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SUMMARY:Wisdom School: Wilderness Spirituality
DESCRIPTION:January 10\, 9:00 am \nBloedel Hall and online via Zoom (registration required) \nwith The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle\, Bishop of Olympia \nFor centuries\, Christians have been following Jesus’ lead and heading into the wilderness to find God. Wilderness experiences—both those intentionally taken in the natural world and those unplanned and taken metaphorically —strip away what’s unnecessary in our lives and give us an opportunity to pay attention to the inner workings of the soul. Belden Lane suggests that while there are times when we descend into difficult times in our lives\, it is then that we “may discover our greatest joy in having survived the night\, in finding resources we did not know we had\, falling back on a strength that was more than ours.” During this day\, we’ll discuss the realities of being in the wilderness—whether a hiking trail or a difficult season of life—and contemplate how to prepare for those times with spiritual practice\, discovering how we can cross the threshold from a time of descent to one of delight.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/wisdom-school-wilderness-spirituality/
LOCATION:Saint Mark’s Cathedral\, Seattle\, 1245 10th AVE E.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cathedral Events,Diocesan Events
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp Staff Applications Now Open!
DESCRIPTION:January 14-June 1 \nLooking to spend a summer doing transformational work? Apply to work at camp today! \nWe are hiring Discovery Group Leaders\, Resident Staff Counselors\, and Session Staff Counselors.\nVisit www.huston.org/apply-for-summer-camp-staff to find job descriptions and the link to apply.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/summer-camp-staff-applications-now-open/
LOCATION:Camp Huston\, 14725 Ley Rd\, Gold Bar\, WA\, 98251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Young Adult
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Gilliam":MAILTO:rachel@huston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T213000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260117T213000
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SUMMARY:Listening to the Land Retreat
DESCRIPTION:January 17\, 9:30 am – 2:00 pm \nDue to high interest but lower sign ups than hoped\, and a desire to make this retreat accessible to more people (both now and at a later date)\, we will be pivoting and offering a hybrid mini-version Saturday\, 1/17\, from 9:30 am – 2:00 pm with lunch included. \nThe mini-version will still happen on-site at Sacred Waters and on Zoom for those wanting to attend in-person or from home. Carpools from Seattle / Tacoma area will be available. With more relationship cultivation and church groups involved\, we plan to offer a full weekend retreat later in the year (stay tuned for the date!). \nOn Saturday the 17th\, we will: \n\nspend time in contemplative communion with Creation\ntalk about your current or aspiring land/water-based work (Wild Church outside; rain\, food\, or pollinator gardens; eco-preaching; contemplative practices\, etc!)\ndiscuss our church needs and a possible path forward for support and community (church grants\, land-based coaching\, church cohort program)\nEat\, pray\, and spend time in Creation together!\n\nPlease sign up here if you’d like to participate. We apologize for the late change in plans and hope you (and those who couldn’t initially participate!) will still join on the 17th or for our future retreat. We were really looking forward to sinking into a wonderful weekend with you and look forward to planting and nurturing the seeds planted together into a fuller garden!
