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Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Services
in the Diocese of Olympia
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Join our churches and worshiping communities from across the Diocese of Olympia this holiday season! More services will be added throughout the season, so check back for more updates!
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2025 Global Mission Grants Now Open
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The office of Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Diocese of Olympia Global Mission Grants are now available at the link below.
In order to be considered for the grant, projects must support mission partnerships outside of the United States. The grant committee will use as a guiding principle how well the project aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide a narrative description of the ways this project addresses one or more SDG, with specific reference to goal targets and indicators.
Find out more and apply by following the link below!
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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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2024 Convention Workshop Recordings
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All four of the workshop recordings made during our 2024 Convention are now available to watch, including Carla’s Toolbelt, Conversations with Skagit Elders, the Changing Church, and Grow Your Youth Group!
Follow the link below to watch the videos!
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RRO Toy Drive for
Refugee Children
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Each year the Diocese of Olympia Refugee Resettlement Office collects gifts to distribute to refugee children who have arrived in the past year. If you would like to help welcome refugee children with a gift, please bring gifts to 1919 Auburn Way N, Suite 7, Auburn, WA 98002 or order them from our Amazon wish list.
Thank you for your support!
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Diocesan House Renovations
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Renovations at Diocesan House have begun! Due to the extensive interior and exterior work on Diocesan House, there will be limited access to the building until the Fall of 2024, and staff members will be arranging alternate meeting locations during the renovation. If you have any questions about the renovations, please contact our Diocesan Property Manager, The Rev. Dr. Dennis S. Tierney, at dtierney@ecww.org.
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Building a Place Where Love Dwells:
St. Luke’s, Seattle Capital Campaign
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Bishop Skelton offers an invitation to 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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November 23, 10:00 am | St. John the Baptist, Seattle
Join the Seattle Seafarers Center at St. John the Baptist, Seattle’s annual Ditty Bag Stuffing Party and gather to stuff care packages, share stories about seafarers ministry, and bless the bags to be given away.
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Thanksgiving Day Holy Eucharist Livestream
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November 28, 10:00 am | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Please join Saint Mark’s, in the cathedral nave and livestreamed, at 10:00 am on Thanksgiving Day for a service of Holy Eucharist, with prayers of gratitude for the abundance of the harvest and all the blessings of this life.
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Holy Hike – Tolmie State Park
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November 30, 10:00 am | Tolmie State Park, Olympia
Join us for a Holy Hike at Tolmie State Park!
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December 13-15 | Camp Huston | $255 Registration
Winter Camp for youth 8-16, a fun weekend of camp life at Camp Huston December 13-15.
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Liturgy of Lament
in a Season of Fear
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December 14, 10:30 am | St. Peter’s, Seattle
For all who are experiencing fear, anxiety, and grief in these uncertain times, we invite you to gather, lament, and pray with members of our diocesan community.
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Sundays, 9:30 am | Redeemer, Kenmore
Explore individual and corporate practices in interactive, age-appropriate ways.
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Contemplative Evening Eucharist
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Sundays, 5:00 pm | St. John’s, Gig Harbor
A contemplative liturgy with candlelight, quiet and Celtic-inspired music.
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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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Fourth Sundays, 2:00 pm | St. George, Maple Valley
Join St. George, Maple Valley for guided meditative labyrinth walks with seasonal themes on the 4th Sunday of the month, 2:00-4:00 pm, rain or shine, as an indoor walk will be available in inclement weather.
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Advent Creativity Retreat
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November 30, 9:30 am | St. James, Kent | $20 Registration
Join St. James, Kent for a creative art retreat with rest, prayer, and reflection.
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It’s a Wonderful Life Film Screening
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November 30, 1:00 pm | St. Alban’s, Edmonds
St. Alban’s Episcopal Church in Edmonds will hold a special event to celebrate and screen the classic holiday film on Saturday, November 30 at 1:00 pm in the church parish hall.
