July 2017
Choir School Summer Camp
Saint Mark's welcomes all boys and girls from rising 3rd grade – 8th grade who are interested in singing music of the Christian faith in the striking cathedral setting, while growing as musicians and children of God. Camp activities include: joyful singing of glorious music; daily guests specializing in art, drumming, and composition; field trips and outdoor activities; visual art projects; organ demonstration and piano/organ lessons; daily sung Morning Prayer; a closing Evensong service and Sunday morning service in the…
Find out more »6-Day High School Summer Camp
We will gather in large and small groups for fun, fellowship and worship on the beautiful grounds of Camp Huston. Camp activities include swimming, archery, hiking, and campfires along with small group discussions, large group games, creative and meaningful worship, a dance, and a variety show! The theme of the week is The Gospel according to Dr. Suess.
Find out more »October 2017
Choral Evensong for the First Sunday of Advent
Sung by the Epiphany Choristers Plainsong Responses Psalm 80 Hopkins Dyson in c-minor Lole The Father’s Love
Find out more »November 2017
Interpretation of Dreams as a Spiritual Exercise
Does the psychology of C.G. Jung have something to say to Christians? What role does the unconscious play in the Christian life? Can listening to our dreams help us to realize Jesus’ words? These and other questions will be explored in a four-week series on the relationship Jung might play in the Christian faith journey. An examination of the role of dreams in the Bible and the Christian tradition will be included in our study. Particular attention will be given…
Find out more »Moving to the Light: A Veteran’s Pilgrimage
This pilgrimage is focused on veterans, their family members, and those who know and love them to heal from the moral injuries incurred through military service and war. The pilgrimage provides a time and place to honor friends and family who have served with veterans, a place to lament what they grieve, an opportunity to express what is troubling them, and a safe space with empathetic listeners who love them to help them work on their healing.
Find out more »Fall JYC
For youth in grades 6-9 from all over the diocese. These weekend conferences include faith formation and exploration, fun, and fellowship, through contemporary music, worship, small group conversations, games, workshops and special activities.
Find out more »Crisis Intervention Training
Renee Balodis-Cox, a certified trainer in Edgework methodology, will teach effective ways to approach and respond to those in crisis, particularly those suffering from mental illness and drug abuse. You will learn strategies for safe, positive, and helpful responses to situations that can be dangerous. We hope the training gives you more confidence and compassion in dealing with those in crisis. This training is open to lay and clergy. Light refreshments will be provided.
Find out more »January 2018
Winter HYC
For youth in grades 9-12 from all over the diocese. These weekend retreats include faith formation and exploration, fun, and fellowship, through contemporary music, worship, small group conversations, games, workshops and special activities. This weekend offers on-site housing and special activities like black light dodgeball, zipline and more!
Find out more »Underhill House Training
Underhill House, a quiet place to pause for prayer, is offering our next training on Wednesday, January 31 from 12:00pm–2:30pm. Come consider whether you’d like to greet, listen and pray with our guests once or twice a month, Wednesdays or Thursdays. We’re located half a block east of Broadway on Republican on Capitol Hill in Seattle. Come and discern — no commitment necessary to attend training. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Susan Dean.
Find out more »Freddy & Francine in Concert
This concert is a Backpack Food for Kids Fundraiser, benefiting Hood Canal Schools. Freddy & Francine is an Americana-Soul duo comprised of Bianca Caruso & Lee Ferris. With voices reminiscent of Aretha Franklin & Van Morrison, their songs blend Soul, R&B, Folk, and Americana with a modern, yet timeless appeal to all ages. $25 ticket includes concert and refreshments, $85 overnight option includes breakfast with the artists.
Find out more »February 2018
A Festive Evensong Celebration of gratitude for all who have supported the Saint Mark’s Cathedral Capital Campaign
Join this joyful celebration of the culmination of the Living Stones Capital Campaign and completion of the restoration of your cathedral! Featuring awe-inspiring music from the Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir and the Cathedral Choir and a sumptuous dessert reception. All are invited to an event eagerly anticipated since 1928. 6 p.m. Evensong , 7 p.m. Festive Dessert Reception. Admission is free.
Find out more »Where There’s a Will, There’s a Way: Life Planning Workshop
Join Bishop Rickel and Dean Steve Thomason for a workshop on planning ahead to provide for your loved ones. Activities will include a screening of the film Speaking of Dying, panel discussions on wills, conversations about transformative gifts, table talks, and Q&A opportunities with clergy, estate planning attorneys, and financial advisers. Attendees will also receive their own copy of the Diocese of Olympia’s Life Planning Manual. This educational workshop is sponsored by the Joint Planned Giving Ministries of the Cathedral Foundation…
Find out more »Preaching Workshop with Rev. Ed Bacon
Clergy and preachers are invited to attend this special one-day workshop offered by The Reverend Ed Bacon. Drawing on comments received from many preachers who have found our world of current events to be so challenging, this free offering is designed to help us find our voices in a time such as this. There are characteristics of Jesus’s teaching-sermons that balanced critical truth-speaking with unequivocal love for his audience. We will explore the art of Jesus’s sermons that transcended the…
Find out more »March 2018
Fierce Conversations Leadership Training Workshop
“While no single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career, a company, a relationship, or a life… any single conversation can.” Training in Fierce Conversations will provide you with tools to transform the conversations that are central to your success. The conversation skills you will learn include: Drawing out solutions and inspiring action; Deepening group understanding of differing views during decision making; Delegating responsibility and developing a team of leaders; and, Confronting even the toughest issues with…
Find out more »Choir Unvested
Join the Saint Mark’s Cathedral Evensong Choir for Choir Unvested, A Dinner & Cabaret Fundraiser. Enjoy an evening of sumptuous food and wine, and be entertained by the Evensong Choir like you’ve never heard them before! You’ll also be helping the choir reach its goal: the amazing opportunity to travel to England and sing in its great cathedrals.
Find out more »“Laetare”- A Collaborative Liturgy Sung by the Compline Choir
The Compline Choir offers this liturgical response corresponding to the themes in Josh Faught’s work Sanctuary, on display in the Cathedral Nave. The texts have been chosen by the members of the Compline Choir, with music by members & director of the choir, Peter Hallock, Erin Aas, and Belinda Carlisle. The Compline Choir will perform the readings and music from different points in the cathedral (like Stations of the Cross) to create perspective in the interpretation of the visual, written,…
Find out more »Reception and Dedication of the Compline Window
Join us for a special evening of celebration as we dedicate “The Compline Window given to the Glory of God in memory of Dr. Peter R. Hallock” on Laetare Sunday, March 11. A reception honoring the donors including light hors d’oeuvres and beverages will be served at 8 p.m., to be followed by the office of Compline at 9:30 p.m. We will be joined by Bishop Greg Rickel, Dean Thomason, and Cannon Musician Michael Kleinschmidt in the stalls helping us…
Find out more »Early Bird Registration Deadline for Camp Huston
Register now for Camp Huston. The Diocese of Olympia's own summer camp runs programs for children in grades 1-10, as well as a leadership development program for those who have completed the 10th grade. Scholarships are available. Register before March 15 to automatically receive the early bird discount of $30 per camper. Counselor Training: June 26 - July 5 Discovery Camp 1 & Horse Camp 1: July 7-13 Missoula Children's Theater Camp: July 15-20 Discovery Camp 2 & Intermediate Horse…
Find out more »Mideast Focus Ministry Film Series
In this series, we see how people pushed to bring about a safe country for the Jewish people, and how today others are still pushing for safety and change. Do our efforts for change lead to peace and justice…or not? “1948: Creation and Catastrophe”* Friday, March 16, 7:00 p.m.,Bloedel Hall *Reception at 6:15 Host: Andy Trimlett, Director Through riveting and moving personal recollections of Palestinians and Israelis, “1948” reveals the shocking events of the most pivotal year in the most controversial…
Find out more »Physician-Aided Dying: A Pastoral Conversation for Clergy, Chaplains, and Lay Leaders Involved in End-of-Life Ministries
Physician-aided dying presents a special challenge for clergy when patients who are considering it ask for pastoral advice. With the baby boomers coming into their older years, such requests are likely to become more frequent. To prepare clergy and chaplains for this, the Diocesan Task Force on Medical Ethics offers a half-day workshop on aided dying. Scheduled for March 17, 2018 at 10:00 AM-2:00 PM at Saint Mark's Cathedral in Seattle, the conference will feature background material on the state's…
Find out more »Fierce Conversations Leadership Training
“While no single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career, a company, a relationship, or a life… any single conversation can.” Training in Fierce Conversations will provide you with tools to transform the conversations that are central to your success. The conversation skills you will learn include: Drawing out solutions and inspiring action; Deepening group understanding of differing views during decision making; Delegating responsibility and developing a team of leaders; and, Confronting even the toughest issues with…
Find out more »April 2018
Spring HYC
For youth in grades 9-12 from all over the diocese. These weekend conferences include faith formation and exploration, fun, and fellowship, through contemporary music, worship, small group conversations, games, workshops and special activities.