URL:https://ecww.org/event/listening-to-the-land-retreat/
LOCATION:Sacred Waters Center\, 7550 E. State Route 106\, Union\, WA\, 98592\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne Elliott":MAILTO:aelliott@ecww.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260126T100000
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SUMMARY:Housing and Homelessness Advocacy Day
DESCRIPTION:January 26\, 10:00 am – 4:00 pm \nThe 2025-2026 legislative session convened this week in Olympia. It will be a short (60 day) session\, thereby narrowing the time frame for public input. Below are the bills identified by the Seattle king County Coalition on Homelessness as being worthy of support. You can call\, write or email your representative to add your support to any or all of these bills. If you are unsure who your representative is\, go to: https://app.leg.wa.gov/districtfinder. \nWashington Low Income Housing Alliance is offering a day-long training to develop effective advocacy skills. Registration can be done through their website\, linked below. \nHB 2100: Representative Scott\nEnacting an excise tax on large operating companies on the amount of payroll expenses above the minimum wage threshold of the additional medicare tax to fund services to benefit Washingtonians and establishing the Well Washington fund account. As background: federal HR1 (OBBB) could cost Washington state $51 B in Medicaid funding over the next decade.\nhttps://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary/?BillNumber=2100&Year=2025&Initiative=false \nHB 1240: Representative Peterson\nPertaining to residential vehicles; bill intends to resolve the conflicts between statute and case law\, and to create an expedited process through which those in deep poverty can more quickly retrieve their only shelter from impound and avoid unconstitutionally excessive fines.\nhttps://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1240&Year=2025&Initiative=false \nHB 1380: Representative Gregerson\nIntends to Encourage the efficient use of state and local resources by providing clear guidance to local governments on how to balance public safety with the urgent need to transition people experiencing homelessness to safe and stable housing; and other incentives and protections for local governments.\nhttps://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1380&Year=2025&Initiative=false \nHB 1195: Rep Peterson\nRelating to compliance with siting\, development permit processes and standards\, and requirements for permanent supportive housing\, transitional housing\, indoor emergency housing\, or indoor emergency shelters. Essentially this bill intends to facilitate the building of STEM housing\nhttps://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1195&Year=2025&Initiative=false \nHB 1687 Representative Reed\nRemediating unclean and unsafe supportive housing by providing guidance and assistance to social housing public development authorities\nhttps://app.leg.wa.gov/BillSummary/?BillNumber=1687&Year=2025&Initiative=false
URL:https://ecww.org/event/housing-and-homelessness-advocacy-day/
LOCATION:State Capitol Campus\, Olympia\, WA
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260127T140000
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SUMMARY:Becoming a Beloved Community:  Disability Justice and the Church
DESCRIPTION:January 27\, 2:00 – 3:30 pm \nJoin others from the Diocese as we discuss what it means to create Beloved Church Communities that value and include people with disabilities in our midst. We want this to be a place to gauge desires and needs\, collaboratively building a pathway forward so churches can be equipped to welcome all people into their congregations and celebrate the gifts Disabled people can offer us. We suggest reading Anna Kenny’s book My Body is Not a Prayer Request: Disability Justice in the Church. This will provide us common language and understanding as we move forward in this work. It is available from local and the diocesan libraries\, Kindle\, Audible\, and accessible formats (BARD and Bookshare). \nFacilitators: \nJessica Thompson became disabled as a young adult and has worked for accessibility and inclusion specifically in third places for over 20 years. Coming to the Episcopal Church after experiencing religious trauma from “faith healing\,” she is blogger\, speaker\, and consultant for Bridge Disability Ministries. \nMelissa DelRio is a spoken word artist\, and advocate for disability and autism inclusion. She was diagnosed as autistic and ADHD in her 20s\, and writes on her experiences as a late diagnosed AudHD woman of color. Melissa has performed advocacy spoken word during trainings\, and workshops for disability advocacy\, cultural events\, and disability ministry events. \nA collaboration between: Bridge Disability Ministries—Beacon Church Collaborative\, Sacred Waters\, and the Diocese of Olympia. \nRegister for the Zoom link here. Questions can be sent to Adrienne at aelliott@ecww.org.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/becoming-a-beloved-community-disability-justice-and-the-church/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Virtual and Online Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Thompson":MAILTO:saintandrews@saintandrewsseattle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260202T200000
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SUMMARY:Ultimate Citizens Documentary Screening & Discussion
DESCRIPTION:February 2\, 6:00 – 8:00 pm \nAll are invited to the screening and panelist discussion for the Seattle-based documentary Ultimate Citizens—a celebration of resilience and a vision of a more welcoming America. The film follows Jamshid Khajavi\, an extraordinary 65-year-old Iranian American public school counselor\, as he mentors an ultimate frisbee team—many of the youth from immigrant and refugee families. \nThis event is sponsored by the Diocese of Olympia’s Office of Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation and Refugee Resettlement Office (RRO)\, in partnership with the Meaningful Movies Project. Donations benefit RRO and WA Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN). Register for the Zoom link here: https://ultimatecitizenMMP.eventbrite.com.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/ultimate-citizens-documentary-screening-discussion/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne Elliott":MAILTO:aelliott@ecww.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260208T203000