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Advent Series: The Themes of Luke
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Sundays Beginning December 1, 9:30 am | Redeemer. Kenmore
Redeemer, Kenmore invites everyone to join Fr. Jed Fox as he explores the special themes of Luke the Evangelist this Advent.
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Play and Pray for All Ages
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First Sundays, Beginning December 1, 12:00 pm | Good Samaritan, Sammamish
Each Play and Pray Youth and Families Gathering will have a range of activities that families and individuals can choose – all related to a particular theme.
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The “O” Antiphons — Advent Procession with Lessons & Carols
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December 1, 7:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Join Saint Mark’s for “O” Antiphons Liturgy on the first Sunday of Advent.
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Advent Vespers: Candlelit Contemplative Prayer
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Wednesdays Beginning December 4, 7:00 pm | Michael & All Angels, Issaquah
Advent candlelit contemplative evening prayer—a point of calm in a busy month.
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Compline with Trinity Choir
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First Thursdays Beginning December 5, 8:15 pm | Trinity, Seattle
A quiet, contemplative service led by the Trinity Choir.
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December 7, 10:00 am | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle
Monthly Saturday morning work parties on the Greenbelt organized by Green Seattle Partnership.
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December 7, 3:00 pm | Redeemer, Kenmore
In the tender compassion of our God the dawn from on high shall break upon us.
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Comfort & Joy: An English Christmas
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December 7, 8:00 pm | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | $5-30 Tickets
The Seattle Choral Company presents their annual Cathedral Christmas program featuring works by English composers Ralph Vaughan Williams, Cecilia McDowall, and Sir John Rutter, offering a rich celebration of music, embracing the joy and wonder of the season.
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December 11, 7:00 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma
The choirs of St. Luke’s Memorial will present Advent Lessons & Carols, including works by Mark Schweizer, Thomas Ravenscroft, Frderick Frahm, Robert Lehman, Charles Villiers Stanford, and Thomas Walmisley, along with familiar congregational Advent carols.
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December 13 & 14, 7:30 pm | Epiphany, Seattle | $45 Tickets
Music at Epiphany presents two nights of Handel’s famous oratorio, Messiah.
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Kid’s Free Christmas Shopping at St. Philip’s, Marysville
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December 14, 9:30 am | St. Philip’s, Marysville
An event for children to participate in gift giving for the holidays.
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December 14, 4:00 pm | Good Samaritan, Sammamish
Come join Good Samaritan Episcopal Church for a joyful and festive evening of singing traditional Christmas carols and sharing cookies and refreshments.
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December 14, 5:00 pm | St. Christopher’s, Olympia
The story of Christmas comes alive with your participation in the Live Nativity event at St. Christopher’s Community Church!
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December 15, 2:30 pm | St. Michael & All Angels, Issaquah
Come sing or listen to the Christmas portion of G. F. Handel’s Messiah under the direction of Dr. Jason Anderson!
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December 20, 7:00 pm | Trinity, Seattle
A quiet service offering solace for those finding hope and joy elusive at Christmas time.
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December 21, 12:00 pm | St. Christopher’s Community Church, Olympia
Come join St Christopher, Olympia for an Advent Quiet Day Retreat that will have sessions on Contemplative Prayer, Rosary, Meditative Art Journaling, walking the Labyrinth, Breakout discussion, chili and snacks provided. Evensong will follow at 5:00 pm.
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December 21, 5:00 pm | Good Samaritan, Sammamish
Join Good Samaritan Episcopal Church for our Annual Advent Lessons and Carols, a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century.
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January 6, 7:00 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma
Join Music Director Dr. Wyatt Smith, and cantor Kyle Haugen for Organ Vespers for the Feast of the Epiphany at St. Luke’s Memorial Church.
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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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May 22, 2025 – June 1, 2025
Join Fr. Steve Danzey next year May 22-June 1 – only 4 spaces left!
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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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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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The following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington.
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