Convention

From the Rev. Edie Weller, Nomination Committee: The Nominations Committee is in the final weeks of conversation with those interested in potential nomination to serve on four of our diocesan leadership bodies. If you’re interested or would like to recommend someone for any of the positions listed below, please contact us as soon as possible. Our process concludes September 14 when we deliver the slate of nominees to Bishop Rickel. (Note: By our canons, individuals may be nominated up to

From the Rev. Edie Weller, Nomination Committee: Here’s additional information about the positions we’ll be electing at convention this year, plus descriptions of the four diocesan groups for which we’re inviting candidates. Open Positions for 2021 Diocesan Elections The Nominations Committee is actively seeking a diverse group of qualified candidates for the following positions: For Diocesan Council (terms vary by region, per the transition plan for Council developed after 2020 Diocesan Convention): Lay representatives from Eastside (3-year term), Willapa (3

It’s again time for preachers or for those who have heard an outstanding sermon to nominate a preacher and a sermon for the 2021 Bishop’s Preaching Award. This year, we will be accepting video sermons only accompanied by a written text. If you do not have a video version of your sermon to submit, it’s permissible to record one and submit it along with your text. We’re focusing on video recordings (accompanied by a text) to acknowledge the fact that

From the Nominations Committee in the Diocese of Olympia: To prepare for elections at diocesan convention, the Nominations Committee is now calling for candidates to represent our diocese in four areas: Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, Commission on Ministry, and General Convention 2022. This year we’re seeking qualified candidates for the following positions: For Diocesan Council: In fulfillment of Resolution 4 passed at the 2020 Diocesan Convention, the Council will begin a 3-year transition to a new structure including both elected

At our 2019 Diocesan Convention at the Lynnwood Convention Center, we elected representatives to Diocesan Council, Standing Committee, and the diocesan offices of archivist and records manager, treasurer, and historiographer. We also elected our deputation to the 2021 General Convention of The Episcopal Church! See our complete list of elections below. Diocesan Council The Rev. Connie Carlson (St. Andrew, Seattle) | Be Attitudes Regional Ministry | Clerical Order Stuart Case (St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island) | Peninsula Regional Ministry | Lay