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In the Episcopal Church in Western Washington, we are inclusive; we are growing and learning; we are stewards; we are evangelists; we are on mission; and we are the church in the world. We are people of God who proclaim boldly by word and action the reconciling Gospel of Jesus Christ. Our geographic area stretches south from Canada to Oregon and west from the foothills of the Cascade Mountains to the Pacific Ocean. Our bishop, the Rt. Rev. Gregory H. Rickel, embraces radical hospitality that welcomes all, no matter where they find themselves on their journey of faith. He envisions a church that is a safe and authentic community in which to explore God's infinite goodness and grace as revealed in the life and continuing revelation of Jesus Christ. Our bishop suffragan, the Rt. Rev. Bavi Edna "Nedi" Rivera, is the first Hispanic woman bishop elected in the Episcopal Church Her passions include ethnic ministry, evangelism and faith formation. We hope you will bring your gifts and join us in our exciting work!
RECENT NEWS
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Bishop Rickel's pastoral letter to the diocese in response to the Lambeth Conference
Read Bishop Rickel's reflections on this once-every-10-years meeting of Anglican Communion bishops. He shares his thoughts on the gathering itself as well as where he sees the Anglican Communion and what relationships might be emerging for the Diocese of Olympia. Read more »
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Read Bishop Rickel's letter to the Seattle Times on immigration
Every day, our faith communities see the struggles of immigrants as well as the hurtful enforcement measures that make their lives unbearable. Read more »
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Healing Our Planet Earth (HOPE) conference videos available
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Bishops' Benefit Bash
Mark your calendars now for Friday, October 3, for the first-ever Bishops' Benefit Bash which will be held at the Museum of Flight at Boeing Field, starting at 6 p.m. Cocktails, social time, silent auction bidding (in stages) will precede a Cajun style dinner under the wings of the exhibits in the Great Hall at the Museum.
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Companion Parishes to host
two priests of the Diocese of JerusalemFrom August 4-18, the Episcopal Bishop's Committee for Israel/Palestine will be sponsoring two Palestinian priests for two weeks of visitation in the Diocese of Olympia. As part of their continuing companion relationships, St. Paul's, Port Townsend, and Epiphany Parish, Seattle, will be hosting events for Rev. Fadi Diab and Rev. Samir Esaid, priests-in-charge of sister parishes in the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem. Read more »
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Youth Return from the 2008 Youth Pilgrimage to the Holy Land
Read the stories of 8 youth from the Diocese of Olympia as they journeyed to Israel and the West Bank. Read more »
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Bishop Issues One-for-One Malaria Net Challenge
During his convention address, Bishop Greg Rickel issued a challenge to the diocese: help end malaria by buying enough disease-preventing nets to represent every member of the Diocese of Olympia.
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