The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia

Weekly Online Welcoming & Centering & Prayer
2026-06-05 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | WA
Fridays, starting September 19, 12:00 pm
$20 Suggested Donation to Sacred Waters
Weekly Online Interspiritual Group Contemplative Practices beginning Friday, September 19, via Zoom. Welcoming Prayer meets Fridays from 12:00pm PT to 12:30pm PT. Centering Prayer meets Fridays from 12:30pm PT to approximately 1:00pm PT. Fee: $20/month for either or both sessions. Register to receive the Zoom link.
Though contemplative practices are often thought of as solitary endeavors, community is a very important component in supporting our individual intentions. Whether you’re an experienced contemplative or just starting to engage, you’re welcome to join in!
Welcoming Prayer is a method of consenting to God’s presence and action in our physical and emotional reactions to events and situations in daily life. The purpose of the Welcoming Prayer is to deepen our relationship with God through consenting in the ordinary activities of our day — “consent-on-the-go.”
Centering Prayer is a receptive method of silent prayer that prepares us to receive the gift of contemplative prayer, prayer in which we experience God’s presence within us, closer than breathing, closer than thinking, closer than consciousness itself.
Facilitator: Sylvia Sepulveda is a longtime longtime practitioner, organizer, and facilitator of contemplative group practices. She offers spiritual direction, dreamwork, retreats, and art-based workshops through Secret Garden Practices (https://secretgardenpractices.com/).

The Rev Cn Cristi Chapman's Visitation to St Margaret, Bellevue
2026-06-07 | WA
The Rev Cn Cristi Chapman’s Visitation to St Margaret, Bellevue

The Rev Cn Carla Robinson's Visitation to St Peter, Seaview
2026-06-07 | WA
The Rev Cn Carla Robinson’s Visitation to St Peter, Seaview

The Rev Ivar Hillesland's Visitation to Trinity Church, Seattle
2026-06-07 | WA
The Rev Ivar Hillesland’s Visitation to Trinity Church, Seattle

Bishop LaBelle's Visitation to St. Thomas, Medina
2026-06-07 | St. Thomas, Medina, 8398 NE 12th St, Medina, WA, 98039, United States
June 7
Bishop LaBelle’s Visitation to St. Thomas, Medina

Decolonizing Evangelism: Reclaiming Evangelism for the Gospel of Jesus Christ
2026-06-07 11:45 - 13:00 | St. Andrew’s, Seattle, 111 NE 80th St., Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
April 19, 11:45 am
Evangelism has been used as a tool of power and colonization for much of history. In this class, St. Andrew’s will seek to reclaim the kind of Evangelism that Jesus calls us to live out in the Gospels. They will explore what our own experiences of Evangelism have been, what our baptismal covenant and the Bible say about Evangelism, and explore what this may look like in our own lives and ministries. Questions? Contact Megan McInnis, St. Andrew’s Director of Formation, meganm@saintandrewsseattle.org

Come As You Are Eucharist
2026-06-07 16:30 - 17:15 | Epiphany, Seattle, 1805 38th Ave, Seattle, 98122
Sundays, 4:30 pm
The Come As You Are service is casual and welcoming. While it follows the structure of Anglican liturgy, it’s designed for those who may have a hard time sitting still, whether you’re a toddler or an octogenarian. This service creates opportunities for all to participate in worship, either by moving between prayer stations, hearing the Gospel told in story form, engaging in an interactive sermon, or gathering around the altar. It’s for people who have never been to church before, and for anyone seeking a place to belong.

Contemplative Worship in the Spirit of Taizé
2026-06-07 17:00 - 18:00 | St. Andrew’s, Seattle, 111 NE 80th St., Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
Clear your mind and enter an inward place, with meditation, song in Taizé style and eucharist. The first Sunday of each month, 5:00 pm.

Choral Evensong
2026-06-07 17:30 - 18:00 | Epiphany, Seattle, 1805 38th Ave, Seattle, 98122
Sung at the close of day in Cathedrals and churches throughout the world, Choral Evensong is a service of Evening Prayer, derived from the ancient offices of Vespers and Compline. The choir sings the traditional evening prayers of the church that have been offered for centuries, while the congregation listens, joins in the hymns, and adds their own prayers to those of the choir. It is an opportunity for peaceful meditation in the midst of a busy week.
Every Sunday at 5:30 pm.
Followed by a reception.

