Liturgical Resources for Marriage
This is the document for liturgical resources for marriage that was presented to the 79th General Convention in 2018. It includes liturgies, guidelines, and recommendations for use in same-sex wedding…
Officiating Marriage if not Licensed or Resident
Here are the basic steps for approval if you wish to officiate at a wedding in the Diocese of Olympia and are not licensed or canonically resident. Requests should be…
Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1)
A Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1) Click here for the Spanish version. Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1)
Rito para la celebración y bendición de una santa unión (Opción 1)
Un rito para la celebración y bendición de una santa unión (Opción 1). Haga clic aquí para la versión en inglés. Rito para la celebración y bendición de una santa unión…
Worship Leader Application & Renewal
Worship Leader is a lay person who regularly leads public worship under the direction of the clergy or other leader. Most commonly, this leadership is for the Daily Office but…
Eucharistic Visitor Application & Renewal
Eucharistic Visitor is a lay person authorized to take the Consecrated Elements following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity,…
Diocesan Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse
Policies for those working with children or youth. Diocesan Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse
Lay Employee Background Checks
Background checks are required for paid employees and those who work regularly with youth or children at congregations. An updated background check should be conducted every five years. A number of providers…
Model Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth
The Model Policy for the Protection of Children and Youth, as approved by the Task Force to Update Sexual Misconduct Policies in accordance with resolutions of the 2015 General Convention,…
Model Policy for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults
The Model Policy for the Protection of Vulnerable Adults, as approved by the Task Force to Update Sexual Misconduct Policies in accordance with resolutions of the 2015 General Convention, adopted…