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As we prepare to enter Advent, that season of preparation and expectation before Christmas, Bishop Rickel offers his blessings for the season and several resources for your journey through Advent.
Advent Resources:
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Contact Info
The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel
Bishop of Olympia
206-325-4631 FAX
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View this email in your browserForward this email to a friendNote: the following information is presented in English and SpanishAviso: La siguiente información se presenta en inglés y en españolA pastoral word to The Episcopal Church from the September 2026 gathering of the House of Bishops “We look for the resurrection of the deadand the life of the world to come.”— The Nicene Creed “See, I am making all things new.”— Revelation 21:5 Dear People of God: Grace and peace to you in Jesus Christ our Lord. Introduction The bishops of The Episcopal Church gathered from Sept. 22-28, 2026, at Camp Allen Conference Center in Navasota, […]
Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry issues his fifth in a series of monthly messages that continue through the end of this year, titled “All Together in One Place.” Each message will share a pastoral word, rooted in Scripture, that witnesses to God’s presence today, our rich theological tradition and the social teaching that connects us. Celebrating Our Diversity Dear beloved children of God, As a church, we collectively continue to celebrate the diversity with which God has created the world. Scripture tells us that, from the very beginning, we were made in the image of God (Genesis 1:26-27). In the book of Acts, many […]
The Memorial Service for Bron Lindgren 11am PDT, September 26, 2026(Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, Olympia, WA) Trouble with video? Try this link or going to Gloria Dei’s website. Memorial Service Bulletin & Liturgy
THE BEACON WEEKLYView this newsletter in your browser. Articles this issue….. The Beacon Newsletter 09/11/2026From Bishop Marshall: “Storytelling, Connection, And Engagement”Across the Diocese: September 17, 2026 This Week at St. Christopher’s…Week of September 14thMonday (09/14/2026) – Holy Cross Day Mitford Reading Group Series – 1:30 pm Bishop’s Council – 7:00 pm Tuesday (09/15/2026) Faithful Living – 6:00 am Centering Prayer (Online) – 8:00 pmWednesday (09/16/2026) – Cyprian, Bishop and Martyr at Carthage – 258; Ninian, Bishop, Missionary to Scotland – ca. 430 Fellowship Breakfast – 9:00 am Worship Band – 11:00 am Widows/Widowers Support Group – 1:30 pm Hot Meals Outreach – 4:00 pm Thursday (09/17/2026) – Hildegard, Abbess of Bingen, Renewer of the Church […]