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News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage February 24, 2023           Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Services Across the Diocese Are you looking for Lent, Holy Week, or Easter services – either near you or with virtual accessibility accommodations? Check our service listing at the link below. More will be added in the coming weeks, so check back often! FIND A SERVICE Advocacy for the Homeless “…between 2020 and 2022, rental rates have skyrocketed across Washington State. Rate increases in the Seattle area have been 17%, Tacoma 18.9%, Spokane 32%, Yakima 29.7%, Mount Vernon-Anacortes […]

The February Synod newsletter is attached.  It is also available on the synod website here https://swwasynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Moments-for-Mission_February-2023-final.pdf

A Farewell Message from Bishop Rickel December 31, 2022 “As I end my tenure in this office, I wanted to simply share my profound love and gratitude for all of you, and to thank you for the tremendous privilege, honor and blessing it has been to carry the title of Bishop Diocesan of Olympia and to fill that office on your behalf.” Bishop Rickel offers thoughts, reflections, and gratitude for his time as Bishop Diocesan in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia in this farewell message to the diocese. Contact Info The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel Bishop of Olympia 1551 10th […]

Christmas: A Message from Bishop Rickel December 25, 2022 “It may well be especially poignant this year as we witness a world in such disarray and filled with anxieties on so many levels. My prayer for you, especially if these are true for you, is that this day and the season that follows be a time of assurance, love, and joy.” Bishop Rickel offers his reflections and his blessings on this Christmas morning. Contact Info The Rt. Rev. Greg Rickel Bishop of Olympia 1551 10th Ave E Seattle, Washington 98102 206-325-4200 206-325-4631 FAX grickel@ecww.org Bishop Rickel’s Blog Diocese of Olympia […]

Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of December 18, 2022 “For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace” (Isaiah 9:6). Peace to you all this Christmas and in the new year! December 2022 Synod Newsletter, Moments for Mission Available online here Introducing Journi Looking for a place to lead but don’t know where to start? Featuring dozens of articles, podcasts, videos, contacts, events and resources, Journi is the ELCA’s free one-stop […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage December 16, 2022           Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Services Across the Diocese Looking for Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany services? Join our churches and worshiping communities from across the Diocese of Olympia this holiday season! More services will be added throughout the coming weeks, so check back regularly for more updates! FIND A SERVICE Updates from the Bishop’s Taskforce on Homelessness “…a desire to have a large Thanksgiving meal led to Ascension and friends preparing a full meal the day of Thanksgiving and serving it on site to […]

Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of December 11, 2022 Watch video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjV2nS2c4LE Download English pdf: https://download.elca.org/ELCA Resource Repository/Christmas_Message_2022_ENG.pdf Download Spanish pdf: https://download.elca.org/ELCA Resource Repository/Christmas_Message_2022_SP.pdf Merry Christmas, dear church. The Rev. Elizabeth A. Eaton Presiding Bishop, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response Free Resources ELCA World Hunger and Lutheran Disaster Response have always been intricately connected, but in recent months global events have reminded us again just how vital the work of God through these shared ministries is for communities around the world. As the world looks to incredibly complex challenges in the days […]