The Diocese of Olympia at General Convention
The deputation from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia is busy at General Convention! Members of the deputation have sent a few photos from their time in Louisville, which you can…
Episcopal Preaching Foundation’s 2024 Preaching Excellence Program Graduates
Five seminarians from the Diocese of Olympia have just graduated from Episcopal Preaching Foundation’s 2024 Preaching Excellence Program: Nathan Clark, IONA Olympia School, IONA Collaborative of Seminary of the SW…
Juneteenth Liturgy and Potluck
On June 22, the Black/African American Circle hosted a Juneteenth liturgy and potluck BBQ. The worship service featured poetry, as well as African American spirituals under the direction of Vanessa…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from a former member of the Task Force on Homelessness. It was no ordinary phone call from no ordinary man…
Ordinations to the Priesthood
On Saturday, June 15, The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton, Bishop Provisional in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, ordained six new priests in Seattle: Phillip Lienau, Theresa Newell, Lisa Ozaeta, Martin Pommerenke,…
Bishop Skelton on General Convention
Greetings, People of the Diocese of Olympia, Later this week the deputation from the Diocese of Olympia will be traveling to the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church. For…
About the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church
Information provided by freelance reporter Melodie Woerman and Cynde Bimbi, director of communications and public relations for the Episcopal Church in Delaware. General Convention and its role in the life…
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. Patrick Raymond has accepted a call as the interim priest…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
What part do relationships play in outreach at your parish? As I think about the programs highlighted in this column over the past year, what strikes me is how integral…
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. Kate E. Wesch will be joining Epiphany, Seattle, as their…