Diocese of Olympia Joins ACLU to Challenge Executive Order on Refugees
The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia has joined with the ACLU to file a lawsuit against the federal government in response to President Trump’s executive order banning refugees and immigrants from…
After the Order: Updates from the RRO
It’s a time of change at the Diocese of Olympia’s Refugee Resettlement Office (RRO). With President Trump’s executive order banning refugees from seven predominately Muslim countries taking full effect this…
Diocese of Olympia Joins the ACLU and Real Change in Lawsuit to End Seizures of Homeless Property
The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia has joined with the ACLU and Real Change to file a class action lawsuit against the City of Seattle and the Washington State Department of…
Holy Land Snapshots – January 16, 2017
Bishop Rickel and clergy from across the diocese finished their time in Bethlehem on Monday. Watch some of their reflections below:
Holy Land Snapshot – January 15, 2017
After a day of travel, Bishop Rickel and clergy from across the diocese spent the day in Bethlehem as part of their pilgrimage through the Holy Land.
Holy Land Snapshot – January 13, 2017
During the second day of their pilgrimage through the Holy Land, Bishop Rickel and clergy from around the diocese spent time near the Sea of Galilee. Here are some of…
Holy Land Snapshot – January 12, 2017
Bishop Rickel and clergy from across the diocese are on a pilgrimage through the Holy Land. Here are a few images, videos, and musings from their first day. …
Springing to Action – St. Paul, Bellingham
For 27 years, Maple Alley Inn has been serving the homeless community of Bellingham, WA with fresh, home-made breakfasts and lunches. They currently serve 140 to 170 individuals at each…
Skiers and Services – St. Bernard’s Chapel
Tucked into the base of Summit West, one of the four sections that make up the Snoqualmie ski area, lies St. Bernard’s Chapel. The picturesque building has been a spiritual…
The Beloved Community – St. Luke, Seattle
Six years ago, it looked as though St. Luke’s Episcopal Church in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood would have to close its doors. Many left due to disagreements with the Episcopal Church,…