Episcopal Retirement Communities – Serving Seniors of Limited Means
Helen Long was a philanthropist and longtime parishioner of St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma whose generosity supported many charitable organizations, including local hospitals and Annie Wright School. In 1975, Helen’s trust…
New Missioner for Anti-Poverty Organizing – Aaron Scott
The Diocese of Olympia is pleased to introduce Aaron Scott as the new Missioner for Anti-Poverty Organizing for the Diocese of Olympia. Aaron begins this position on March 1st. He…
Ashes to Go 2018
On Ash Wednesday, February 14, churches across the Diocese of Olympia will be offering “Ashes to Go,” a new approach to a centuries-old Christian tradition. Ashes to Go is a…
Update on Earthquake from Bishop Lai of the Diocese of Taiwan
Shortly after hearing the news of the 6.4 earthquake in Taiwan, Bishop Rickel reached out to the bishop of the Diocese of Taiwan, Bishop David Lai. Bishop Lai shared the…
New Clergy Calls in the Diocese of Olympia
We are pleased to announce the call of two clergy to positions within the Diocese. The Rev. Kay Flores has been called as rector of St. Timothy, Chehalis and the…
Urgent Challenges in Refugee Resettlement
The Refugee Resettlement Office of the Diocese of Olympia needs your help! Every year for the past three decades, the Diocese of Olympia’s Refugee Resettlement Office has helped resettle hundreds…
The Diocese of Olympia Seeks Canon for Faith Formation: 35 & Under
Canon for Faith Formation: 35 & Under The Diocese of Olympia (Seattle, Western Washington) is seeking a part time Canon for Faith Formation: 35 & Under to lead the strategic…
Reflecting on a Heart of Wholeness: Good Shepherd, Vancouver
As this year’s annual “Heart of Wholeness” healing and teaching weekend approaches at the beginning of February, the community of Church of the Good Shepherd in Vancouver, WA reflect on…
Abolishing the Death Penalty
The following comes from the Bishop’s Task Force on the Death Penalty: Our state Senate is poised to repeal the death penalty, replacing it with life without parole. This Thursday,…
New Missioner for Agrarian Ministry – Brian Sellers-Petersen
We are pleased to announce that Brian Sellers-Petersen has been appointed by Bishop Rickel to the new position of Missioner for Agrarian Ministry for the diocese. While he will be working…