Find out more »Creating a Culture of Peace: Active NonViolence Workshop
In these divisive times, it can be difficult to live out our Baptismal promises, yet Jesus has shown us nonviolent ways of living in community. This workshop introduces nonviolent practices through group exercises, stories, reflection and discussion. It provides strategies to engage others respectfully and constructively. Group leaders, teens, and anyone dealing with conflict or controversy in the family, school, work, or organizations, will feel more creative and empowered to respond without violence and improve skills for respectful engagement, instead…
Find out more »Bill Tubb’s 30th Work Anniversary Party
Bill began working at Camp Huston on Tuesday April 19, 1988 and he's achieved so much since then. Bill leads by example. His service leadership mentality has helped transform lives here at Camp Huston, and he's not done yet! Join us in thanking Bill for his continued service, and celebrating everything he's achieved so far. You're invited to help us celebrate that. Gifts are welcome but not necessary. We're working on a surprise package and donations are welcomed. As cheesy…
Find out more »May 2018
Spring JYC
For youth in grades 6-9 from all over the diocese. These weekend conferences include faith formation and exploration, fun, and fellowship, through contemporary music, worship, small group conversations, games, workshops and special activities.
Find out more »The Struggle to Be Real: The Journey of Transformation with Mark Nepo
Beloved as a poet, teacher, and storyteller, Mark Nepo is a bestselling author and one of Oprah’s favorite spiritual guides, using his gifts and his talents to elevate humanity. He returns to Harmony Hill May 7-8, 2018 to lead a special two-day workshop, The Struggle to Be Real: The Journey of Transformation. The workshop has been expanded for more guests by partnering with St. Andrew's House.
Find out more »June 2018
I AM Exhibition
An East-West Art Exhibition of Premier Middle Eastern Women Artists "I AM" celebrates the rich, diverse and pivotal contribution that Middle Eastern women make to the enduring global quest for harmony and peace. The I AM exhibition is designed to address stereotypes and challenge misconceptions of the "other." A visual celebration of the crucial role that Middle Eastern women play as guardians of peace, I AM celebrates their strengths and rich and diverse contributions in the enduring global quest for…
Find out more »Evensong with Presiding Bishop Curry
You saw him preach at the royal wedding and have heard him speak about Reclaiming Jesus, make sure to hear him preach in person across the diocese this June! Presiding Bishop Curry will be preaching at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle as part of their Evensong service at 7:00 p.m. Doors open at 5:30 p.m. The service will feature music by the Cathedral Choir and the Evensong Choir. Following the service, there will be a short question and answer session with…
Find out more »Conversation with Presiding Bishop Curry
You saw him preach at the royal wedding and have heard him speak about Reclaiming Jesus, make sure to hear him preach in person across the diocese this June! Bishop Rickel will facilitate a conversation with Presiding Bishop Curry at St. Paul, Bellingham. The conversation will touch on his experience at the royal wedding and be centered on Presiding Bishop Curry’s passion for the Jesus Movement, and The Episcopal Church’s role as one branch of the Jesus Movement. Please Note:…
Find out more »Conversation with Presiding Bishop Curry
You saw him preach at the royal wedding and have heard him speak about Reclaiming Jesus, make sure to hear him preach in person across the diocese this June! Bishop Rickel will facilitate a conversation with Presiding Bishop Curry at St. John, Olympia. The conversation will touch on his experience at the royal wedding and be centered on Presiding Bishop Curry’s passion for the Jesus Movement, and The Episcopal Church’s role as one branch of the Jesus Movement. Please Note:…
Find out more »Sunday Services with Presiding Bishop Curry
You saw him preach at the royal wedding and have heard him speak about Reclaiming Jesus, make sure to hear him preach in person across the diocese this June! Presiding Bishop Curry will be preaching at St. Luke ~ San Lucas, Vancouver as part of their regular Sunday worship services. The services will be at 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. and will be the final public event in his visit to the Diocese of Olympia. Please Note: Seating will be…
Find out more »When Lightning Strikes: How to Recognize & Respond to an Extreme Violence Event
Facilitated by Ron Miller, MS, who has been a leader presenter at several Diocesan workshops on creating a Safety Ministry with a focus on risk mitigation, reduction and "how to" set up a safety/security team. Open to the Diocese of Olympia parishes and their clergy, staff, vestry, bishop's committee, ushers, front line volunteers, or anyone interested in emergency planning and preparedness. RSVP to revdawncampbell@gmail.com. Co-hosted by St. Paul's, Bellingham and Christ Episcopal Church, Blaine.
Find out more »July 2018
Youth Pilgrimage to the 79th General Convention
The theme for the convention is The Jesus Movement: loving, liberating and life giving. You will have the opportunity to meet other Episcopalians from around the world and explore different ministries involved with our church. See legislation being made and hear guest speakers throughout the days. We’ll experience different worship services and participate in some volunteer work while we also get a taste of Texas hospitality and Austin’s ‘Keep It Weird’ culture. The number of youth attending capped at 10…
Find out more »Tacoma Pride Festival 2018
Tacoma Pride is happening again in the LGBT community, and Episcopalians in Pierce County are full participants! Pick up a button that proclaims “Proud Episcopalian” at our booth. Christ Episcopal Church pioneered the booth at the festival five years ago, and other churches have happily joined in and gotten enthusiastic support from clergy and congregations. Parishes besides Christ Church are St. Matthew, N.E. Tacoma, St. Andrew, Tacoma, and St. Joseph & St. John, Lakewood. For the full docket of events in Pride Week as well as some great pictures,…
Find out more »Adventures in Wonderland – HYC Six Day Summer Camp 2018
“’Who in the world am I?’ Ah, that’s the great puzzle!” – Alice, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland It’s no surprise that Alice found herself asking this question as she journeyed through the topsy-turvy world of Wonderland, but who among us hasn’t felt a bit uncertain about ourselves at one time or another? Follow us down the rabbit hole as we adopt Alice’s curiosity and explore what God has in mind for us through small group conversations, workshops, activities and daily…
Find out more »Imagining the Story
This weeklong course will offer a deep dive into what it means to be creaturely. Visual and literary art ’tells slant’ the salvation story, helping us to stumble across it afresh, and inviting us to participate in it through our own art-making. The accommodation here is in traditional log cabin style set in the midst of stunning views. There are beautiful and calm gardens to explore for a multi-sensory experiences. Meal times are relaxed and all food is creatively made…
Find out more »August 2018
Study Spanish in Cuernavaca with the Diocese of Oregon!
Join members of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon for a two-week Spanish language immersion learning opportunity! The dates are August 12 to 26, 2018 and the cost for the program is $1800. The fee includes the language program, a shared room and meals at the Anglican Center in Cuernavaca, transportation to and from the Mexico City airport and Cuernavaca, and transportation for program excursions. (The fee does not include airfare, trip insurance, museum entrance fees, restaurant meals, personal expenses or…
Find out more »2018 Global Mission Grant Applications Open
Do you have a parish-based partnership in a developing country somewhere around the world? Funds are available to assist you in that ministry through our Diocesan Mission Grants program. At the 2015 Diocesan Convention we reaffirmed our commitment to support the UN’s development goals (now known as Sustainable Development Goals – SDGs) as criteria for global mission grants. This is consistent with the mission goals of The Episcopal Church, and with our baptismal covenant “to seek and serve Christ in…
Find out more »Second Round of Green Grants Available
Is your church planning a project that will save either energy or water? The BCE (Bishop’s Committee for the Environment) is sponsoring grants to support your work to reduce our impact on God’s good earth. The BCE matches church expenditures up to $500. If you have a project in mind or one that you have recently started, check out the application at the link below. Applications are due September 30.
