The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia

Stay & Work at Sacred Waters Center
2025-06-01 - 2025-09-30 | Sacred Waters Center, 7550 E. State Route 106, Union, WA, 98592, United States
Available June through September
The Sacred Waters Center has re-configured the former Harmony Hill office into a five-bedroom, shared living space for overnight volunteers. You trade your meals and lodging for a half-days of work, helping with the garden and grounds, cleaning, organizing, or light maintenance. With Gardener Lois going through chemotherapy, Sacred Waters needs help especially this summer.

Ordinations to the Diaconate
2025-10-04 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Ordination to the Vocational Diaconate
October 4, 2025; 10:30 am | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
By the Grace of God and the People Consenting
The Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle
Ninth Bishop Diocesan of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
Will Ordain
Laura Britton Meyers
To the Order of Deacons
Your Prayers and Presence are Requested
Saturday, October 4, 10:30 am
Saint Mark’s Cathedral
The Festival Color is Red.
The ordination will also be live-streamed here.

St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | St. Augustine’s In-the-Woods, Freeland, 5217 S. Honeymoon Bay Road, Freeland, WA, 98249, United States
October 4, 2:00 pm
On Saturday October 4th at 2:00 pm, please join St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods, Freeland for their annual celebration of the “Blessing of the Animals” in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, and in honor of his Feast Day and World Animal Day. This special day is for those of us who share our lives with animals, and who seek compassion and justice for all in the more-than-human world. If you are unable to bring your pet (not all animals like to travel or enjoy crowds), please bring a photograph or item that belongs to them to be blessed. A freewill offering of a can or a bag of pet food for needy animals is appreciated. *Please leash or cage your pet.

Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-04 14:00 - 15:00 | St. Paul’s, Seattle, 15 Roy St., Seattle, 98109
October 4, 2:00 pm
Join us in our labyrinth garden with the creatures you count as family for a short liturgy of blessing, in honor of St. Francis. This is a wonderful opportunity to remind ourselves and our community that we are all God’s creatures.

St Francis Day Celebration and Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-04 16:30 - 17:30 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
October 4, 4:30 pm
Come celebrate Saint Francis Day with Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, on Saturday, October 4, at 4:30 p.m. on the front lawn and labyrinth. This beloved annual tradition brings the community together to honor creation and bless the animals who share our lives, from dogs and cats to birds, bunnies, ponies, and chickens. The service includes prayers for healing our relationship with the earth, joyful music from the Cathedral Choir School’s choristers, and an opportunity for each animal (or stuffed animal or photo of a pet) to receive an individual blessing from a priest. Following the liturgy, enjoy a festive reception with treats for pets and people alike. All are welcome—neighbors, families, and friends—with or without animal companions; please keep animals leashed or kenneled, and bring a lawn chair if desired.

Bishop LaBelle’s Visitation to St. Philip's, Marysville
2025-10-05 | St. Philip’s, Marysville, 4312 84th St NE, Marysville, WA, 98270, United States
October 5, 2025
Bishop LaBelle’s visitation to St. Philip’s, Marysville.

St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-05 10:00 - 11:00 | St. Hilda St. Patrick, Edmonds, 15224 52nd Avenue W., Edmonds, WA, 98026-4304, United States
October 5, 10:00 am
Come for a joyful gathering of community, creation, and God’s love for all living beings! All creatures are welcome–on leash, in a carrier, or in a photo.
Hey Kids! Bring your stuffy for a blessing, too!
😺🐶🐢🐰🐹🦜

Blessing of the Animals and Back to Sunday School Festival
2025-10-05 10:00 - 12:30 | St. John’s, Kirkland, 105 State St S, Kirkland, WA, 98033, United States
October 5, 10:00 am – 12:30 pm
Bring your pets, pet photos, or favorite stuffy to be blessed by Father Michael, on the Feast of St Francis at St John’s in Kirkland during the 10 am service on Oct 5–then stay for the Back to Sunday School Festival immediately following the service, with games, face-painting, prizes and treats!

