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2025 Congregational Leadership Conference
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March 8, 9:00 am | Location: In-person (TBD, in Bellevue/Kirkland area) and Zoom
Join other clergy and congregational leaders for the Congregation Leadership Conference – a combination of plenary sessions and breakout workshops.
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Executive Order 9066 Weekend of Remembrance:
Never Again Is Now
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February 8-9
St. Peter’s and the Circles of Color invite the diocese and larger community into a weekend of listening, reflection, and conversation around Executive Order 9066’s forced incarceration of Japanese Americans and what faithful resistance and solidarity might look like for us today.
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Appeal for Support from the Refugee Resettlement Office
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Helping a refugee family is the ultimate way to welcome the stranger and to serve those in need with love and compassion. Today, we ask for your consideration in responding to an urgent and profound opportunity.
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Diocesan Youth Confirmation Program: 2025
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Sundays Beginning February 16, 7:00 pm | Online
Join teens from across the Diocese for this online series designed to prepare for the sacrament of confirmation in the Episcopal Church.
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Diocesan Confirmation Series for Adults: 2025
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Sundays Beginning February 23, 7:00 [m | Online
Join adults from across the Diocese for this online series designed as preparation for confirmation or reception into the Episcopal Church.
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Talking about Israel and Palestine: Invitation to a Gathering for Clergy and Lay Leaders
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March 22, 9:00 am | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
On Saturday, March 22, from 9:00 am – 2:00 pm, we invite you to join us for a half-day gathering where you will hear from a range of voices, including Palestinian clergy, members of the Seattle Jewish community and interdenominational leaders working for a just peace in the Holy Land.
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April 26, 11:00 am | St. Andrew’s House, Union
Sacred Waters Center Open House, Saturday, April 26, 11:00 am-3:00 pm.
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Updates on Diocesan House Renovations
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Work on the long-planned renovation of Diocesan House continues into 2025. Renovating and improving a structure that is now 120 years old while maintaining its historicity and irreplaceable elements is no small task. Here is an overview and an update for 2025.
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Building a Place Where Love Dwells:
St. Luke’s, Seattle Capital Campaign
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Join in the momentous work of St. Luke’s, Seattle’s redevelopment of their property to create affordable housing and a new worship space. You, too, can help to Build a Place Where Love Dwells!
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Fellows Forum: A Spirituality that Embraces our Whole Heart – Joy and Rage Alike
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February 13, 12:00 pm | Online
Hear from the Rev. Elizabeth Riley discussing her recent book “Rage Prayers” in a conversation with the Episcopal Church Foundation (ECF). In a post-pandemic world marked by political uncertainty, climate crisis, and church decline, clergy and lay Episcopalians feel overwhelmed and anxious. Often, spirituality is misused to suppress genuine emotions, hindering our ability to support those in need. In discussion with the Rev. Callie Swanlund of the Diocese of Pennsylvania, the two will explore a spirituality that embraces the whole heart – joy and rage alike – equipping us to support our communities with compassion and justice.
Join the forum! Click below to RSVP and learn more about this virtual event on Thursday, February 13, 2025 at 12 PM Pacific Standard Time.
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Live-Streaming Services
Across the Diocese
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As more of our churches have moved to live-streaming their services, we’ve created a directory of our churches with services times and links to where you can join for Sunday morning and weekday prayer.
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Compline, Sung by The Compline Choir
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Sundays, 9:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Sung prayers for the close of the day, offered every Sunday at 9:30 pm in person and via live-stream.
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Do Justice, Love Mercy, Walk Humbly: Living Faithfully in Chaotic Times
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February 10, 7:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
A multifaith gathering in solidarity with migrant neighbors will be hosted in the Saint Mark’s Cathedral nave and live-streamed on Monday, February 10—people of all faiths who seek strength in this moment are welcome to this peaceful gathering as we ground ourselves in community, prayer, and song and commit to active and practical solidarity with our migrant neighbors.
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St. Mark’s Climate Conversation
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February 13, 6:30 pm | Virtual Event
Saint Mark’s Creation Care Ministry Climate Conversation for February: How to Stay Warm, Use Less Energy and Save Money
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MA Brush With God: An Icon-writing Workshop with reknowned Iconographer Peter Pearson
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February 13-15 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral | $495 Registration
A Brush with God is an icon-writing workshop is a part of the Wisdom School at Saint Mark’s, offering participants opportunity to experience the contemplative and ancient art of Byzantine iconography as spiritual practice.
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Holy Quiet: Contemplative Retreat for Young Adults
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February 14 – 16 | Rainbow Lodge, North Bend | $125 Registration, $50 Day-Tripper Registration
Experience a weekend of peace, prayer and self-care with young adults from across the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia.
