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,…
Engaging the Community – The Center at St. Andrew, Seattle

Just off of I-5, tucked into a quiet and peaceful Green Lake neighborhood, lies St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church. The church’s nave is lined with beautiful stained glass pieces created by…
Your Kingdom Come – Stories from the 2016 Diocesan Convention

The 106th Convention of the Diocese of Olympia began Friday morning at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center with bustling energy. Ministries from across the diocese began to set…