Find out more »A Holy Waste of Time: Self-Discovery Retreat for Young Adults
With day to day life making so many demands on our time and energy, it’s easy to forget the importance of rest. Remind yourself about the renewing power of relaxation by joining us for A Holy Waste of Time! Young adults (ages 18 – 35) from throughout the Diocese of Olympia are invited to this annual weekend of fun, friendship and faith at St. Andrew’s House, a gorgeous rustic lodge situated with a breathtaking view of the Hood Canal and…
Find out more »Suicide: Warning Signs and How to Respond – Session 1
Many of us have been through dark times, or watched others suffer. We don’t always know how or when that darkness might lead to suicide. As a society, we’re becoming more aware of mental health, mental illness, and suicide, through the news, social media, exposing these issues and allowing us the opportunity to respond and help. What does real help look like? It can feel awkward or scary when we don’t know what to do. This training will give practical,…
Find out more »Bishop’s Society Event
Bishop Rickel and Dean Thomason are proud to celebrate and reflect on the legacy of the Living Stones Capital Campaign at this year’s Bishop’s Society Member Appreciation event. It was truly a diocesan effort-over 600 individual donors and most parishes within the Diocese of Olympia contributed, raising more than $9.5 million for the restoration and renovation of Saint Mark’s Cathedral building. The evening will begin in Bloedel Hall with appetizers and dinner catered by the Cordon Bleu chef’s of St.…
Find out more »Conspire 2018: The Path of Descent as Path of Transformation
A live webcast with Richard Rohr and friends, hosted at Saint Mark’s, Bloedel Hall. Come and explore contemplative teachings, practices, reflection, and conversation with Richard Rohr, Barbara Holmes, Brian McLaren, Barbara Brown Taylor, and Mirabai Starr to reconsider dark times as sacred and to find companionship, community, and courage for your own unique journey of becoming Love in our world. The mystics of many spiritual traditions teach the path of descent—surrender, generative self-emptying—as the way of transformation. More than ideas…
Find out more »September 2018
Why Are They fleeing? Toward Durable Solutions to the Forced Migration Crisis in Our Hemisphere
Images of Central American children at our southern border torn from their parents’ arms have been making headlines and prompting widespread public outrage. Our government explains such measures as a necessary strategy to deter “illegal immigration.” Yet families keep arriving, undeterred. Meanwhile, few in our country ask: Why are families willing to risk their lives to seek safe haven in the United States? What are they fleeing? And how can we address the root causes or “push factors” of this…
Find out more »Global Climate Action Summit Multi-faith Service
As part of the Global Climate Action Summit event, Sept. 8-14, in San Francisco, Grace Episcopal Cathedral will host a multi-faith service including speakers, music and dance. Saint Mark’s will host a live webcast of the service in Bloedel Hall. The event will culminate in a call for a renewed commitment to sustainable actions. Participating leaders (via video) include His Holiness the Dalai Lama, His All-Holiness Ecumenical Patriarch Bartholomew and the Episcopal Presiding Bishop the Most Reverend Michael B. Curry.…
Find out more »Suicide: Warning Signs and How to Respond – Session 2
Many of us have been through dark times, or watched others suffer. We don’t always know how or when that darkness might lead to suicide. As a society, we’re becoming more aware of mental health, mental illness, and suicide, through the news, social media, exposing these issues and allowing us the opportunity to respond and help. What does real help look like? It can feel awkward or scary when we don’t know what to do. This training will give practical,…
Find out more »October 2018
Versed 2018: Theological Conversations in the 21st Century
Join other young adults in their twenties and thirties for light dinner and conversations with Episcopal priests and area faith leaders. Everyone is welcome! October 9: Being in Relationship with the Rev. Elizabeth Riley October 16: Passion vs. Paycheck with the Rev. Shelly Fayette & Aaron Scott, Diocesan Missioner for Anti-Poverty Organizing October 30: Befriending Death with Greg Malone, MA MDiv, Mgr. of Palliative Care, Swedish Medical Group November 6: Money & Power with the Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews November 13: Spiritual and Religious with…
Find out more »Dreams and Spiritual Growth
Facilitated by Frances Parks, Ph.D., ABPP Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle; Leffler Living Room (Except November 13 & December 11 – meet in Cathedral House Room 210) | Second Tuesdays, October-March, 6:30pm | $10 per Session “The dream is the small hidden door in the deepest and most intimate sanctum of the soul, which opens to that primeval cosmic night that was soul long before there was conscious ego...”— C.G. Jung Work with dream theory and material encourages an appreciation and understanding…
Find out more »Underhill House Listener Training
Underhill House, a quiet place to pause for prayer, is offering its next Listener training on Wednesday, October 10 from 12:00pm–2:30pm. Come consider whether you’d like to greet, listen and pray with our guests once or twice a month, Wednesdays or Thursdays on Capitol Hill near Broadway and Republican. Come and discern — no commitment necessary to attend training. If you have questions or would like to sign up, please contact Susan Dean.
Find out more »Cursillo: Come and See… Go and Tell
The next Come and See… Go and Tell/Cursillo weekend will be Friday midday, October 19 through Sunday afternoon, October 21 at Dumas Bay Conference Centre in Federal Way. Applications are accepted year-round.
Find out more »A Dedication 90 Years in the Making: Dedication and Consecration of Cathedral Renovations
You are cordially invited to join The Rt. Rev. Gregory H. Rickel, Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia, for a special service of Consecration and Dedication of the Saint Mark’s Cathedral renovations and the new baptismal font. Among the donor recognitions will be a Donor Wall naming all 806 individual donors and every parish who contributed to this historic campaign.
Find out more »St. Andrew’s House Fundraiser Gala 2018
Come to St. Andrew's House for an evening of great food (tapas style), an Art Exhibit of the work of Jean Tudor, and a concert featuring talented singer/songwriter Beth Whitney. Tickets can be purchase online at the St. Andrew's House website.
Find out more »Interpreting in the Episcopal Church: Demystifying the Liturgy
This workshop is geared toward working freelance interpreters who have an interest in working in the Episcopal Church setting. This 6-hour workshop delves into the essential components of the Book of Common Prayer and the liturgy of Episcopal worship. Focus will be on understanding the meaning(s) behind the liturgy in order to render a cogent and accurate interpretation. Father Kendall Haynes, Rector, will give a brief tour of the church nave. This workshop will be presented in ASL with no…
Find out more »November 2018
Fierce Conversations Leadership Training
“While no single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career, a company, a relationship, or a life... any single conversation can.” Training in Fierce Conversations will provide you with tools to transform the conversations that are central to your success.
Find out more »Fierce Conversations Leadership Training
“While no single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career, a company, a relationship, or a life... any single conversation can.” Training in Fierce Conversations will provide you with tools to transform the conversations that are central to your success.
Find out more »December 2018
Fierce Conversations Leadership Training
“While no single conversation is guaranteed to change the trajectory of a career, a company, a relationship, or a life... any single conversation can.” Training in Fierce Conversations will provide you with tools to transform the conversations that are central to your success.
Find out more »January 2019
Choir School Open House: Juniors
Join the Junior Choristers of Saint Mark's for an open rehearsal! Choristers learn how to be well-rounded musicians through vocal and ear training, and also practice their skills as liturgical leaders in services. This active community performs monthly in the beautiful sacred space at Saint Mark's Cathedral. The Open House will invite any new singers to join in with the choristers as they play music theory games, learn music through listening, and sing all together. Parents are welcome to attend,…
Find out more »Choir School Open House: Seniors
Join the Senior Choristers of Saint Mark's for an open rehearsal! Choristers learn how to be well-rounded musicians through ear and vocal training as well as through practicing liturgical leadership in services on Sundays. This active community meets weekly and performs monthly in the beautiful sacred space at Saint Mark's Cathedral, as well as participates in an annual regional Ambassador tour. The Open House will invite any new singers to join in with the choristers as they practice music for…
Find out more »April 2019
Compline Choir recording release: Of the Lord’s Mercies
The Compline Choir announces the April 21 release of 'Of the Lord’s Mercies,' featuring music for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter. This recording combines some of choir's best-loved seasonal music with music newly composed. The disc features 11 premiere recordings of music by Peter R. Hallock, Jason A. Anderson, Erin Aas, and Thomas Foster, and new recordings of 'Lamentations of the Prophet Jeremiah' and 'Come, Holy Spirit' and a premiere recording of 'If we could shut the gate' composed by…
Find out more »Carnival Night! A Regional Youth Event
We invite youth in grades 6 to 12 to join us for a fun Carnival themed afternoon hosted at St. Matthew Episcopal Church in Tacoma! Episcopal Youth groups in South King County and Pierce will join us for an afternoon of fellowship, games and even carnival themed snacks. This event is FREE. Youth are welcome to bring friends. This event will be from 1PM-4PM. @ St. Matthew Episcopal Church 6800 East Side Dr. NE, Tacoma WA. 98422
Find out more »June 2019
Priestly Ordinations
Your prayers and presence are invited. By the grace of God and the People of God consenting, The Rt. Rev. Gregory H. Rickel, Bishop of Olympia will ordain Arlen Thomas Farley, Jonathan Whitney Hanneman, & Christopher Ryan McPeak to the Order of Priests. The festival color is red. A reception is to follow.
