserved room block: Courtyard by Marriott Downtown Everett Address: 3003 Colby Avenue, Everett, WA 98201 Website: https://www.marriott.com/en-us/hotels/seaev-courtyard-seattle-everett-downtown/rooms/ Rates: $161/night Single King,

Holy Conversations and Holy Cow Survey

We need your input! Holy Conversations are about to begin and will continue throughout the month of August. Click on the link below to find a location, date, and time that is most convenient for you. Zoom will be available in some locations. LOCATION INFORMATION All members of the Diocese of Olympia are invited to share in a conversation about our hopes for the next bishop. The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop

Call for Resolutions

Convention resolutions are statements that reflect the vision and values of the diocese on a host of matters, from social and justice issues to ministry and business practices. There are no unimportant resolutions. In the Diocese of Olympia, resolutions are adopted through the legislative process. Any member of the Diocese may submit a resolution for consideration by the Convention, and it is recommended that each Convention resolution be submitted with the endorsement of a congregation and/or region/groups of congregations or

Global Mission Grants Open

Do you have a parish-based partnership in a developing country somewhere around the world? Funds are available to assist you in that ministry through our Diocesan Mission Grants program. 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 is consistent with the mission goals of The Episcopal Church and with our baptismal covenant “to seek and serve Christ in

Wrapping Up Episcopal Youth Event (EYE)

As our team sat at DCA airport in Virginia, waiting for our flight back to Seattle, I knew a part of us would forever be changed by our time at the Episcopal Youth Event (EYE) 2023. We had just spent the last four days at the University of Maryland, learning, sharing, growing, and meeting 700+ Episcopal youth and their adult leaders from all over the world. We had been surrounded by a sea of people whose hearts were on fire

Holy Family of Jesus Cambodian Episcopal Church, Tacoma

Assisting Bishop Brian Prior recently visited Holy Family of Jesus Cambodian Episcopal Church in Tacoma and, during his visitation, captured some of the life of this vibrant, worshiping community in photos. You can learn more about Holy Family, Tacoma, and view their live-streamed services by visiting their Facebook page at the link below. VISIT HOLY FAMILY, TACOMA

“Holy Conversations” for the Search for the Next Bishop of Olympia: Dates, Locations, and Registration!

We need your input! The Bishop Search Committee invites all members of the Diocese of Olympia to share in a conversation about our hopes for the next bishop. During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form

Introducing “Holy Conversations” for the Search of Our Next Bishop of Olympia

From the Bishop Search Committee: We need your input! The Bishop Search Committee invites all members of the Diocese of Olympia to share in a conversation about our hopes for the next bishop. During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the