Bishop Rickel’s Statement on the New Zealand Mosque Shootings
Dear Ones, I was deeply saddened by news that two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand were subjected to horrific violence when shooters entered these houses of worship during Friday prayers….
Carta pastoral del Obispo Rickel sobre la suspensión del Estatuto de Limitaciones para la Mala Conducta Sexual del Clero
English Printable PDF A todas las personas buenas de la Diócesis de Olimpia, El verano pasado, en nuestra Convención General en Austin, Texas, la Iglesia Episcopal dio algunos pasos históricos…
Pastoral Letter from Bishop Rickel on Suspension of Statute of Limitations for Clergy Sexual Misconduct
Español Printable PDF To all the good people of the Diocese of Olympia, This past summer, at our General Convention in Austin, Texas, the Episcopal Church took some historic and…
A House Divided: The Spokane-Olympia Apple Cup Challenge
To the Good People of the Diocese of Olympia and the Diocese of Spokane. Your bishops write you with news of a friendly wager we are making in regard to…
Bishop Rickel Responds to Synagogue Shooting in Pittsburgh
Dear Ones, As we gathered for the second day of the 108th Convention of the Diocese of Olympia in SeaTac, the news began to come that yet again, gun violence…
Bishop Rickel Affirms Support for Transgender Persons
Dear Ones, On Monday of this week, it came to light that the United States Department of Health and Human Services is attempting to redefine the legal definition of sex…
Bishop Rickel’s Statement on the Homelessness Crisis
Dear Ones, We are in the midst of a growing crisis across our region due to the rising number of people who find themselves displaced by collapsing industries, rising property…
Bishop Rickel’s Statement on Supreme Court Travel Ban Ruling
Dear Ones, By now, most of you have heard the news that the Supreme Court has ruled in favor of upholding President Trump’s travel ban on individuals coming from five…
Bishop Rickel Responds to Florida Shooting
Dear Ones, Our nation has once again been devastated by the deadly effects of gun violence. It was indeed a stunning collision of time to have this happen as we…
Bishop Rickel’s Letter to the State Senate on Abolishing the Death Penalty
To the Senate Law and Justice Committee Members, I write this knowing that I will be in the Holy Land and unable to attend in person when you hold a…