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Bishop-Elect LaBelle Addresses the Electing Convention
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In case you missed our Electing Convention on Saturday, May 18, here is our new Bishop-Elect Phil LaBelle addressing the Diocese of Olympia upon learning of his election.
You can also read the initial press release about Bishop-Elect LaBelle’s election and the news articles that are coming out at the link below!
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Join us in thanking Bishop Skelton for compassionately and faithfully shepherding our Diocese during this time of transition. We have been blessed by her inspirational leadership and guidance.
Help us thank Bishop Skelton at the link below!
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Congregation Leadership Conference: Session Recordings
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Recordings from our 2024 Congregation Leadership Conference are now available! You can browse the plenary sessions and workshops by following the link below!
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PRIDE Month in the Diocese of Olympia
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Join the Diocese of Olympia for 2024 Pride events, including marching in the Seattle Parade behind the Episcopal banner and making connections at Episcopal booths across the Diocese. Let’s show our pride and have fun at the same time!
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Diocesan House Renovations
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Renovations at Diocesan House have begun! Due to the extensive interior and exterior work on Diocesan House, there will be limited access to the building until the Fall of 2024, and staff members will be arranging alternate meeting locations during the renovation. If you have any questions about the renovations, please contact our Diocesan Property Manager, The Rev. Dr. Dennis S. Tierney, at dtierney@ecww.org.
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Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Olympia
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It is a time of transition within our Diocese, and we have a new clergy transition to announce. The Rev. Kate E. Wesch will be joining Epiphany, Seattle, as their Parochial Vicar beginning August 1.
Please join us in welcoming The Rev. Wesch back to the Diocese, and keep all congregations experiencing transition in your prayers.
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Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
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“Faith communities have been at the core of alleviating poverty since long before homelessness became a crisis. We must continue to pull our weight, provide housing where we can, and give the basic services necessary to survive and thrive.”
This week’s update from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness explores solutions for addressing homelessness found across the country.
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Private Retreats at St. Andrew’s House
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Book a private retreat space at St. Andrew’s House.
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Live-Streaming Services
Across the Diocese
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As more of our churches have moved to live-streaming their services, we’ve created a directory of our churches with services times and links to where you can join for Sunday morning and weekday prayer.
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“Eternity at Our Centre”: Evelyn Underhill’s Words of Nurture and Refreshment in Uncertain Times
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June 11, 7:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Come hear words of encouragement from the modern mystic Evelyn Underhill, offered by Robyn Wrigely-Carr, editor of Evelyn Underhill’s Prayer Book (2018).
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June 13, 6:30 pm | Online
A monthly Climate Conversation, on Zoom only, about everyday things we can do to make a difference and care for Creation.
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Ordinations to the Priesthood
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June 15, 10:30 am | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
By the Grace of God and the people consenting, The Most Rev. Melissa M. Skelton, Bishop Provisional of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, will ordain Phillip Lienau, Theresa Newell, Lisa Ozaeta, Martin Pommerenke, Myra Ryneheart Corcorran, and Robert Stevens to the Order of Priests.
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Juneteenth Liturgy & Potluck
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June 22, 12:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Join the Circles of Color for a special liturgy and BBQ potluck as we celebrate freedom, history, and the gifts of our Black/African American community!
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June 24-July 3 | Camp Huston, Gold Bar | $630 Registration
Counselor Training is a fantastic opportunity for any 16 years or older who want to be a camp counselor or simply would like to have more leadership development!
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An Evening with Lifelong Climate Activist Bill McKibben
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July 2, 7:00 pm | First United Methodist Church, Seattle
Join Third Act Washington members and friends, climate justice activists, faith-based creation care groups, and concerned citizens for a talk followed by Q & A with the renowned climate activist, author, and founder of Third Act.
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July 7-August 10 | Camp Huston, Gold Bar | $498 Registration (Scholarships Available)
Camp Huston’s summer 2024 registration is open! Discovery Camps, Mini Camp, and International Discovery Camp all have space available! Bring a friend and join the fun at Camp Huston.
