Final Details for Pride Activities this Weekend
Pride weekend begins Saturday, June 23! There are three opportunities to join the Diocese of Olympia this weekend as we celebrate the LGBTQ+ community during Seattle’s Pride weekend. On Saturday,…
The Soul of Our Collective Life
Dear Ones, We have all been disheartened and deeply troubled by the scenes and stories of children being separated from their parents as a matter of policy by our government….
Presiding Bishop Curry’s Western Washington Wanderings
You saw him preach at the royal wedding and have heard him speak about Reclaiming Jesus, make sure to hear him preach in person across the diocese this June! Join…
Physician-Aided Dying: A Pastoral Conversation (Video)
Physician-aided dying presents a special challenge for clergy when patients who are considering it ask for pastoral advice. With the baby boomers coming into their older years, such requests are…
I AM: Exhibition of Premier Female Artists from Middle East Coming to Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
The I AM exhibition organized by CARAVAN, an international peacebuilding nonprofit, will be showcased at St. Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle, WA from June 10- August 7, 2018, as part of…
Kanuga Hosts Pivotal Lansing Lee Conference Focusing on Civic Discourse
On March 16-18, Kanuga Conference and Retreat Center hosted the Lansing Lee Conference to address the timely topic of civil discourse in America. Held in collaboration with Washington National Cathedral,…
Call for Marchers: Show Your Episcopal PRIDE!
2018 Seattle Pride Day Parade Sunday, June 24 Join the Diocese of Olympia for the 2018 Seattle Pride Parade. Last year, more than 75 people from across the diocese joined…
New Clergy Calls in the Diocese of Olympia
Three new clergy have been called to congregations in the Diocese of Olympia: the Rev. Josh Hosler has been called to Good Shepherd, Federal Way; the Rev. Elizabeth Riley has…
Valerie Reinke Joins Staff as Canon for Faith Formation: 35 & Under
The Diocese of Olympia is pleased to welcome Valerie Reinke as our new Canon for Faith Formation: 35 & Under. Valerie will be leading the strategic planning and oversight of…
“Hame” is Best: Entering the Hospitality of Christ, with Scott Burnett and Dan Oberg
At St. Andrew’s House, above the hearth in the Great Room at the Lodge, the phrase “East or West, Hame is Best” is etched in the stone. From an old…