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  April 30, 2025     Synod Resources Administration, Compensation Guidelines, Constitutions, Financial, Personnel Policies, Pulpit Supply, Immigration, Transition Latest Letters and Press Releases from the Synod and Churchwide Bishop’s Election Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable May 2 – 3 SWWA WELCA Women’s Retreat May 3 NWWA & SWWA AAPI Gathering @ Bethel, Shoreline June 13 – 14, 2025 Synod Assembly @ PLU   2025 SYNOD ASSEMBLY AND BISHOP’S ELECTION 2025 Synod Assembly — June 13 & 14 — PLU Olson Auditorium Friday, June 13th, 2025 7:30am  Registration starts 8:30am   Official Business starts 3:00pm   Official Business ends Saturday, June […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage April 25, 2025           Cathedral Day 2025 – Next Weekend! May 3, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Cathedral Day is a “family reunion” for Episcopalians from across western Washington. It’s a time for connecting across congregations and experiencing all your cathedral has to offer. Cathedral Day celebrates the idea of pilgrimage, with Saint Mark’s serving as your sacred destination. We can’t wait to welcome you to YOUR cathedral! REGISTER TODAY! Convene 2025 – Register Today! May 31, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage April 11, 2025           Convene 2025 – Register Today! May 31, 8:30 am – 4:00 pm | Everett Community College Reconnect with Episcopalians from across the Diocese, and join us for this exciting event open to everyone! Gain new resources and support and spend time learning from and networking with churches from every corner of Western Washington! Convene 2025 will feature multiple workshop sessions throughout this day-long opportunity for learning and connection, preparing us all for the future of our communities, helping us discover (and rediscover!) new […]

View as Webpage April 4, 2025           Convene 2025 – Register Today! May 31 | Everett Community College Reconnect with Episcopalians from across the Diocese, and join us for this exciting event open to everyone! Gain new resources and support and spend time learning from and networking with churches from every corner of Western Washington! Convene 2025 will feature multiple workshop sessions throughout this day-long opportunity for learning and connection, preparing us all for the future of our communities, helping us discover (and rediscover!) new ideas, and giving us the time and space to share information […]

  April 9, 2025     Synod Resources Administration, Compensation Guidelines, Constitutions, Financial, Personnel Policies, Pulpit Supply, Immigration, Transition Latest Letters and Press Releases from the Synod and Churchwide Bishop’s Election Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable April 22 – 24 Soul Spa Retreat May 2 – 3 SWWA WELCA Women’s Retreat May 3 NWWA & SWWA AAPI Gathering @ Bethel, Shoreline June 13 – 14, 2025 Synod Assembly @ PLU   2025 SYNOD ASSEMBLY AND BISHOP’S ELECTION 2025 Synod Assembly — June 13 & 14 — PLU Olson Auditorium June 13th, 2025 7:30am   Registration starts 8:30am   Official […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage March 21, 2025           Cathedral Day 2025 May 3, 8:30 am – 2:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle Cathedral Day is a “family reunion” for Episcopalians from across western Washington. It’s a time for connecting across congregations and experiencing all your cathedral has to offer. Cathedral Day celebrates the idea of pilgrimage, with Saint Mark’s serving as your sacred destination. We can’t wait to welcome you to YOUR cathedral! REGISTER TODAY! Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Services Across the Diocese Join our churches and worshiping communities […]

  March 26, 2025     Synod Resources Administration, Compensation Guidelines, Constitutions, Financial, Personnel Policies, Pulpit Supply, Immigration, Transition Latest Letters and Press Releases from the Synod and Churchwide Bishop’s Election Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable April 22 – 24 Soul Spa Retreat May 2 – 3 SWWA WELCA Women’s Retreat June 13 – 14, 2025 Synod Assembly @ PLU   2025 SYNOD ASSEMBLY AND BISHOP’S ELECTION 2025 Synod Assembly — June 13 & 14 — PLU Olson Auditorium Registration for the 2025 Synod Assembly is now OPEN!! Registration deadline is April 15th (no exceptions). If […]

      Holly Hughes Stoner, LMFT Scott Stoner, LMFT February 28, 2025 The Stories We Tell Ourselves Human beings are natural storytellers. This weekend, the Oscars will celebrate the gifted storytellers who have shared their stories through film this year. This column is about wellness, not movie reviews (although we both loved A Complete Unknown), so we would like to reflect on storytelling from a mental health perspective.  Have you ever found yourself convinced that someone was upset with you, only to later find out that they weren’t? Or maybe you assumed that a situation would go terribly wrong, […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage February 28, 2025           Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Services Across the Diocese Join our churches and worshiping communities from across the Diocese of Olympia this Lent, Holy Week, and Easter! More services will be added throughout the season, so check back for more updates! READ MORE 2025 Congregational Leadership Conference March 8, 9:00 am | St. Thomas, Medina and Zoom Have you put together your team to attend the Congregation Leadership Conference on March 8? In addition to compelling plenary sessions, there are 10 incredible workshops. […]