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Summer Cathedral Choir Camp (K-8th graders)
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July 15-19, 21 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | $175-325 Registration
The Saint Mark’s Cathedral Choir Camp welcomes all children, regardless of church affiliation, who are interested in singing beautiful music in the striking cathedral setting, and making friends while growing as musicians and children of God.
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August 14-18 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | $325 Registration
The Saint Mark’s Cathedral High School Choir Camp welcomes all youth, regardless of church affiliation, who are interested in singing beautiful music with their peers in the striking cathedral setting while growing as musicians and people of God.
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A Holy Waste of Time Retreat
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August 16-18 | Saint Andrew’s House, Union | $50-95 Registration (Scholarships Available)
Young adults in their 20s & 30s are invited to join us for our annual, end-of-summer, weekend retreat at beautiful St. Andrew’s House.
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September 3-5 | Saint Andrew’s House, Union | $150 Registration
Join St. Andrew’s House for Ora et Labora: Work & Pray Retreat.
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Sundays, 5:30 pm | Epiphany, Seattle
Join Epiphany, Seattle every Sunday at 5:30 pm for Choral Evensong, followed by a reception.
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Contemplative Worship in the Spirit of Taizé
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First Sunday of the Month, 5:00 pm | St. Andrew’s, Seattle
Join St. Andrew’s, Seattle for contemplative worship in the spirit of Taizé.
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Sundays, 6:00 pm | St. John’s, Gig Harbor
Come join St. John’s, Gig Harbor for their NEW Evening Eucharist.
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Wednesdays, 6:00 pm | St. John’s, Gig Harbor
You are cordially invited to enjoy six free Summertime concerts at St. John’s, Gig Harbor’s annual Concerts at 6:26 pm Concert Series on Wednesdays in June and early July preceded by sung Plainchant Evensong offered at 6:00 pm.
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Philadelphia 11 Film Screening
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June 7, 6:30 pm | St. Thomas, Medina
In honor of 50 years of women’s ordination in The Episcopal Church, join St. Thomas, Medina for a free screening of “The Philadelphia 11.”
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For Palestine, the Stones Cry Out for Justice and Peace!
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June 11, 6:30 pm | St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods, Freeland
Join St. Augustine’s in-the-Woods, Freeland for an Episcopal Peace Fellowship Community Discussion – For Palestine, the Stones Cry Out for Justice and Peace!
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National Freedom Day – Juneteenth: We Are Family
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June 15, 3:00 pm | St. Joseph-St. John, Lakewood
Join St. Joseph-St. John Episcopal Church in Lakewood for their their second annual National Freedom Day “Juneteenth” celebration!
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June 16, 4:00 pm | Drum Roll Wine, Renton
Come and celebrate the Solstice with St. Luke’s, Renton, and the shifting seasons of our spirits.
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Celebration of New and Mutual Ministry
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June 18, 7:00 pm | Good Samaritan, Sammamish
Good Samaritan would be honored if you would join them and Bishop Melissa Skelton for an evening event to welcome their new rector, Father Chris McPeak.
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St. Dunstan’s 75th Anniversary Evensong
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June 20, 7:00 pm | Florence Henry Memorial Chapel, Shoreline
Join St. Dunstan’s, Shoreline for an Evensong celebration of 75 years of life together.
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Passport to Peace Summer Camp
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June 24-28 | St. Thomas, Medina | Registration: $150-200
Join St. Thomas, Medina for Passport to Peace, a one-week summer camp experience designed to help children make peace a way of life.
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Compassion Camp: Vacation Bible School
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August 12-16 | St. Andrew’s, Seattle | Whole Day – $100 for first child, and $75 per additional sibling; Half Day – $75 for first child, and $50 per additional sibling; Scholarships Available
Saint Andrew’s, Seattle, presents “Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs” which will walk through what it means to have compassion for God’s living earth!
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Pledge Campaign Materials Ready to Use TODAY!