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SUMMARY:Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program: 2026
DESCRIPTION:Sundays\, February 8 through April 19\, 7:00 pm  \nWelcome to our youth confirmation program! This is our fifth year offering this program\, and this time we have invited the youth of the Diocese of Spokane to join us as well. Together\, we will explore and learn about the Episcopal faith with the option of participating in a confirmation service at Cathedral Day\, April 25\, 2026. \nAll current high school youth are welcome to participate. (*If your child is in middle school\, and is interested in the program\, please contact Naomi Cavaliere directly.) \nOn Sunday evenings\, starting February 8 through April 19\, from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. we will be working our way through a curriculum called “Confirm Not Conform.” This curriculum is designed to encourage and invite youth to ask the hard questions and grapple with their own understanding of what they believe and why. Facilitated small group break-outs will provide time for conversation with peers of the same age. \nOur Sunday evening meetings will be virtual via Zoom. Over the course of this10-week class\, we will have different guest teachers who will lead the lessons and conversations. These teachers are clergy\, lay leaders\, and faith formation staff from across both Dioceses. \nFor more information\, and to register\, please click on this link: https://DioYouthConfirmation2026.eventbrite.com
URL:https://ecww.org/event/diocesan-youth-confirmation-program-2026/2026-02-08/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Faith Formation
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ORGANIZER;CN="Naomi Cavaliere":MAILTO:nwoodrum@ecww.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260213T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260216T100000
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SUMMARY:Get Registered for Winter Camp Today!
DESCRIPTION:February 13-16 \nWinter Camp registration is still open! \nThis will be an exciting weekend of wintery camp fun for 3rd-10th graders. There will be plenty of classic games and activities\, along with some new experiences! Please visit www.huston.org/hustonevents for more information and to register.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/get-registered-for-winter-camp-today/
LOCATION:Camp Huston\, 14725 Ley Rd\, Gold Bar\, WA\, 98251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Rachel Gilliam":MAILTO:rachel@huston.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134420
CREATED:20260121T162443Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260121T162709Z
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SUMMARY:Day of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:February 15\, 10:30 am \nEvery year\, St. Peter’s commemorates the signing of Executive Order 9066\, which authorized the forced removal and mass incarceration of Japanese Americans on the West Coast in February 1942. St. Peter’s closed for the duration of the internment as its members were incarcerated in desolate camps miles from home\, along with 120\,000 other Japanese Americans. \nJoin us on Sunday\, February 15 at 10:30 am to acknowledge and honor those of Japanese descent incarcerated during WWII.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/day-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:St. Peter’s\, Seattle\, 1610 S. King St\, Seattle\, 98144
CATEGORIES:Congregation Event,Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rev. Nat Johnson":MAILTO:nat@stpeterseattle.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T123000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260215T163000
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SUMMARY:Sacred Waters Healing Arts Day Online
DESCRIPTION:February 15\, 12:30 pm \nRegister to attend our inaugural Sacred Waters healing arts day! Treat your sweet heart (and your sweetheart) to a delightfully nourishing afternoon of healing modalities. This event is FREE. Each practitioner will provide a payment link in their Zoom room for a gratuity or donation. \nSCHEDULE\n​\n12:30pm: Welcome & Opening ritual\n12:45: EFT Tapping Talk\n1:10: Sacred StorytellingTalk\n1:30 – 3:30: Practice Zoom rooms\n4:30: Sacred sharing & Closing\nAll links will be emailed on the day of the event
URL:https://ecww.org/event/sacred-waters-healing-arts-day-online/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Online Formation Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne Elliott":MAILTO:aelliott@ecww.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134420
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SUMMARY:Silence and Honey Cakes: Lessons from the Desert for Modern Communities
DESCRIPTION:February 21\, 8:30 am \nin person in Bloedel Hall and online via Zoom\, registration required. \nwith the Rev. Sr. Miriam Elizabeth Bledsoe\, OSH \nFrom the beginning\, we were created for belonging and community. And yet\, community also comes with many challenges\, including the temptations of individualism\, conformity\, competition and power. How do we discern and nourish the truth of who we are and who our neighbor is? How do we manage the variations of gifts\, limitations\, calls and vocations within our communities while also nurturing the persons in those communities and in the margins? The desert mothers and fathers of the 3rd and 4th centuries understood that the heart of the Christian path was communion with God and with one another. They also knew the challenges of belonging and community. These ammas and abbas will be our teachers as we explore belonging\, loving\, and navigating the blessings and temptations that can manifest in community. \nSuggested donation: $25. Registration is required for in-person or online participation (register to receive Zoom link).
