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RSVP: Ordination and Consecration of
The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle
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The Bishop Transition Committee invites those who plan to attend the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle to RSVP using the link below. For diocesan clergy, please use the link that will be sent out with Tuesday’s Clergy News and Updates, which includes Friday clergy events. See the invitation to these blessed services, to take place at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA on Saturday, September 14, 2024, also linked below.
If you plan to travel overnight for the event, please see the FAQ page that includes a full schedule and hotel information. The deadline for discounted hotel rooms is Friday, August 16, 2024. More transition information can be found throughout this newsletter.
Please direct your questions to bishoptransition@ecww.org.
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Secure Your Hotel Accommodations by August 16 for the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle
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If you are planning to travel overnight to attend the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle and related events, it is very important that you secure your hotel accommodations by Friday, August 16, to ensure you have full advantage of discounted pricing on your room. Details and links to the discounted rooms information may be found in the FAQs linked below. Please direct any questions you have to bishoptransition@ecww.org.
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Building a Place Where Love Dwells:
St. Luke’s, Seattle Capital Campaign
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Bishop Skelton offers an invitation to join in the momentous work of St. Luke’s, Seattle’s redevelopment of their property to create affordable housing and a new worship space. You, too, can help to Build a Place Where Love Dwells!
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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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Celebrating the Ministry of Bishop Skelton
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September 1, 4:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Join us for Choral Evensong with a gift presentation and reception in celebration of The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton’s ministry as Bishop Provisional of the Diocese of Olympia.
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Gifts of Ordination for
The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle, Bishop-Elect
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As we in the Diocese of Olympia prepare to welcome The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle, Bishop-Elect, the Transition Committee invites all from across the Diocese to offer gifts in support of his ministry. Follow the link below to find out how you can contribute to the bishop-elect’s vestments and other symbols of the Office of Bishop.
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The College for Congregational Development
6×1 Saturday Sessions
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September 21, October 19, November 16, January 18, February 15, and March 15
$750 Registration (from the Diocese of Olympia)
Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 College for Congregational Development 6×1 Saturday Sessions!
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Submit a Workshop Proposal for Diocesan Convention
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You’re invited to present a workshop at the Diocese of Olympia Convention 2024! The call for proposals form is available now through August 31st.
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Resolutions for Diocesan Convention Due September 10
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One of the important works of the Diocesan Convention is the consideration of resolutions. Resolutions help the diocese direct itself as it moves on the way, following Jesus. Do you want to write a resolution for Diocesan Convention? If so, it needs to be sent to resolutions@ecww.org on or before September 10.
If you have questions about how to write a resolution, the best place to look is at the actions of past conventions. The resolutions that were submitted will give you a good template. If you have more questions, you can email the Rev. Jedediah Fox, chair of the Resolution Committee, the.rev.jedediah.fox@gmail.com for more help.
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Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
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“Those challenges underscore the need to do as much as we can to serve these folks, our neighbors, as faithful ministers.”
This week’s update from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness explores two recent articles on the homelessness crisis in our region.
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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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Visit the Diocesan Altar Guild
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Diocesan Altar Guild (DAG) will be at Diocesan House as often as possible: please call ahead if you wish to come visit on Tuesday or Wednesday from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm at 206.826.7211 to reach the DAG room directly. For appointments on other days, if needed, call Sherry at 206.364.4707.
Parking will be across the street or on the south side of Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Be sure to get a parking slip at the South Door Office to put in your car. It is not a long walk: a person can be let off at the front of Diocesan House before parking elsewhere. Only one space at Diocesan House is available for Disabled Parking.
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Vote Faithfully: Election Engagement Tool Kit
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New resources from the Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations give every congregation the tools to engage more proactively and more faithfully in the upcoming elections.
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Project Resource – Fall 2024
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September 8,15, 22, 29 & October 6 2:00 pm |
Online Only
Project Resource equips stewardship teams with strategic training and flexible resources to design and execute annual stewardship campaigns which can be replicated and adapted in future years.
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Habitat for Humanity – Interfaith Build 2024
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September 6,7, 13, & 14; 8:00 am |
Yarrow Cottages, South Park
The Interfaith Build is a cherished tradition, started over 20 years ago in memory of September 11, aiming to bring together faith communities in both love and action by celebrating our unity, demonstrating that together we’re stronger and – YES – that we can achieve great things, including addressing our regional housing crisis.
