Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Olympia
It is a time of transition within our diocese, and we have new a clergy transition to announce. The Rev. Cristi Chapman has accepted a call as rector of St….
Seeking Program Coordinator for Multicultural Ministries
The Canon for Multicultural Ministry and Community Transformation and Ethnic Ministries Circles of Color (EMCC) are now seeking a Full Time Program Coordinator for Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation! The…
Introducing Gabriel Arrington, Diocesan Communications Intern
The Office of the Bishop is pleased to welcome Gabriel Arrington [he/they] to the Diocese of Olympia as a Communications Intern. Gabriel arrived in Seattle from their hometown of Richmond,…
Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Olympia
It is a time of transition within our diocese, and we have new a clergy transition to announce. The Rev. Bill Fulton has accepted a call to work with the…
2022 Preaching Award Submissions Now Open
It’s again time for preachers or for those who have heard an outstanding sermon to nominate a preacher and a sermon for the 2022 Bishop’s Preaching Award. This year, we…
Ky Chen & Bishop’s Cross Award Nominations
Deadline for Nomination Submissions: September 22 The Office of the Bishop has issued a call for nominations for two diocesan awards: the Ky Chen for outstanding employees, and the Bishop’s…
On Working Smarter, Not Harder with Church Property: Occasional Paper on Property Management in the Diocese of Olympia Series
Carl Barks was one of the earliest and most productive of the cartoon artists who worked for Walt Disney. He was known as the “Good Duck Artist” for his renderings…
Bishop Rickel’s January 2023 Holy Land Pilgrimage
Dear Ones, By now many of you are well aware that I have relished taking pilgrims to the Holy Land. As my time as your Bishop comes to an end…
Irrigation Systems or Irritation Systems: Occasional Paper on Property Management in the Diocese of Olympia Series
The title of this occasional paper reveals the bias of the author. I dislike irrigation systems in general. While I acknowledge that watering plants during the dry summer we experience…
The Cheapest Way to Save Energy and Care for Creation – Insulation: Occasional Paper on Property Management in the Diocese of Olympia Series
The verb “insulate” is derived from the late Latin word, “insulatus” which means to be an island. It denotes being separate from something, with having a space between two things….