URL:https://ecww.org/event/silence-and-honey-cakes-lessons-from-the-desert-for-modern-communities/
LOCATION:Saint Mark’s Cathedral\, Seattle\, 1245 10th AVE E.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Cathedral Events,Congregation Event,Diocesan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260228T153000
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SUMMARY:Disability Day of Mourning Vigil
DESCRIPTION:February 28\, 2:00 pm \nEvery year\, the disability community gathers across the nation to remember disabled victims of filicide-disabled people murdered by their family members or caregivers. We gather to mourn those losses\, bring awareness to these tragedies\, and demand justice and equal protection under the law for all people with disabilities.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/disability-day-of-mourning-vigil/
LOCATION:St. Andrew’s\, Seattle\, 111 NE 80th St.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98115\, United States
CATEGORIES:Congregation Event,Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Jessica Thompson":MAILTO:saintandrews@saintandrewsseattle.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260307
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260308
DTSTAMP:20260404T134420
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LAST-MODIFIED:20260204T200959Z
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SUMMARY:Congregational Leadership Conference
DESCRIPTION:March 7 \nJoin other clergy and congregational leaders for the Congregation Leadership Conference – a combination of plenary sessions and breakout workshops. A schedule and the list of workshops will be posted soon. \nThis day-long workshop is open to wardens\, treasurers\, and clergy in charge of congregations; other vestry/bishop’s committee members would be welcome as well. It will be facilitated by members of diocesan staff and leadership and will provide an opportunity to network and identify affinity groups to continue to meet. Teams from congregations are encouraged to be able to cover all the workshops and share information. \nLunch will be provided for those attending onsite; reimbursement for lunch will be available for those attending online.\nIf you have any questions\, please contact Matt Koski\, mkoski@ecww.org.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/congregational-leadership-conference/
LOCATION:St. Margaret’s\, Bellevue\, 4228 Factoria Blvd SE\, Bellevue\, WA\, 98006
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Koski":MAILTO:mkoski@ecww.org
GEO:47.5686675;-122.1688833
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260325T200000
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SUMMARY:A Piece of Ground: Seeing Space\, Memory\, and Justice Through South African Eyes
DESCRIPTION:March 25\, 7:00 pm \nSt. James Kent\, in coordination with the Diocesan Office of Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation\, offers a free and open to the public Screening of the Documentary “A Piece of Ground” and a post-screening discussion with Sesihle Manzini on Wednesday\, March 25 at 7:00 pm. Please enter from the rear parking lot through the double glass doors.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/a-piece-of-ground-seeing-space-memory-and-justice-through-south-african-eyes/
LOCATION:St. James Episcopal Church\, Kent
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260416T200000
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SUMMARY:Prayer Vigil for Immigrant Solidarity
DESCRIPTION:April 16\, 6:30 pm \nThis April\, the diocese is hosting the annual churchwide AANHPI Leadership Retreat in partnership with Asiamerica Ministries. Over 70 Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Episcopalians will embark on a pilgrimage to sites of AANHPI history and memory in Seattle\, Tacoma\, and Bainbridge Island. The group will weave these stories with present-day solidarity with migrant communities currently under threat. \nAll are welcome to join the retreat’s prayer vigil at Christ Church\, Tacoma. We will hear from community organizers\, listen to testimonies from detainees\, and pray together. We will also have a chance to fold tsuru or Japanese cranes as symbols of hope\, peace\, and compassion. \nYou and your church are invited to fold tsuru ahead of this event too. We will be hanging strands of solidarity at the NW detention center and other sites along our journey. Feel free to write a prayer if you wish and fold with your community at coffee hour\, etc! Cranes can be mailed flat to the Diocesan House or brought to the vigil.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/prayer-vigil-for-immigrant-solidarity/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Tacoma\, 310 N K St\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98403\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne Elliott":MAILTO:aelliott@ecww.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20260211T163620Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260211T163620Z
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SUMMARY:DOK Spring Assembly April 18