Find out more »Camp Huston Summer Camp 2019: Counselor Training
Camp Huston, the Diocese of Olympia's summer camp, serves children in grades 1-10. Campers have an opportunity to learn more about nature, God, and themselves while building teamwork and self-esteem. We also offer leadership development through our Counselor Training program for those who have completed 10th grade. Scholarships are available! Counselor Training: June 25 - July 4 ($435) Discovery Camp 1: July 6-12 ($591) Horse Camp 1: July 6-12 ($780) Missoula Children's Theatre Camp: July 14-19 ($591) Discovery Camp 2:…
Find out more »July 2019
Camp Huston Summer Camp 2019: Discovery Camp
Camp Huston, the Diocese of Olympia's summer camp, serves children in grades 1-10. Campers have an opportunity to learn more about nature, God, and themselves while building teamwork and self-esteem. We also offer leadership development through our Counselor Training program for those who have completed 10th grade. Scholarships are available! Counselor Training: June 25 - July 4 ($435) Discovery Camp 1: July 6-12 ($591) Horse Camp 1: July 6-12 ($780) Missoula Children's Theatre Camp: July 14-19 ($591) Discovery Camp 2:…
Find out more »Camp Huston Summer Camp 2019: Horse Camp 1
Camp Huston, the Diocese of Olympia's summer camp, serves children in grades 1-10. Campers have an opportunity to learn more about nature, God, and themselves while building teamwork and self-esteem. We also offer leadership development through our Counselor Training program for those who have completed 10th grade. Scholarships are available! Counselor Training: June 25 - July 4 ($435) Discovery Camp 1: July 6-12 ($591) Horse Camp 1: July 6-12 ($780) Missoula Children's Theatre Camp: July 14-19 ($591) Discovery Camp 2:…
Find out more »Camp Huston Summer Camp 2019: Missoula Children’s Theatre Camp
Camp Huston, the Diocese of Olympia's summer camp, serves children in grades 1-10. Campers have an opportunity to learn more about nature, God, and themselves while building teamwork and self-esteem. We also offer leadership development through our Counselor Training program for those who have completed 10th grade. Scholarships are available! Counselor Training: June 25 - July 4 ($435) Discovery Camp 1: July 6-12 ($591) Horse Camp 1: July 6-12 ($780) Missoula Children's Theatre Camp: July 14-19 ($591) Discovery Camp 2:…
Find out more »Camp in the Cascades: Six-Day at Camp Huston for Grades 9-12
Join us as we explore how loving one another is a pathway to peace. We’ll look at this from a variety of cultural, historical, and theological perspectives through small group conversations, speaker panels, workshops, and daily worship. There will also be games, a dance, a variety show, and camp activities like crafts and archery. And if you need some time alone to think, there will be plenty of chances to relax, have a swim, or go for an exploratory hike.…
Find out more »Saint Mark’s Choir School Summer Camp
Saint Mark's welcome boys and girls, regardless of church affiliation, who are interested in singing beautiful and exciting music of the Christian faith in the striking cathedral setting, while growing as musicians and children of God. Camp activities include joyful singing of glorious music in the beautiful cathedral, daily guests specializing in art, drumming, and composition, field trips and outdoor activities, and visual art projects.
Find out more »Camp Huston Summer Camp 2019: Discovery Camp 2
Camp Huston, the Diocese of Olympia's summer camp, serves children in grades 1-10. Campers have an opportunity to learn more about nature, God, and themselves while building teamwork and self-esteem. We also offer leadership development through our Counselor Training program for those who have completed 10th grade. Scholarships are available! Counselor Training: June 25 - July 4 ($435) Discovery Camp 1: July 6-12 ($591) Horse Camp 1: July 6-12 ($780) Missoula Children's Theatre Camp: July 14-19 ($591) Discovery Camp 2:…
Find out more »Camp Huston Summer Camp 2019: Intermediate Horse Camp
Camp Huston, the Diocese of Olympia's summer camp, serves children in grades 1-10. Campers have an opportunity to learn more about nature, God, and themselves while building teamwork and self-esteem. We also offer leadership development through our Counselor Training program for those who have completed 10th grade. Scholarships are available! Counselor Training: June 25 - July 4 ($435) Discovery Camp 1: July 6-12 ($591) Horse Camp 1: July 6-12 ($780) Missoula Children's Theatre Camp: July 14-19 ($591) Discovery Camp 2:…
Find out more »August 2019
Jan Krist in Concert
Detroit-based Jan Krist is a singer-songwriter with expert guitar chops (including the use of rich open tunings) literate lyrics, and the indescribable ratio between emotion, honesty and humor that makes for a devoted following. Opening for Jan is local artist Jordan Nylander, performing his original work "Hood Canal Suite." Come for the evening, or spend the night and enjoy a great Sunday morning breakfast!
Find out more »Pilgrimage on the Peninsula: Youth Creation Care Pilgrimage for Grades 9-12 (2018-2019 School Year)
Let’s take in the beauty of God’s creation on our first-ever youth pilgrimage on the Olympic Discovery Trail. Teen pilgrims will start at Saint Mark's Cathedral and then head west, hiking daily in the mornings; enjoying field-trips, boating and other activities in the afternoon; resting at “waystations” each night; and finally reaching the shores of the Pacific Ocean. Along the way we will hear inspirational stories about what teens and adults are doing to stem climate change. We are delighted…
Find out more »Former Presiding Bishop Katharine Jefferts Schori to Speak and Preach at Saint Mark’s Cathedral
Saint Mark’s Cathedral is honored to welcome The Right Reverend Katharine Jefferts Schori as our guest on Sunday, August 4. She will speak at the 10:10am “Friends Talking” forum in Bloedel Hall and will preach at the 11:00am Cathedral Eucharist. The former Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church, who prior to her ordination earned her Ph.D. in oceanography, will spend a week in our diocese leading a “Creation Care Youth Pilgrimage” beginning here at Saint Mark’s Cathedral and ending at…
Find out more »Former Presiding Bishop Schori at Grace, Bainbridge
The Diocese of Olympia is delighted to host the former Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, the Right Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori in Seattle and on the Olympic Peninsula as part of her participation in the diocesan Youth Creation Care Pilgrimage. During the course of the pilgrimage, Bishop Katharine will speak at Grace, Bainbridge and talk about growing up in the Pacific Northwest and how she was inspired to become a scientist and then a faith leader. She will be…
Find out more »Camp Huston Summer Camp 2019: Mini Camp
Camp Huston, the Diocese of Olympia's summer camp, serves children in grades 1-10. Campers have an opportunity to learn more about nature, God, and themselves while building teamwork and self-esteem. We also offer leadership development through our Counselor Training program for those who have completed 10th grade. Scholarships are available! Counselor Training: June 25 - July 4 ($435) Discovery Camp 1: July 6-12 ($591) Horse Camp 1: July 6-12 ($780) Missoula Children's Theatre Camp: July 14-19 ($591) Discovery Camp 2:…
Find out more »Former Presiding Bishop Schori at St. Andrew, Port Angeles
The Diocese of Olympia is delighted to host the former Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church, the Right Rev. Katharine Jefferts Schori in Seattle and on the Olympic Peninsula as part of her participation in the diocesan Youth Creation Care Pilgrimage. During the course of the pilgrimage, Bishop Katharine will speak at St. Andrew, Port Angeles to discuss “Science and Religion as Wisdom Traditions.” All are welcome to this free event.
Find out more »Camp Huston Summer Camp 2019: International Discovery Camp
Camp Huston, the Diocese of Olympia's summer camp, serves children in grades 1-10. Campers have an opportunity to learn more about nature, God, and themselves while building teamwork and self-esteem. We also offer leadership development through our Counselor Training program for those who have completed 10th grade. Scholarships are available! Counselor Training: June 25 - July 4 ($435) Discovery Camp 1: July 6-12 ($591) Horse Camp 1: July 6-12 ($780) Missoula Children's Theatre Camp: July 14-19 ($591) Discovery Camp 2:…
Find out more »Camp Huston Summer Camp 2019: Buckaroo Camp
Camp Huston, the Diocese of Olympia's summer camp, serves children in grades 1-10. Campers have an opportunity to learn more about nature, God, and themselves while building teamwork and self-esteem. We also offer leadership development through our Counselor Training program for those who have completed 10th grade. Scholarships are available! Counselor Training: June 25 - July 4 ($435) Discovery Camp 1: July 6-12 ($591) Horse Camp 1: July 6-12 ($780) Missoula Children's Theatre Camp: July 14-19 ($591) Discovery Camp 2:…
Find out more »Eat, Play, Love: Not Your Average Bible Study…
On four evenings in August, the community of Saint Mark’s Cathedral will come together to eat, sing, learn, create, and build a beloved community of neighbors. This is an event specifically designed to offer something for everyone, whether a child, teenager, or adult; whether single or partnered; and whichever Sunday morning service they attend. The activities of the four nights explore the question once asked of Jesus, “Who is my neighbor?”, with activities led by the entire clergy team and…
Find out more »A Holy Waste of Time
A weekend of fun, friendship, and faith for young adults (18 and up) at St. Andrew's House!
Find out more »Cursillo Prayer & Share
St. Luke, Sequim will hold a Prayer & Share gathering of Cursillistas, especially those in the Northern Olympic Peninsula, on Saturday, August 24th from 10:00am until 1:30pm. However, all friends of Come and See/Cursillo are invited. If you are thinking of attending the Come and See Fall Weekend, this event will give you a "taste." Join us for music, Witness Speaker Kathy Couch from St. Paul's Port Townsend, and time for sharing our journeys. Lunch provided. Free will offering accepted.…
Find out more »September 2019
Saint Mark’s Choir School: Registration Now Open!
Saint Mark's Cathedral is now accepting new choristers to join the Choir School!
Find out more »Crisis Intervention Training
The Diocese of Olympia's Mental Health Taskforce presents a workshop teaching effective ways to approach and respond to those in crisis, particularly those suffering from mental illness and drug abuse.
Find out more »Holy Eucharist with Service of Light
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle hosts a weekly brief and beautiful celebration of Holy Eucharist using an evocative liturgy adapted from the Iona Rite.
Find out more »Children & Families Ministries Meeting
The Office of the Bishop hosts a quarterly gathering of Children & Family Ministry leaders and volunteers.
Find out more »October 2019
Preaching Across the Divide: An Episcopal Preaching Foundation Conference
The Office of the Bishop is pleased to host a skills-based preaching conference for all clergy and licensed preachers in the Diocese of Olympia.
Find out more »Youth Mental Health First Aid Training for Adults
A one day training for adults on risk factors and intervention skills for dealing with mental health first aid for youth.
