I Will Bless You and You Will Be a Blessing
I Will Bless You, formerly known as A049 as passed at General Convention 2012. I Will Bless You and You Will Be a Blessing
Celebration and Blessing of a Covenant Relationship (Option 2)
The Celebration and Blessing of a Covenant Relationship (Option 2) The Celebration and Blessing of a Covenant Relationship (Option 2)
Marriage Celebration Agreement
Marriage Celebration Agreement, provided by The Rev. Kathleen Kingslight. Marriage Celebration Agreement
Liturgical Resources for Marriage
This is the document for liturgical resources for marriage that was presented to the 79th General Convention in 2018. It includes liturgies, guidelines, and recommendations for use in same-sex wedding ceremonies. The link for this is here.
Officiating Marriage if not Licensed or Resident
Here are the basic steps for approval if you wish to officiate at a wedding in the Diocese of Olympia and are not licensed or canonically resident. Requests should be made at least 60 days prior to the proposed wedding date. Send a letter to the bishop requesting permission. Include in this letter the answers to…
Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1)
A Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1) Click here for the Spanish version. Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1)
Rito para la celebración y bendición de una santa unión (Opción 1)
Un rito para la celebración y bendición de una santa unión (Opción 1). Haga clic aquí para la versión en inglés. Rito para la celebración y bendición de una santa unión (Opción 1)
Worship Leader Application & Renewal
Worship Leader is a lay person who regularly leads public worship under the direction of the clergy or other leader. Most commonly, this leadership is for the Daily Office but may include other services. Training occurs in the congregation, and, if desired, with assistance from diocesan leaders. Note: Lectors who read from Scripture during liturgies…
Eucharistic Visitor Application & Renewal
Eucharistic Visitor is a lay person authorized to take the Consecrated Elements following a Celebration of Holy Eucharist to members of the congregation who, by reason of illness or infirmity, were unable to be present at the Celebration. A Eucharistic Visitor should normally act under the direction of a Deacon, if available, or another member…
Diocesan Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse
Policies for those working with children or youth. Diocesan Policies for the Protection of Children and Youth from Abuse