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.
Eastside middle school and high school students are invited to our Kick-Off Night to hear more about our joint youth group idea!!
Saint Mark's Cathedral will be hosting Bishop Ernie Moral of the Episcopal Diocese of the Southern Philippines (EDSP) for a hybrid forum on diversity and indigenous spirituality in their diocese.
Gain new resources and support, and spend time learning from and networking with churches from every corner of Western Washington!
Come join Daughters of the King at Dumas Bay Center with other women for an informative program. See you there!
Learn about composting basics at home and how to use compost in your home garden from the City of Seattle and Nurturing Roots Farm.
Join in for a conversation about the significance of the saints in the Episcopal tradition and how our relationship with the saints fosters gratitude with The Rev. Danae Ashley.
All are welcome to join Climate Conversations, on the second Thursday of every month, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, held on environmentally-friendly Zoom.
Registration for The College for Congregational Development 6x1 weekends is now open! We have moved from our previous four 2-day sessions format to six 1-day sessions one Saturday a month starting in October. These sessions will be held at Diocesan House on Capitol Hill in Seattle.
Join the PNW Chapter of UBE for a liturgy and potluck celebrating St. Philip the Deacon and St. Simon the Ethiopian Eunuch.
Join members of the Budget & Finance Committee for an introduction to the 2024 operating budget to be ratified by the convention. Bring your questions.
Join us online on October 28, beginning at 9:30 am, for the 113th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia - a day to do the good work of the Diocese as we elect new leaders and vote on important resolutions for the life of our Diocese.
Gather for a hike along the waterfront at Dash Point State Park, followed by a community meal at Church of the Good Shepherd, Federal Way - spend some time together outside!
The Diocese of Olympia's Refugee Resettlement Office is holding a Holiday Toy Drive for refugee children!
Killian Noe, founder of the Recovery Café Network, explores ways to discover how we listen for call in our lives in this hybrid (in person and Zoom) Wednesday evening forum.
Bring all your questions and curiosities about the October 2024 diocesan Civil Rights Pilgrimage to this Zoom info session!
Join us at Epiphany, Seattle for a beautiful candlelit evening of prayer, chant, contemplation and conversation as we welcome Brother Emile from the Community of Taizé in France!
All are welcome to join Climate Conversations, on the second Thursday of every month, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, held on environmentally-friendly Zoom.
Join the Vergers Guild of the Diocese of Olympia for their annual meeting!
Join in for a conversation with young adults and Brian Sellers-Petersen on how food practices can reflect Christ in how we cultivate diversity and stewardship, support the land, and nourish mind, body and spirit.
The compelling new documentary, The Philadelphia Eleven, which tells the story of the first women ordained priests in The Episcopal Church, will be screened at Saint Mark's Cathedral on Wednesday evening, November 15.
All high school youth in the Diocese of Olympia are invited to a fun weekend away at St. George in Maple Valley!
Join the Seattle Seafarers Center's annual community event to stuff holiday gift bags for international merchant seafarers.
Transgender Day of Remembrance Holy Eucharist & Vigil, November 20 at 8:00 pm, in person and live-streamed.
Follow the important climate justice work The Episcopal Church is doing at COP28 – where they are encouraging us not just to “think globally and act locally” but to Think and Act: Globally and Locally.
Womanist Biblical scholar The Rev. Wil Gafney, Ph.D. will lead a Saturday seminar on Womanist Midrash, exploring the complexity of scripture and importance of translation as she interprets the Hebrew Biblical tradition of women prophets and leaders.
Screen the Seattle-based documentary, Stories of Us: Camp Second Chance, for free on your own then join us for a panel and community discussion on homelessness Sunday, December 3rd at 2:30 pm.
Explore the beauty of Advent with dynamic speakers from around the Diocese, and enjoy fun, food & friendship with other young adults.
By the grace of God and the people consenting, The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton, Bishop Provisional of Olympia, will ordain six new transitional deacons: Phillip Lienau, Theresa L. Newell, Lisa Bozarth Ozaeta, Martin William Pommerenke, III, Myra Ryneheart Corcorran, and Robert Gary Stevens, your prayers and presence are invited.
