The Israel-Hamas War
Dear People of the Diocese of Olympia, Yesterday, we had our usual clergy call, and during that time, I asked the clergy, “What are you hearing in your congregations about…
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. Joseph Wolyniak is honored to be called as Vicar of…
Saint Mark’s Receives $100,000 Grant to Address Seattle’s Growing Affordable Housing Needs
Trinity Church Wall Street has awarded a $100,000 grant to Saint Mark’s to fund feasibility and predevelopment costs in exploring affordable housing on campus. The grant will span a six-month…
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. Chris McPeak is thrilled to accept a call to serve…
Prayers for Israel, Gaza, and the Middle East
Greetings, People of the Diocese of Olympia, It’s with humility that I offer you words and a prayer related to the horrific situation in Israel, Gaza, and the entire Middle…
Bring Christmas to a Seafarer!
Every year, the Seattle Seafarers Center (Mission to Seafarers) provides over 1,000 “ditty bag” gifts stuffed with basic personal necessities to merchant seafarers. These bags are one way we give…
Visit from Bishop Ernie Moral of the Episcopal Diocese of the Southern Philippines
The Diocese of Olympia is delighted to welcome Bishop Ernie Moral, his wife Mrs. Shirmen Moral, and Mr. Gideon Bustamante, the Regional Development Officer at Episcopal CARE Foundation Inc. Bishop…
Updates from the Bishop Search Committee
What’s Up Next for the Bishop Search Committee over the Next Two Months? Month of September The committee is continuing to review the feedback information coming in this past week…
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. Hillary B. Kimsey is excited to accept a call to…
Updates from the Bishop Search Committee
Holy Conversations Have Been Completed! Over the past month of August, 24 in-person and Zoom Holy Conversations hosted by various churches are now finished. A huge “thank you” to our…