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Download the whole package today to begin planting the seeds for your campaign! (password is Ephesians5:2)
The 2023 – 2024 Annual Pledge Campaign materials are ready for use. This year’s package includes:
- Sample letters from the Clergy, Wardens, and Committee Chair
- Prayers for the Pledge Cards and Prayers at Ingathering
- Prayers of the People during your campaign season and a Post-Communion Prayer you may use during the weeks of your pledge drive
- Pledge cards that focus on time, talent, and treasure
- Proportional Giving cards
- Weekly Reflections for now and other seasons
- A Hymn to accompany the theme. You may download the score and listen to a recording of how it sounds on our website.
The Diocese of Olympia’s annual membership in TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) means every congregation in the Diocese has full and FREE access to these resources. 2024 password is Ephesians5:2 (no spaces, case sensitive).
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Thinking about Upping Your Online Giving Game?
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TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) brings you this opportunity to partner with Vanco, a company with exceptional customer service and simple church management software integrations to help generosity soar for the benefit of your church.
Sign up with Vanco before the end of November and you’ll experience:
- Compelling storytelling and visual giving pages that bring your missions to life for anyone from first-time donors to established members.
- Free one-on-one implementation support where we’ll help you launch your online giving program with best practices used by the over 25,000 churches we work with.
- No processing fees on gifts, up to $50,000 in total, received in January.
Let Vanco help you transition from fall into a strong holiday season and an even stronger start to 2024. Request a demo today to learn more!
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September 30-October 9, 2024
Registration has closed for the Civil Rights Pilgrimage.
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June 8, 8:00 pm | Seattle, First Baptist Church | $5-27 Tickets
The Seattle Choral Company concludes their 42nd season with American Psalmfest – a captivating selection of four distinct American compositions inspired by the Book of Psalms: Adolphus Hailstork’s cantata I Will Lift Up Mine Eyes, Leonard Bernstein’s iconic Chichester Psalms, Abbie Betinis’ Psalm 126: A Song of Ascents, and Dr. Nathan Carter’s Psalm 131.
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“Read to Enlighten” Annual Conference of the Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries
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June 21-22 | St. Paul’s, Bellingham | $100-110 Registration
The annual conference of the Pacific Northwest Association of Church Libraries offers lovers of books and church libraries the opportunity to gain new insight and materials to enrich their own spiritual lives and the lives of their congregations through reading.
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Safe Church Online Update
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In accordance with The Episcopal Church’s Safe Church, Safe Communities program, Universal Training is now offered for certification for Children/Youth and Vulnerable Adults. Universal Safe Church training fosters a culture of safety and inclusion for all people and covers a broad overview of issues of vulnerability, power, and healthy boundaries. Universal Safe Church training is designed to equip all people to live out their Baptismal Covenant.
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The following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington.
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Wells Cargo Trailer – Lightly Used
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When the Israelites wandered in the desert, they would have loved this trailer to haul their stuff. Purchased in 2001 to support diocesan programs, this trailer is now available to congregations or individuals looking for a 9ft-by-5ft-by-5 ft single-axle covered trailer. The price is $2,000 or the best offer. Please contact the Diocesan Property Manager, the Rev. Dr. Dennis S. Tierney, at dtierney@ecwww.org for more information or to make a bid. It could be your Ark of Ministry.
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Since Cursillo/Come and See has disbanded, there are a number of items that are available to churches for their program use:
- 6 5’ round plastic molded folding tables. Lives were changed around these tables. Hopefully, you can use them to do that, too.
- 100glass votive candle holders
- 45 white ceramic coffee mugs
- 48 glass custard cups
- 72 miscellaneous wine glasses
- 1 roll 36” X 1000 of butcher paper
- 12 plastic water pitchers
Please contact Laura Brustad at laurabrustad1024@gmail.com or 253.561.5512.
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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend has a large collection of matching white glass dishes with a gold rim. Dishwasher safe. Suitable for hot foods. They would be happy to pass these on to another church or mission in the Diocese. Included are 46 dinner plates, 21 luncheon plates, 86 saucers, and 60 cups. Please contact Tracy Garrett at 703.989.2619 or morkabu@olympus.net.
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