Find out more »Blessing of the Animals
Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle observes the Feast Day of Saint Francis of Assisi with an outdoor liturgy addressing God's gift of the Earth, creative musical offerings, and the Blessing of the Animals.
Find out more »First Sundays Soup & Prayer
St, Andrew's House Conference and Retreat Center presents a monthly soup dinner, followed by an evening prayer service.
Find out more »What a Wonderful World: Fall High School Youth Retreat
Join other high school youth from across the diocese for a weekend of conversations about the ways we can help transform our world and the people we meet each and every day at the Fall High School Youth Retreat.
Find out more »Fierce Conversatons Training
Come and learn how to have “fierce conversations” - leave feeling confident and empowered to create high levels of collaboration and partnership in all aspects of your life and work.
Find out more »Budget & Finance Webinar
The Diocesan Budget & Finance Committee hosts a webinar to present the Diocesan 2020 Budget overview and Q&A.
Find out more »Underhill House Listener Training
Underhill House, a quiet place to pause for prayer, is offering listener training.
Find out more »Come and See… Go and Tell/Cursillo
Come and See… Go and Tell/Cursillo offers an experience of spiritual renewal in which Guests experience God’s unconditional love while deepening their understanding of Jesus’ teachings.
Find out more »November 2019
Liturgical Living: Learning to Dance with God in Every Place
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle hosts Gertrud Mueller Nelson for a workshop exploring creative and live-giving ways to integrate into our lives the marking of cycles and seasons of passing time.
Find out more »We Are Stardust: Fall Middle School Retreat
Join other middle school youth (Grades 6-9) for a fun overnight adventure November 23-24 at Epiphany, Seattle as we learn more about how we connect with God and the world around us.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle holds a Holy Eucharist on the morning of Thanksgiving Day, with hymns and prayers of thanksgiving.
Find out more »December 2019
“O” Antiphons Liturgy
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle presents their annual "O" Anitphons liturgy, a Seattle tradition for over 30 years.
Find out more »Children & Families Ministry Leadership Meeting
Join others in the diocese who are creatively engaged in children and families ministry for a meeting of idea-sharing, strategic planning, and mutual support.
Find out more »An Enneagram Overview/Refresher
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle hosts an overview and refresher of the Enneagram.
Find out more »Fierce Conversatons Training
Come and learn how to have “fierce conversations” - leave feeling confident and empowered to create high levels of collaboration and partnership in all aspects of your life and work.
Find out more »Filming Christmas for the Whole Church
Join St. John the Baptist, West Seattle and the Digital Evangelism Team of The Episcopal Church for a special service that will be filmed and broadcast on Christmas Eve.
Find out more »Evening Episcopalians at St. Luke, Renton
Evening Episcopalians, a ministry for young adults in the diocese, joins St. Luke, Renton for Yule - a seasonal liturgy to celebrate winter solstice.
Find out more »Cathedral Christmas Eve Live-Stream
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle will live-stream its Christmas Eve service.
Find out more »January 2020
The Enneagram Instinctual Subtypes that Fuel Our Behavior
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle hosts a weekend workshop exploring your Enneagram instinctual subtype.
Find out more »Finding Home: Cultivating Faithfulness to True Self in Ministry and Life (A Courage & Renewal Retreat for Pastors and Religious Leaders)
A retreat of renewal and restoration for clergy and religious leaders.
Find out more »Come and See: Looking for Jesus in the Holy Land (Led by Bishop Rickel)
Join Bishop Rickel for his annual pilgrimage to the Holy Land of Israel/Palestine from January 22 to February 1, 2020! This pilgrimage is open to all and offers a very particular opportunity to engage our sacred Scriptures contextually and to learn more about the foundational stories of our faith. You also will engage people who call this special place home while exploring the realities of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict. You will worship with our sisters and brothers in Christ in Nazareth…
Find out more »Prayer & Share
The Secretariat of Come & See/Cursillo invites all to a diocesan-wide gathering for Prayer & Share with a witness speaker.
Find out more »Underhill House Listener Training
Underhill House, a quiet place to pause for prayer, is offering listener training.
Find out more »February 2020
CCD 2.0 – Design Skills
Join us for the first installment of CCD 2.0, next level curriculum and skill development, as we learn to use the tools of CCD to design meetings and retreats for your congregation or organization.
Find out more »2020 Diocese of Olympia Clergy Conference
The 2020 Diocese of Olympia Clergy Conference will explore the ways in which conflict and anxiety can be catalysts for positive change in congregational systems.
Find out more »Relationship Toolbox: Winter High School Youth Retreat
Join other youth from across the diocese for our Winter High School Youth Retreat and find the right tools for your toolbox to keep your relationships strong and secure.
Find out more »2020 Palestinian Film Series – Event Canceled
Come join Saint Mark's Cathedral's Mideast Focus Ministry for a series of of films to entertain, educate, move, and inspire, and support its mission to educate our community and work for justice in Palestine.
Find out more »March 2020
Better Together 2020 – Event Canceled
Join us Better Together, a day-long conference for faith formation workers featuring an inspiring keynote address from Sharon Ely Pearson, workshops, regional networking opportunities, and community worship!
Find out more »Creating Burning Bushes: Supporting Faith at Home and on the Road – Event Canceled
Saint Mark's Cathedral welcomes Sharon Ely Pearson who will be offering an interactive workshop on "Creating Burning Bushes: Supporting Faith at Home and on the Road."
Find out more »Godly Play Commuter Core Training
Grace, Bainbridge Island will be offering the first of three Godly Play training sessions.
Find out more »Celebrating Life in the Resurrection: A Workshop on Planning the Celebration of Your Life through Faith, Hope and Love – Event Canceled
Join us for a diocesan workshop at St. Thomas, Medina about planning a funeral or memorial service that features hymn-singing, guidance, and perspectives from Bishop Rickel and friends.
Find out more »Godly Play Overview
For those who have Sunday classroom experience with Godly Play but are looking to strengthen their skills, this one-day training will provide fresh insight and tips on effective storytelling and a meaningful art response.
Find out more »Better Together Webinar: Keynote Remarks with Sharon Ely Pearson
In these difficult times, author, blogger, and Episcopal influencer Sharon Ely Pearson brings perspective and hope with her insightful remarks on "Faith Formation in a Changing Church: Learning from the Past; Preparing for the Future."
Find out more »Bohemian Spring Dinner
St. Andrew's House hosts a Pop Up Restaurant to help raise money for their Theodorus Scholarship Fund.
Find out more »Prayer & Share/Cursillo – Event Canceled
Join the Come and See/Cursillo community for a Prayer & Share at St. Paul, Mount Vernon with music, witness speaker, and sharing followed by a potluck lunch.
Find out more »April 2020
St. Andrew’s House Zoom Retreat
St. Andrew's House is holding a Zoom Retreat on Re-imaging Life During and After the Pandemic.
Find out more »Webinar – Paycheck Protection Program Loans (in the CARES Act)
This webinar will offer help in applying for a loan to grant program recently funded in the CARES Act.
Find out more »Webinar – Emergency Paid Sick Leave and Emergency Unemployment Insurance
This webinar will help you and your financial stewards navigate Emergency Paid Sick Leave (Families First Coronavirus Response Act) and expanded unemployment benefits for affected employees.
Find out more »ASL Interpreted Easter Vigil from Saint Mark’s Cathedral
The Office of the Bishop and Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle are partnering to present American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation for Saint Mark's Cathedral's live-stream of the Great Vigil of Easter.
Find out more »Online Youth Gathering: Monday Funday
Join other youth from across the diocese every Monday night for virtual games, challenges, and fun together!
Find out more »Online Youth Gathering: Wednesday Worship
Join other youth from across the diocese for activities, workshops, or guest speakers, followed by compline with different priests from around the diocese.
Find out more »Children’s Presence in Worship: Full Participation or Brief Appearance?
Join faith formation educator and resource Sharon Ely Pearson for an on-line workshop and follow-up Q&A on: "Children’s Presence in Worship: Full Participation or Brief Appearance?"
Find out more »Stewardship and Giving in a Locked Down World – Webinar
Bishop Rickel hosts a webinar on stewardship and online giving for our current crisis.
Find out more »Texting God: The Spirituality of Youth
Join your colleagues in Western Washington for a lecture and follow-up conversation on "Texting God: The Spirituality of Youth."
Find out more »College for Congregational Development in Quarantine – Zoom Meeting
The College for Congregational Development presents a Zoom meeting for us to pause, check-in with each other, and reflect on what we’ve learned and how we’re applying College for Congregational Development material in our current reality.
Find out more »May 2020
Godly Play Commuter Core Training
Grace, Bainbridge Island will be offering the second of three Godly Play training sessions.
Find out more »Webinar on House Bill 1754: Homeless Shelters on Church Property
The Office of the Bishop presents a webinar providing details and information on HB-1754 regarding homeless shelters on church properties.
Find out more »All Bach on the Flentrop Organ – Live-Stream
Organist Michael Kleinschmidt plays a live-streamed concert of all Bach music on the Flentrop Organ of Saint Mark's Cathedral in Seattle.
