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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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FORMA: National Faith Formation Conference
(Hosted by the Diocese of Olympia)
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January 27-20 | Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades | $120 – $295 Registration (Scholarships Available)
All ministry leaders who work in faith formation – clergy, staff, and volunteers – are invited to experience the annual Forma Conference in community. The Diocese of Olympia will host a west coast gathering at the Retreat Center at the Palisades, just south of Seattle. The Retreat Center is located on 39 forested acres and on a beachfront bluff overlooking Puget Sound – the perfect place to “rest a while.” We’ll balance our time viewing an amazing array of conference speakers and workshop sessions with time for thoughtful discussion, as well as sharing of best practices, strategic planning, and spiritual enrichment.
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February 8, 8:30 am | Pacific Lutheran University | $30 Registration
Join us for an engaging and enlightening conference on A Year of Creation: How nature’s seasons and Christian feasts cultivate creation consciousness year ’round.
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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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Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Olympia
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It is a time of transition within our Diocese, and we have a new clergy transition to announce.
We are pleased to announce that The Rev. Malcolm McLaurin has accepted the call to become the next Rector of The Church of the Holy Cross in Redmond, WA. Malcolm will succeed The Rev. Jim Eichner, who has faithfully served Holy Cross for over 20 years. Jim will transition into the role of Associate, ensuring a smooth leadership transition as Holy Cross enters this exciting new season.
Please join us in welcoming The Rev. McLaurin and The Rev. Eichner to their new roles in the Diocese, and keep all congregations experiencing transition in your prayers.
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Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
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“The Task Force encourages you once again to look at your own jurisdiction to see what is needed in terms of advocacy, services, and shelter. Actions should include rent stabilization, capital funding for affordable housing, no cuts for homelessness services, protection of rights for those who are unhoused, right to counsel, and a progressive revenue stream to fund what is needed.”
This week’s update from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness explores the challenges to addressing homelessness in the new year.
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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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Defending the Dignity of Trans and Non-Binary People in 2025 and Beyond
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January 13, 4:00 pm | Online
Episcopalians and all others interested in justice for women, LGBTQ+ justice, and social justice are invited to join this webinar to learn from gender justice leaders within and beyond The Episcopal Church about the current legislative terrain in the U.S. impacting these areas and the work that can be done to uphold the dignity of all God’s children.
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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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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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The Spiritual Approach to the Enneagram: A Map to Inner Wisdom
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January 10-11 | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | $65 Registration
Join Saint Mark’s Cathedral for a two-part workshop on the Spirituality of the Enneagram with Joseph Benton Howell, Ph.D.
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Saint Mark’s and Sanctuary: Responding to the Needs of Our Time
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January 15, 6:45 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Join Dean Thomason and Canon Emily Griffin as we explore sanctuary and ways to respond compassionately and with intention, guided by our mandate to respect the dignity of every human being.
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February 1, 10:00 am | Dash Point State Park, Federal Way
Come walk in the woods at Dash Point State Park with Holy Hikes for nature therapy, contemplative meandering, fellowship and some cool reading from the mystics of the church.
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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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January 11, 1:00 pm | Redeemer, Kenmore
Anyone identifying as female, femme, or non-binary is welcome to attend the Christmas Tea.
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January 12, 9:30 am | Redeemer, Kenmore
The Rev. Danáe Ashley will present on Hildegard of Bingen on January 12, 2025 at 9:30 am at Episcopal Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington.
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Third Friday at Noon Concert
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January 17, 12:10 pm | Christ Church, Tacoma
Organ concert by Henry Lebedinsky on Friday, January 17, 2025 at 12:10 PM, at Christ Episcopal Church.
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Sundays Beginning January 19, 9:30 am | Redeemer, Kenmore
In Life After Doom, Brian McLaren engages with the catastrophic failure of both our religious and political leaders to address the dominant realities of our time.
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January 19, 10:00 am | St. James, Kent | $5 Registration
Come make pretzels with Franciscan Sisters and learn about Religious Life in the Episcopal Church!
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Martin Luther King, “Blessed Are the Peacemakers” Whidbey Community Event
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January 20, 1:00 pm | St. Augustine’s-in-the-Woods, Freeland
19th annual Martin Luther King community Women in the Civil Rights themed event with readings, music and audiovisual presentations.
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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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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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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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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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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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Passing the Baton – A Workshop for Leadership Transition
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January 11 & April 5, 9:00 am | Online | $225 Registration
A two-part small group workshop on Zoom designed for faith community lay leaders who have concluded their term on a Vestry, Council, or Board.
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Singing the Faith Conference
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January 28, 12:00 pm | Seattle Pacific University| $30 Registration
This conference celebrates the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed by exploring the relationship between theology and song.
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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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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 following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington.
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