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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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“Poking the Hornets’ Nest,” by The Rev. Peter D. Snow
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“Poking the Hornets’ Nest” is the first of two volumes describing the complicated challenges Jesus faced. Both are narrative theology rather than purely academic analysis. They are dependent on the gospels and other contemporary sources. We easily assume Jesus had everything figured out, but no job description came with the job offer. Was he really the Messiah or delusional? How could he tell? Everyone had their own idea of what the messiah was supposed to do, but what was God’s plan? Jesus had a learning curve and a mission statement to figure out. This volume peeps behind the curtain at the cost of pursuing his mission. The book also delivers a rationale for the intense opposition Jesus aroused, thus laying the foundation for Jesus’ final moves as well as those in authority. This conflict terminates in the crucifixion portrayed in Part 2, “Kicking Over The Hornets’ Nest.”
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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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Sacred Spaces: Summer at Saint Mark’s
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Now through August 18 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
From Monday, July 8 through Sunday, August 18, Saint Mark’s Cathedral will be open at special times for quiet contemplation, self-guided and docent-led tours, live music recitals, art experiences, and special events.
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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 weekend retreat at St. Andrew’s House. Rooms in the lodge are sold out but there is still room for tent camping.
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Youth Sailing Trip Aboard the Adventuress
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August 28-31 | Puget Sound | $200 Registration (Scholarships Available)
The Youth Sailing trip has sold-out but we are still taking names for our wait list.
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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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Remember Your Baptism!
A Pilgrimage for All Ages
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September 7, 1:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
On Saturday, September 7, celebrate with godparents, parents, sponsors, and those who are remembering their baptisms in a variety of creative and reflective activities at Saint Mark’s Cathedral!
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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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Tuesdays, 10:00 am | St. Margaret’s, Bellevue
Teachers and school staffers meet to support, rebuild one another and study with an optional social afterward.
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Summer Worship at St. George, Maple Valley
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Sundays through September 29, 9:30 am | St. George, Maple Valley
During the Summer months, St. George, Maple Valley celebrates one Sunday worship service at 9:30 am.
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Stewardship as an Act of Faith
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August 17, 9:00 am | St. Paul’s, Port Townsend
Join St. Paul’s, Port Townsend and deepen your faith journey through the practice of good stewardship.
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Women’s Gathering – Fresh Water in a Thirsty Land
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September 9, 6:30 pm | St. Paul’s, Bellingham
Join St. Paul’s, Bellingham for a Woman’s Gathering to laugh, learn, and be refreshed.
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RELATA: Conversation, Community, Connection
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Wednesdays Beginning September 11, 6:30 pm | Epiphany, Seattle
Join Epiphany Seattle for RELATA, a series of table conversations offering a welcoming and structured environment for fostering connection through sharing stories prompted by short reflections on belonging, achieving, love, and meaning.
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One Parish, One Prisoner Presentation
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September 19, 6:00 pm | St. Timothy, Chehalis
Join St. Timothy, Chehalis to learn more about the One Parish, One Prisoner program.
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Choral Evensong & Organ Recital
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September 29, 4:30 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma
The choirs of St. Luke’s Memorial and Christ Church, Tacoma, with organist Susanna Valleau, will sing Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels, followed by a short organ recital by Susanna Valleau.
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Living Breathe | Organ and Flute
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November 15, 7:30 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma | $20 Suggested Donation
As part of the 24-25 season of Music at St. Luke’s Memorial, Dr. Tracy Doyle (Director of the UPS School of Music) and Dr. Wyatt Smith will present a program of music for organ and flute by living composers.
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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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May 22, 2025 – June 1, 2025
September 24, 2025 – October 4, 2025
Join Fr. Steve Danzey for one of two trips being planned for next year: May 22-June 1 and September 24-October 4.
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August 17, 11:00 am | Good Shepherd Lutheran, Olympia
Come join Good Shepherd Lutheran (ELCA) Church in Olympia for this incredibly relevant model for sustainability, church growth and resilience in the midst of the Climate Crisis and church atrophy with the ECO-Fair and Art Festival on Saturday, August 17!
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Liberating Love with Deacon Ross Murray
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September 7-8 | St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, Renton | $35 Registration
Explore how to move beyond “welcoming” to offering a liberating message of love in today’s world through scripture, ministry best practices, and candid discussions with Deacon Ross Murray.
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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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