Bishop Rickel’s Convention Eucharist Sermon
The reading today from the Acts of the Apostles begins with the 12 disciples saying, or at least having these words put into their mouths, “It’s not right that we…
Bishop Rickel’s Convention Address
So good to welcome you all again to the 109th Convention of the Diocese of Olympia with our theme, People of the Way: Our Year of Pilgrimage, Listening, and Obedience….
This is Us: Bishop Rickel’s Convention Address
“This Is Us, Looking Back, Moving Forward.” That’s our theme for this 2018 Convention. And I know some of you have asked why did we steal the title of an…
Alleluia – He is Risen: Bishop Rickel’s 2018 Easter Message
In Bishop Rickel’s Easter message, he reflects on an Ash Wednesday spent ministering to mariners in the Port of Seattle and learning of the horrific shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas…
Our Lenten Pilgrimage: Reflections for Lent from Bishop Gregory H. Rickel
Bishop Rickel offers his reflections for the season of Lent and encourages us to use the season as a time to explore new spiritual disciplines.
2018 Lenten Book Selection – The Book of Common Prayer
Bishop Rickel introduces this year’s Lenten Book Selection – The Book of Common Prayer. Hear Bishop Rickel’s thoughts on this essential tool for our life together as the Episcopal…
Remembering the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bishop Rickel reflects on the life, ministry, and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and his relevance today.
Merry Christmas: A Message from Bishop Rickel
Bishop Rickel offers his reflections for Christmas and Epiphany, and sends his wishes for a joyous holiday season.
Advent 2017: A Message from Bishop Rickel
As we prepare for Advent and enter into this season of expectation and waiting, hear Bishop Rickel’s encouragement to slow down and use this season to truly listen. You can…
Happy Thanksgiving: A Message from Bishop Rickel
Bishop Rickel offers his wishes for a Happy Thanksgiving and challenges us to make this holiday more than a celebration and reflection on the year’s blessings, but also a reminder…