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Introduction to Godly Play
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February 22, 10:00 am | St. Matthew~San Mateo, Auburn | $20 Registration (Scholarships Available)
If you’re new to Godly Play or just need a refresher, join us for a one-day overview of this rich curriculum and methodology.
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All Fresh Springs Retreat with Paul Rietmann
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March 3-6 | St. Andrew’s House, Union | $375 Registration
You are invited to come enjoy a time of rest, retreat and spiritual renewal as you begin your Lenten journey. The title of this mostly silent contemplative retreat is taken from Psalm 87:7. We will explore themes of desert, journey, thirst, water and spiritual refreshment found in the Bible and other spiritual writings. Since Ash Wednesday (March 5) falls during our retreat, we will offer the Ash Wednesday Liturgy with Holy Eucharist and the Imposition of Ashes.
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March 8, April 5, & May 10; 9:00 am | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | $50 Registration per Session (Scholarships Available)
Join us for an in-depth exploration of the Godly Play curriculum and methodology.
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“Sacred Beauty” Photography Exhibit at St. Barnabas
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Now Through June 8 | St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island
Nine stunning photographs by The Rev. Jim Friedrich of religious art and architecture are now on display in the St. Barnabas parlor through the Day of Pentecost, June 8.
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Sundays, 9:30 am | Redeemer, Kenmore
Help our community to find courage and resilience for the deeply challenging times that are upon us.
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Contemplative Worship in the Spirit of Taizé
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First Sunday of the Month, 5:00 pm | St. Andrew’s, Seattle
Join St. Andrew’s, Seattle for contemplative worship in the spirit of Taizé.
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Sundays, 5:30 pm | Epiphany, Seattle
Join Epiphany, Seattle every Sunday at 5:30 pm for Choral Evensong, followed by a reception.
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Compline with Trinity Choir
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First Thursdays, 8:15 pm | Trinity, Seattle
A quiet, contemplative service led by the Trinity Choir.
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Saint Mark’s Concert Series: Flentrop Organ Concert
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February 7, 7:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | $20-25 Tickets
French-Canadian organist Isabelle Demers will perform Saint Mark’s Concert Series’ annual Flentrop Organ concert on February 7 at 7:30 pm.
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Invite Welcome Connect Workshop
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February 8, 9:00 am | St. John the Baptist, Seattle | $100 Registration for Groups of Four Participants
Inviting, welcoming, or connecting with someone new to your cherished church community is not always easy or natural, but on February 8, Mary Foster Parmer, founder of the Invite Welcome Connect Ministry, will share proven and practical steps for authentically achieving success when welcoming and connecting with newcomers.
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February 11, 7:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Join Saint Mark’s Cathedral for a service of Candlelit Prayer with music from Taizé commemorating Brigid of Kildare.
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Sundays from Feburary 16 through April 5, 9:30 am | Church of the Redeemer
Join us as we explore peace and wholeness!
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Masterclass with Dr. Caroline Robinson
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March 1, 10:00 am | St. Dunstan’s, Shoreline
Four local organ students will play pieces they’ve prepared, and Dr. Robinson will then coach them, helping to deepen their understanding of their pieces and launch them to new heights in their playing.
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Helping Hands Handcrafters
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March 2, 11:30 am | Redeemer, Kenmore
It’s time to pick up our hooks and needles and other handcrafts and come together in fellowship!
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Choral Evensong & Organ Recital
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March 2, 4:30 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma
The choir of St. Luke’s Memorial, with organist Sheila Bristow, will sing Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Transfiguration, followed by a short organ recital by Sheila Bristow.
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The Art of Liturgical Improvisation: Tips and Inspiration for Elevating your Hymns and Service-Playing
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March , 7:00 pm | St. Dunstan’s, Shoreline
Tips and inspiration for elevating your hymns and service-playing with Dr. Caroline Robinson, assistant organ professor at the University of Michigan.
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Saint Mark’s Concert Series: Mystery of Winter Skies
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March 7, 7:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | $20-25 Tickets
James Falzone brings his unique style back to Saint Mark’s with a sonic exploration of the expansive beauty of creation, through James’ own new musical compositions for penny whistles and string quartet in concert on March 7 at 7:30 pm.
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March 14, 7:30 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma | $20 Suggested Donation
The choir of St. Luke’s Memorial, with organist Sheila Bristow, will sing Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Transfiguration, followed by a short organ recital by Sheila Bristow.
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Saint Mark’s Concert Series: Seven Last Words of Christ
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April 13, 4:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | $20-25 Tickets
Skyros Quartet will perform Joseph Haydn’s own arrangement for string quartet of his Seven Last Words of Christ — a meditation on Jesus’ utterances from the cross, excerpted from each of the four gospels — in observance of the coming Holy Week on Palm Sunday, April 13 at 4:30 pm.
