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The Diocese of Olympia Celebrates Juneteenth
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Juneteenth is a celebration of freedom. It commemorates the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Galveston, TX, learned of the Emancipation Proclamation, which formally ended their enslavement.
This year, on June 21, the Black/African American Circle hosted a Juneteenth celebration at St Mark’s Cathedral. African drumming and dancing by VCBynum Arts & Education and by the Awal Alhassan & Sohoyini West African Dance Company brought an international flair to the celebration. Drawing from his Kenyan heritage, The Rev. Paul Karume, vicar of Goshen All Saints Church in Tacoma, preached on the theme “Don’t be afraid. God has got your back.”
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Zimzum Discipleship: Practices for a Christ-Center Life
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Join us on our new three-year discipleship series on zimzum discipleship, of intentionally making space to live as a faithful apprentice of Jesus. The first lesson on The Sabbath is now available on the home for our zimzum discipleship series, where you can also find resources, community, and more at the link below!
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Summer in the Diocese of Olympia: Horses, Music, Sailing & More!
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Are you looking for summer programs for children or teens? Check out our listing of the Vacation Bible Schools, day camps, and overnight camps being offered by the Episcopal Church, all over Western Washington, from June through August.
These high-value, low-cost options (all provide scholarships where requested), are offered by the Diocese of Olympia community. Please share this information with the children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews in your life.
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Clergy Transitions in the Diocese of Olympia
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Please join us in welcoming The Rev. Abby D’Ambruoso, who has been called to serve as priest-in-charge at St. David’s, Friday Harbor. Abby will begin that call on September 1, 2025. Keep The Rev. D’Ambruoso in your prayers as she prepares to begin her new call, along with all congregations and clergy in transition.
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Call to Support Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City
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On June 5, Al Ahli Hospital in Gaza City suffered the sixth destructive attack from the Israeli military – in addition to a father and son seeking surgery, three journalists were killed. Thirty others were wounded, including four hospital staff. A beacon of hope and resilience in one of the world’s most troubled places, Al Ahli Arab Hospital, located in Gaza City and operated by the Episcopal Diocese of Jerusalem, stands as a critical lifeline in the midst of the catastrophic, never-ending humanitarian crisis.
Read more and learn how to support Al Ahli Hospital at the link below!
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Is Your Parish Musician Unfamiliar with Episcopal Worship and Music?
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The Bishop’s Commission on Liturgy and the Arts is prepared to offer workshops for parish musicians unfamiliar with Episcopal worship and music. In order to do this, it would help to know the parishes that would encourage musicians to participate in this free, morning-long workshop.
Based on responses, the Commission will secure one or more locations and then advertise dates and times – most likely on a Saturday morning this summer.
If this interests you, send an email to Fr. Samuel Torvend at torvensa@plu.edu with MUSIC in the subject line. We need the name and location of your parish. And we need to hear from parishes by Friday, July 11.
Thank you.
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St. Luke’s, Seattle Is Raising the Roof With Your Help!
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St. Luke’s, Seattle reached an important milestone in their building project! Read more about the January 30 Topping Off Ceremony, their new affordable family housing units, and learn how you can be part of Building a Place Where Love Dwells!
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Dignity and Care for Ukrainian Refugees in Europe
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Episcopal Relief & Development partnered with The Convocation of Episcopal Churches in Europe to launch a refugee support program in 2022. Together in 2024, they supported over 40,000 refugees in 11 countries with health care, legal aid, language classes, employment assistance, and basic essential items.
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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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Monastic Spiritual Practices for Contemporary Christians with Fr. Samuel Torvend
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July 9 & 16, 7:00 pm | Online
Join Fr. Samuel Torvend, OblSB, in this engaging look at seven spiritual practices shaped by the English monastic tradition. We’ll consider how these practices serve as spiritual guides for people who live in cities and towns throughout the Pacific Northwest.
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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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Stay & Work at Sacred Waters Center
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Through September | Sacred Waters Center, Union
Come, Stay & Work at Sacred Waters
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Diocesan Youth Sailing Trip: 2025
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August 27-30 | Puget Sound | $250 Registration
Come sail with us aboard the Adventuress!
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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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Vacation Bible School 2025: Camp Firelight
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July 7-11 | St. Andrew’s, Seattle
Join Saint Andrew’s, Seattle, for Vacation Bible School 2025!
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Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene
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July 22, 7:00 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma
Members of the St. Luke’s Chancel Choir and guests will sing Choral Evensong to mark the Feast of St. Mary Magdalene.
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2025 TENS Pledge Campaign Materials Ready to Use TODAY!
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Did you ever have news that was so exciting that you could not wait to share it with others? The Good News that fills our spirits with joy is about the radical abundance, abiding love, and healing power that Jesus shares with us when we respond to his call to follow him. All of the gifts that we have been given are ready to burst forth to serve our neighbors and share our love with a world in need
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 their 2025 pledge campaign resources. 2025 password is Luke1:46 (no spaces, case sensitive).
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St. Paul’s Holy Land Pilgrimage 2025
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November 3-17
November travel plans are on hold until late August as we hope and pray for peace and safety.
Join us for an in depth and on site look at the places Jesus lived and taught, along with cultural visits to hear speakers at a Palestinian Refugee Camp, a Jewish Settlement and more.
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Reimagining Preaching in the Pacific Northwest: A Research Project
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Do you know a congregation or preacher in the region that is reimagining ways to engage scripture? We want to know about them! Our search is two-fold:
- Faith communities that embody “text, soul, and culture” and/or use innovative formats for scriptural engagement in community.
- Preachers in traditional formats (a single speaker behind a pulpit) who exemplify best practices of preaching in post-Christendom contexts.
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Indigenous Artist-in-Residence Program
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Late Summer/Early Fall 2025 | Holden Village, Lake Chelan
This program is a two- to four-week self-guided on-site residency at Holden Village located in the valley of the North Cascade Mountains for Indigenous artists working in a variety of mediums. The program blends opportunities for independent creative work in a private studio space with engagement with the Village community. The application period is open now and will close on May 15 for residencies in late summer & early fall of 2025. Learn more at the link below.
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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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In-Person Safe Church Training
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July 20, 11:30 am | St. Timothy, Chehalis
St. Timothy, Chehalis will be hosting an in-person Safe Church training event on July 20th from 11:30 am to 2:30 pm. All in the surrounding community who need to take training are invited to attend. Please click the link below to register.
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July 27, 12:00 pm | St. Hugh, Allyn
St. Hugh, Allyn will be hosting an in-person Safe Church training event on July 27th from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm. All in the surrounding community who need to take training are invited to attend. Please click the link below to register.
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The following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington.
- No job listings at this time.
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