Bishop LaBelle’s Clergy Conference Sermon
Easter 5—John 14:1-14May 3, 2026 Alleluia! Christ is risen! Singer songwriter Tracy Chapman begins the opening song from her 7th studio album—“Where You Live”—with a question: “If you knew that…
Easter 2026: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Hello, dearly beloved of the Diocese of Olympia. Hallelujah, Christ is risen. We gather together to begin these great 50 days celebrating the resurrection of Christ. We’ll be reading this…
Lent: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
https://vimeo.com/1166138896?fl=ip&fe=ec Hello, dear friends in the Diocese of Olympia. We’re about to embark on the holy season of Lent, and on Ash Wednesday, clergy will invite us to the observance…
A Word from Bishop LaBelle
Dear Friends in the Diocese of Olympia, The events of this past week in our country—including the killing of Renee Nicole Good in Minneapolis and the shooting of two others…
Christmas 2025: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Hello, dear friends of the Diocese of Olympia. We’re entering into Christmas tide, these 12 days of Christmas, and we’ll be reminded once again that when Jesus comes, he’s to…
Advent 2025: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Hello, dear friends of the Diocese of Olympia. We’re embarking on Advent, that season of longing and waiting as we get ready for the coming of Jesus. And while our…
Saint Mark’s Cathedral’s Living Stones II Capital Campaign
Friends, Our Cathedral sits at the center of our Diocese not only as my official cathedral, but also as the place at which we gather for times of celebration and…
Pride 2025: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
https://youtu.be/q7j3iNjNufY Greetings, Diocese of Olympia. We’re in the midst of Pride Month, a time when we give thanks for our LGBTQ siblings and all the diversity that they bring to…
Easter 2025: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Hello, beloved friends of the Diocese of Olympia. A number of years ago now I attended a conference that included a talk from Peter Rollins, a progressive philosopher and theologian…
Transgender Day of Visibility 2025: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Dear Beloved of the Diocese of Olympia, The Collect for Ash Wednesday begins: “Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made…” As I’ve been praying through the Daily…