DESCRIPTION:April 18\, 9:00 am \nRegistration: $30 \nDaughters of the King\, a lay order of women in the Episcopal Church\, is hosting the spring assembly on Saturday\, April 18\, 2026\,at Christ Episcopal Church\, 210 Fifth St. SW\, Puyallup\, Washington.\nThe theme is “How To Grow Your Chapter” and will include a panel of presenters and discussion time for participants. The event begins at 9 a.m. with a Eucharist\nand ends at 2 p.m. Breakfast and lunch are included in the registration fee of $30\, check or cash. Scholarships are available and any woman in the diocese is welcome to attend.\nContact Kailee at office@episcopallup.com or Chapter President Lynn Sissel : cbldsissel@hotmail.com for a registration form.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/dok-spring-assembly-april-18/
LOCATION:Christ Church\, Puyallup\, 210 Fifth St SW\, Puyallup\, WA\, 98371\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260425
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260426
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20251018T002950Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260318T001351Z
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SUMMARY:Cathedral Day 2026
DESCRIPTION:April 25 \nCathedral 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. For centuries\, cathedrals have served as Christian pilgrimage sites\, drawing people of faith into their orbit of wonder and awe. This year’s Cathedral Day celebrates the idea of pilgrimage\, with Saint Mark’s serving as your sacred destination. \nThis journey might feel especially resonant for those who seek to be confirmed\, received\, or reaffirmed by our bishop\, the Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle\, during the Cathedral Day liturgy. As Jesus said to the first ones to follow him as people of The Way: Come and see…so are we invited to join on this journey together. \nPlease RSVP for all attendees in order to secure your free food truck lunch. Your voucher(s) will be available at the event. \nAll congregations attending Cathedral Day are invited to bring their banners to carry in the procession. \nSTREAM THE SERVICE OR VIEW THE RECORDING\nThe service will be streamed at saintmarks.org/livestream. After the service\, an archive recording will be available on the cathedral website.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/cathedral-day-2026/
LOCATION:Saint Mark’s Cathedral\, Seattle\, 1245 10th AVE E.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Bishop Visits,Cathedral Events,Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Michael Seewer":MAILTO:mseewer@ecww.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260427
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260430
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20251113T223927Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260321T001711Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Clergy Conference
DESCRIPTION:10am Monday\, April 27\nto Noon Wednesday\, April 29\n\n\nWhat will we be doing? \nThis year’s Clergy Conference invites us all into something many of us are craving: space to breathe\, to reconnect and be re-energized\, and to remember that we do not carry the weight of ministry alone. Our place of retreat will be the beautiful Semiahmoo Resort—where everything is under one roof (praise Jesus) and the shoreline is just steps away. Expect ample unstructured time\, gift bags and prizes\, firepit conversations\, sunset viewing\, massages\, kayaks and profound conversations. \nAlongside rest\, we will hold some intentional space for conversation and reflection on how to be clergy during this particularly troubling time in our world. How can we lead with courage\, clarity\, and pastoral wisdom in this moment? \nWe are also delighted to welcome The Rev. Dr. Stephen Shaver\, former priest and friend of this diocese. He will lead a session exploring and supporting the richness of our liturgical life in the Pacific Northwest. \n  \nRegistration is per person and includes: \n2 to 3 nights of lodging (Sunday\, Monday and Tuesday) in queen rooms. If you’d like to come on Sunday evening to settle in or avoid an early Monday morning drive\, we have a limited number of rooms available that will be assigned on a first-come\, first-served basis.\nAll meals from breakfast Monday through brunch on Wednesday (Monday breakfast for those staying overnight only).\n**Please do not call to reserve a room – the Office of the Bishop is making arrangements based on your registration.** \nRegistration fees per person:\nOvernight: $300\nCommuters (no overnight lodging): $250\nRegistration deadline: Monday\, April 20th \nCLICK HERE for the Eventbrite registration page \n  \nSchedule (subject to change): \nMonday\, April 27\n10:00 am: Check-in Opens\n11:00 Session 1: Getting to Know Each Other\n12:30 pm Lunch\n1:30 pm Session 2: How to Be Church Together in Troubling Times\n3:30 pm Free Time and Connecting Opportunities\n5:00 pm Hospitality Hour\n6:00 pm Dinner\n7:00 pm Compline\n7:30 pm Free Evening \nTuesday\, April 28\n8:30 am Breakfast\n9:15 am Morning Prayer\n9:45 am Session 3: The Rev. Dr. Stephen Shaver: Exploring & Supporting the Richness of Liturgical Life in the PNW\n12:00 pm Lunch\n1:00 pm Free Time and Connecting Opportunities\n5:30 pm Social Time\n6:00 pm Dinner\n7:00 pm Compline\n7:30 pm Free Evening \nWednesday\, April 29\n8:30 am Light Breakfast\n9:00 am Closing Eucharist\n10:15 am Brunch and Closing Session\n12:00 pm Adjourn
