Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: Last week’s column cited a Habitat for Humanity study and ecumenical action plan. This was highlighted because many, if not most, Episcopal parishes in the Diocese of Olympia are small. I believe our ability to lead the way is inherent in God’s call to help the…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: Your Bishop’s Taskforce wants you, our dear parishioners and our beloved church communities, to do all they can to serve and assist the unhoused in returning to full strength of being in community. That is why I search for and research news and information to keep us…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: The easy (or easier) days of summer seem to allow us a respite from the hard issues of our days. So, it may appear to be for those who are unhoused. Yet, several recently written pieces detail the challenges facing the homeless and those on the edge,…
Vote Faithfully: Election Engagement Tool Kit
It is a Christian obligation to vote, and more than that, it is the church’s responsibility to help get souls to the polls. Presiding Bishop Michael Curry It’s time to get actively involved in the 2024 Elections. The Campaigns are in high gear and there is much at stake in this year’s elections, locally and…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: It has been a moderate summer, heat-wise, so far. But that doesn’t mean that the heat has not negatively impacted unhoused people. That just means that most folks can deal with the weather as we’ve experienced it. But when the weather changes quickly, we need to react…
The Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle
The Bishop Transition Committee invites all to attend the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle. See the invitations to these blessed services, to take place at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA on Saturday, September 14, 2024, linked below. Please see the FAQ page, which includes a full schedule and hotel…
Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
From Don Fornoff, Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness: Paul Carlson wrote an excellent piece about homelessness for the Seattle Times this past Sunday. I hope many of you, dear readers, read it. Carlson is retired, formerly serving as regional coordinator for the US Interagency Council on Homelessness. In his piece, Carlson cites his own frustrating…
Celebrating the Ministry of Bishop Skelton
In Gratitude for the Ministry of The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton as Bishop Provisional of the Diocese of Olympia Please Join Us September 1st | 4:30 pm – 6:30pm St. Mark’s Cathedral | 1245 Tenth Avenue East, Seattle WA Choral Evensong with Gift Presentation Reception to Follow Officiant: The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason, Cathedral…
Gifts of Ordination for The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle, Bishop-Elect
As we in the Diocese of Olympia prepare to welcome The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle, Bishop-Elect, the Transition Committee invites all from across the diocese to offer gifts in support of his ministry. We are also aware that Bishop-Elect Phil’s ministry has touched many over the years and some have expressed interest in making…
Update from the Bishop’s Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land: Church Alarmed at Israel’s Refusal to Release Young Anglican Woman Detained without Charge
Church Alarmed at Israel’s Refusal to Release Young Anglican Woman Detained without Charge Bishop’s Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land Urges Awareness of Threats to Christian Minority in Israel/Palestine Image Credit: Layan Nasir | Post on X From the Bishop’s Committee for Justice and Peace in the Holy Land: Last month, the…