Creation Care Advisory Announcement
We have exciting news about diocesan Creation Care! A small group of members from various parishes has come together to form an advisory group focused on Creation Care. Together we…
A Prayer and Resources for Black History Month
Greetings, People of the Diocese of Olympia In a meeting of the Circles of Color that I attended on February 1, the following prayer was prayed by Canon Carla Robinson….
Creation Care Advisory Group Seeks Members
Carrying the exciting momentum and energy from Convention, we have gathered a group to guide and organize the diocese’s efforts around Creation Care. You can watch this video to learn…
Presiding Bishop Curry’s Statement on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
Greetings, everyone, Please see below the Presiding Bishop’s statement on the murder of Tyre Nichols. The statement was released after the body camera footage was made available. I deeply appreciate…
Successful Canonical Consent for the Most Rev. Melissa Skelton
Dear People of the Diocese of Olympia, It is my great pleasure to announce that sufficient consents have been received – from both a majority of the diocesan Standing Committees…
The Retirement of Archdeacon Gen Grewell
Greetings, People of the Diocese of Olympia, We continue to be in a season of transition in the Diocese. Accordingly, I’m writing to share news of another important transition. The…
Advocacy for the Homeless
From Don Fornoff, Member of the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: “Will you seek and serve Christ in all persons, loving your neighbor as yourself?” And I trust that we…
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. Janet “Jani” Wild has accepted a call as rector of…
Updates from the Racial Justice Audit Task Force
From the Racial Justice Audit Task Force: In October the Racial Justice Audit Task Force gave a presentation at the 2022 Diocesan Convention detailing the work that Bishop Rickel charged…
Maybe Later: The Challenges of Developing and Keeping a Maintenance Budget for Churches
From The Rev. Dr. Dennis S. Tierney, Diocesan Property Manager: Photo by Scott Graham on Unsplash The phrase “Maybe later” was coined by the nicest and kindest member of a…