URL:https://ecww.org/event/2026-clergy-conference/
LOCATION:Semiahmoo Resort\, 9565 Semiahmoo Pkwy\, Blaine\, WA\, 98230\, United States
CATEGORIES:Clergy Events,Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Koski":MAILTO:mkoski@ecww.org
GEO:48.9903684;-122.7742287
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260501T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260503T140000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20260303T163811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260303T163811Z
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SUMMARY:Huston On My Mind Fundraiser Weekend
DESCRIPTION:May 1\, 4:00 pm through May 3\, 2:00 pm \nYou are invited to a heartfelt weekend of celebration and giving back to Camp Huston through our time\, talent and treasure. Together we will honor and steward the place that has given us so much. Whether you first arrived as a camper\, counselor\, quilter\, crafter\, parent\, or retreat-goer\, Huston on My Mind is a chance to reconnect with the spirit of Huston\, the friends who’ve become family\, and the stories that have shaped us. \nAttend for 1 or 2 nights\, or just come for the day: \nFriday Afternoon & Saturday Morning:\nGive Back Projects: Get camp ready for Summer Camp \nSaturday Afternoon & Evening:\nCelebrate Huston style: Campfire Stories\, BBQ Dinner\,\nMusic\, Dance Party \nSunday Morning:\nBreakfast and Huston Community Chapel Service
URL:https://ecww.org/event/huston-on-my-mind-fundraiser-weekend/
LOCATION:Camp Huston\, 14725 Ley Rd\, Gold Bar\, WA\, 98251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Admin%2C Camp Huston%2C Gold Bar":MAILTO:info@huston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260502
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260503
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20260331T232645Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T232645Z
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SUMMARY:Anti-Racism Training
DESCRIPTION:May 2 \nAnti-racism training with the Rev. Canon Carla Robinson. More details will be available soon!
URL:https://ecww.org/event/anti-racism-training/
LOCATION:WA
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Adrienne Elliott":MAILTO:aelliott@ecww.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260502T233000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20260213T211537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260213T212016Z
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SUMMARY:Funeral for The Rev. John Fergueson
DESCRIPTION:May 2\, 10:00 am \nFuneral for The Rev. John Fergueson.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/funeral-for-the-rev-john-fergueson/
LOCATION:Church of the Redeemer\, 6210 Northeast 181st Street\, Kenmore\, 98028
CATEGORIES:Clergy Events,Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rev. Theresa Newell":MAILTO:tnewell@redeemer-kenmore.org
GEO:47.7593732;-122.26003
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260516T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20260213T211856Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260402T185656Z
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SUMMARY:Writing for Worship
DESCRIPTION:May 16\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pm \nFor anyone who writes a text for worship: intercessors\, preachers\, leaders of prayer\, and those who might want to write for worship. In this workshop\, we welcome Dr. Gail Ramshaw\, distinguished expert in liturgical language\, who will lead participants in a discussion of guidelines that inform writing for worship and will invite participants to write during the workshop. This is a wonderful opportunity to consider how the words we use in worship shape the faith of the assembly for its life in the world. \nSeating is limited. To register\, follow the link below. \nRegistration fee: $25 includes morning coffee\, vegetarian lunch\, and all materials – to be paid with check or cash at St. Paul’s Church\, Seattle\, on May 16. \nLimited parking is available in the parish parking lot\, as well as parking on the street\, the paid parking lot at Mercer and Warren Ave North\, and at the Mercer Street Garage (across from McCaw Hall) between Third Avenue North and Fourth Avenue North. \nThis workshop is sponsored by Bishop Phil LaBelle and the Commission on Liturgy of the Diocese of Olympia. Questions? Send an email to Fr Samuel Torvend at torvensa@plu.edu. Click here for more on Gail Ramshaw.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/writing-for-worship/
LOCATION:St. Paul’s Church\, Seattle\, 15 Roy St.\, Seattle\, 98109
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Rev. Samuel Torvend":MAILTO:torvensa@plu.edu
GEO:47.6251659;-122.3559085
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260809
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20260114T214452Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260114T214452Z
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SUMMARY:Summer Camp Registration Open!
