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Dear Ones, I was deeply saddened to learn of the tragic bombings in Sri Lanka targeting churches and hotels that occurred today. That it happened during services on Easter Sunday, one of the most important days in our faith tradition, is horrific. More than 200 have died in the attacks and more than 450 are injured. Once more information is available on how we might be able to help, we will share it across our communications channels. Please join me

From Diane  Wells, Diocesan Archivist & Records Manager: Peggy Ann Hansen passed away on January 7, 2019 at the age of 87.  Peggy was my predecessor and the first archivist for the Diocese of Olympia. It is because of Peggy and her passion for history and the documentary heritage of the Church, that the Diocese of Olympia Archives exists today! Peggy was born on October 24, 1931 in Balboa, Panama (Canal Zone) to Arthur M. and Louise J. (Walters) Veney. A

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The Center at St. Andrew, Seattle and Contemplative Outreach Northwest Welcome Rabbi Rami Shapiro to lighten our hearts and give us hope! A “holy rascal,” a “spiritual independent,” sometimes even a “spiritual revolutionary” – those are some of the things Rabbi Rami Shapiro calls himself. You may be familiar with this Holy Rascal and his teaching. You may have studied with him on one of his visits to the Northwest or read one or more of his 30-something books. In

Printable PDF Dear Ones, As part of the Episcopal Church’s commitment to caring for this earth we call home and being good stewards of the environment, Presiding Bishop Curry has issued an invitation to reflect and commit to grow a loving, liberating, and life-giving relationship with God’s creation. There are many activities you can participate in to help you honor this pledge. I’d like to take a moment to share with you an exciting new tool that is being developed

Join us in welcoming the Rev. Rebecca L. McClain to the Diocese of Olympia. The congregation of Grace, Lopez Island has called Rev. McClain, who will begin her ministry on June 1, 2019. Rev. McClain is a lifelong member of the Episcopal Church and was ordained in 1985. She has served as priest at the congregational, diocesan, and national levels and retired after completing her responsibilities as Interim Dean of Saint Paul’s Cathedral in San Diego, California. In every role

Beloved Business Owner and Dance Instructor Seeks Legal Remedy to Keep Family Together Jaime Rubio Sulficio, father, husband, and community leader, has been received into Sanctuary at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle. He has a United States citizen son and is married to a U.S. citizen. He seeks a legal remedy that would allow for a stay of deportation to Mexico and allow for the reuniting of his family. He sees the prospect of permanent separation as immoral, arbitrary,

Cathedral Day 2019 Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | May 18, 11:00am-3:00pm Cathedral Day 2019 will be held Saturday, May 18. Holy Eucharist and liturgy for confirmations, receptions, and reaffirmation will begin at 11:00am at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle. We invite all in the diocese to join us for this special celebration. Following the service, all are invited to have lunch from our food trucks, participate in games and activities for all ages, and take a tour of the Cathedral and Diocesan House. The

Needing a time of rest, connection, and rejuvenation? Get away for a few days and join us at the Semiahmoo Resort & Spa in Blaine, Washington for our annual Clergy Retreat and Conference, April 28 – May 1. Take advantage of the many workshop offerings, enjoy retreat time exploring the environs of this waterfront resort, or a little of both. Conference is open to clergy and their families. REGISTER **You do not need to call to reserve a room at