A Guide to Gathering in Person: The Diocese of Olympia’s Phased-In Plan for Resuming In-Person Worship and Activities
Updated Friday, July 2, 2021 (Bishop Rickel’s Letter Announcing the Lifting of COVID Restrictions in the Diocese of Olympia; New Reopening Page from the Office of the Governor) LIFTING OF COVID…
Hope: A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Rickel
“To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” Romans 8:6 Today is my son’s 24th birthday. He…
Live-Streaming Parameters
From Bishop Rickel: These are parameters. Every local context will require some adjustments, or different set up, but please stay within these guidelines. The main point, at this point, is…
“Co-Operation” and the Wilderness: A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Rickel
1From the wilderness of Sin the whole congregation of the Israelites journeyed by stages, as the Lord commanded. They camped at Rephidim, but there was no water for the people…
The Rev. Canon Dr. Marda Steedman Sanborn Appointed Honorary Canon of Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral
The Office of the Bishop celebrated the Rev. Canon Dr. Marda Steedman Sanborn’s tenure as Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Olympia this week, and Bishop Rickel appointed…
The Second Episcopate: Staffing Changes and Reorganization at the Office of the Bishop
To the Faithful of the Diocese of Olympia, I write to share with all of you some changes in staffing and a reorganization within the Office of the Bishop. These…
Bishop Rickel Responds to Recent Anti-Semitic Violence and Shooting in Texas
Dear Ones, Once again, our houses of worship have been violated by senseless violence as three people were shot at the West Freeway Church of Christ in White Settlement, Texas…
El Camino por Delante: Una Decisión del Obispo Rickel
Versión PDF Imprimible | In English Queridos, Hace poco más de un año, nos embarcamos juntos en un viaje de discernimiento y conversación. Este viaje fue provocado por un voto…
The Road Ahead: A Decision from Bishop Rickel
Printable PDF Version | En Español Dear Ones, A little over a year ago we embarked together on a journey of discernment and listening. This journey was sparked by a…
Bishop Rickel Responds to the Shooting in Santa Clarita
Dear Ones, I am deeply saddened by news of the shooting this morning at Saugus High School in Santa Clarita, CA that has claimed the lives of two teenagers and…