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April 27-May 2 | Grace, Bainbridge Island | $450 Registration
Experience the ancient art of “writing” the Gospel with paint and prayer during this week-long, all- inclusive day retreat, led by renown iconographer, Theresa Harrison.
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Saint Mark’s Concert Series: All Bach on the Flentrop Organ
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May 9, 7:30 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | $20-25 Tickets
Saint Mark’s annual All Bach on the Flentrop Organ concert will be performed by Jonathan Moyer on Friday, May 9 at 7:30 pm.
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Choral Evensong & Recital
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May 29, 7:00 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma
The choirs of St. Luke’s Memorial and St. John’s, Gig Harbor, with organist Michael Plagerman, will sing Choral Evensong for the Feast of the Ascension, followed by a short organ recital by Michael Plagerman.
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Pledge Campaign Materials Ready to Use TODAY!
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Download the whole package today and begin your campaign right away! (2024 password is Ephesians5:2)
The 2024 Campaign is Walk in Love. Campaign materials are available in English and Spanish as Word documents for your editing – or use them as they are. This year’s package includes:
- Letters from the Clergy, Wardens, and Committee Chair
- Pledge cards that focus on time, talent, and treasure
- Proportional Giving cards
- Prayers for weekly offerings and for Campaign Ingathering
- Prayers of the People during your campaign season
- Reflections to use during the Campaign and year-round
On the TENS website, you can access informative and inspiring webinars about how to use the materials and ways to think about and engage your congregation in walking in love with one another, with God, and with your community.
The Diocese of Olympia’s annual membership in TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) means every congregation in the Diocese has full and FREE access to these resources. 2024 password is Ephesians5:2 (no spaces, case sensitive).
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One Parish One Prisoner Quarterly Zoom Call
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February 26 | Virtual Event
Learn more about One Parish One Prisoner at our quarterly Zoom Office Hours to ask questions and learn more: Wednesday, February 26 at 5pm!
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Episcopal Cursillo Weekend
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March 23 – 25 | Oregon Christian Convention Center
Cursillo is a weekend of living in a Gospel-centered community, of richly experiencing God’s love for us.
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Spanish Immersion Program
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August 2-16 | Anglican Center, Cuernavaca, Mexico | $2,300 Registration
A two-week Spanish language immersion program is offered by the Anglican Diocese of Cuernavaca August 2-16, 2025.
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Celtic Pilgrimage to Brittany and Loire River Valley
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May 22, 2025 – June 3, 2025 | $4,400 Registration
From megalithic monuments to monastic caves, discover how Celtic Christianity took root in ancient France.
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2026 Portuguese Camino Pilgrimage
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May 22-31, 2026 | $2,995-3,495 Registration
2026 Portuguese Camino Pilgrimage dates have been set for May 22-31, 2026!
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The Diocese of Olympia takes its responsibility for the safety of its people seriously. The Safe Church, Safe Communities training program is now online and teaches how to identify and prevent abuse within the church community. This training is required for all canonically resident and licensed clergy and for non-clergy who have a key to the church facility, including, but not limited to: vestry and bishop’s committee members; church staff; Eucharistic ministers/visitors; and anyone who works with minors in any capacity. Any other interested parishioners are encouraged to take this free training. Certification is valid for three years and then a renewal is required. If you have any questions, please reach out to: safechurch@ecww.org.
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ITEMS AVAILABLE / SEEKING ITEMS
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Christ Church Seattle is renovating, and we would like to find a new home for our pews. There are 24 plus 2 pew frontals. The pews are solid oak, with kneelers, 34 inches tall, 22 inches deep, and 130 inches (almost 11 feet) long. Free, but you’ll need to move them. Please contact cwpratt@proton.me for more info.
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The altar was built in 1897 and used at St. Paul’s Port Townsend until the recent renovation of the church last year. Unfortunately, due to limited space, they have no place to incorporate the altar today. The altar measures 20″ X 45″ and is 34″ tall. It has a wonderful history, and they hope that someone in the Diocese might be able to use it. If you are interested, please contact St. Paul’s at 360.385.0770 or stpauls_pt@outlook.com.
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Seeking Wonder, Love, & Praise Hymnal
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The St. John’s, Olympia Music Director, Steve O’Connor, has requested 20 pew-edition copies of the Wonder, Love, & Praise hymnal. They are hoping to beg or borrow (permanently) extra, unused copies that might be knocking around somewhere, if at all possible. They would like to offset the cost and potential waste of ordering brand-new copies if there are a number of them not being used at another church. They are willing to pick them up in the Olympia/Tacoma/Federal Way/Puyallup/Gig Harbor etc. areas.
Contact information:
Anna Okrasinski Maddox
Parish Administrator
anna@stjohnsoly.org
360-352-8527
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The following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington.
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