Easter & Holy Week (2025)

View as WebpageOctober 17, 2025    Following the Way of Jesus: The 115th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of OlympiaOctober 25 | Regional sites: St. Paul’s, Bellingham; St. Thomas, Medina; St. Mary’s, Lakewood; St. Stephen’s, Longview; St. Antony’s of Egypt, Silverdale“Our theme this year for Diocesan Convention is ‘Following the Way of Jesus.’ It’s a reminder of us as disciples that as we choose to follow Jesus, it’s as if we’re walking along a path. As we come closer to doing what he is calling us to do, we learn that that journey is one that takes time and engagement […]

  A Monthly Newsletter of the Southwestern Washington Synod – ELCAOctober 2025  Synod StaffFind Synod Staff Contact Information HERESynod EventsFind Upcoming Events HERETransitionsFind Congregations in Transition HEREOn The Road With the Staff ArchiveFind out what our staff has been doing throughout the year HEREIn This Month’s Edition:A Word from Bishop Keith MarshallA Word from Pastor Michelle de BeauchampOn the Road with the StaffStorytelling – An Update from Living Stones Prison CongregationMinistry Voices – Bishops Visit from Namibia and Angola – by Callie WhiteELCA Churchwide – Installation of Presiding Bishop Yehiel Curry A Word from the Bishop The Spirit is Moving! Come Join the Dance.”Below […]

[This is a repost from The Church Next blog, May 19, 2025. ]Christian Witness in the Age of TrumpPosted on May 19, 2025 by chrisyawWe are delighted to hear from former Presiding Bishop Michael Curry as he leads our newest course, Christian Witness in the Age of Trump: Staying Faithful in Politically Charged Times. Bishop Curry explores how Christian faith, scripture, and tradition call believers to engage social and political issues through a moral and compassionate lens. Emphasizing figures like Desmond Tutu and biblical narratives such as Exodus, he highlights the consistent theme of liberation and justice. Rather than promoting partisanship, […]

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 word to The Episcopal Church from the House of BishopsDear people of God,The bishops of The Episcopal Church gathered in Juan Dolio, Dominican Republic, send greetings in the name of Jesus Christ our Lord. We are deeply grateful for the generous hospitality offered by our siblings in Christ in the Dominican Republic, and we give thanks for the faithful and visionary leadership of their bishop, the Rt. Rev. Moisés Quezada […]