DESCRIPTION:June 14-August 8 \nSpots are already filling up and early bird rates ($25 off) end February 28th. Come spend a week (or two! or three!) having all kinds of summer fun at Camp Huston. We have camp experiences for youth ranging from rising 1st graders to rising 10th graders. Visit www.huston.org/summer-camp for information on dates\, rates\, and our parent handbook.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/summer-camp-registration-open/
LOCATION:Camp Huston\, 14725 Ley Rd\, Gold Bar\, WA\, 98251\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Youth Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Admin%2C Camp Huston%2C Gold Bar":MAILTO:info@huston.org
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260621
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260627
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20260204T200054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260305T183158Z
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SUMMARY:College for Congregational Development - 2026 Summer Sessions
DESCRIPTION:June 21-26: Year A\nAugust 16-21: Year B \nRegistration for our 2026 Summer Sessions at The Sacred Waters Center for Restoration and Retreat is now open! \nOur two dates are (Sunday afternoon through Friday noon)\nJune 21–26: Year A\nAugust 16–21: Year B \nWe are doing two different curriculums this Summer. First time participants can start with either Year A or Year B. \nIn June\, we will be doing Year A of our curriculum\, which focuses primarily on the spiritual life\, self‑awareness\, and internal capacity of congregational leaders and communities\, establishing the theological and relational foundations necessary for effective congregational development and adaptive change. Participants will work on facilitation skills\, transformational listening processes\, organizational systems\, understanding who they are as leaders\, trust building\, conflict management\, and sustainability. \nIn August we will be offering “Year B” of our curriculum\, which focuses primarily on organizational culture\, group dynamics\, congregational vocation/identity\, how we join God in gathering-transforming-sending folk\, change processes\, episcopal identity\, neighborhood engagement\, cultural diversity\, power dynamics\, and developmental skills for liberation and social justice work. \nThe College for Congregational Development is a comprehensive training program that originated in the Diocese of Olympia in 2009 and has since expanded to dioceses across the United States. The College seeks to nurture and develop congregational development practitioners from within existing parish lay and clergy leadership. Drawing on congregational and organization development theory and practice\, it focuses on developing healthy\, responsive leadership\, facilitation skills\, and teamwork\, through understanding of Anglican/Episcopal ethos\, culture\, spirituality\, and ways of being the church today. It is a two-year program. \nBoth sessions are residential. Tuition covers room and board at the conference center\, materials\, trainers and other costs. \nPlease click here to go to our website to register or get more information.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/college-for-congregational-development-2026-summer-sessions/
LOCATION:Sacred Waters Center\, 7550 E. State Route 106\, Union\, WA\, 98592\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Koski":MAILTO:mkoski@ecww.org
GEO:47.348531;-123.0603144
X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Sacred Waters Center 7550 E. State Route 106 Union WA 98592 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=7550 E. State Route 106:geo:-123.0603144,47.348531
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260718T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20260331T233115Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260331T233115Z
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SUMMARY:Ordinations to the Priesthood
DESCRIPTION:July 18\, 10:30 am \nPlease join us for this year’s priestly ordinations on July 18\, at 10:30 am\, at Saint Mark’s Cathedral. All are invited to worship with us and celebrate the ordinations of five new priests. More information will be made available in the weeks leading up to the ordination liturgy.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/ordinations-to-the-priesthood/
LOCATION:Saint Mark’s Cathedral\, Seattle\, 1245 10th AVE E.\, Seattle\, WA\, 98102\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events,Ordinations and Celebrations of New Ministry
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X-APPLE-STRUCTURED-LOCATION;VALUE=URI;X-ADDRESS=Saint Mark’s Cathedral Seattle 1245 10th AVE E. Seattle WA 98102 United States;X-APPLE-RADIUS=500;X-TITLE=1245 10th AVE E.:geo:-122.3213125,47.6319323
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260816
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260822
