The Episcopal Church in Western Washington
A special service of Choral Evensong observing the Feast of All Saints will include a celebration of the ministry of Bishop Greg and Marti Rickel in the Diocese of Olympia, with a reception to follow.
Join local religious leaders and fellow citizens who will gather in Seattle’s Saint Mark’s Cathedral at this unprecedented time. All are invited to join in this brief non-partisan interfaith service of hope, either in-person or via livestream.
Join young adults from across the Diocese for a rich guided conversation about how interpersonal relationships and faith intersect.
Where there’s a Will, there’s a Way
Making end-of-life and legacy decisions
A Workshop sponsored by The Diocese of Olympia and Saint Mark’s Cathedral
Join with others from around Puget Sound to make Christmas care packages for international seafarers who will be in Puget Sound during the holidays.
The RRO is hosting a benefit concert with world music to benefit refugees in the Puget Sound area.
If you or someone in your congregation is looking for an opportunity to receive training in the Godly Play method and philosophy, consider this fall offering at St. Paul's, Bellingham.
One-hour monthly Zoom conversations about things people can do in their everyday lives relating to energy usage to reduce their carbon footprint and reverse climate change.
Join us at this annual event for Bishop Rickel to thank all those that are members of the Bishop's Society for their support of the ongoing work and ministry of the Episcopal Church.
Ready to kick off your winter break the Camp Huston way? Come on out to Gold Bar for our Winter Camp program!
This liturgy (known in previous years as "Blue Christmas") will hold a space for prayerful care and companionship for those who find the holiday season a painful or difficult time.
One-hour monthly Zoom conversations about things people can do in their everyday lives to take action, reduce their carbon footprint, and combat climate change.
Holy Scripture, multiple choirs, brass ensemble, and costumes of cathedral finery all come together in the soaring space of the Saint Mark's Cathedral nave—a Christmas pageant like no other.
A pilgrimage is a spiritually transformative journey to a sacred place. This workshop, facilitated by Phil Cousineau, will focus on seven spiritual practices intended to augment your travels, whether sacred or secular.
Safety and Security Ministries workshop facilitated by Ron Miller, Safety & Security Coordinator for the Diocese of Olympia.
Children, youth, and adults will explore embodied spiritual practices through facilitated experiences and self-guided activities, with options for all ages and abilities.
One-hour monthly Zoom conversations about things people can do in their everyday lives to reduce their carbon footprint and care for creation.
Experience a weekend of peace, prayer and self-care with young adults from across the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia.
If you’re looking for a new discipline for a holy Lent, Underhill House, a quiet place to pause for prayer, is offering Listener Training.
Join Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle in person or online for an evening of storytelling and conversation with Irish writer Gareth Higgins, author of How Not to Be Afraid.
In this workshop, we will understand what queer theology is, analyze the relationship between theology, sexuality, gender, and sexual orientation, and critique the assumptions institutional religions have about gender and sexuality.
The AAPI Circle invites all to join in worship and luncheon fellowship at Holy Apostles, a predominantly Chinese congregation in Bellevue.
The Church Pension Group’s Planning for Wellness conference is designed to provide you with the knowledge and confidence to take charge of your finances, and the inspiration to live a healthier life.
The Concert for the Human Family is an inspiring genre-bending collaborative program performed by a cross-cultural team of musicians led by Kory Caudill and Wordsmith.
A quiet time of rest and contemplative prayer at St. Andrew's House on Hood Canal during the Lenten season.
The Episcopal Church will gather virtually to recognize a new observance of Harriet Ross Tubman, honoring her 110 years after the day of her death.
Lenten Quiet Morning at Saint Mark's Cathedral.
One-hour monthly Zoom conversations about things people can do in their everyday lives to reduce their carbon footprint and care for creation.
Join Saint Mark's Cathedral on Tuesday, March 14, at 7:00 pm for Candlelit Prayer with music from Taizé.
Join renowned leader Brian McLaren for a dynamic interactive event exploring the future of Christian faith in the 21st century.
Join us at Shoreline's oldest and largest park for our March Holy Hike with new friends from around the diocese!
The RRO is hosting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser for our private grant for refugees.
All who lead children, youth and families ministries are welcome to this quarterly gathering, hosted by the Diocese of Olympia! Grab your lunch and let's meet via Zoom to share best practices and strategies for starting or strengthening your ministry.
Join Canon Carla Robinson and others from the Diocese in celebration of Transgender Day of Visibility, 3/31 at 6:30pm in Bloedel Hall, Saint Mark’s Cathedral, or on Zoom (registration required!).
6th – 9th graders are invited on a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to the remote wilderness community of Holden Village, on Lake Chelan, during Holy Week.
Diocesan clergy are invited to join with our Lutheran counterparts for the Annual Chrism Mass, to include a renewal of vows and the blessing of oils.
Learn more about COP27 and connect with others from the diocese interested in Creation Care.
One-hour monthly Zoom conversations about things people can do in their everyday lives to reduce their carbon footprint and care for creation.
The Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program is back for a second year! Registration now open!
Join others from the diocese in discussing local climate action and future opportunities to support one another in this important work.
Cathedral Day is a celebration of the community of the Diocese of Olympia—a "family reunion" for Episcopalians from across western Washington, when confirmations, receptions, and reaffirmations are celebrated, followed by a festive food truck lunch and afternoon activities for all ages.
Treasurers and Clergy (and other interested folk) - join members of the diocesan Personnel Commission and bishop's staff to learn about Congregational Grades (and the impact on clergy salaries) that will take effect for 2024.
