St. Peter’s Church, Seattle, Adds Its Voice to Protests Against Mass Detention on Day of Remembrance As befits a church whose doors closed for three years when its Japanese American congregation was forcibly incarcerated during WWII, members of St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish in Seattle last week helped raise awareness that injustice is again in our midst. Read more at the link below. |
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| New Clergy Calls in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia The Rev. Nat Johnson has been called to serve as pastor of Church of the Apostles (COTA), Seattle. Nat will begin that call on March 25, 2026. Keep Nat in your prayers as they prepare to begin their new call, along with all congregations and clergy in transition. |
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Newly Revised Commission on Ministry Documents Available The Commission on Ministry has revised and finalized two manuals available for those who are considering discernment. Then manuals align with the two newly re-organized stages of discernment, namely “Exploring Vocations” (formerly “Phase 1”) and “Diocesan Discernment” (formerly “Phase 2”). Learn more at the link below! |
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An Invitation to Incorporate Creation into Lenten Liturgies While the season of Lent is often thought of as a wilderness period in the church calendar, a myriad of creation themes abound throughout the six weeks. From the garden with our ancestors Adam and Eve, to the Easter Vigil and baptismal font, Lent can be a time of quieting our souls to become awake to the elements of creation surrounding us in word and sacrament and planetary systems. |
The Diocese of Olympia Invites You to the Exploring Discernment Retreat! April 11, 9:30 am | St. Stephen’s Church, Seattle Do you have a big question in life that you are thinking about and wondering what God would have you do? Join other discerners across the Diocese for our Exploring Discernment Retreat! Learn more by following the link below. |
Important Note Regarding Priestly Ordinations Please note that this year’s priestly ordinations will occur on July 18, 2026, at 10:30 am. This date is different from the original date that had been selected (June 13). The ordination liturgy will occur at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, and all are invited to worship with us and celebrate the ordinations of 5 new priests. More information to come in the weeks leading up to the ordination liturgy. |
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Congregational Leadership Reports The Congregational Leadership Report has been prepared and is ready for your congregation to fill out at the below online portal. This form is vital for us at the diocese to keep our records up to date for your congregation’s contact information, mailing information, and keeping up to date the “who’s who?” on staff at your congregation. Please fill out and submit this form by March 31. If you have any questions, please reach out to Caleb Gomes (frontdesk@ecww.org). |
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| Congregational Leadership Conference March 7 | St. Margaret’s Church, Bellevue Join other clergy and congregational leaders for the Congregation Leadership Conference – a combination of plenary sessions and breakout workshops. |
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| Messy Church Training March 21, 1:30 | Good Shepherd, Vancouver | $125 Registration Ready to bring Messy Church to life in your community? Join us in person on March 21 for a hands-on, interactive Messy Church training designed to equip you and your team with everything you need to get started (or get unstuck!). |
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| DOK Spring Assembly April 18, 9:00 am | Christ Church, Puyallup | $30 Registration Daughters of the King, a lay order of women in the Episcopal Church, is hosting it’s spring assembly. |
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| Cathedral Day – Save the Date! April 25 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Save the date for Cathedral Day 2026 – a joyous time of celebration as we come together as the entire Diocese at our cathedral for a day of confirmations, receptions, reaffirmations, food, and fun! |
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| Huston On My Mind Fundraiser Weekend May 1-3 | Camp Huston, Union | $175-300 Registration You are invited to a heartfelt weekend of celebration and giving back to Camp Huston through our time, talent and treasure. |
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Anti-Racism Training – Save the Date! May 2 Save the date or anti-racism training with the Rev. Canon Carla Robinson. More detail will be available soon! |
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Save the Date – Writing for Worship May 16, 10:00 am | St. Paul’s Church, Seattle | Registration TBD Join Dr Gail Ramshaw, distinguished expert on liturgical language, for a workshop on “Writing for Worship.” |
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| College for Congregational Development – 2026 Summer Sessions June 21-26 | Sacred Waters Retreat Center, Union Registration for our 2026 Summer Sessions at The Sacred Waters Center for Restoration and Retreat is now open! |
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| Province VIII Youth Pilgrimage: 2026 July 28-31 | Cathedral of St. Andrew, Honolulu, HI Come along for a youth pilgrimage to the Diocese of Hawai’i as we hear their stories of community and immigration history. |
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| Celtic Culture in Scotland w/ Revs. Hillary Kimsey & Ruth Anne Garcia October 7-17, 2026 | Scotland | $6,000 Registration This 11-day journey explores Celtic culture, spirituality, and the Episcopal history of Scotland. |
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For more upcoming diocesan events, visit our Diocesan Events Page at the link below. |
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Join our congregations across Western Washington for events and activities, including: a reading and Q&A with author Nico Lang at St. James Church, Kent; Vesper Piano Trio: Echoes through Time, Weaving Sound Across Centuries at St. Dunstan’s Church, Shoreline; Choral Evensong & Piano Recital at St. Luke’s Memorial Church, Tacoma; a Gospel Bluegrass Concert at St. John’s Church | San Juan, Olympia; a Bach Birthday Bash at St. Thomas Church, Medina; and an organ concert at Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle. Learn more about all of these events and more at the link below. |
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Our diocesan staff will be traveling across the Diocese in the coming months. Here is where you can find them next. - March 8 | Ascension, Seattle | The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle
- March 8 | St. Paul’s, Seattle | The Rev. Canon Ivar Hillesland
- March 15 | St. Matthew’s Church, Tacoma | The Rt. Rev. Phil LaBelle
- March 22 | St. Mary’s Church. Lakewood | The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson
- March 22 | Holy Family of Jesus, Tacoma | The Rev. Canon Ivar Hillesland
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The following churches and organizations are currently looking to fill the positions below: |
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