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20260401T173613Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260401T173726Z
UID:10014566-1786838400-1787356799@ecww.org
SUMMARY:College for Congregational Development - 2026 Summer Sessions
DESCRIPTION:June 21-26: Year A\nAugust 16-21: Year B \nRegistration for our 2026 Summer Sessions at The Sacred Waters Center for Restoration and Retreat is now open! \nOur two dates are (Sunday afternoon through Friday noon)\nJune 21–26: Year A\nAugust 16–21: Year B \nWe are doing two different curriculums this Summer. First time participants can start with either Year A or Year B. \nIn June\, we will be doing Year A of our curriculum\, which focuses primarily on the spiritual life\, self‑awareness\, and internal capacity of congregational leaders and communities\, establishing the theological and relational foundations necessary for effective congregational development and adaptive change. Participants will work on facilitation skills\, transformational listening processes\, organizational systems\, understanding who they are as leaders\, trust building\, conflict management\, and sustainability. \nIn August we will be offering “Year B” of our curriculum\, which focuses primarily on organizational culture\, group dynamics\, congregational vocation/identity\, how we join God in gathering-transforming-sending folk\, change processes\, episcopal identity\, neighborhood engagement\, cultural diversity\, power dynamics\, and developmental skills for liberation and social justice work. \nThe College for Congregational Development is a comprehensive training program that originated in the Diocese of Olympia in 2009 and has since expanded to dioceses across the United States. The College seeks to nurture and develop congregational development practitioners from within existing parish lay and clergy leadership. Drawing on congregational and organization development theory and practice\, it focuses on developing healthy\, responsive leadership\, facilitation skills\, and teamwork\, through understanding of Anglican/Episcopal ethos\, culture\, spirituality\, and ways of being the church today. It is a two-year program. \nBoth sessions are residential. Tuition covers room and board at the conference center\, materials\, trainers and other costs. \nPlease click here to go to our website to register or get more information.
URL:https://ecww.org/event/college-for-congregational-development-2026-summer-sessions-2/
LOCATION:Sacred Waters Center\, 7550 E. State Route 106\, Union\, WA\, 98592\, United States
CATEGORIES:Diocesan Events
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ORGANIZER;CN="Matt Koski":MAILTO:mkoski@ecww.org
GEO:47.348531;-123.0603144
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261008
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261020
DTSTAMP:20260404T134421
CREATED:20251017T000321Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251017T215732Z
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SUMMARY:Following in the Footsteps of Paul: A Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey
DESCRIPTION:October 8–19\, 2026\nEarly registration discount ends: December 31\, 2025\nRegistration closes: April 1\, 2026\nFull payment due: July 1\, 2026 \n$5\,999 Registration per Person (Double Occupancy until 12/31/25)\n$6\,149 Registration per Person (Double Occupancy from 1/1/26)\n$1\,500 Single Supplement (Limited Availability) \nLeader: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason \nGreece has often been called the birthplace of democracy and the cradle of Western Civilization. It\, together with Turkey\, is also the earliest home of Christianity outside of the Palestine/Israel. Led by The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason and local archaeological guides on the ground\, this 12-day pilgrimage traces the footsteps of Paul in Greece and Turkey as he engaged the early Christian communities there. Our journey will take us to the well-preserved ruins of Athens\, Corinth\, Philippi\, and Thessaloniki in Greece. Along the way\, you’ll marvel at the byzantine monasteries perched on the cliffs of Meteora. In Turkey\, we’ll visit Smyrna and Pergamum\, two of the churches to whom Revelation was written to encourage them during troubled times. On our last full day we’ll explore Ephesus\, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The Letter to the Ephesians is a remarkable witness to Paul’s courage and encouragement to the beleaguered Church. Note: Our schedule may be adjusted based on guide availability. \nFull details\, including pilgrimage brochure\, can be found at saintmarks.org/learn/wisdom-school/pilgrimages/
URL:https://ecww.org/event/following-in-the-footsteps-of-paul-a-pilgrimage-to-greece-and-turkey/
LOCATION:Greece and Turkey\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Cathedral Events,Diocesan Events,Pilgrimages
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Very Rev. Steve Thomason":MAILTO:sthomason@saintmarks.org
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