Find out more »Cathedral Day 2020 – Event Canceled
Due to the continued public health crisis, Cathedral Day 2020 will be canceled. Stay tuned for more information concerning a day for confirmations on November 21, 2020 at Saint Mark’s Cathedral in Seattle.
Find out more »How Are You Reaching Out to Children & Families Right Now? A Faith Formation Virtual Meeting
If you're looking for ideas for reaching out to the children and families in your congregation, join this casual Zoom conversation where we'll discuss what's working and what's not!
Find out more »Survive or Thrive: Mental Health Awareness Webinar
We will discuss ideas for staying healthy, resilient, and how to identify & decrease stress and anxiety…and help others do the same.
Find out more »Godly Play Commuter Core Training
Grace, Bainbridge Island will be offering the final of three Godly Play training sessions.
Find out more »June 2020
Setting the Table for Generosity: Frameworks for Stewardship in COVID Times
Marc Rieke, Senior Consultant for The Enrichment Group, explores sound scriptural understandings of healthy and effective stewardship foundations and frameworks, considerations, unique opportunities and practical strategies for unfolding stewardship appeals in this current time.
Find out more »One Diocese, One Church, One Day to Worship Together
Join us for an all-diocese worship service designed to bring together all Episcopalians in Western Washington to worship as one, connect to each other, and meditate on all the ways we stay connected and stay church.
Find out more »ReGathering Considered: Legalities and Practicalities
Join Bishop Rickel and others for this webinar looking at the practical points for a church to consider once the decision is made to resume in-person worship services.
Find out more »Choir School Summer Camp 2020
Saint Mark's Choir School presents Choir School Summer Camp, "Fruits of the Spirit!" with camps for children ages 5-high school.
Find out more »St. Andrew’s House Zoom Retreat
St. Andrew's House offers this mini Zoom retreat that will explore the practices of Buddhist mindfulness meditation and Christian contemplative prayer.
Find out more »Saints, Scholars, and Stories: A Pilgrimage to Southern England
Join Bishop Rickel on a pilgrimage to Southern England and explore the roots of our Anglican identity.
Find out more »Launch: Honoring Graduating High School Seniors in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
The Diocese of Olympia would like to honor high school seniors from around Western Washington with a special virtual service in their honor, led by Bishop Rickel, including music, a personalized slideshow, and customized reflections, so each senior is lifted up and celebrated at this important life milestone.
Find out more »Camp Huston Summer Camp
We hope that you’ll join us at Camp Huston to make friends, experience nature and have fun!
Find out more »Keeping Archives: Keeping Faith
Join diocesan archivist, Diane Wells, as she provides a look into our diocesan archives, shares highlights of our archival collections, and reflects on how the Archives relates to our diocesan vision and helps us Keep the Faith.
Find out more »CCD in Pandemic – Two-Day Virtual Conference
Join us for a free, two-day virtual conference discussing how to use CCD tools within the context of the upheaval of pandemic, economic crisis, and the struggle for racial justice.
Find out more »Children & Families Ministry Leadership Meeting
Children & Families Ministry Leaders and all who work with children and families, are invited to this casual online gathering for brainstorming, idea-sharing, problem-solving, and guest speaker Crystal Goetz, who will share about the intergenerational program, "Messy Church."
Find out more »Virtual Prayer & Share
Join us via Zoom for virtual Prayer & Share sponsored by the Come and See...Go and Tell/Cursillo Community.
Find out more »Ordinations to the Priesthood
All are invited to join this virtual service for ordinations to the priesthood in the Diocese of Olympia.
Find out more »July 2020
Episcopal Youth Event (EYE20): unite! ¡unámonos! – Event Canceled
Due to the current health crisis, this event has been canceled.
Find out more »It’s About Your Buildings: Being Good Stewards of Stuff
Join your diocesan property manager, the Rev. Dennis Tierney, in a conversation about how to care for buildings so they can support your congregation's mission.
Find out more »Courage on the Threshold
Join St. Andrew's House for a weekend to embrace life's changes with integrity and grace .
Find out more »Navigating a Changing Church: Intercultural Competency for Black People, Indigenous People and People of Color (BIPOC)
Join with other Episcopal BIPOC folk from around Western Washington to learn about how to care for ourselves while we model Jesus’s ministry of transformational change.
Find out more »Navegando una Iglesia en Transición: Capacidad Intercultural para personas de raza Negra, Indígenas, y de Color
Júntese con otros episcopales de raza negra, indígenas y de color (por sus siglas en inglés: BIPOC) de la zona de Washington occidental para aprender cómo cuidarnos a nosotros mismos mientras damos ejemplo del ministerio de Jesús de cambio transformacional.
Find out more »Cybersecurity Webinar
Join Diocesan Internet Strategist Kerry Allman and find out how to identify malicious internet activity, how to protect yourself from cyberattacks, and how to help others do the same.
Find out more »Spirit Disciplines: Entering God’s Presence
Join Dr. Grace La Torra, the Dean of the Diocese of Olympia Iona School, for a webinar that provides an overview of spiritual disciplines and proposes that spiritual disciplines are a way of entering into God's presence.
Find out more »6 Day Online
Join us for a virtual 6 Day and connect with other high school students via Zoom for worship, small group discussions, and "real world missions!"
Find out more »Book Sleuth: Finding the Books You Need
Join Diocesan Librarian Sue Tait for a webinar that explores the Diocesan Resource Center Library as an integral part of our diocesan vision and introduces resources from the library's home page.
Find out more »August 2020
Navigating a Changing Church: Intercultural Competency as a Bridge to Effective Anti-Racism Work
Join with other Episcopalians to learn about how increasing your skill in navigating intercultural similarity and difference can help you begin to do the personal work necessary to dismantle racism in our church and in our individual lives.
Find out more »Island Voyage: Youth Pilgrimage 2020
When quarantine and stay-at-home orders are lifted, reconnect with other youth from Across the Diocese for a week-long pilgrimage across the San Juan Islands as we learn to care for God's creation and grow together as a community.
Find out more »Refugee Resettlement Update: Past Accomplishments and Future Trends
Join us Greg Hope, director of the Diocese of Olympia’s Refugee Resettlement Office for a presentation on past and future arrival trends, followed by a description of program services.
Find out more »Christian Media Literacy: Truth and Love
Join Diocesan Internet Strategist Kerry Allman for a webinar that will provide tools to help you learn how to identify truth and facts from fiction and misinformation online.
Find out more »Virtual Prayer and Share
All are welcome to Zoom with us for a virtual Prayer & Share, sponsored by the Come and See/Cursillo Community.
Find out more »Spiritual Disciplines: Mysticism and the Transformation of Consciousness
Join the Diocese of Olympia’s Dean of the Iona School, Dr. Grace La Torra, and Fr. Bill Hardwick for the second in our series of ongoing webinars on spiritual disciplines - asking the question, can anyone be a mystic?
Find out more »Zoom & Teens: Charting a New Course for Youth Ministry in 2020-21
Join our new diocesan Youth Ministry Coordinator, Alex Flannagan, for a conversation about connecting with the youth in your congregation in spite of the challenges of social distancing.
Find out more »September 2020
A House for Us All: Diocesan House, the Former Leary Mansion
Come join Diane Wells, Archivist for the Diocese of Olympia, as she leads a virtual tour of Diocesan House, the former Leary Mansion.
Find out more »Navigating a Changing Church: Intercultural Competency as a Bridge to Effective Anti-Racism Work
Join with other Episcopalians from around the Diocese of Olympia to learn about how increasing your skill in navigating intercultural similarity and difference can help you begin to do the personal work necessary to navigate, understand, and support efforts to dismantle racism in our church and in our individual lives.
Find out more »Children & Families Ministry Leadership Meeting
Connect with Children & Families Ministry leaders from around the diocese in order to pause, share, learn and laugh.
Find out more »A Holy Harvest
Do your part to help the Food Bank Farm harvest 500,000lb of food from the field to the tables of hungry people in socially-distanced family units!
Find out more »October 2020
Choral Evensong
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle offers a live-streamed service of Choral Evensong for the Feast of Saint Michael and All Angels.
Find out more »Convention Overview & Platform Introduction
Join Canon Dede Moore for a Convention overview and an introduction to the Chime virtual platform.
Find out more »A Bold Budget for Bad Times: Presenting the 2021 Diocesan Operating Budget
Join the Rev. Dennis Tierney and members of the Budget and Finance Committee for a webinar exploring the 2021 Operating Budget for the Diocese of Olympia - bad times call for bold responses; learn about our diocesan response.
Find out more »Youth Suicide Prevention Training
Networks for Life is a three-hour certified training for youth suicide prevention.
Find out more »Convention Orientation
An orientation to the work of our 2020 Diocesan Convention including Rules or Order to be used for our virtual Convention.
Find out more »Towards Transforming Our Organizational Structures and Institutional Culture: An Introduction & Discussion of the Six Resolutions Submitted on Behalf of Ethnic Ministries Circles of Color
This workshop will introduce each of the six convention resolutions submitted on behalf of Ethnic Ministries Circles of Color and provide an opportunity for dialog and questions.
Find out more »2020 Diocesan Convention
Join us for the 110th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, as we gather virtually for workshops and worship. Join us as we assemble remotely to do the work of the diocese. Join us as we come together and connect as the Body of Christ.