Weekly Protest for Justice
2025-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | St. Paul’s, Seattle, 15 Roy St., Seattle, 98109
Sundays from 10/5 through 12/14, 12:00 pm
JOIN OUR WEEKLY PROTEST! You’re invited to join with others from St. Paul’s Seattle (15 Roy Street,Seattle) for a weekly protest. Beginning with a walk around the block, we’ll stand (or sit) in front of the church. Together, we can take a stand for justice and in solidarity with immigrants and our neighbors. As Christians, we stand against the current administration’s corrupt and unjust actions and policies. Join us every Sunday from October 5 to December 14, from 12 noon until 1 p.m. Meet outside the church’s front doors. Bring your signs or just bring yourself! Questions?

Ballard Pet Celebration
2025-10-05 12:00 - 15:00 | St. Luke’s, Seattle, 5710 22nd Ave NW, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
October 5, 12:00 pm
Discover ways to get involved with animal care in our community with local nonprofits and shelters, find new resources from local pet businesses, and be entered into a FREE raffle for great giveaways from local companies just by showing up with your pet! Come at 12:00 pm for a short pet blessing service with St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. Bring your pet, a photo of a beloved pet who has passed, or photos of critters in your life that cannot be at the event. Individual blessings available anytime during the celebration.

Blessing of the Animals
2025-10-05 12:30 - 13:15 | St. George, Maple Valley, 24219 Witte Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA, 98038, United States
October 5, 12:30 pm
Honoring the Feast of St. Francis, St. George Episcopal invites all to join in our annual “Blessing of the Animals” on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 12:30 pm.

A Family Series: The Health and Spirituality of Childhood
2025-10-05 16:45 - 18:15 | Epiphany Parish, Seattle, 1805 38th Ave, Seattle, WA, 98122, United States
1st Sundays – October, November, December, March 2026, and May 2026 – 4:45 pm
$25/family per session or $125 total/family
Parents naturally prioritize their child’s mental, emotional, and physical well-being—but true balance includes spiritual health, too. It’s time we make that a priority.
Join Epiphany Parish for this year’s Family Series, a five-part journey exploring the wholistic well-being of children. Through engaging sessions led by featured experts, families will dive into topics ranging from navigating kids’ big questions about God to understanding the deep connections between body, mind, and spirit.

Edible Hope Kitchen Annual Fundraiser
2025-10-09 18:00 - 20:00 | Old Stove Brewing Co., 1550 NW 49th St, Seattle, WA, 98107, United States
October 9, 6:00 pm
Cost: $50
Join Edible Hope Kitchen at our annual fall fundraiser from 6-8pm on Thursday October 9, 2025 at the warm and welcoming Old Stove Brewery Gardens location in Ballard. We will serve a hearty dinner donated by local restaurants and there will be drinks available from Old Stove Brewery.
Every dollar we raise will go directly towards feeding our neighbors. We serve over 40,000 nutritious, tasty meals a year, and we could not do it without the generosity and participation of our awesome community. In addition to ticket sales, we will have raffle items donated from local businesses, a silent auction, and a Raise-the-Paddle auction.
All are welcome. We’d love to have you, your friends and your family. To buy tickets, donate, and learn more about the event, visit https://ticketstripe.com/edible-hope-kitchen-2025-fall-fundraiser. Thank you for enabling us to provide hunger relief to our neighbors. See you on October 9!

St Mark's Climate Conversation - How to Handle Weather like Cyclone Bombs
2025-10-09 18:30 - 19:30
October 9, 6:30 pm
As the weather starts to turn cold and rainy in the Seattle area, we’re likely to hear more about and experience cold spells or floods during the coming months. We may even learn new terms, as happened with “cyclone bomb” in 2024. While hurricanes, typhoons, floods and more may seem like they have little impact in Seattle, high winds and other changes are causing more impacts such as power outages and street blockages or home damage from fallen trees. We’ll discuss the changing weather in the region and more broadly, the actual or potential impacts, and how to prepare for a changing climate in the autumn and year-round.
Register via Zoom at https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYrdeChrD4vG9xDjXzKDLxJROb31Zvw6clP.

