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…

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…