Find out more »Flentrop Organ Concert: Michael Kleinschmidt, Organist
Michael Kleinschmidt, organist, will begin the 2020-21 Saint Mark's Music Series with a concert on the Flentrop Organ.
Find out more »2020 Convention Eucharist
Join us for our 2020 Convention Eucharist as we wrap up the work of the 110th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia with prayer, worship, and Diaconal Ordinations.
Find out more »ASL and Spanish Interpreted Convention Eucharist
Join us for our 2020 Convention Eucharist as we wrap up the work of the 110th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia with prayer, worship, and Diaconal Ordinations.
Find out more »Eucaristía de la Convención Interpretada en Español
Únase a nosotros para nuestra Eucaristía de la Convención 2020 mientras concluimos el trabajo de la 110a Convención de la Diócesis Episcopal de Olimpia con oración, adoración y ordenaciones diaconales.
Find out more »November 2020
Reversing Global Warming: Introduction to “Drawdown” for People of Faith
The founder of Drawdown Seattle will outline how global warming can be reversed and the role that you and your church community can play. Whether you are new to the issue or a scientist on the front lines, you will benefit from learning about the Drawdown framework and from interaction and planning with church members from around the diocese.
Find out more »“2040” – At Home Community Screening
Join us and reserve your place for this special, virtual screening of the award-winning climate documentary "2040" - a lively and family-friendly film - for free, in your own home!
Find out more »Clergy Wellness for Lay Leaders: Caring for Your Clergy During Covid Times
Learn how lay leadership can specifically be of support for your clergy person/people during this incredibly stressful time.
Find out more »Mental Health First Aid: Training for Youth Workers
Learn to identify, understand, and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders.
Find out more »Diocesan Confirmation Liturgy
Join Bishop Rickel and the rest of the Diocese of Olympia via the Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle live-stream for this special diocesan confirmation liturgy with confirmands from across Western Washington.
Find out more »Thanksgiving Day Prayers and Town Hall Meeting of Gratitude with Bishop Rickel
After the virtual Thanksgiving Day service at Saint Mark's Cathedral, join Bishop Rickel via Zoom for a virtual "get together" on Thanksgiving Day!
Find out more »December 2020
Children & Families Ministry Leadership Meeting
Connect with Children & Families Ministry leaders from around the diocese in order to pause, share, learn, and laugh during this busy season.
Find out more »The A,B,C’s of Come and See… Go and Tell
Taste the mysteries of a "Come and See... Go and Tell" (Cursillo) weekend via Zoom.
Find out more »Diocese of Olympia Vergers Conference
Join with vergers, sacristans, and others from across the diocese for our first-ever diocesan Vergers Conference!
Find out more »Blossom Abundantly with Seattle Service Corps
Join the Seattle Service Corps for this special fundraiser where members will share stories of growth and formation as they live into their covenants of community, faith, and service during a pandemic.
Find out more »O Antiphons
The Little Sisters of St. Clare invite you to join them each evening for a brief liturgy centered around the O Antiphons.
Find out more »Nativity Pageant Reprise in Pandemic
Join Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle for a prayerful retelling of the Christmas story, with exquisite anthems and carols drawn from the cathedral's unique pageants of year's past; a virtual community gathering follows.
Find out more »January 2021
Retired Clergy & Spouses Gathering
Retired clergy and spouses in the Diocese of Olympia are invited to join Bishop Rickel for a special Zoom gathering.
Find out more »The Doctrine of Discovery: The Episcopal Church, Indigenous Peoples, and the Necessity of Decolonizing Christianity – A Presentation and Discussion with the Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton
The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton will lead a presentation and discussion via Zoom about the "Doctrine of Discovery"—the legal premise justifying colonialism, oppression, and genocide of Indigenous peoples— and will explore ways allies can work towards dismantling its legacy.
Find out more »February 2021
Congregational Leadership Conference: Wardens, Treasurers, and All Members of Vestries and Bishop’s Committees
Join us for a day-long exploration of what it means to serve on a Vestry or Bishop’s Committee and gain important tools and insights that will help you fulfill your role as a lay leader in the congregation.
Find out more »SANCTUS
Join Epiphany, Seattle for SANCTUS, a digital Lenten offering extending an invitation to holiness, with voices from throughout the Diocese of Olympia.
Find out more »Prayer and Share (Virtual)
Join us for a Zoom virtual Prayer and Share sponsored by the Come and See/Cursillo Community to pray and celebrate the New Year.
Find out more »Diocese of Olympia Vergers Meeting
Vergers, Sacristans, and anyone interested are invited to join us for a virtual meeting to discuss the formation of a diocesan chapter of The Vergers Guild!
Find out more »Church Lay Staff in COVID Times: A Meeting with Our Bishop
If you are lay staff in our churches, join Bishop Rickel for this special time to talk about what has been hard during COVID times, how the Office of the Bishop can support you, and learn about some shared resources for those who are employed by our congregations.
Find out more »Jesus and the Disinherited: An Introduction
Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle's Theologian-in-Residence, The Rev. Canon Walter Brownridge, presents an introduction to acclaimed African-American religious leader and theologian Howard Thurman and his foundational work, JESUS AND THE DISINHERITED.
Find out more »March 2021
Better Together: A Faith Formation Mini-Conference
Better Together is a one-day virtual event for staff, clergy, musicians, and volunteers who care deeply about spiritual formation both personally and church-wide. With top-notch keynote speakers, a diverse array of workshops, and lively plenary sessions featuring music, art, and poetry, participants will come away with a renewed enthusiasm for faith formation in 2021.
Find out more »Tree Planting/Carbon Offset Partnership in the Philippines
Join us to learn more about the Diocese of Olympia's Tree Planting/Carbon Offset Partnership with the Diocese of Southern Philippines.
Find out more »Messiaen’s Quartet for the End of Time – Live-Stream
Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle's Music Series presents Messiaen's Quartet for the End of Time, a deeply spiritual work contemplating the power of faith, hope, and love to transcend time itself.
Find out more »April 2021
The College for Congregational Development: Summer Hybrid Intensive
Register now for this year's Summer Hybrid Intensive for the College for Congregational Development, featuring weekly Zoom sessions, video presentations, light reading, and homework assignments beginning in May, as well as a shorter, socially distanced, in-person session this June.
Find out more »Sacred Ground: Cultivating Connections Between Our Food, Faith and Climate
Join Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle for a virtual community discussion on food justice via Zoom.
Find out more »One Service for Turtle Island
Join together online to worship Jesus with Episcopalians from all over the Diocese of Olympia led by our Circles of Color and focused on the languages, cultures, and experiences of the First Peoples of Turtle Island - the geographic region covering Canada, United States, Central America, and South America, with a specific focus on communities from within Province 8.
Find out more »May 2021
Clergy Retreat 2021 – Registration Now Open
Clergy of the diocese, please mark your calendars and plan to attend our online Clergy Retreat, focused on rest and renewal.
Find out more »Saint Mark’s Music Series: All-Bach on the Flentrop Organ
For the final concert of the 2020-21 Music Series - and the second All-Bach Concert of the pandemic - join Hannah Byun, Wyatt Smith, Susanna Valleau, and Johann Sebastian Bach for a free, live-streamed concert of organ favorites from the mighty Flentrop organ of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle.
Find out more »Work for Good – Youth Retreat
"Work for Good" is a socially distanced and masked get-away weekend designed for youth and based at St. Andrew's House, overlooking the Puget Sound. In addition to a wide variety of activities to choose from, the group will plan and undertake a service project together.
Find out more »Pentecost Way of Love Revival Weekend
The Episcopal Church greets Pentecost with "One in the Spirit, a Way of Love Revival Weekend" designed to fan the flames of hope, celebrate difference, honor creation, foster beloved community, and send people toward Jesus’s Way of Love.
Find out more »Navigating a Changing Church, Part 2: Cultural Communication Styles and Anti-Racism Work
Come learn about how culture influences communication and conflict, and reflect on how these differences in communication affect how racism and privilege work in United States culture.
Find out more »Retired Clergy & Spouses Spring Gathering
Knowing that it will be a while until we can reconvene in person, the Chaplains to the Retired and Bishop Rickel are planning a similar Zoom event for Thursday, May 27, at 2:00pm.
Find out more »June 2021
Camp Huston: Summer Camp 2021
Join Camp Huston for the 2021 Summer Camp season! Registration is now open!
Find out more »Racial Healing Handbook Group Study with Iyabo Onipede
All are welcome to join this series on racial justice and the Episcopal Church, hosted by Iyabo Onipede and aligned with "The Racial Healing Handbook: Practical Activities to Help You Challenge Privilege, Confront Systemic Racism & Engage in Collective Healing."
Find out more »Commemoration of Enmegahbowh: A Service of Healing & Blessing
Join the Circles of Color & St. Luke's, Renton, in a service of healing and blessing commemorating the Feast Day of Enmegahbowh, the first Native American to be ordained in the Episcopal Church.
Find out more »Year-End Conversation with Seattle Service Corps
COVID-19 couldn't stop Seattle Service Corps - sign on to Zoom and discover what it was like to live in community and serve as essential workers during a pandemic!
