Episcopal Preaching Foundation’s 2024 Preaching Excellence Program Graduates
Five seminarians from the Diocese of Olympia have just graduated from Episcopal Preaching Foundation’s 2024 Preaching Excellence Program: Nathan Clark, IONA Olympia School, IONA Collaborative of Seminary of the SW…
Juneteenth Liturgy and Potluck
On June 22, the Black/African American Circle hosted a Juneteenth liturgy and potluck BBQ. The worship service featured poetry, as well as African American spirituals under the direction of Vanessa…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
A couple of weeks ago, I received a phone call from a former member of the Task Force on Homelessness. It was no ordinary phone call from no ordinary man…
Ordinations to the Priesthood
On Saturday, June 15, The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton, Bishop Provisional in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, ordained six new priests in Seattle: Phillip Lienau, Theresa Newell, Lisa Ozaeta, Martin Pommerenke,…
About the 81st General Convention of The Episcopal Church
Information provided by freelance reporter Melodie Woerman and Cynde Bimbi, director of communications and public relations for the Episcopal Church in Delaware. General Convention and its role in the life…
St. Luke’s, Seattle Affordable Housing Groundbreaking: “Building a Place Where Love Dwells”
On a sunny May morning, representatives of the Mayor’s Office, City Council, County, and State joined BRIDGE Housing and many development partners for the official groundbreaking ceremony at St. Luke’s,…
2024 Congregational Development Grants
The funding for the 2024 Congregational Development Grants has been fully funded for the 2024 year. We will reopen the grant application in 2025. If you have any questions, please…
Cathedral Day 2024
Cathedral Day is a “family reunion” for Episcopalians from across western Washington. It’s a time for connecting across congregations and experiencing all your cathedral has to offer. This year’s Cathedral…
Congregation Leadership Conference
April 6, 10:00 am | Online Join other clergy and congregational leaders for the Congregation Leadership Conference – a combination of plenary sessions and breakout workshops on such topics as:…
Ordinations to the Transitional Diaconate
On December 9, 2023, The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton ordained six new transitional deacons at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle: Phillip Lienau, Theresa L. Newell, Lisa Bozarth Ozaeta, Martin William…
