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…
Sadness, Anger, Grief: Bishop Rickel Responds to the Shootings in El Paso and Dayton
Dear Ones, Yesterday, I was just about to blog some reflections on the Camino after being off the trail and home, and that will come… but it seemed so trivial…
Immigration Crisis: Follow-Up and Additional Resources
Dear Ones, The situation involving children, and truly all those seeking asylum on our border, continues to evolve but our office has continued to investigate and inquire and we now…
Immigration Crisis: Bishop Rickel’s Statement and Advocacy Resources
Dear Ones, Like many of you, I was horrified by the report detailing the conditions undocumented children are forced to endure after crossing the border and being taken into federal…
Bishop Rickel’s Statement on the Sri Lanka Bombings
Dear Ones, I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic bombings in Sri Lanka targeting churches and hotels that occurred today. That it happened during services on Easter Sunday,…
Bishop Rickel on Creation Care Pledge and New Carbon Tracker
Printable PDF Dear Ones, As part of the Episcopal Church’s commitment to caring for this earth we call home and being good stewards of the environment, Presiding Bishop Curry has…