Fall Assembly: Daughters of the King
2025-10-11 09:00 - 14:30 | St. Andrew’s, Tacoma, 7410 S. 12th St., Tacoma, 98465
October 11, 9:00 am
Cost: $35
Women of the Diocese of Olympia are invited to join the Daughters of the King, a lay order, in a community exercise taking its title from the Daughters motto: “Lord, what will you have me do?” Phil Fox Rose, from Underhill House in Seattle, will be our guide as we look at contemplation and other strategies for listening to the Holy Spirit and discerning God’s will. Take three hours on a Saturday morning to deepen your prayer life.

Three Saints Chowder Cook-Off
2025-10-11 15:00 - 17:00 | St. John’s Lutheran Church, 2190 Jackson Hwy, Chehalis, WA, 98532, United States
October 11, 3:00 pm
St. Timothy, Chehalis, St. John’s Lutheran in Chehalis, and St. Paul’s Lutheran in Winlock invite you to our 3 Saints Chowder Cookoff. Free chowder tasting and voting; donations requested for desserts and mocktails. Proceeds go to Lewis County Food Bank Coalition and Hope Housing Collaborative of Lewis County.

Bishop LaBelle’s Visitation to St. Antony of Egypt, Silverdale
2025-10-12 | St. Antony of Egypt, Silverdale, 11885 Old Frontier Road NW, Silverdale, WA, 98383, United States
October 12, 2025
Bishop LaBelle’s visitation to St. Antony of Egypt, Silverdale.

The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson's Visitation to St. Anne's, Washougal
2025-10-12 | St. Anne’s, Washougal, 2350 Main St., Washougal, WA, 98671, United States
October 12, 2025
The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson’s Visitation to St. Anne’s, Washougal

2nd Sunday Series: Choral Evensong & Piano Recital
2025-10-12 16:30 - 18:00 | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma, 3615 N Gove St., Tacoma, WA, 98407, United States
October 12, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
The St. Luke’s Chancel Choir will sing Choral Evensong for the Feast of Vida Dutton Scudder (transferred), an early twentieth century American educator, writer, and welfare activist. The music featured in the service include works by Brenda Portman, Maxine Thevenot, Ralph Vaughan Williams, and Ola Gjeilo. Following Evensong, Jinshil Yi (Tacoma, WA) will perform the first recital on St. Luke’s Steinway B grand piano, featuring a variety of composers.

Safe Church Training
2025-10-18 13:00 - 17:00 | St. George, Maple Valley, 24219 Witte Rd SE, Maple Valley, WA, 98038, United States
October 18, 1:00-5:00 pm
Safe Church Training at St. George, Maple Valley.
Register here: https://tinyurl.com/safechurch-training2025

Bishop LaBelle’s Visitation to St. Mark's, Montesano
2025-10-19 | St. Mark’s, Montesano, 124 N Sylvia St., Montesano, WA, 98563, United States
October 19, 2025
Bishop LaBelle’s visitation to St. Mark’s, Montesano.

The Rev. Canon Ivar Hillesland's Visitation to St. Andrew, Tacoma
2025-10-19 | St. Andrew’s, Tacoma, 7410 S. 12th St., Tacoma, 98465
October 19, 2025
The Rev. Canon Ivar Hillesland’s Visitation to St. Andrew, Tacoma

The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman's Visitation to St. Hilda / St. Patrick, Edmonds
2025-10-19 | St. Hilda St. Patrick, Edmonds, 15224 52nd Avenue W., Edmonds, WA, 98026-4304, United States
October 19, 2025
The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman’s Visitation to St. Hilda / St. Patrick, Edmonds

The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson's Visitation to St. Benedict's, Lacey
2025-10-19 | St. Benedict’s, Lacey, 910 Bowker St SE, Lacey, WA, 98503, United States
October 19, 2025
The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson’s Visitation to St. Benedict’s, Lacey

Children’s Christian Formation
2025-10-19 09:30 - 10:15 | Church of the Redeemer, 6210 Northeast 181st Street, Kenmore, 98028
Sundays, 10/19 through 12/21, 9:30 am
Unit I of Episcopal Children’s Curriculum invites us to consider the idea of Covenant, as based in the Old Testament. Other units in the year will include Jesus’ miracles, the sacrament of baptism, and the early church through the apostle Paul. All are welcome to participate fully at Redeemer, including all races, all religions, all countries of origin, all sexual orientations (including LGBTQ+), and all genders.

