Bishop Rickel Responds to questions about the ACLU lawsuits joined by the Diocese of Olympia to end the City of Seattle’s destruction and confiscation of the property of homeless persons and to halt the executive order banning refugees from entering the United States. In this first part, Bishop Rickel explains his philosophy for joining lawsuits as an act of peaceful protest.
Bishop Rickel reflects on the season of Lent and the need to press into the seriousness of the season so that we can enjoy the joy of life all the more.
Join us this Lent in reading Susan Scott’s “Fierce Conversations.” Hear Bishop Rickel’s thoughts on why it’s such a timely book for us to read together as a diocese.
Bishop Rickel reflects on the bitter and contentious election and offers his thoughts about Inauguration Day.
Hear Bishop Rickel’s thoughts on our duty as Christians to stand against racism and bigotry as we celebrate the life, work, and ministry of The Reverend Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.
Bishop Rickel’s Christmas message explores the sadness of this season as we move toward a less inclusive society and calls on each of us to be Christ in the world during this holiday season, embracing the beauty of our diverse culture.
Bishop Rickel speaks about setting aside the frantic and hectic busyness of the holidays and waiting with joyful anticipation as we contemplate the birth of Jesus.
“Aggressively repairing relationships is key.” Bishop Rickel was interviewed for Q13 FOX This Morning about healing after this bitter election season.
This summer our youth went on a southern pilgrimage to learn more about the Civil Rights Movement and how it relates to current movements for social justice.
Watch the Rt. Rev. Gregory H. Rickel’s Address to the 106th Annual Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia on October 22, 2016 at the Hilton Seattle Airport and Conference Center.
