Full and Equal: 50 Years in Pursuit of a Promise
Two members of the Diocese of Olympia, Colton Carothers and Michael Seewer, recently attended a conference offered by The Episcopal Church called “Full and Equal: 50 Years in Pursuit of…
Reflections from Youth Pilgrimage to Hawaii
About a month ago (July 28-31), 11 youth from our Diocese and two chaperones left SeaTac airport to join 146 youth and chaperones for the Provincial VIII Youth Pilgrimage in…
Juneteenth 2026: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Juneteenth 2026 – Based on Matthew 5:13-17 June 20, 2026 There’s a reason we are gathering today rather than on April 9, which was when the Civil War ended in 1865….
Churchwide Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Retreat Recap
From April 14-17 our diocese welcomed about 70 participants to our region for the churchwide Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Leadership Retreat. The annual retreat rotates to a different…
Grace Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island Awarded State Clean Energy Grant for Solar Installation
Grace Episcopal Church on Bainbridge Island is pleased to announce it has been awarded a Clean Energy Grant from the Washington State Department of Commerce to support the installation of…
St. Luke’s – San Lucas Episcopal Church in Vancouver Opens New Labyrinth, Embracing Discipleship and Community
St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas Episcopal Church has unveiled a newly constructed outdoor labyrinth, offering parishioners and the wider community a sacred space for prayer, reflection, and connection. The project…
Juneteenth 2026 Liturgy and Celebration
June 20, 9:30 am | St. Margaret’s Church, Bellevue Join the Circles of Color for a special program, liturgy, and lunch as we celebrate freedom, history, and the gifts of our…
Volunteers from St. Paul’s Church, Bellingham, Help Bring Safe Sanitation to Families in Comalapa
A group of 10 volunteers from St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Bellingham recently traveled to Nicaragua to work alongside families in the rural community of El Cebollín, supporting a sanitation…
Iona School Applications Open for 2026–2027
Applications are now open for the 2026–2027 academic year at the Iona School for Ministry in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. In addition to continuing our clergy formation pathway for…
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church: A Safe Space in Burien, Flying the Pride Flag Against Hate
St. Elizabeth’s Episcopal Church has long stood as a quiet beacon of inclusion in this growing city just south of Seattle. Designated as the first official “Safe Space” in Burien,…