Convention 2014 Wrap-Up
So that All might See Jesus, was the theme for the 2014 Diocesan Convention held November 7-8. The altar, table designs, and head table backdrop were crafted from recycled mattress…
Bishop’s United Against Gun Violence issues briefing paper
Bishop’s United Against Gun Violence is a voluntary network of over 50 active and retired bishops of The Episcopal Church; Bishop Greg Rickel is a member of this network. Initially…
Mental Illness/Mental Health Task Force established
A group of concerned individuals in the Diocese of Olympia has come together to form a diocesan Mental Illness/Mental Health Task Force. Their goal is to create awareness about mental…
Together we accomplish more than we can on our own: St. Stephen’s Barn Raising
While Barn Raisings were a common occurrence in rural North America in the 18th and 19th centuries, they are not so prevalent now. What’s good for the community is often…
Liturgical Arts at St. John Gig Harbor
Join Bishop Rickel as he talks with members of the Liturgical Arts Team, Del Hansen, Mary Shepard, & Timmie Parker; rector, Eric Stelle; and congregation members, Janet Knight, Pamela Raney,…
Resources for Earthquake Awareness and Preparedness
In recognition of September as National Preparedness Month, and recalling the 6.1 magnitude earthquake that struck Napa and the surrounding communities in the upper San Francisco Bay area just three…
Faith Communities turn out to support Lummi journey
The cornerstone of northwest Native American art, the totem pole, became a cross-cultural rallying point last Friday as a large crowd welcomed the 19-foot totem to Saint Mark’s Cathedral in…
Oso Mudslide – five months later
In a letter to members of the Diocese, the Rev. Janet Loyd from Church of the Transfiguration in Darrington, thanked all who donated to the relief and recovery efforts following…
Support for those Affected by the Eastern Washington fires: How you can help
In a July 25 pastoral email, Bishop Greg Rickel said, “I just received word from Bishop Jim Waggoner of the Diocese of Spokane regarding the fires in eastern Washington and…
Diocese of Olympia cleric receives fellowship for poverty alleviation
The Rev. Sarah Monroe has received a two-year $24,000 Domestic Poverty Fellowship for social justice and advocacy work for The Episcopal Church, announced Samuel McDonald, Episcopal Church Director of Mission…