Following the Way of Jesus: The 115th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia |
October 25 | Regional sites: St. Paul’s, Bellingham; St. Thomas, Medina; St. Mary’s, Lakewood; St. Stephen’s, Longview; St. Antony’s of Egypt, Silverdale “Our theme this year for Diocesan Convention is ‘Following the Way of Jesus.’ It’s a reminder of us as disciples that as we choose to follow Jesus, it’s as if we’re walking along a path. As we come closer to doing what he is calling us to do, we learn that that journey is one that takes time and engagement from us.” Bishop LaBelle extends his invitation to join us for the 115th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia as we join together, Following the Way of Jesus. And join us this year as we use a regional model of convention with five sites connected through Zoom. The regional sites, noted above, will be hosted by local congregations, as well as members of our Diocesan Council. For those who are unable due to distance or health to join those gathered, a Zoom option will be available. |
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Our 2026 Narrative Budget is now available to review – complete with breakdowns of the Office of the Bishop’s ministry areas, letters from Bishop LaBelle and the finance committee, and stories of the incredible work occurring across our Diocese. Follow the link below to find out more! |
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Saint Mark’s Cathedral’s Living Stones II Capital Campaign |
“Our Cathedral sits at the center of our Diocese not only as my official cathedral, but also as the place at which we gather for times of celebration and grief, for opportunities of formation and worship, for chances to connect as siblings and friends across our great Diocese. It truly has become a beacon on the hill for both us as Episcopalians and for so many in the wider community.” Read Bishop LaBelle’s reflection on our cathedral and his invitation to prayerfully consider participating in Saint Mark’s significant capital campaign – renewing our sacred space and deepening our mission. |
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2025-2026 College for Congregational Development Saturdays |
Third Saturdays Beginning in September Registration for The College for Congregational Development Saturday Sessions is now open! We will be meeting on the third Saturday of every month starting in September and wrapping up in February 2026. If you have any questions please reach out to Matt Koski, mkoski@ecww.org. |
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| Are You a Lawyer or Notary—or Thinking of Becoming One? |
Join our growing network to support immigrant neighbors and parishioners. Connect, share experiences, and help provide essential legal support to vulnerable communities. Learn more and sign up at the link below. |
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| Convention 2025 Nominations |
Diocesan Convetion 2025 is coming up October 25! Open leadership positions are Diocesan Council – Evergreen, Rainier, Mt. Baker, and At-large (looking for lay and clergy candidates); Standing Committee – 1 Clergy and 1 Lay; Commission on Ministry – 2 Clergy and 2 Lay; and General Convention – 4 deputies and 4 alternates in each order (clergy and lay). Nomination forms are linked below! |
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| 2025 Season of Creation Resources & Events in the Diocese of Olympia |
From now until October 4, the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Christians all over the globe celebrate the Season of Creation (SoC). This year’s theme is Peace With Creation. Congregations are invited to engage with the Season of Creation in their worship, formation, and community action. Read more at the link below! |
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| St. Luke’s, Seattle Is Raising the Roof With Your Help! |
St. Luke’s, Seattle reached an important milestone in their building project! Read more about the January 30 Topping Off Ceremony, their new affordable family housing units, and learn how you can be part of Building a Place Where Love Dwells! |
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| Live-Streaming Services Across the Diocese |
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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| Weekly Online Welcoming & Centering Prayer |
Fridays, 12:00 pm | Virtual Event A weekly inter-spiritual practice guided by the Contemplative Outreach model led by Sylvia Sepulveda. |
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| Season of Creation Vespers Services |
Sundays in September, 6:00 pm | Sacred Waters Center All are welcome to join the wildlife and others at Sacred Waters Center in observing Vespers on the autumnal equinox. On this day when daylight and nighttime are momentarily in equilibrium, we invite you to pause and pray with creation, drawing from resources designed for the Season of Creation. Join us online or in person, Sunday evening, 6:00 – 6:30 pm. |
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| Compline, Sung by The Compline Choir |
Sundays, 9:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Sung prayers for the close of the day, offered every Sunday at 9:30 pm in person and via live-stream. |
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| Amending your Racially Restrictive Deed Event |
September 21, 12:00 pm | Ascension, Seattle Join us to learn about the practice Racially Restrictive Deeds in Seattle neighborhoods, find out if your home is affected, and how to amend it. |
