Ordinations to the Transitional Diaconate
On December 9, 2023, The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton ordained six new transitional deacons at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle: Phillip Lienau, Theresa L. Newell, Lisa Bozarth Ozaeta, Martin William…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: So, our wonderful season of Christmas and Epiphany is over. What season is it now? Snow and wind and rain are predicted…
Epiphany 2024: A Message from Bishop Skelton
If you look up the word epiphany in Wikipedia, one of the entries you’ll find is author James Joyce’s use of the term. This is how he defined it in…
Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: Advocacy in Olympia
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: The Washington State Legislature will begin meeting for a 60-day session on January 8, 2024. The Task Force is encouraging all who…
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. Martin Pommerenke (he/him), ordained to the transitional diaconate earlier this…
Christmas 2023: A Message from Bishop Skelton
You’ve probably heard that some Christian churches in Jerusalem have officially canceled their typical Christmas celebrations. And you can perhaps understand why. In solidarity with the current suffering of children…
The Rev. Canon Alissa Newton appointed Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of New York
It’s with mixed emotions that we announce that The Rev. Canon Alissa Newton has been appointed Canon to the Ordinary for the Diocese of New York by The Rt. Rev….
The Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: A Christmas Thought
From Don Fornoff, The Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness A friend recently sent me a card with a note about her thoughts on the day. She wrote, ‘Do not be…
Stories from the Refugee Resettlement Office, An Advent Appeal: Kendi
Meet Kendi, a 31-year-old refugee from the Congo. At age 17, with the death of his mother, Kendi was alone. He was unable to walk without crutches, a result of…
Stories from the Refugee Resettlement Office, An Advent Appeal: Abdul
Meet Abdul, who arrived in the United States two years ago at age 16. He was the sole member of his family who managed to escape from the Kabul airport…