Find out more »Prayer and Share
Join Come and See... Go and Tell/Cursillo for an online Prayer and Share featuring a panel that will explore our online experiences with gatherings.
Find out more »Juneteenth Healing Service
Join the Black/African-American Circle of Color at St. Mark’s Cathedral for a Juneteenth Healing Service.
Find out more »Children & Families Ministry Leadership Meeting
Join this quarterly gathering of Children & Families Ministry Leaders to share ideas, discuss plans for opening churches and starting up again, and to dream about what's next in children's programming.
Find out more »July 2021
Sunday Stairway Walks – 20s and 30s
Explore different neighborhoods and Episcopal parishes within Seattle with other young adults from around the diocese.
Find out more »Family Camp 2021
Enjoy a four-day and three-night Camp Huston getaway with your family!
Find out more »Young Adult Wilderness Pilgrimage
This summer grab your backpack for a 3-day trek into the Central Cascades with a group of adventure-seeking 20s & 30s from around the diocese.
Find out more »Holy Hikes
Join us as we gather on trails up and down the I-5 corridor to hike and worship together in the beauty of the outdoors.
Find out more »August 2021
Nuevo Amanecer 2021
La Conferencia ofrece nuevas oportunidades de aprendizajes con oradores y presentadores bastante inspiradores. Además podremos reconectar con amigos y expandir nuestras redes de trabajo. Ofreceremos buenos talleres con oportunidad de conversar en pequeños grupos. Con música y momentos de adoración y música para alimentar el alma.
Find out more »Nuevo Amanecer
We will gather for new learning opportunities and inspirational speakers; reconnecting with friends and expanding your network; stimulating workshops and group conversations; and worship and music to feed the soul.
Find out more »Sunday Stairway Walks – 20s and 30s
Explore different neighborhoods and Episcopal parishes within Seattle with other young adults from around the diocese.
Find out more »Virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course
There is still time to register for the next session of the Virtual Episcopal Latino Ministry Competency Course (VELMC), an innovative five-day intensive course designed for diocesan staff, clergy, lay leaders, and seminarians to gain practical knowledge and cultural competency for Latino/Hispanic ministry.
Find out more »Curso Virtual de Competencia para el Ministerio Latino Episcopal
Un curso intensivo innovador de cinco días diseñado para que el personal diocesano, el clero, los líderes laicos y los seminaristas obtengan conocimientos prácticos y competencia cultural para el ministerio latino / hispano.
Find out more »Family Camp 2021
Enjoy a four-day and three-night Camp Huston getaway with your family!
Find out more »EfM at Saint Mark’s Cathedral
Education for Ministry at Saint Mark's Cathedral has space available for new participants in the groups that meet on Monday morning and Monday evening.
Find out more »A Holy Waste of Time: Weekend Retreat for 20s & 30s
Join us for A Holy Waste of Time, our annual weekend gathering dedicated to the joys of relaxation, waterfront views, outstanding food, and new friends.
Find out more »Diocesan Vergers Guild Meeting
Join the first official meeting of the Diocese of Olympia's chapter of the Verger's Guild of the Episcopal Church and learn more about leadership nominations.
Find out more »Resettling Afghan Refugees
Join us for a conversation with staff from the Diocese of Olympia’s Refugee Resettlement Office to learn more about their efforts to resettle refugees during this humanitarian crisis and ways that you can get involved.
Find out more »September 2021
Call for Hands, Feet, & Heart
St. Andrew's House is looking for someone to live onsite and work temporarily, living in their former office, which was recently converted into a lovely studio apartment.
Find out more »Care for Creation: Youth Retreat
Come and learn about God's creation, nature, and all creatures great and small over Labor Day weekend during this Diocesan Youth Retreat at Camp Huston for grades 6-12.
Find out more »Children & Families Ministry Leadership Meeting
Join us and connect with Children & Families Ministry leaders from around the diocese in order to pause, plan, share and learn.
Find out more »Meaningful Movies: YOUTH v GOV Screening
Join us for an online screening of YOUTH v GOV - a timely, hopeful film of America's youth taking action to address the climate crisis - co-sponsored by the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia's Youth Ministry and Climate Task Force.
Find out more »Holy Eucharist and Verger Ingathering
Join Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle for Holy Eucharist, diocesan verger ingathering, and a worship service that will serve as the closing worship for the annual conference of the Vergers Guild of the Episcopal Church.
Find out more »Sunday Stairway Walks – 20s and 30s
Explore different neighborhoods and Episcopal parishes within Seattle with other young adults from around the diocese.
Find out more »Mindful Poetry
Join us for Mindful Poetry - a monthly group practice during which we experience and enjoy poetry in contemplative companionship.
Find out more »October 2021
UBE Pacific Northwest Fall Membership Campaign
The UBE strongly encourages anyone to register who wants to advance social justice initiatives and the restructuring of how The Episcopal Church functions to make its norms and processes more equitable to minorities.
Find out more »Contemplative Creativity
Join in as Contemplative Creativity returns; we meet monthly for art and companionship – to explore spirituality through mindful creativity, focusing on process or experience as opposed to product or permanence.
Find out more »Art and Jazz
Join Epiphany, Seattle and other young adults in the diocese for an evening of art and jazz.
Find out more »HARVEST OF EMPIRE Online Screening and Community Conversation
Join us for an online screening of HARVEST OF EMPIRE - the story of an epic human saga that is largely unknown to many, but is a crucial part of our national conversation about immigration - sponsored by Ethnic Ministries Circles of Color/Circulos de Color.
Find out more »The Peter R. Hallock Institute Symposium
Join Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle for the inaugural Peter R. Hallock Symposium, offered in a hybrid format, featuring a keynote lecture, panel discussion, reading session, and more!
Find out more »Sunday Stairway Walks – 20s and 30s
Explore different neighborhoods and Episcopal parishes within Seattle with other young adults from around the diocese.
Find out more »Mindful Poetry
Join the Mindful Poetry group practice to explore poems of remembrance by Eaven Boland, Natalie Diaz, Ada Limon, Robert Hayden, and Denise Levertov.
Find out more »November 2021
Contemplative Photography
Join our second online session of Contemplative Photography, as we focus on the practice of sitting in contemplative view of images we or others have made, the practice of Visio Divina.
Find out more »Doing Justice: Israel/Palestine
Join the Bishop's Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land for and explore present daily living conditions for Palestinians living in Israel, the West Bank, and Gaza and the legal framework that permits an apartheid system of discriminatory practices and the denial of basic human rights, along with the costs of maintaining the status quo and its harm to immediate and long-term U.S., Palestinian, and Israeli interests.
Find out more »CPG Clergy Planning for Wellness Conference (with the Diocese of Spokane)
Between a career and family, it's hard to find time to focus on your financial picture, let alone your health. This unique conference provides financial planning and education along with a focus on your physical and psychological well-being. The Planning for Wellness Conference will give you the chance to learn what you need to know about both. Join us to take the first step toward... Managing your current finances Goal setting and planning for your future Improving your well-being through exercise…
Find out more »Water is Life, Water for Gaza
Join the Bishop's Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land for a webinar with Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch, the Executive Director of MECA (Middle East Children’s Alliance), on Water for Gaza.
Find out more »Ditty Bag Day 2021
Join Mission to Seafarers, Seattle and other volunteers from around Puget Sound as we make ditty bags for international seafarers who will be far from home during this holiday season.
Find out more »Mindful Poetry
For our next session of Mindful Poetry, we’ll enjoy how songs and lyrics become the poetry of our life - join in, all are welcome!
Find out more »End of the Line: The Women of Standing Rock Online Screening
Join Ethnic Ministries Circles of Color and Meaningful Movies Project offered by the Diocese of Olympia's online screening of END OF THE LINE: THE WOMEN OF STANDING ROCK, a film that captures history in the making, as a small group of indigenous women establish a peaceful camp in protest of the $3.8 billion oil pipeline construction that threatens their land, water, and existence.
Find out more »The “O” Antiphons Liturgy, 2021
Join Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle for this year's "O" Antiphons Liturgy, a moving and evocative entrance into the Advent season of prayerful expectation, which will be live-streamed, as well as open to in-person worship by pre-registration only, with proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID test required.
Find out more »Book Discussion: Does Jesus Really Love Me? A Gay Christian’s Pilgrimage in Search of God in America
Join us for a monthly book discussion on "Does Jesus Really Love Me? A Gay Christian's Pilgrimage in Search of God in America," hosted by the Rev. Nat Johnson and the Rev. Joseph Peters-Mathews.
Find out more »December 2021
Jesus and Buddha Meet in Stillness
Join us for this new four-week online series - an interspiritual exploration of meditation and contemplative prayer.
Find out more »Church Youth Ministry Leadership Meetings
Join other youth ministry leaders across the diocese for a monthly leadership meeting!
Find out more »St. Andrew’s House Advent Sunday Services Online
Join retired Episcopal priest Paul Reitmann and St. Andrew's House Director Dan Oberg for a brief prayer service on Zoom, each Sunday afternoon of Advent.
Find out more »Youth Night
Join other youth from all across Western Washington gather for online games and activities, discussions, guest speakers, and worship.
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