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| Fall Assembly: Daughters of the King |
October 11, 9:00 am | St. Andrew’s, Tacoma This is a four hour gathering for Episcopal women focused on practices in spiritual discernment which includes breakfast, Eucharist, lunch, and a speaker. |
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| The Somatic Enneagram: Listening to the Wisdom of the Body |
November 7-8 | Saint Marks Cathedral, Seattle | $65 Registration This Wisdom School workshop invites participants to explore the Enneagram not only as a tool for understanding personality but as a pathway to deeper spiritual awareness through the body. |
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| November 22 | St. John the Baptist, Seattle Join us at St. John the Baptist in West Seattle to stuff ditty bags for seafarers, share stories about seafarers ministry, and bless the bags to be given away. |
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| Reclaiming the Book of Revelation in the Face of Current Events: A Critique of Empire and Christian Nationalism Run Amok |
Sundays, 10:10 am | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Join Steve Thomason, Dean of Saint Mark’s Cathedral, as he unpacks Revelation’s unrelenting critique on Empire meant to offer a sustaining hope in the midst of strife in our modern day. |
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| Contemplative Worship in the Spirit of Taizé |
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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| Come As You Are Eucharist |
Sundays, 4:00 pm | Epiphany, Seattle Come As You Are is a casual and welcoming intergenerational eucharist service, inviting all ages to engage their bodies in worship. |
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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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| September 20, 9:00 am | St. Margaret’s, Bellevue Saint Margaret’s presents the 3rd Annual GospelFest, September 20th; workshop: 9am-3pm and concert at 7pm. |
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| Chaplain’s Farm to Table Dinner Fundraiser |
September 20, 5:00 pm | Harbor Roots Farm Cost: $50 Support the ministries of Chaplains on the Harbor and join us for a night of stories of restoration of people and the land together, music, and dinner with locally farm-sourced ingredients from Harbor Roots Farm and farms of Grays Harbor County. |
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| SUN Day @ St. Andrew’s Seattle – A National Day of Action for Solar Energy! |
September 21, 8:00 am | St. Andrew’s, Seattle An all-day neighborhood celebration of renewable energy and our beautiful planet, with free solar workshops, food, arts and crafts, and childcare! SUN Day (9/21) is a national day of action to celebrate the power of clean energy. Faith communities are invited to join interfaith partners and other climate orgs 9/19-21 to shine a light around solar, regenerative energy, and the spiritual resilience needed for a green revolution. Register your event on GreenFaith/Faiths4Climate website to get on their faith-based map and submit your event to the diocesan site! |
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| September 22, 6:30 pm | St. Hilda St. Patrick, Edmonds Set your intention and step into stillness and reflection–just as the trees shed their leaves, we are encouraged to release what no longer serves us, making space for new beginnings and personal growth at the autumnal equinox. |
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| September 25, 5:00 pm | St. Hilda St. Patrick, Edmonds Come enjoy the lovely oboe improvisations of Natalie Twigg. |
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| Fall Fundraiser & Dessert Auction |
September 27, 5:30 pm | St. Dunstan’s, Shoreline All are invited to the St. Dunstan’s Harvest Dinner & Dessert Auction annual fundraiser for the Feeding Ministry. |
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| St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals |
October 4, 2:00 pm | St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods, Freeland Join St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods for their annual Blessing of the Animals, taking place in their outdoor parking lot. |
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| October 4, 2:00 pm | St. Paul’s, Seattle Join St. Paul’s in their labyrinth garden with the creatures you count as family for a short liturgy of blessing, in honor of St. Francis. |
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| St. Francis Day Blessing of the Animals |
October 4, 4:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Celebrate Saint Francis Day at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle, with a joyful outdoor service of prayers, music, and blessings for animals of every kind. |
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| A Family Series: The Health and Spirituality of Childhood |
First Sundays, Oct – Dec, March & May 2026, 4:45 pm | Epiphany, Seattle A five-session series on the wholistic well-being of children, focusing on prioritizing their spiritual health, |
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| Edible Hope Kitchen Annual Fundraiser |
October 9, 6:00 pm | Old Stove Brewing Co., Seattle Join Edible Hope Kitchen at our annual fundraiser on Thursday October 9, 2025 at the warm and welcoming Old Stove Brewery Gardens. |
