The following online formation events are being offered by churches across the Diocese of Olympia. To have your church’s online formation event listed, please fill out the following form.
September 2020
The Gospel of Matthew
Over the course of four weeks, we'll read Matthew's account of the life of Jesus.
Find out more »The Christian Family Tree
A three-part overview of Christian denominations, guided by the book "A Generous Orthodoxy" by Brian McLaren.
Find out more »Civil Conversation in an Angry Age by Dr. David Smith
St. John's, Gig Harbor hosts a discussion about how we can have more thoughtful and respectful conversations about difficult topics.
Find out more »‘The Path’ Continued: A Study of Holy Scripture
St. John the Baptist, West Seattle, offers a weekly exploration of the New Testament.
Find out more »Book Group: The Rule of Benedict – A Spirituality for the 21st Century, by Sister Joan Chittister
All Saints, Bellevue hosts a guided journey through the famous Rule of Benedict with commentary.
Find out more »The Spirituality of Wine in Christian Faith and Life
Join Christ Church, Tacoma for a two-week course that invites participants to consider the role of wine in the Scriptures, church history, and the life of faith.
Find out more »Fall Women’s Book Club
This fall, join Holy Cross, Redmond for a discussion of "What is religion, what is a belief system, and why do we believe?"
Find out more »October 2020
A Quiet Morning on Endurance in Midst of Pandemic: Reflections on the Virtue of Fortitude
Join Christ Church, Tacoma for this quiet morning exploring the rich guidance offered to us by our ancestors in the faith who lived through plague, pestilence, armed conflict, and famine.
Find out more »Finger Labyrinth Meditation
Join St. Andrew's, Seattle for a weekly Zoom meeting and guided finger labyrinth meditation.
Find out more »The Spirituality of Bread in the Christian Life
Join Christ Church, Tacoma for this companion to the spirituality of wine class, in which participants will explore the role of bread, the staff of life, in Christian spirituality.
Find out more »The Political Commitments of Anglicans
Join Christ Church, Tacoma for a discussion on the ways in which Episcopalians rightly engage the political process in this election year.
Find out more »December 2020
Advent Study – Passionate for Justice
St. Paul's, Seattle will look at the relationship between the doctrine of Incarnation and our call to strive for justice and peace by learning about the life and work of Ida B. Wells in the new book by Catherine Meeks and Nibs Stroupe, Passionate for Justice: Ida B. Wells as Prophet for Our Time.
Find out more »February 2021
Adult Lenten Study Group
Walk with St. Matthew's, Browns Point/Tacoma this Lent on a virtual journey of prayer, meditation, and self-examination.
Find out more »Roots of Resurrection: The Old Testament in Lent
Join Good Shepherd, Federal Way for a weekly exploration of the Hebrew scriptures and the sacred stories and prophetic wisdom they provide.
Find out more »Thought, Word and Deed: Confession and Reconciliation in the Episcopal Church
Join Good Shepherd, Federal Way and learn about the history and value of the confession of sins in Christianity, both in Scripture and in the Church.
Find out more »May 2021
Stations of the Resurrection
Join Good Shepherd, Federal Way to reflect on where the Resurrected Christ is at work in our lives.
Find out more »Catechism Chat
Let your faith bloom with Good Shepherd, Federal Way this Easter season and explore the Catechism found in The Book of Common Prayer.
Find out more »Sacred Ground
Ascension, Seattle is excited to offer a racial justice film and book series, Sacred Ground, that will allow their faith community an ability to continue to grow in their understanding of how racism impacts us all personally and the institutions we participate in.
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