Congregation Grades (2025)
In March 2022, the Diocesan Council, upon recommendation of the diocesan Personnel Commission, froze congregation grades at 2022 levels through at least the end of 2023. Congregational grades for 2024/2025…
Bishop Rickel’s Pastoral Letter on Same Sex Blessings, January 2013
Bishop’s January 18, 2013 pastoral letter on same sex blessings. Bishop Rickel’s Pastoral Letter on Same Sex Blessings, January 2013
Diocese of Olympia Policy on Same Sex Blessings, January 2013
Policy on Same Sex Blessings in the Diocese of Olympia. Diocese of Olympia Policy on Same Sex Blessings, January 2013
I Will Bless You and You Will Be a Blessing
I Will Bless You, formerly known as A049 as passed at General Convention 2012. I Will Bless You and You Will Be a Blessing
Celebration and Blessing of a Covenant Relationship (Option 2)
The Celebration and Blessing of a Covenant Relationship (Option 2) The Celebration and Blessing of a Covenant Relationship (Option 2)
Marriage Celebration Agreement
Marriage Celebration Agreement, provided by The Rev. Kathleen Kingslight. Marriage Celebration Agreement
Liturgical Resources for Marriage
This is the document for liturgical resources for marriage that was presented to the 79th General Convention in 2018. It includes liturgies, guidelines, and recommendations for use in same-sex wedding…
Officiating Marriage if not Licensed or Resident
Here are the basic steps for approval if you wish to officiate at a wedding in the Diocese of Olympia and are not licensed or canonically resident. Requests should be…
Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1)
A Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1) Click here for the Spanish version. Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1)
Rito para la celebración y bendición de una santa unión (Opción 1)
Un rito para la celebración y bendición de una santa unión (Opción 1). Haga clic aquí para la versión en inglés. Rito para la celebración y bendición de una santa unión…