Evensong at St. Thomas
2025-10-19 17:00 - 17:45 | St. Thomas, Medina, 8398 NE 12th St, Medina, WA, 98039, United States
October 19 – 5:00 pm
Choral Evensong is a service of scripture, prayer, and music. It has been sung regularly in the Anglican church since the sixteenth century. Join us for this moving service, monthly, at St. Thomas in Medina, just west of downtown Bellevue.

2025 Convention Resolutions Forum
2025-10-20 19:00 - 20:00 | Online
October 20, 7:00 – 8:00 pm
The Resolutions Committee will host a Zoom forum on all resolutions on Monday, October 20, 2025, at 7:00 pm. Proposers of resolutions will be on hand to answer questions for clarification and add additional background information as needed. The forum is not a time for formal debate or amendments.
Zoom link: https://ecww-org.zoom.us/j/97138810886?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 971 3881 0886
Passcode: [REDACTED]

2025 Preconvention Budget Hearing
2025-10-21 18:00 - 19:00 | Online
October 21, 6:00 – 7:00 pm
Learn more about the 2026 budget from members of the Budget and Finance Committee.
Zoom link: https://ecww-org.zoom.us/j/92691133783?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 926 9113 3783
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Depolarizing Ourselves Introductory Workshop: A First Step Toward Civil Engagement
2025-10-22 18:30 - 20:15 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
October 22, 6:30 pm
Civil discourse requires mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This workshop addresses how we may inadvertently be complicit in, or possibly even encourage, polarization.
What is the Depolarizing Ourselves Introductory Workshop?
The Depolarizing Ourselves Introductory Workshop is designed to help you lessen the effects of polarization when you encounter them in your political conversations. Note that by “polarization,” we are not referring to healthy disagreements over issues or philosophy. We are talking about how we regard and talk about large groups of ordinary people on the other side of our own politics as if they were enemies.
This is a group session that is approximately 1.5 hours long. It is led by a volunteer Braver Angels Facilitator. Braver Angels is a non-religious organization that develops educational tools to build bridges between people divided over politics. We also partner with religious and other groups who use our tools in the context of their own traditions.
Goals
To teach participants:
How to be more aware of their own “inner polarizer”.
How to interact without demonizing, dismissing or stereotyping large swaths of the population.
In our current political climate, much of our conflict stems not from healthy disagreement over policies, issues, or philosophy. Instead, it’s created by the often emotional, rancor-escalating, and highly polarizing conversations that we typically have with others. Braver Angels has created our Depolarizing Ourselves Workshop to help you reframe how you view the other side in the face of disagreements around politics. Successfully ‘taming’ our inner polarizer starts with recognizing our tendencies around harmful generalizations about the other side. This requires acknowledging how we often attribute negative intent and motivations to the other side without first trying to understand them.
REGISTRATION REQUIRED

Saint Mark's Music Series presents: Mass Appeal
2025-10-24 19:30 - 21:00 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
October 24, 7:30 – 9:00 pm
Tickets: $25 General, $20 Student/Senior
Mass Appeal
Cappella Romana with the Portland Youth Philharmonic Camerata
David Hattner, guest-conductor
Brace yourself for a sonic experience that stirs the soul and lifts the roof. Stravinsky’s Mass is bold, modern, cool—utterly mesmerizing. Bruckner’s Mass answers with lush, soaring harmonies and awe-inspiring grandeur, featuring double choir, reeds, and brass. Performed in collaboration with the Portland Youth Philharmonic’s chamber orchestra, Camerata PYP. This isn’t just a concert—it’s a cathedral of sound. An electrifying concert that will move both heart and soul.
On the program:
Mass for choir and double wind quintet by Igor Stravinsky
Mass in E minor for double choir, reeds, and brass by Anton Bruckner
