The Lummi Nation at St. Mark’s
Last Thursday, Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral welcomed the Lummi Nation on their 2016 Totem Pole Journey across Canada and the United States. The 22-foot western red cedar pole, carved and…
Bishop Rickel and St. Dunstan, Shoreline Serve Meals to the Community
Tuesday afternoon, Bishop Rickel had the privilege of joining the congregation of St. Dunstan, Shoreline as they prepared and served their weekly community meal at the church and at five…
Episcopal Relief & Development Responds to Gulf Coast Flooding
After days of heavy raid that began this past Thursday, the Gulf Coast region is once again afflicted by severe flooding. The governor of Louisiana has called for a state of…
Meeting Human Needs with Loving Service
As one of Episcopal Migration Ministries’ 30 affiliate partners across the country, the Diocese of Olympia’s Refugee Resettlement Office fulfills the church’s mission to respond to human need with loving…
Basketball with the Bishop
Join Bishop Rickel at Key Arena on Friday, August 26 as he cheers on the Seattle Storm in their game against the Los Angeles Sparks. The game starts at…
Introducing the Diocese of Olympia’s Newest Staff Members
We’re excited to welcome the two newest members of our staff, April Caballero and Josh Hornbeck! April will be serving as our Convention and Governance Assistant, helping the diocese prepare…
Youth Pilgrimage to the South: A Social Justice Experience
July 5-14, youth pilgrims and leaders from around our diocese are on a sojourn through Memphis, TN, Little Rock, AR, and Jackson, MS. They will visit key sites and have…
Under Our Skin: Bishop Rickel participates in Seattle Times video project intended to foster deeper conversations about race and racism
Discussions about race, inclusiveness and sensitivity clearly aren’t new. Terms like “racism,” “white privilege” and “politically correct” are often used — and interpreted — in very different ways. The Seattle…
Love, Laughter & Sharing: Tea raises funds for outreach
Vancouver, Church of the Good Shepherd: Despite 100 degree heat, 200 women gathered in their hats on June 4 for the 7th annual Love, Laughter & Sharing women’s tea &…
Office of the Bishop becomes a Safe Place
We all know the Office of the Bishop is a safe place, but now it’s an official Seattle Police Department SAFE PLACE. Any LGBTQ (and others) people who are feeling…