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| 2nd Sunday Series: Choral Evensong & Piano Recital |
October 12, 4:30 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma The St. Luke’s Chancel Choir will sing Choral Evensong for the Feast of Vida Dutton Scudder, followed by a piano recital by Jinshil Yi. |
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| Saint Mark’s Music Series Presents: Mass Appeal |
October 24, 7:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | Tickets: $25 General, $20 Student/Senior Mass Appeal on October 24 with Cappella Romana and the Portland Youth Philharmonic Camerata, conducted by David Hatner, performing masses by Stravinsky and Bruckner. |
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| 2nd Sunday Series: Choral Evensong & Organ Recital |
November 9, 4:30 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma The tenors and basses of the St. Luke’s Chancel Choir will sing a service of Choral Evensong, followed by a short organ recital by Tate Addis (Asheville, NC). |
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| Saint Mark’s Music Series presents: Peace & Thanksgiving |
November 23, 3:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | Tickets: $25 General, $20 Student/Senior Peace & Thanksgiving on November 23 featuring Skyros Quartet performing contemplative quartets by Beethoven and contemporary Latvian composer Pēteris Vasks. |
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2025 TENS Pledge Campaign Materials Ready to Use TODAY! |
Did you ever have news that was so exciting that you could not wait to share it with others? The Good News that fills our spirits with joy is about the radical abundance, abiding love, and healing power that Jesus shares with us when we respond to his call to follow him. All of the gifts that we have been given are ready to burst forth to serve our neighbors and share our love with a world in need 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 their 2025 pledge campaign resources. 2025 password is Luke1:46 (no spaces, case sensitive). |
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| St. Paul’s Holy Land Pilgrimage 2025 |
Because safety and security are our first priority, and there is much uncertainty in the Holy Land now, we feel it best to postpone our November pilgrimage. We hope to be able to take that incredible journey in the near future. |
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| 2026 Camino Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela |
September 24-October 6, October 6-16, 2026 | Porto, Portugal | $3,295 – 3,795 Registration Pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, Spain on the Portuguese Camino, September 24-October 4 and October 6-16, 2026. |
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| Xaalh and the Way of the Masks: Honoring Ourselves, the Lands, Waters, and Forests 2025 |
Through September 22 | The Pacific Northwest and Northern California Sacred communities are invited to participate in this Native-led journey of ceremony and resistance to protect ancient forests, salmon habitat, and tribal sovereignty. |
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| Winter Holiday: Christmas in Latvia |
December 6, 8:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | Tickets: $35 General, $30 Senior, $10 Student December 7, 3:00 pm | Trinity Lutheran Church, Lynnwood | Tickets: $35 General, $30 Senior, $10 Student A Latvian Christmas blends Christian traditions with ancient pagan solstice rituals, and the works of the four featured composers trace this rich fusion of sacred and folk influences through centuries of holiday celebration. |
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| The Diocese of Olympia takes its responsibility for the safety of its people seriously. The Safe Church, Safe Communities training program is now online and teaches how to identify and prevent abuse within the church community. This training is required for all canonically resident and licensed clergy and for non-clergy who have a key to the church facility, including, but not limited to: vestry and bishop’s committee members; church staff; Eucharistic ministers/visitors; and anyone who works with minors in any capacity. Any other interested parishioners are encouraged to take this free training. Certification is valid for three years and then a renewal is required. If you have any questions, please reach out to: safechurch@ecww.org. |
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| Church of the Resurrection is looking for a new home for Episcopal Curriculum for Youth Resource Posters and Leader’s Guides. Donation accepted. If interested, please email info@cotrbellevue.org. |
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| Church of the Resurrection, Bellevue, is looking for a new home for Godly play items. Five boxes and several baskets full of various supplies and materials. Donation accepted. If interested, please email info@cotrbellevue.org. |
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| Resurrection, Bellevue has four church kneelers, with wood frame and light blue upholstery, that are looking for a new home. Donation or free! If interested, please contact Church of the Resurrection administration office at info@cotr.bellevue.org or 425-746-0322. |
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The following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington. - There are no current job listings.
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