Christmas 2024: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Greetings, Diocese of Olympia. I’m here in what will become our chapel space in Diocesan House. It’s the old library here in the mansion and something that has been under construction. When I first imagined doing a Christmas video for you, I was hoping to have a nice tree set up nearby and looking all…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: It has been a hard couple of weeks for the members of the Task Force since learning of the death of our spiritual leader and motivator. The Missioner to the Homeless pushed us always to find ways in our parishes to take care of those on the…
Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Olympia
The Rev. Dr. Jane Maynard has been called as Priest in Charge of Christ Church, Blaine. She will begin on March 15, 2025
Advent 2024: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Greetings, Diocese of Olympia. The holiday season is upon us. You know this, of course, because it’s been upon us since probably early October when at least I first saw those holiday M&Ms in their red-and-green variety encouraging me to buy them even before the Halloween candy was gone. And yet here we are just…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: I am grateful for a good Thanksgiving week with family and friends. Now, we should give ourselves time for renewal in the Advent celebration. We would be remiss, however, to not give attention to our brothers and sisters who are homeless or near to being unhoused. I…
The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman
The Rev. Canon Cristi Chapman Canon to the Ordinary Cristi was appointed by Bishop LaBelle to serve as the Canon to the Ordinary in December 2024. Cristi works collaboratively with the Bishop, clergy and other diocesan leaders, and the diocesan staff to develop a culture of faithful discipleship that serves to build up the Body…
Advent, Christmas, and Holiday Services in the Diocese of Olympia
Join our churches and worshiping communities from across the Diocese of Olympia this holiday season! More services will be added throughout the season, so check back for more updates! Loading view. Events Search and Views Navigation Search Enter Keyword. Search for Events by Keyword. Enter Location. Search for Events by Location. Find Events Event…
Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Olympia
The Rev. Alfredo Feregrino has been called as Priest in Charge of St. Luke’s ~ San Lucas, Vancouver.
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: As we all look to next week’s day of Thanksgiving, let us all be thankful for opportunities to engage with and serve our unhoused neighbors. If not having already done so, have our parish outreach groups made sure the homeless folks we have been helping are included…
Transgender Day of Remembrance 2024: A Message from Bishop LaBelle
Dear Beloved of the Diocese of Olympia, As we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance, we are called to hold in our minds and to pray for those around in our world whose lives have been cut short due to their gender identity. This year they number at least 350 people across the globe—recognizing that there…