Bishop Rickel’s 2017 Convention Address
-The following address was delivered by the Rt. Rev. Gregory Rickel at the 107th Convention of the Diocese of Olympia I want to offer my greetings to all of you…
Ordinary Time: Reflections from Bishop Rickel
Bishop Rickel reflects on the long season of Ordinary Time and the Benedictine adage to do all things extraordinarily well.
Alleluia: An Easter Message from Bishop Rickel
Bishop Rickel reflects on Easter and living as the resurrected people of God.
Pendulum Swings: A Lenten Message from Bishop Rickel
Bishop Rickel reflects on the season of Lent and the need to press into the seriousness of the season so that we can enjoy the joy of life all the…
An Inauguration Day Message from Bishop Rickel
Bishop Rickel reflects on the bitter and contentious election and offers his thoughts about Inauguration Day.
Soul Force – Bishop Rickel’s Reflections on Martin Luther King Day
Hear Bishop Rickel’s thoughts on our duty as Christians to stand against racism and bigotry as we celebrate the life, work, and ministry of The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King,…
Meeting Mary in Nazareth – Bishop Rickel’s Sermon at Christ Church, Nazareth
Christ Church, Nazareth The Rt. Rev. Gregory H. Rickel January 12, 2017 So, we are all here! Finally. It wasn’t easy, but it was a piece of cake compared to…
Being Christ to the World: A Christmas Message from Bishop Rickel
Bishop Rickel’s Christmas message explores the sadness of this season as we move toward a less inclusive society and calls on each of us to be Christ in the world…
A Season of Anticipation – Bishop Rickel’s Advent Message
Bishop Rickel speaks about setting aside the frantic and hectic busyness of the holidays and waiting with joyful anticipation as we contemplate the birth of Jesus.
Surrounded by the Saints
Bishop Rickel visited St. Clement, Seattle for their celebration of All Saints’ and All Soul this weekend, reminding us that we are all called to be saints and, like Abraham…