Compline, Sung by The Compline Choir
2026-06-07 21:30 - 22:00 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
Sundays, 9:30 – 10:00 pm
A beloved Seattle institution since 1956, the all-male Compline Choir sings the last monastic office of the day, offering prayers before sleep, giving thanks for the blessings of the day that has passed, and asking for “a quiet night and perfect end”. Hundreds pack the cathedral nave each week for this meditative service, while thousands more listen to the live radio broadcast on Classical KING FM 98.1 or listen to weekly podcasts.
Tune your radio to Classical KING FM 98.1 or listen live at https://classicalking.org/. Podcasts are available at https://complinepodcast.org/ or wherever you get your podcasts.

Democracy and the Human Spirit Discussion Group
2026-06-09 19:00 - 21:00 | Grace Church, Bainbridge Island, 8595 NE Day Road, Bainbridge Island, 98110
Tuesdays, April 14-21 & May 5-19, 7:00 pm
5 Habits of the Heart
How can we protect a democracy worthy of the human spirit?
Join facilitator Rick Jackson* at Grace Episcopal Church, Bainbridge Island
All are welcome to this free series.
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Based on Healing the Heart of Democracy by Parker J. Palmer.
The program will include video interviews with the author.
This community dialogue welcomes people of diverse backgrounds, beliefs, and generations. We will engage conversations about politics in ways that serve the common good. In particular, we’ll explore 5 Habits of the Heart that we can practice in everyday settings in our families, neighborhoods, classrooms, congregations and workplaces.
5 Habits of the Heart that make democracy possible:
-An understanding that we are all in this together
-An appreciation of the value of “otherness”
-An ability to hold tension in life-giving ways
-A sense of personal voice and agency
-A capacity to create community
*Rick Jackson, with Parker Palmer and his wife Marcy, is a Co-Founder and Senior Fellow of the Center for Courage & Renewal. He teaches, speaks and consults with leaders, non-profit and philanthropic organizations on a range of topics, including strategies to foster long-term civic renewal.

The Rev Cn Cristi Chapman's Visitation to St Clare, Snoqualmie
2026-06-14 | WA
The Rev Cn Cristi Chapman’s Visitation to St Clare, Snoqualmie

The Rev Ivar Hillesland's Visitation to All Saints Goshen, Tacoma
2026-06-14 | WA
The Rev Ivar Hillesland’s Visitation to All Saints Goshen, Tacoma

Bishop LaBelle's Visitation to St. Columba, Kent
2026-06-14 | St. Columba’s, Kent, 26715 Military Rd S, Kent, WA, 98032, United States
June 14
Bishop LaBelle’s Visitation to St. Columba, Kent

Summer Camp Registration Open!
2026-06-14 - 2026-08-08 | Camp Huston, 14725 Ley Rd, Gold Bar, WA, 98251, United States
June 14-August 8
Spots 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.

2nd Sunday Series: Choral Evensong for Pride Month
2026-06-14 16:30 - 18:00 | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma, 3615 N Gove St., Tacoma, WA, 98407, United States
June 14, 4:30 – 6:00 pm
The St. Luke’s Chancel Choir will sing a service of Choral Evensong to celebrate LGBTQ Pride Month. The service will feature music by Philip Stopford, David Terry, Herbert Howells, and Calvin Hampton. A reception will follow this service in the courtyard.

The Rev Courtney Jones' Visitation to St. Mark's, Montesano
2026-06-21 | St. Mark’s, Montesano, 124 N Sylvia St., Montesano, WA, 98563, United States
The Rev Courtney Jones’ Visitation to St. Mark’s, Montesano

The Rev Cn Cristi Chapman's Visitation to St David Emmanuel, Shoreline
2026-06-21 | WA
The Rev Cn Cristi Chapman’s Visitation to St David Emmanuel, Shoreline

Bishop LaBelle's Visitation to St. John's-San Juan, Olympia
2026-06-21 | St. John’s | San Juan, Olympia, 114 20th Ave SE, Olympia, WA, 98501, United States
June 21
Bishop LaBelle’s Visitation to St. John’s-San Juan, Olympia

College for Congregational Development - 2026 Summer Sessions
2026-06-21 - 2026-06-26 | Sacred Waters Center, 7550 E. State Route 106, Union, WA, 98592, United States
June 21-26: Year A
August 16-21: Year B
Registration for our 2026 Summer Sessions at The Sacred Waters Center for Restoration and Retreat is now open!
Our two dates are (Sunday afternoon through Friday noon)
June 21–26: Year A
August 16–21: Year B
We are doing two different curriculums this Summer. First time participants can start with either Year A or Year B.
In 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.
In 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.
The 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.
Both sessions are residential. Tuition covers room and board at the conference center, materials, trainers and other costs.
Please click here to go to our website to register or get more information.

