Moments of Light: The Rev. Sarah Monroe
From the Rev. Sarah Monroe, Chaplains on the Harbor: Hope Beyond Hope Five years ago, I went to the Holy Land with the Bishop. We visited Bethlehem and we spent…
Just Ask a Librarian
From Sue Tait, Diocesan Librarian: Question: It is hard to know even what to ask about the future and what might be needed. Do you have any materials? Sue says: There are…
Aberdeen Camp Update
From Aaron Scott, Diocesan Missioner for Anti-Poverty Organizing: Yesterday the City of Aberdeen voted to shut down Grays Harbor County’s only sanctioned homeless encampment. This is the camp the city…
Financial Recommendations and Resources from the Joint Finance Panel and the Office of the Bishop
The Diocesan Joint Finance Panel and members of your diocesan staff have put together the following set of financial recommendations and resources for all of our congregations during this extremely…
Moments of Light
During this time of crisis across our region and throughout the country, stories of hope and moments of light are coming to us from every corner of the diocese. The…
Important Information for Congregations Seeking Clergy Leaders
God is speaking. Our job is to listen. As we all pitch in to combat the spread of COVID-19, we in the Diocese of Olympia are still listening for what…
Important Information on Expanded Diocesan House Closure
From the Rev. Canon Arienne Davison, Canon to the Ordinary: As the Office of the Bishop, we are committed to resourcing and networking our congregations and forming leaders through sacrament…
Community Resources for People in Need
The following list of resources are for anyone in need who has been affected by the COVID-19 crisis in our region. Name: Online COVID-19 Assessment offered by Providence Medical Hours:…
Youth Ministry Connections
From Denise Brumbaugh, Youth Ministry Coordinator: As we work in these times of separation and long for connection and community, I want to remind you that the Youth Ministry arm…
Staying Church, On-Screen
From the Rev. Canon Alissa Newton: My congregation ran our first live-stream service on the Second Sunday of Lent. Most of us will remember that as the last Sunday we…
