Election Resources
Election Services, Vigils, and Events
Loading view. Events Search and Views Navigation Search Enter Keyword. Search for Events by Keyword. Enter Location. Search for Events by Location. Find Events Event Views Navigation List List Month Day Map Today Upcoming Upcoming Select date. November 2024 Wed 6 November 5 – November 6 Election Prayer Vigil Christ Church, Tacoma 310 N K St, Tacoma, WA, United States The Chapel at Christ Church will be open for quiet prayer and vigil on November 5 and 6 from Noon-5:50
Celebration of New Ministry at St. Michael’s South Sudanese, Auburn
On Sunday, September 29, we celebrated the new ministry at St. Michael’s South Sudanese Church in Auburn, WA. Bishop LaBelle joined The Rev. Mary Bol and our new congregation in the Diocese of Olympia in this joyous and momentous occasion!
Ordination to the Diaconate
On Saturday, September 28, Bishop LaBelle ordained Anna Lynn to the Order of Deacons at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle. It was the first ordination service for our new bishop and another joyous celebration in the life of our Diocese.
Celebrating the Ministry of Bishop Skelton
On September 1, Episcopalians from across Western Washington gathered to celebrate the ministry of our bishop provisional, The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton. Bishop Skelton has led the Diocese of Olympia since January 1, 2023, during this season of transition as we entered into the nearly two-year process of calling a new bishop to the Diocese. The celebration occurred at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle, with The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason presiding over the evening’s choral evensong and our new
Vote Faithfully: Election Engagement Tool Kit
It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get souls to the polls. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry It’s time to get actively involved in the 2024 Elections. The Campaigns are in high gear and there is much at stake in this year’s elections, locally and nationally. What can you and your congregation do to get involved? The Episcopal Office of Government Relations (https://www.episcopalchurch.org/ministries/office-government-relations/election-engagement/) has created a Vote Faithfully Election Engagement
The Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle
The Bishop Transition Committee invites all to attend the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle. See the invitations to these blessed services, to take place at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA on Saturday, September 14, 2024, linked below. Please see the FAQ page, which includes a full schedule and hotel information. More transition information is available below. Please direct your questions to bishoptransition@ecww.org. GENERAL INVITATION CLERGY INVITATION Live-Stream A live-stream of the Ordination and Consecration
Celebrating the Ministry of Bishop Skelton
In Gratitude for the Ministry of The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton as Bishop Provisional of the Diocese of Olympia Please Join Us September 1st | 4:30 pm – 6:30pm St. Mark’s Cathedral | 1245 Tenth Avenue East, Seattle WA Choral Evensong with Gift Presentation Reception to Follow Officiant: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason, Cathedral Dean Preacher: The Rev. Dr. Phil LaBelle, Bishop-Elect
Update from the Bishop’s Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land: Church Alarmed at Israel’s Refusal to Release Young Anglican Woman Detained without Charge
Church Alarmed at Israel’s Refusal to Release Young Anglican Woman Detained without Charge Bishop’s Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land Urges Awareness of Threats to Christian Minority in Israel/Palestine Image Credit: Layan Nasir | Post on X From the Bishop’s Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land: Last month, the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church passed Resolution D075 calling for the Immediate Release of Ms. Layan Nasir, 24, from Administrative Detention in Israel.
Seattle Pride: Parade & PrideFest 2024
A HUGE THANK YOU to all who participated in the Seattle Pride parade and/or the PrideFest booth on Sunday, June 30! It was an outstanding intergenerational effort to spread the word about the Episcopal Church in Western Washington’s broad welcome! We had over 19 churches represented in our registration! Special thanks to Trinity, Seattle for hosting our pre-parade gathering and many thanks to St. Paul’s, Seattle for coordinating and staffing the Pride-Fest booth at Seattle Center during/post-parade. It was a joy
