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…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: Please allow me to make something as clear as I possibly can. I look for articles and information about homelessness not so…
St. Luke’s, Seattle Affordable Housing Groundbreaking: “Building a Place Where Love Dwells”
On a sunny May morning, representatives of the Mayor’s Office, City Council, County, and State joined BRIDGE Housing and many development partners for the official groundbreaking ceremony at St. Luke’s,…
Happenings, Discussions, and Manna Bags: Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: Homelessness continues to be an in-front-of-us topic in the news, the Supreme Court, and politics. The Supreme Court case Johnson V. Grant’s…