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 Convention members gather at five regional sites to provide community and conversation during our convention business session. Regional Sites will be open to convention members only; this includes clergy, delegates, delegates at large, and Mission Station representatives. A livestream link will be provided for alternates and guests to watch from their own locations; livestream will also be available on the convention website. Closer to the convention date, based on registration and expected attendance, some sites may offer alternate/guest seating; keep checking for more information. |
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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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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 third lesson on Creation Justice 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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| 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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Help Afghan Refugee Women Thrive! |
The Refugee Resettlement Office of the Diocese of Olympia is raising $3,000 to fund daycare costs, enabling their clients to attend ESL classes and rebuild their lives. Your support empowers these resilient women through education. Donate by October 15, 2025 at https://www.justgiving.com/charity/dioceseofolympiainc. Contact Jennifer Brown at Jennifer@RROSeattle.org for more details. Join us in welcoming and uplifting our refugee neighbors! |
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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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| 2025 Season of Creation Resources & Events in the Diocese of Olympia |
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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| Episcopal Liturgy and Music: A Workshop for Musicians, Priests, and Deacons in the Diocese of Olympia |
For those who are new to the Episcopal form of worship and its music, as well as those who seek an update, please join us on Saturday, November 1, 9:30 am at St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church in Shoreline. Participants will consider the origins and primary elements of Episcopal worship and then the various and many musical resources that support the voice of the people in song. Interested? Send an email to Fr. Samuel Torvend (the Bishop’s Commission on Liturgy) at torvensa@plu.edu with MUSIC in the subject line. This workshop is offered free to members of the Diocese of Olympia. |
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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 | $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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| 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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| Creation Justice Round Table |
October 16, 6:00 pm | Online Join others from around the diocese to gather and connect around Season of Creation and future Creation Justice efforts. |
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| Depolarizing Ourselves Introductory Workshop: A First Step Toward Civil Engagement |
October 22, 6:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Civil discourse requires mutual respect. Respect, not agreement, is an essential key for a healthy discussion. This workshop addresses how we may inadvertently be complicit in, or possibly even encourage, polarization. |
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| United We Stand: An Interreligious Prayer Vigil in Troubled Times |
November 5, 7:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Join local religious leaders and fellow citizens who will gather in Seattle’s Saint Mark’s Cathedral at this critical juncture of our nation’s history. |
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| The Somatic Enneagram: Listening to the Wisdom of the Body |
November 7-8 | Saint Marks Cathedral, Seattle | $65 Registration This two-day 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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| Spirituality Resistance and Love: How Our Faiths Can Heal Our Democracy |
November 8, 12:00 pm | Grace, Bainbridge Island This county wide event will explore many paths to healing our faiths provide. The main speakers will represent those who attend churches and those who do not. Any form of spirituality is welcome. |
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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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| 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, 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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| 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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| Three Saints Chowder Cook-Off |
October 11, 3:00 pm | St. John’s Lutheran, Chehalis Join three churches for free chowder tasting and voting on October 11! |
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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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| Children’s Christian Formation |
Sundays, October 19 through December 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: 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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| October 26, 6:00 pm | Redeemer, Kenmore Family pumpkin night is fun for the whole family. |
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| October 31, 5:00 pm | St. Timothy, Chehalis Book or Treat at St. Timothy Episcopal Church on Halloween 5-7 PM! |
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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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| 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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| 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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In-Person Safe Church Training |
October 18, 2025, 1:00 pm | St. George, Maple Valley St. George will be hosting an in-person Safe Church Training Event on Saturday, October 18. If you would like to participate in this 4 hour training, please register below: |
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The following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington. |
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