Bishop’s Cross Award Nominations
The Office of the Bishop has issued a call for nominations for diocesan awards. If you know of such a person deserving of the Bishop’s Cross award, talk with your…
Appeal for Beirut and All Saints Episcopal Church
We have all been shocked and saddened by Tuesday’s terrible explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, which has claimed the lives of more than 150 people, injured thousands more, and left up…
Lost with a Purpose Wrap-Up
Traditionally “6-Day” takes place in person at Camp Huston and has served as the culminating event for youth as they graduate high school and transition into young adulthood. Capturing the…
Anti-Racism Response: Organizational Practices Update
Dear People of the Diocese of Olympia, Two weeks ago, we released a letter outlining our assumptions and priorities for our shared work of anti-racism. That letter was meant to…
Advice from Our Chancellor on Face Masks
It is important to note that the Washington State Department of Health, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization all recommend that, in…
Ethnic Ministries Circles of Color in the Diocese of Olympia
From the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton: The Leadership Circle of Ethnic Ministries has developed a model of support for People of Color in the diocese and would like to share with…
2020 Diocesan Elections – Updates and Additional Information
Here is additional information about recruitment of candidates for this year’s diocesan elections. The Nominations Committee is working now to identify a diverse group of qualified candidates for the following…
2021 Congregational Development Grant Applications Now Open
As of July, our Congregational Development (CD) Grants process in the Diocese of Olympia is now open. CD Grants is a granting program designed to help congregations make steps or…
Chaplains on the Harbor Update: Aberdeen City Council Stands Against Racism
In the wake of Chaplains on the Harbor’s recent confrontation with armed and hostile counter-protestors, the Aberdeen City Council–for the first time ever–issued a public statement condemning systemic racism and…
St. Timothy, Chehalis Paints with Ben Galagan
From the Rev. Kay Flores of St. Timothy, Chehalis: St. Timothy Episcopal Church in Chehalis, Washington had such fun painting with residents of Chehalis West Assisted Living Facility during May!…