At this special Sunday forum Fr. Fadi Diab, Rector of St. Andrew’s Anglican Church in Ramallah in the West Bank, will join Dean Steve from Ramallah over Zoom to discuss the current situation on the ground in Palestine, how the war is impacting our Christian siblings in the Holy Land, and how the prospect of peace can still be held in the face of such challenges.
Join us for a clergy day that will use contemporary science as a starting point to reflect on theological and scientific cosmology.
Bring all your questions and curiosities about the October 2024 diocesan Civil Rights Pilgrimage to this Zoom info session!
All are welcome to join Climate Conversations, on the second Thursday of every month, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, held on environmentally-friendly Zoom.
Kick off your winter break at Camp Huston's youth event for ages 8 to 16!
Come to the final Holy Hike of 2023 as we commemorate the Winter Solstice at Tolmie State Park, Olympia, this Saturday, December 23, at 10:00 am.
The challenges and joys of serving small congregations are unique. We want to begin regular conversation and resourcing for clergy serving our smaller congregations with a zoom gathering January 10 at 2:30 pm. There are many ways to define “small” for a congregation. It might mean clergy is not full time, or Average Sunday attendance is less than 75, or the congregation struggles to make ends meet because of budget shortfalls. If you consider your congregation to be “small,” this
All are welcome to join Climate Conversations, on the second Thursday of every month, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, held on environmentally-friendly Zoom.
Join a discussion with other 20s30s about the roots of Mysticism, Celtic Spirituality, and how the Mystics practiced a spirituality rooted in discovering the indwelling Divine in all creation with The Rev. Canon Jennifer King Daugherty.
Hear about the activities and outcomes of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) with The Rev. Dr. Lisa Graumlich.
Bring all your questions and curiosities about the October 2024 diocesan Civil Rights Pilgrimage to this Zoom info session!
Experience the annual Forma conference, a chance for all who work in faith formation - staff, volunteers & clergy - to experience the latest in methods, perspectives and practices.
In 2024, resolve to make your career into something that resonates with your values and desire to make the world a better place.
Calling all Sacred Ground alumni and participants: grab some dinner, connect, and help us with Concert for the Human Family!
You're invited to the Concert for the Human Family: an inspiring collaboration between award-winning musicians and church leaders who believe in the power of music and storytelling to foster Beloved Community.
Welcome to our youth confirmation series, which will bring together teens from across the Diocese to explore the Episcopal faith and will culminate with a confirmation service at Cathedral Day, April 27, 2024.
This in-person conference, taking place at the Kitsap Conference Center at Bremerton Harborside, will focus on opportunities for us to connect with each other, dedicated time to connect with ourselves, and time with The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton, our Bishop Provisional.
All are welcome to join Climate Conversations, on the second Thursday of every month, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, held on environmentally-friendly Zoom.
Experience a weekend of peace, prayer and self-care with young adults from across the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia.
Watching Over the Flock: Building Safety Ministries - Startup and new material for existing teams.
Join in for discussion with 20s30s and Dean Steve Thomason on the relationship between money and Christian life with young adults. This conversation will be facilitated.
Young adults will gather via Zoom for community time and discussion based on the book, "For All Who Hunger: Searching for Communion in a Shattered World," with the series culminating in a Dinner Church in Seattle.
A hopeful presentation about the global movement to decarbonize the building industry, from Andrew Himes, Director of Collective Impact for the Carbon Leadership Forum (CLF) at the University of Washington.
Bring all your questions and curiosities about the October 2024 diocesan Civil Rights Pilgrimage to this Zoom info session!
Circles of Color, the Diocese of Olympia's ethnic ministries, invites diocesan members of color for a weekend of connection, visioning, and time together at Rainbow Lodge!
Join St. Andrew's House for Practicing the Presence of God with Paul Rietmann.
All are welcome to join Climate Conversations every month, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, held on environmentally-friendly Zoom.
Join other clergy and congregational leaders for the Congregation Leadership Conference - a combination of plenary sessions and breakout workshops.
Join in for an exploration of Anglo-Catholicism with The Rev. Canon Linzi Stahlecker to explore theological themes with a focus on the sacraments, the importance of beauty, and a legacy of social justice.
