Call to Support Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City

Hello all, On June 5, Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City suffered the sixth destructive attack from the Israeli military – in addition to a father and son seeking surgery,  three journalists were killed. Thirty others were wounded, including four hospital staff.  On Thursday, in response to urgent need for our help, the Bishop’s Committee…

Bryan Krislock

Bryan Krislock Chancellor Bryan Krislock has over 20 years of experience in canonical review, church governance, and Episcopal polity. A practicing attorney for the past 13 years, he is based in Kirkland, Washington, where his real estate and business law practice focuses on transactions, acquisitions, development, leasing, and complex disputes. His service to the Episcopal…

Pride 2025: A Message from Bishop LaBelle

Pride 2025: A Message from Bishop LaBelle

https://youtu.be/q7j3iNjNufY Greetings, Diocese of Olympia. We’re in the midst of Pride Month, a time when we give thanks for our LGBTQ siblings and all the diversity that they bring to us in helping us to build the Beloved Community. We’ve just celebrated the Feast of Pentecost, and on that day we’re reminded of the Holy…

The Office of the Bishop Seeks Executive Assistant to the Bishop

The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia seeks an Executive Assistant (EA) to the bishop. The EA to the bishop—based in Seattle—supports the bishop’s ministry and the mission of the diocese by relieving the bishop of routine administrative duties/executive support tasks to enable and enhance the bishop’s ministry to the diocese. Furthermore, the EA is charged with…

Clergy Background Checks

Clergy in the Diocese are required to have a background check on file to be updated every five years. Please note that only the Rector/Vicar/Priest-in-Charge, Administrator, or Sr. Warden may initiate the request. The cost for the Oxford background check is covered by the Diocese. The Oxford background check may take 2-6 weeks to complete….

Zimzum Discipleship: The Sabbath – Small Group Session 3 – Tech Sabbath

Zimzum Discipleship: Resources

Gathering Opening Prayer: Almighty God, who after the creation of the world rested from all your works and sanctified a day of rest for all your creatures: Grant that we, putting away all earthly anxieties, may be duly prepared for the service of your sanctuary, and that our rest here upon earth may be a…