-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 lay leaders, clergy, colleagues, visitors, and friends. It’s good to be together once again for our yearly family reunion, and I want to say thank you to the churches and people of Vancouver and the Columbia region. Many of you who live out this way are actually going to get
Bishop Rickel reflects on the long season of Ordinary Time and the Benedictine adage to do all things extraordinarily well.
Bishop Rickel reflects on Easter and living as the resurrected people of God.
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 more.
Bishop Rickel reflects on the bitter and contentious election and offers his thoughts about Inauguration 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, Jr.
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 those who have known and experienced this journey for thousands of years. Getting here can be difficult, but in the end, it is worth it. I always feel that, and I hope you will too. One of the first times I came with Barry, who has been here far more
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 during this holiday season, embracing the beauty of our diverse culture.
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.
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 Lincoln, appealing to our “better angels” in the aftermath of this bitter and contentious election season.