Join the Circles of Color and St. Peter's, Seattle for a service of lament and healing in honor of Nex Benedict, a transgender teen who died after being assaulted at his school earlier in February.
It's time for the quarterly gathering of leaders in Children, Youth & their Families Ministries from around the Diocese!
Get some church friends together for an exciting hybrid event designed to equip congregations in public policy, civic discourse, and election engagement!
Join The Episcopal Bishop’s Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land for their 2024 film series focused on critical issues regarding Palestine and its people.
You are invited to a Celebration of New and Mutual Ministry, with the welcoming of The Reverend Maria Gwyn McDowell, PhD, as the 19th Rector of Christ Episcopal Church, Tacoma.
Clergy are invited to join colleagues from around the Diocese of Olympia, and our siblings in Christ of the Southwestern Washington Synod and the Northwest Washington Synod of the ECLA, for this service. This is a significant liturgy among ordained leaders of the Church.
Book a private retreat space at St. Andrew's House.
Join other clergy and congregational leaders for the Congregation Leadership Conference - a combination of plenary sessions and breakout workshops.
All are welcome to join Climate Conversations every month, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, held on environmentally-friendly Zoom.
Join for a conversation to explore what it means to practice Evangelism as Episcopalians with Bishop Melissa Skelton and other young adults.
Let Your Alleluias Rise, a program of readings and musical offerings for Eastertide in support of The Compline Choir’s August 2024 pilgrimage to England
Let Your Alleluias Rise, a program of readings and musical offerings for Eastertide in support of The Compline Choir’s August 2024 pilgrimage to England.
Cathedral Day is a “family reunion” for Episcopalians from across western Washington. It’s a time for connecting across congregations and experiencing all your cathedral has to offer. This year’s Cathedral Day celebrates the idea of pilgrimage, with Saint Mark’s serving as your sacred destination.
Author of Sober Spirituality, spiritual director and life coach, the Rev. Erin Jean Warde will guide this half day retreat exploring spiritual healing in mind, body, and soul.
Come explore a mindful relationship with alcohol with author/spiritual director/coach/priest The Rev. Erin Jean Warde and other young adults.
To prepare for our Covenant of the Salmon People screening and panel, The Rev. Rachel Taber-Hamilton will present on the history, impacts, and current influences of the Doctrine of Discovery as well as the transformative changes that are empowering Indigenous people in the Episcopal Church.
Join us in-person or via Zoom for a deep dive into the how's and why's of intergenerational ministry from three experts in this field of thought.
All are welcome to join Climate Conversations every month, hosted by Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry, held on environmentally-friendly Zoom.
Meaningful Movies returns in 2024 with the screening of Covenant of the Salmon People, plus a panel and community discussion to follow!
On the ground in Palestine: What the news isn't reporting about the Israeli/Gaza War.
Join City Officials, non-profit groups, development partners, and the leadership of the Diocese of Olympia in the official ground-breaking for 84 units of family affordable housing at St. Luke's in Ballard.
Learn more about Seattle’s unique civil rights history and racial segregation and consider how church communities have responsibility to honestly face the historical practices of redlining and restrictive covenants and respond in just ways in our time.
Join Episcopal clergy and lay leaders from across Province VIII to dig into the 2022 Parochial Report data about trends across the Episcopal Church, including membership and giving numbers and the state of the clergy.
Join Saint Mark's Vestry leadership and Affordable Housing Committee to learn more about the project plans to redevelop the St. Nicholas School site on the Cathedral Campus.
Come hear words of encouragement from the modern mystic Evelyn Underhill, offered by Robyn Wrigely-Carr, editor of Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book (2018).
A monthly Climate Conversation, on Zoom only, about everyday things we can do to make a difference and care for Creation.
By the Grace of God and the people consenting, The Most Rev. Melissa M. Skelton, Bishop Provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, will ordain Phillip Lienau, Theresa Newell, Lisa Ozaeta, Martin Pommerenke, Myra Ryneheart Corcorran, and Robert Stevens to the Order of Priests.
Join the Diocese of Olympia's Refugee Resettlement Office and Lutheran Community Services to celebrate World Refugee Day!
Join the Circles of Color for a special liturgy and BBQ potluck as we celebrate freedom, history, and the gifts of our Black/African American community!
