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…
The Central American Refugee Crisis – Bishop Rickel (Episcopal Diocese of Olympia)
Bishop Rickel addresses the humanitarian crisis of Central American Refugees and spotlights the work being done by the Foundation Cristosal to meet these humanitarian needs. Welcome to the Episcopal Church…
A Word from Bishop Rickel
Bishop Greg Rickel offers a Psalm of Lament put together by Kathryn Rickert and the Rev. Nigel Taber-Hamilton. He also adds his thoughts on the recent violence. A Lament for…
On Orlando: A message from Bishop Rickel
Once again our generation is witness to senseless killing from hands that should not have had such simple and easy access to guns, especially guns built for war with excessive…
A message from Bishop Rickel supporting Transgender Day of Remembrance
Transgender Day of Remembrance is November 20: a day to memorialize those who have been murdered as a result of transphobia. Bishop Greg Rickel sends a message for those attending…
Prayers for Charleston
The people of Charleston South Carolina and especially those directly affected by Tuesday’s act of gun violence, are in our thoughts and prayers. Whatever the motive, we have once again…