All women are invited to attend the Daughters of the King Spring Assembly 2023.
Join us for our 2023 Clergy Conference & Retreat, focused on opportunities for us to connect with each other, dedicated time to connect with ourselves, and time with the Most Rev. Melissa Skelton, our new Bishop Provisional.
Together, we will examine how the separation of the mind and spirituality from the body keeps us from wholeness, and we will explore practices that help repair this fragmentation.
Join young adults from Saint Mark's and St. Luke's to explore the practice of sabbath with Canon Britt Olson and Mother Hillary Kimsey.
Monthly one-hour conversations on Zoom only, hosted by St. Mark's Creation Care Ministry about everyday actions we can take to care for creation.
The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson will lead a discussion of Dr. Christena Cleveland's book God is a Black Woman, in preparation for Dr. Cleveland's upcoming visit in June.
Experience God's handiwork in the natural world by joining this contemplative and family-friendly trek to Beaver Falls, OR with Holy Hikes of Western Washington.
If you’re looking for a new way to serve, Underhill House, a quiet place to pause for prayer, is offering Listener Training.
Courage on the Threshold: Embracing Life's Changes with Integrity & Grace - a weekend retreat at St. Andrew's House.
Join Dr. Christena Cleveland as she explores the Divine Feminine, especially in the context of her 400-mile walking pilgrimage across central France in search of ancient Black Madonna statues.
One-hour monthly presentations and discussions on zoom about everyday things we can do to mitigate climate change and care for the earth.
Join us as we say Bon Voyage and Thank You to The Ven. Gen Grewell for her nearly 14 years as Archdeacon of the Diocese of Olympia.
The Black/African American Circle invites you to a special Juneteenth liturgy and potluck BBQ at Saint Mark's Cathedral!
By the grace of God and the People of God consenting, The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton, Bishop Provisional of Olympia, will ordain four new priests.
On one of the longest days of the year, join The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton for a fabulous dinner, music, and tours of the beautiful Leary mansion, home to Diocesan staff in the Capitol Hill neighborhood of Seattle.
Renew and relax, get inspired and fired up! "Opening Our Hearts" Women's Salt Lake City Weekend June 23-25.
LGBTQIA+ folx, friends, family members, and allies, let's show up at this year's Pride events as joyful and proud Episcopalians who know the meaning of hospitality and the wide embrace of God’s love.
Registration is now open for our weeklong summer session for The College for Congregational Development June 25- June 30 at Fort Worden, Port Townsend.
It's time for the quarterly gathering of leaders in Children, Youth & Families Ministry from around the Diocese! We’re excited that the author of the popular “Building Faith Brick by Brick” series, Emily Slichter Given, will be joining us to share about how she hit upon combining Legos and faith formation, and ways you can incorporate or enhance this ingenious practice in your own church setting.
Join us at Camp Huston for summer camp 2023!
Saint Mark's Choir School summer camp is a great opportunity for your child to grow in confidence as a singer, develop excellent musical skills as a chorister and sing wonderful choral repertoire in the cathedral's acoustic.
Monthly Climate Conversations, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, are held on environmentally-friendly Zoom on the second Thursday evening of each month, from 6:30-7:30 pm.
The Diocese of Olympia Refugee Resettlement Office Cookbook is a culinary guide to dishes from around the world. Proceeds from this book will go to our private grant fund to cover extra costs for refugees in our programs. Our staff have submitted their favorite homemade recipes and cooking tips to share with people wanting to try cuisines from other countries. Put your apron on and dive in!
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
Join for a conversation with young adults to explore how different social, political, and geographic landscapes can provide different contexts of expressing faith with Canon Elise Johnstone from St. John the Baptist Episcopal, West Seattle.
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
Monthly Climate Conversations, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, are held on environmentally-friendly Zoom on the second Thursday evening of each month, from 6:30-7:30 pm.
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
Adults in their 20s & 30s from around the Diocese of Olympia are invited to our annual weekend of fun, friendship, faith, and blessed time-wasting at St. Andrew’s House, a comfortable, rustic lodge situated on the Hood Canal with the Olympic Mountains just beyond.
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. We want to hear what you
Saturday, August 26 11.00 am Christ Episcopal Church 382 Boblett Street Blaine, Washington The Rt. Rev'd Brian Prior presiding.
During the month of August, you are invited to participate in a facilitated “Holy Conversation.” The conversations will focus on the vision for the Diocese and how the bishop and staff can support congregations throughout our Diocese in living out their missions. The data gathered in the Holy Conversation will help form the core of the diocesan profile—the descriptive document we will publish to seek applicants to serve as the Ninth Bishop of Olympia. In-Person and on Zoom. On YouTube:
Bill Plitt, co-founder and longtime leader of Friends of Tent of Nations - North America, will be in the Pacific Northwest in early September. St. Mark’s Cathedral’s Mideast Focus Ministry and the Bishop’s Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land will host a reception.
Join in for a conversation with other young adults about the power of connection when our faith is brought outside the church walls and onto the streets.
Curious about whether you have a vocation to the diaconate or to the priesthood? Interested in speaking with others who’re wondering the same? Want to hear from deacons and priests about what their vocations are really like day-to-day? Come to the Diocese of Olympia’s Vocations Day!
Join Saint Mark's Cathedral in Seattle for this offering from the Wisdom School exploring the spirituality of place, pilgrimage and finding home, with spiritual practices that serve as maps for the journey.
All are welcome to join monthly Climate Conversations, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, held on environmentally-friendly Zoom on the second Thursday evening of each month, from 6:30-7:30 pm.