Bishop LaBelle's Visitation to St. Peter's, Seattle
2026-06-28 | St. Peter’s, Seattle, 1610 S. King St, Seattle, 98144
June 28
Bishop LaBelle’s Visitation to St. Peter’s, Seattle

"Who Is My Neighbor?": Summer Camp at St. Thomas
2026-06-29 09:00 - 2026-07-03 12:00 | St. Thomas, Medina, 8398 NE 12th St, Medina, WA, 98039, United States
June 29 – July 3, 9:00 am
This summer, St. Thomas Church invites children to a week of curiosity, creativity, and connection at our summer camp: Who Is My Neighbor? Through engaging activities, meaningful stories, and playful exploration, campers will dive into one of Jesus’s most important questions: Who is my neighbor?
What Campers Will Experience:
– Storytelling & Scripture: Each day, campers will hear unforgettable Bible stories that bring to life lessons about kindness, courage, and community.
– Creative Arts & Projects: From painting and crafts to collaborative projects, children will express their understanding of compassion and neighborly love.
– Music & Movement: Campers will enjoy singing, rhythm, and dance, using music to explore joy, empathy, and teamwork.
– Outdoor Play & Exploration: Games, nature walks, and playground time encourage curiosity, teamwork, and physical activity.
– Friendship & Social Skills: Every activity is designed to help children build friendships, practice empathy, and understand how small acts of kindness make a big difference.
Our goal is to create a safe, inclusive, and joyful environment where every child feels seen, valued, and part of a caring community.
Dates: Monday, June 29 – Friday, July 3, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM daily (Optional Aftercare (Noon–4:00 PM is available)
Location: St. Thomas Church, Medina
Age: Children entering grades K–5 (Fall 2026)
Fee: Standard: $250 per camper ($175 each additional sibling)
Contact Fr. Edmund Harris with questions or for scholarship assistance: Edmund@StThomasMedina.org

Summer Choir Camp
2026-07-06 - 2026-07-12 | University of Puget Sound, 1500 N. Warner St., Tacoma, 98416
July 6 through July 12
A CHORAL COURSE FOR ALL AGES.
Youth Ages 10+ & Adult track … Daily rehearsals & performances … Spiritual growth … Play games, activities, & make new friends … Sing at St. Mark’s Cathedral and Christ Church, Tacoma.
Join us for a week of fun & music-making this summer at the University of Puget Sound! Registration open now!

Vacation Bible School "Road Trip: On the Go with God"
2026-07-06 09:00 - 2026-07-10 15:00 | Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church Seattle, 111 NE 80th St, Seattle, WA, 98115, United States
July 6-10 from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
$30 per child
Half-days 9a-12:30p FREE
St. Andrew’s, Seattle is offering VBS from July 6th-10th, 2026 and all kids ages 4 year old through outgoing fifth grade are welcome to participate! This year they are using the Cokesbury Curriculum “Road Trip”. Road Trip’s theme is about how God is always with us, and the verse of the week is Joshua 1:9 “The LORD your God is with you wherever you go.”
Cost:
Whole Day 9am-3pm – $30 per Child (VBS and Afternoon Play)
Half Day 9am-12:30pm – FREE! (VBS Portion)

The Rev Courtney Jones' Visitation to Christ Church, Seattle
2026-07-12 | Christ Church, Seattle, 4548 Brooklyn Ave. NE, Seattle, 98105
The Rev Courtney Jones’ Visitation to Christ Church, Seattle

The Rev Cn Cristi Chapman's Visitation to St Dunstan, Shoreline
2026-07-12 | WA
The Rev Cn Cristi Chapman’s Visitation to St Dunstan, Shoreline

Bishop LaBelle's Visitation to All Saints, Tacoma
2026-07-12 | All Saints, Tacoma, 205 96th St E, Tacoma, WA, 98445, United States
July 12
Bishop LaBelle’s Visitation to All Saints, Tacoma

Ordinations to the Priesthood
2026-07-18 10:30 - 13:00 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, 1245 10th AVE E., Seattle, WA, 98102, United States
July 18, 10:30 am
Please 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.

The Rev Cn Carla's Visitation to St. Benedict, Lacey
2026-07-19 | WA
The Rev Cn Carla Robinson’s Visitation to St. Benedict, Lacey

The Rev Cn Cristi Chapman's Visitation to Good Samaritan, Sammamish
2026-07-19 | Good Samaritan, Sammamish, 1757 244th Ave NE, Sammamish, WA, 98074, United States
The Rev Cn Cristi Chapman’s Visitation to Good Samaritan, Sammamish
