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Bishop Eaton addresses hate toward the Haitian community in Ohio
You shall also love the stranger, for you were strangers in the land of Egypt (Deuteronomy 10:19). Dear church, The recent national spotlight on Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio, clearly has fanned flames of hate and stoked threats of violence. The rhetoric has created discord and mistrust of people who have already suffered civil unrest in their nation and been granted legal protection in the United States. History shows us that this kind of hatred often carries negative national and global consequences. Our church teaches that immigrants are children of God, made in God’s image and worthy […]
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September 20, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage September 20, 2024 Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle “My family and I have, in the course of this spiritual journey, seen firsthand the abundant love of Jesus as it has been expressed by the people of the Diocese of Olympia. I am so grateful to be given this opportunity to serve with them in ministry in the years ahead as we seek to proclaim that love in Western Washington.” Last weekend, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle was ordained and […]
Synod eNews – September 4, 2024
September 4, 2024 Prayer of the Day Gracious God, throughout the ages you transform sickness into health and death into life. Open us to the power of your presence, and make us a people ready to proclaim your promises to the whole world, through Jesus Christ, our healer and Lord. Amen. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable September 19 The Church and Civic Politics – A Zoom Discussion September 27 – 28 PSALM Retreat @ Seabeck September 30 – October 3 FCTE January 14 – 15, 2025 Bishop’s Convocation June 13 – 14, 2025 […]
This Is Happiness – A Farewell Message from Bishop Skelton
This Is Happiness A Farewell Message from Bishop Skelton September 4, 2024 “This was happiness because even in the turbulence of transition, in all the comings and goings, all the wrong and right turns, it was wonderful to be able to do these things with all of you in this part of the world, with all of you in this part of the Episcopal Church.” Bishop Skelton shares her final message as Bishop Provisional and reflects on her time with the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton mskelton@ecww.org 206.325.4200 x2010 1551 10th Ave. E. Seattle, […]
August 23, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage August 23, 2024 RSVP: Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle 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, […]
Synod eNews – August 28, 2024
August 28, 2024 Prayer of the Day O God our strength, without you we are weak and wayward creatures. Protect us from all dangers that attack us from the outside, and cleanse us from all evil that arises from within ourselves, that we may be preserved through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable September 19 The Church and Civic Politics – A Zoom Discussion September 27 – 28 PSALM Retreat @ Seabeck September 30 – October 3 FCTE January 14 – 15, 2025 Bishop’s Convocation […]
The Church and Civic Politics – A Zoom Discussion Reminder
September 19, 6:30-8:00PM As we look at both our Lutheran teachings and the Constitution of the United States, what are the rights and duties of church members and church denominations as we guide our cities, states, and nation through complicated times? We invite all of you to join us to consider and discuss together the working relationship between the Church and Civic Politics. There is much media discussion currently about those who, on one hand, promote Christian nationalism and those who, on the other hand, insist on a wall of separation between church and state. Lutherans in the United States have the […]
August 16, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage August 16, 2024 RSVP: Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle 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, […]
August 2, 2024
News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage August 2, 2024 RSVP: Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle 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, […]
The Church and Civic Politics – A Zoom Discussion
September 19, 6:30-8:00PM As we look at both our Lutheran teachings and the Constitution of the United States, what are the rights and duties of church members and church denominations as we guide our cities, states, and nation through complicated times? We invite all of you to join us to consider and discuss together the working relationship between the Church and Civic Politics. There is much media discussion currently about those who, on one hand, promote Christian nationalism and those who, on the other hand, insist on a wall of separation between church and state. Lutherans in the United States have the […]