Announcing Newsletter Changes for Across the Diocese and Clergy News and Updates |
Beginning with the first week of Advent, both Across the Diocese and our clergy newsletter will move to a twice-monthly release schedule in alternating weeks so that we can focus on sending out more stories from across the Diocese, reflections from Bishop LaBelle and the canons on staff at the Office of the Bishop, and ensuring that the newsletters we do send out are filled with essential information and don’t simply repeat the same content each week. We will no longer include recurring events, Sunday services, and/or weekly classes in our newsletter promotions. If you would like to share that information more widely, please use our Find A Church page to update your service information. The first edition of the all-new Across the Diocese will arrive on Thursday, December 4, and the first edition of the all-new Clergy News and Updates will arrive on Tuesday, December 9. |
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Zimzum Discipleship: Practices for a Christ-Centered Life |
Join us on our new three-year discipleship series on Zimzum Discipleship, of intentionally making space to live as a faithful apprentice of Jesus. The fourth lesson on Silence is now available on the home for our Zimzum discipleship series, where you can also find resources, community, and more at the link below! |
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2026 Global Mission Grants Now Open! |
Does your congregation have a global partnership to support? Learn more at the link below! |
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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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| 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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| 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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| The TERRA exhibit at Saint Mark’s – LAST CHANCE |
Through November 23 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle A 24-foot museum-grade Earth globe is suspended from the central beam in the cathedral nave through November 23, which is breathtaking to view on its own, and which forms a moving backdrop to regular cathedral offerings and special events. |
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| Fundraiser for Afghan Refugee |
Partner with the Refugee Resettlement Office to help Mohammad keep a roof over his head. |
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| Fundraising for Ukrainian Re-Parole Status |
Recently, the cost of applying for re-parole to remain in the US legally and be allowed to work, has increased by $1,000 per person. The Refugee Resettlement Office of the Diocese of Olympia is raising funds to help offset this cost for families that can’t afford to pay. |
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| Weekly Online Welcoming & Centering Prayer |
Fridays, 12:00 pm | Virtual Event | $20 Suggested Donation to Sacred Waters A weekly inter-spiritual practice guided by the Contemplative Outreach model led by Sylvia Sepulveda. |
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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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| 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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| Brotherhood Of Saint Andrew Province VIII Workshop |
November 22, 9:30 am | St. John / San Juan, Olympia A workshop on the Brotherhood Of Saint Andrew with free lunch provided. |
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| The “O” Antiphons Advent Liturgy at Saint Mark’s Cathedral |
November 30, 7:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Saint Mark’s will again present its beloved “O” Antiphons Advent liturgy on the evening of the First Sunday of Advent, in the cathedral nave and livestreamed, a moving and evocative entrance into the sacred season of prayerful expectation. |
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| The Pageant of the Nativity at Saint Mark’s Cathedral |
December 17, 7:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle With multiple choirs, instrumentalists, and cathedral finery in the soaring space of the cathedral nave, Saint Mark’s Pageant of the Nativity is a children’s Christmas pageant like no other—a prayerful, scripture-centered, and inspirational meditation on Christ’s coming into our world. |
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| Listening to the Land Retreat |
January 16-18 | Sacred Waters Center Join diocesan Creation Justice members for a weekend of deep listening, prayer, and reconnection with land and water as we explore what it means to live into a watershed-based gospel and nurture our land-and-water-centered faith communities. |
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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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| A Family Series: The Health and Spirituality of Childhood |
First Sundays through 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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| Weekly Protest for Justice |
Sundays through 12/14, 12:00 pm | St. Paul’s Seattle Join our Weekly Protest–together, we can take a stand for justice and in solidarity with immigrants and our neighbors. |
