Bishop Skelton on General Convention
Greetings, People of the Diocese of Olympia, Later this week the deputation from the Diocese of Olympia will be traveling to the 81st General Convention of the Episcopal Church. For…
The Israel-Hamas War
Dear People of the Diocese of Olympia, Yesterday, we had our usual clergy call, and during that time, I asked the clergy, “What are you hearing in your congregations about…
Prayers for Israel, Gaza, and the Middle East
Greetings, People of the Diocese of Olympia, It’s with humility that I offer you words and a prayer related to the horrific situation in Israel, Gaza, and the entire Middle…
The Most Rev. Frank Griswold, 1937-2023
Greetings, People of the Diocese of Olympia, I was very sad to learn over the weekend about the death of former Presiding Bishop Frank Griswold, also the former Bishop of…
On the One-Year Anniversary of the Invasion of Ukraine
Greetings, people of the Diocese of Olympia, Today is the one-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. In these last 12 months unspeakable atrocities have been inflicted on the Ukrainian…
Presiding Bishop Curry’s Statement on the Murder of Tyre Nichols
Greetings, everyone, Please see below the Presiding Bishop’s statement on the murder of Tyre Nichols. The statement was released after the body camera footage was made available. I deeply appreciate…
