Bishop Rickel’s Statement on Supreme Court’s Partial Reinstatement of Travel Ban
Dear Ones, On Monday, the Supreme Court agreed to hear arguments in the lawsuits regarding President Trump’s travel ban this fall. In the meantime, they have also allowed for portions…
A Statement from Bishop Rickel on the Shooting of Charleena Lyles
Dear Ones, Sunday morning, two Seattle police officers shot and killed Charleena Lyles, a pregnant African American mother of four, after she called the police for help. There is still…
Washington Faith Leaders Sign Letter Opposing I-1552
Bishop Rickel and other faith leaders across Washington state have signed an open letter opposing I-1552, a proposed ballot initiative that would repeal protections for our transgender neighbors, family, and…
Faith in Action: Bishop Rickel Responds to Lawsuit Questions (Part II)
Bishop Rickel responds to more specific questions regarding the lawsuits to prevent the City of Seattle from destroying the property of homeless persons and the executive order banning refugees from…
Faith in Action: Bishop Rickel Responds to Lawsuit Questions (Part I)
Bishop Rickel Responds to questions about the ACLU lawsuits joined by the Diocese of Olympia to end the City of Seattle’s destruction and confiscation of the property of homeless persons…
For Our Jewish Brothers and Sisters: A Statement from Bishop Rickel
From Bishop Rickel’s Blog: Dear Ones, Since the beginning of this year, there has been a disturbing rise in the number of anti-Semitic threats and incidents of anti-Semitic vandalism across…
Bishop Rickel Reponds to Executive Order on Refugees
Today, President Trump issued an executive order severely limiting the immigration of refugees from predominantly Muslim countries. I cannot support the president’s order placing restrictions on refugees based on their…
Bishop Rickel’s Statement About the Arson of a Bellevue Mosque
Dear ones, It is with great sadness that I write to you today. Early Saturday morning, an arsonist set fire to the Islamic Center of Eastside, horribly damaging a place…
A Letter from the Diocese of Olympia to President-Elect Trump
Dear President-Elect Trump, We are the people of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, and we join our voice with the Episcopal Diocese of Pennsylvania and other faith communities. We value…
On the Burlington Shootings: A Message from Bishop Rickel
Dear ones, Like many of you, I was shocked and heartbroken by the horrific shooting that took place over the weekend at the Burlington Mall. Once again, gun violence has…