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| Children’s Christian Formation |
Sundays through 12/21, 9:30 am | Redeemer, Kenmore Episcopal Children’s Curriculum (ECC) is a thematic Sunday school curriculum tied to the seasons of the church year. |
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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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| Thanksgiving Day at Saint Mark’s |
November 27, 10:00 am | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Begin your holiday observance by offering your thanks to God at a service of Holy Eucharist at 10 a.m. in the cathedral nave, then gather in Bloedel for a festive and abundant community celebration. |
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| World Made Art: Advent Workshop Series |
Novmeber 30, December 7, 14, 21, 11:45 am | St. Andrew’s, Seattle Advent art journaling workshops offer creative way to encounter scriptures. |
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| Advent Adult Formation Series |
Novmeber 30, December 14, 21, 11:45 am | St. Thomas, Medina This series invites you to reflect on what it means to follow Jesus in relationship—with God, one another, and creation. |
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| The Virgin Mother Kind: Mary in Scripture & Tradition |
December 1, 8, 15, 7:00 pm | Virtual Event Explore with us the ways Mary is portrayed in the Bible, in early and later Church tradition, and in our culture today. |
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| Multicultural Holiday Craft Fair |
December 6, 10:00 am | St. Peter’s, Seattle Multicultural Holiday Craft Fair at St. Peter’s Episcopal Parish. |
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| Advent Quiet Morning with Julian of Norwich |
December 6, 10:00 am | St. Paul’s, Seattle This Advent Quiet Morning includes three short meditations, with the late medieval English mystic, Julian of Norwich, each one followed by quiet time to pray, meditate, write in one’s journal, or just rest. |
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| St. Margaret’s Advent Healing Prayer Service |
December 6, 11:00 am | St. Margaret’s, Bellevue Join St. Margaret’s for a healing prayer service |
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| December 7, 9:00 am | St. Thomas, Medina Come join St. Thomas, Medina for a festive St. Nicholas Breakfast with hot food and a special visit from St. Nicholas. |
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| Community Forum: Saint Mark’s Affordable Housing Project Updates |
December 10, 6:45 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Join the Saint Mark’s Affordable Housing Committee to discuss key project milestones and meet some of the partners in the work to redevelop the former St. Nicholas school for multigenerational affordable housing on North Capitol Hill. |
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| December 13, 4:00 pm | Ascension, Seattle A festive service of readings, hymns, and anthems to mark the season of Advent. Reception to follow. |
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| Sing Along Messiah: A Benefit for Issaquah Community Services |
December 14, 2:30 pm | St. Michael & All Angels, Issaquah Come sing or listen to the Christmas portion of G. F. Handel’s Messiah. |
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| 2nd Sunday Series: Advent Lessons & Carols |
December 14, 4:30 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma An annual favorite in Tacoma, the St. Luke’s Chancel Choir sings a service of Advent Lessons & Carols featuring organ and choral works by Mark Schweizer, Thomas Ravenscroft, John Ferguson, Henry Ley, Charles Villiers Stanford, T. Tertius Noble, Adolphus Hailstork, and Brenda Portman. |
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| Advent Lessons & Carols with Hot Chocolate & Santa |
December 14, 5:00 pm | St. Thomas, Medina Come join St. Thomas, Medina for a joyful service of Advent Lessons & Carols with choir and choristers, followed by hot chocolate and a visit from Santa Claus. |
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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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| 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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| Following in the Footsteps of Paul: A Pilgrimage to Greece and Turkey |
October 8-19, 2026 | Greece and Turkey| $5,999 – 6,149 Registration ($1,500 Limited Availability Single Supplement) Led by The Very Rev. Steven L. Thomason and local archaeological guides on the ground, this 12-day pilgrimage traces the footsteps of Paul in Greece and Turkey as he engaged the early Christian communities there. |
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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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| Spanish Immersion Program |
August 1-15, 2026 | Cuernavaca, Mexico | Registration: $2,300 A two week Spanish Immersion program for English speakers offered by the Anglican Diocese of Cuernavaca at their headquarters in Cuernavaca, Mexico. |
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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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The following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington. |
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