Diocese of Olympia

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to the Episcopal Church in Western Washington.

We are over 31,000 people in more than 100 churches. We are building strong communities of faith. We are striving to be good stewards of all our resources: our time, our talents, our treasures and our Earth. We are deepening our relationships with people under 35, and with others: in the Holy Land, Latin America and all around the world.

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Outside Church Walls

Last Chance on the Survey! The 'Church' survey will end on June 30. If you haven't taken it yet, you have only a few days left; click the link above. In our churches, are we willing to take as well as give? At our last Outside Church Walls meeting we approached this question from various angles. It wasn't exactly what was on our agenda, but it was where the Holy Spirit led us. Read More >>

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Faith Formation in a Digital Age

June 16, 2013

Book Review by the Rt. Rev. Sandy Hampton

June 14, 2013

"Follow the Yellow Brick Road"

June 12, 2013

Province VIII Altar Guild Meeting

The 2013 Province VIII altar guild meeting and retreat, Blessed Hands: Altar Guild, a Ministry of Prayer and Service, will be held in our diocese, Friday-Sunday, September 6-8, at the Dumas Bay Retreat Center, Federal Way. This will be an exciting weekend of workshops and times for prayer and reflection. Features include an opening Eucharist celebrated by the Rev. Canon Joan Anthony, and Friday keynote speaker, Elisabeth (Libby) Ryan Goldstein, from Epiphany Parish of Seattle and a member of the Diocese of Olympia altar guild. Read more »

Ordinations to the Sacred Order of Priests

On Thursday, June 13, Bishop Rickel ordained Michael Jonathan Carroccino, Alfredo Feregrino, Curtis Andrew Farr, Eric Stephen Mason, and Jonathan Eugene Myers to the Sacred Order of Priests. Photo: Kevin Johnson

Family BBQ

Date: Saturday, September 7, 2013

Time: 12:00pm

Location:

Diocesan House

Saturday, September 7, from 12-3 pm, the African American Committee of the Diocese of Olympia requests the pleasure of your company at a Family BBQ. The committee will supply meat and drinks. Please bring to share: salads, side dishes, desserts, chips…. RSVP requested. Find out more »

ERD Tornado Update

The reality of the devastation from the recent tornadoes in Oklahoma and Texas is becoming painfully clear and the long-term recovery process is beginning to unfold. As with other such disasters, the physical and psychological healing will take years, not days or weeks. Episcopal Relief & Development is committed to areas such as Moore, OK for the long term. Read more »

Ocean beach churches welcome visitors

If you're headed to our ocean beaches this summer you can worship in beautiful Episcopal Churches along the entire Pacific Coast of Washington. If your travels take you to Ocean Shores or the north beaches, St Andrew, Aberdeen, has Sunday services at 8 and 10 am. If your destination is Westport, Grayland or the south beaches, visit St. Christopher, Westport, to celebrate Holy Eucharist at 9 am Sundays. Or if the 18 miles of beautiful beaches of Long Beach beckons you St. Peter, Seaview, has Sunday service at 9 am. Read more »

Diocesan App Launched

On Saturday, May 18, during a diocesan festival at St. Mark's Cathedral, the Diocese of Olympia launched an App! Folks were encouraged to "download the new Dio Olympia app and get the bishop on your phone." The free App is available for both iPhone and Android platforms.
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Check out the photos from the Diocesan Festival

Photos from the Diocesan Festival held at St. Mark's Cathedral on May 18 are posted on the diocesan Facebook Page. The day included "funshops," Eucharist, a BBQ picnic lunch, carnival games, and "Dunk the Bishop." Check them out. Read more »

Baseball with the Bishop

Date: Saturday, June 29, 2013

Time: 4:15pm

Location:

Safeco Field

Thanks to the overwhelming response we are sold out of our block of tickets for Baseball with the Bishop. Our seats are in Sections 316 and 318, Rows 15-20. If you would still like to come out the Safeco for the June 29th game there are tickets available in Section 316, Rows 1-14. You can purchase them at any Mariners Team Store or online at http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com. Go Mariners!!

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Around the Diocese

Christ Church, Tacoma, presents Dana Robinson, organist and pianist; Friday, June 21. Program includes music by Buxtehude, Bach and Beethoven. Donation at the door.

Emmanuel, Mercer Island, presents Voices of Alzheimer's Disease, a dramatic offering written and performed by Cathy Close Schnieder, a member of St. John, Gig Harbor. Thursday, June 27, 7-8 pm; free.

St. Hugh, Allyn, offers The Celtic Way of Prayer, a free spiritual retreat led by Tom Cashman, Saturday, June 29, 9:30 am-3:30 pm.

St. Peter, Seattle, announces the 40th edition of its annual fundraiser, The Big Takeout; Saturday, June 29, 12-5 pm. Plates $12. Headed to Baseball with the Bishop? St. Peter's is two miles from the ballpark and you can take you own food in with you.

Church of the Ascension, Seattle, offers a Summer Concert Series; Sundays, June 30, July 21, August 11 and September 8, 4 pm. Performances feature organists from the Puget Sound area.

St. Dunstan, Shoreline, offers For the Fruit of All Creation, vacation bible camp, for grades K-6. July 8-12, 9 am-noon each day; $25 per child; scholarships available.

St. Mark's Cathedral, hosts Healing the Heart of Democracy a half-day workshop with Parker J. Palmer; Wednesday, July 17, 8 am - 11:30 am. Program fee: $99 continental breakfast included.