Counselor Training is a fantastic opportunity for any 16 years or older who want to be a camp counselor or simply would like to have more leadership development!
On the ground in Palestine: View photos and hear stories that the news isn't reporting about the Israeli/Gaza War.
Fr. Fadi Diab, an Anglican priest at St. Andrew’s Parish in Ramallah, Palestine, will join us once again on Sunday morning via Zoom to share a report of life in the West Bank in these extremely difficult times.
Join Third Act Washington members and friends, climate justice activists, faith-based creation care groups, and concerned citizens for a talk followed by Q & A with the renowned climate activist, author, and founder of Third Act.
Camp Huston's summer 2024 registration is open! Discovery Camps, Mini Camp, and International Discovery Camp all have space available! Bring a friend and join the fun at Camp Huston.
From Monday, July 8 through Sunday, August 18, Saint Mark's Cathedral will be open at special times for quiet contemplation, self-guided and docent-led tours, live music recitals, art experiences, and special events.
Clergy, staff, and volunteers who work with children, youth, and their families are invited to our quarterly Diocese-wide gathering via Zoom.
Heat! How to Stay Cool, Sustainably, and How to Prepare for Hotter Summers - Join us to learn about trends in temperatures in Seattle summers, what we can do to reduce the impact of higher temperatures on our bodies and homes, and how to stay cool in eco-friendly ways.
The St. Mark's Cathedral Choir Camp welcomes all children, regardless of church affiliation, who are
interested in singing beautiful music in the striking cathedral setting, and making friends
while growing as musicians and children of God.
Learn How to Cope with Seattle’s Shift from Water Deluges to the now-frequent Droughts
Join us for a Holy Hike in Makarenko Park near Aberdeen.
The St. Mark's Cathedral High School Choir Camp welcomes all youth, regardless of church affiliation, who are interested in singing beautiful music with their peers in the striking cathedral setting, while growing as musicians and people of God.
Young adults in their 20s & 30s are invited to join us for our annual weekend retreat at St. Andrew's House. Rooms in the lodge are sold out but there is still room for tent camping.
The Youth Sailing trip has sold-out but we are still taking names for our wait list.
Choral Evensong with gift presentation and reception in celebration of The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton's ministry as Bishop Provisional of the Diocese of Olympia.
Join St. Andrew's House for Ora et Labora: Work & Pray Retreat.
On Saturday, September 7, celebrate with godparents, parents, sponsors, and those who are remembering their baptisms in a variety of creative and reflective activities at Saint Mark's Cathedral!
Project Resource equips stewardship teams with strategic training and flexible resources to design and execute annual stewardship campaigns which can be replicated and adapted in future years.
Join others from around the Diocese for a one-hour conversation on Zoom about a specific topic each month relating to actions we can take to reduce the threats of climate change and care for creation.
God willing and the people consenting. The Reverend Dr. Philip Noah LaBell will be ordained and consecrated a Bishop in the one holy catholic and apostolic Church, and the Ninth Bishop of The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia.
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How can clergy talk with congregants and colleagues about this topic of increasing importance for people of faith and for Americans in particular? In today’s increasingly polarized atmosphere, how can clergy preserve precious relationships with Jewish colleagues?
Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 College for Congregational Development 6x1 Saturday Sessions!
Join experts and faith activists to learn about the dire climate justice impacts of Initiative 2117 and explore what we can do about it as people of faith.
Join the Circles of Color & Friends of The Rev. Jerry Shigaki team in the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer's to carry the torch in his honor for a cause he was passionate.
Join September's Holy Hikes for a light hike in the woods with Christian fellowship, all sorts of squirrels, and bagels.
All are welcome to join The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson, The Rev. Canon Britt Olson, and The Rev. Bryon Hansen in October 2024 for a transformative 10-day civil rights pilgrimage from Atlanta to Memphis!
Whether you're a newcomer or veteran to the Godly Play methodology, you are invited to a day of workshops, idea-sharing, and fun!
In this 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, join us as we come together after a season of transition to rest in Christ, to engage deeply in the meaningful work of the Diocese, and to pray together as a community, heeding the call of our Savior and striking out in a new direction together.
