Small Group Gathering Guidelines for Zimzum Discipleship
Small groups are essential in the life of disciples. Following Jesus is a team—rather than primarily an individual—endeavor. That’s because relationships are key. We were created by God so that we could be in relationship with others—with God, our neighbors, and the whole of creation. On this journey of Zimzum Discipleship, you are encouraged to…
Joining Discord
In order to help facilitate conversations across the Diocese during our three-year Zimzum discipleship program, we have set up a Diocesan Discord Server to host online community conversations around the practices, resources, and themes of the program. To join Discord, follow the invite link from our Zimzum Community page (https://ecww.org/zimzum-discipleship-community/) and follow the instructions for…
Transgender Day of Visibility 2025: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Dear Beloved of the Diocese of Olympia, The Collect for Ash Wednesday begins: “Almighty and everlasting God, you hate nothing you have made…” As I’ve been praying through the Daily Office this Lent using the Venite app, that prayer has appeared every day as the “Seasonal Collect.” The phrase “you hate nothing you have made”…
NDI Calculations and Instructions (2022)
Instructions for completing the Net Disposable Income (NDI) forms for 2022. NDI Calculations and Instructions (2022)
Earthquake Insurance for Churches in the Diocese of Olympia
Planning guide for church earthquake preparedness. Earthquake Insurance for Churches in the Diocese of Olympia
James F. Hodges Diocesan Investment Fund (2019)
The 2019 final audited 2019 James F. Hodges Diocesan Investment Fund (DIF) Report. James F. Hodges Diocesan Investment Fund (2019)
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force to the Unhoused
Photo by Kelly Sikkema on Unsplash From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force to the Unhoused: First of all, we are saddened to hear of the passing of House Speaker Emeritus Frank Chopp. Chopp was a mentor, friend of homelessness advocates, and advocate for low-income people in Washington. He had retired but hadn’t gone away. He…
Archives and Records Management: Policies and Procedures
All records created or received by the employees or agents of the Diocese of Olympia within the scope of their employment or responsibilities will be considered the records of the diocese. The Diocese of Olympia establishes a Records Policy, together with approved procedures for the management, retention, disposition, and preservation of its records in all…
Records Management for Congregations
This manual of records management guidelines is designed for parish officers and administrators, including the custodian of records and archives or the parish archivist. It includes a general records retention schedule that may be modified and adopted by congregations for their particular situations. Records Management for Congregations
Records Retention Schedule
Schedule of retention for various documents. Records Retention Schedule