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Ordination and Consecration of
The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle
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“My family and I have, in the course of this spiritual journey, seen firsthand the abundant love of Jesus as it has been expressed by the people of the Diocese of Olympia. I am so grateful to be given this opportunity to serve with them in ministry in the years ahead as we seek to proclaim that love in Western Washington.”
Last weekend, The Rt. Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle was ordained and consecrated as the ninth bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. Read our recap of the service and events at the links below!
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Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest:
The 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
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October 25-26 | Tacoma Convention Center and Marriott Hotel Downtown Tacoma
Rest. Engage. Pray. Over the last two years, we have been busily engaged in the work of transition, listening, discerning, and preparing to begin a new season as the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. As we cross the threshold into a new life together with a new bishop, it’s tempting to rush forward without first taking stock of where we are and where we’re heading. Instead, let us heed Christ’s invitation: “Come to me, and I will give you rest.”
In this 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia, join us as we come together after a season of transition to rest in Christ, to engage deeply in the meaningful work of the Diocese, and to pray together as a community, heeding the call of our Savior and striking out in a new direction together. Learn from one another at workshops, celebrate milestones in the life of our Diocese, worship with Episcopalians across Western Washington, and hear from Bishop LaBelle as he begins his journey with us in the Diocese.
Rest. Engage. Pray.
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The College for Congregational Development
6×1 Saturday Sessions
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September 21, October 19, November 16, January 18, February 15, and March 15
$750 Registration (from the Diocese of Olympia)
Registration is now open for the 2024-2025 College for Congregational Development 6×1 Saturday Sessions!
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October 12, 9:30 am | Saint Mark’s Cathedral, Seattle | $25 Registration
Whether you’re a newcomer or veteran to the Godly Play methodology, you are invited to a day of workshops, idea-sharing, and fun!
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Baptism and Necrology Reports at Diocesan Convention
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As we prepare for Diocesan Convention 2024, it is time to gather the names of those in our congregations who have been baptized – and those who have died – since October 1, 2023.
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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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Visit the Diocesan Altar Guild
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Diocesan Altar Guild (DAG) will be at Diocesan House as often as possible: please call ahead if you wish to come visit on Tuesday or Wednesday from 10:30 am – 5:00 pm at 206.826.7211 to reach the DAG room directly. For appointments on other days, if needed, call Sherry at 206.364.4707.
Parking will be across the street. It is not a long walk: a person can be let off at the front of Diocesan House before parking elsewhere. Only one space at Diocesan House is available for Disabled Parking.
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Updates from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness
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“In so many ways, let’s get organized and get to work. There are too many children on the margins. There are too many families on the margins. It’s time to get practical.”
This week’s update from the Bishop’s Task Force on Homelessness explores collaborations between faith communities to address homelessness.
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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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Vote Faithfully: Election Engagement Tool Kit
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New resources from the Episcopal Church’s Office of Government Relations give every congregation the tools to engage more proactively and more faithfully in the upcoming elections.
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Private Retreats at St. Andrew’s House
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Book a private retreat space at St. Andrew’s House.
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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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Initiative 2117: A Threat to Our Climate and Our Care for Creation?
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September 23, 6:30 pm | Online
Join experts and faith activists to learn about the dire climate justice impacts of Initiative 2117 and explore what we can do about it as people of faith.
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Honoring The Rev. Canon Jerry Shigaki: 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s
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September 28, 9:00 am | International Fountain, Seattle Center
Join the Circles of Color & Friends of The Rev. Jerry Shigaki team in the 2024 Walk to End Alzheimer’s to carry the torch in his honor for a cause he was passionate.
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Holy Hike at Lewis and Clark State Park!
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September 28, 10:00 am | Lewis and Clark State Park
Join September’s Holy Hikes for a light hike in the woods with Christian fellowship, all sorts of squirrels, and bagels.
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Shipboard Benefit Luncheon for the Seattle Seafarers Center
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October 5, 10:00 am | Pier 91 Cruise Terminal, Seattle | $75 Tickets
Enjoy a 3-course meal with wine aboard Holland America Line’s Eurodam cruise ship at this benefit luncheon for the Seattle Seafarers Center.
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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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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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Walking with the Indigenous Saints
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Sundays, 9:40 am | St. George, Maple Valley
Join St. George, Maple Valley for a six-week study series especially designed for middle and high school youth that seeks to study and integrate scripture and the lives of holy men and women of Indigenous heritage in the Episcopal Church.
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“Recovery and Spirituality?”
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September 21, 1:00 pm | St. Philip’s, Marysville
Join St. Philip’s, Marysville to examine the belief in a higher power and how to incorporate that power in the 12 Step process. Why God should be included in the rehabilitation process.
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Return – A Liturgy at the Autumn Equinox
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September 22, 5:00 pm | St. Luke’s, Renton
Join St. Luke’s, Renton for a liturgy at the Autumn Equinox with extended Soundbath.
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Book Presentation and Celebration with Robin and Gordon Okumu
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September 23, 7:00 pm | Christ Church, Tacoma
Come hear an inspiring and enlightening book presentation by local authors to benefit their nonprofit organization that conducts community development in rural western Kenya.
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St. Michael’s Celebration of New Ministry
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September 29, 1:00 pm | St. Matthew~San Mateo, Auburn
All are invited to celebrate the new ministry at St. Michael’s South Sudanese Episcopal Church in Auburn, WA.
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Fourth Sundays Beginning September 29, 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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Choral Evensong & Organ Recital
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September 29, 4:30 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma
The choirs of St. Luke’s Memorial and Christ Church, Tacoma, with organist Susanna Valleau, will sing Choral Evensong for the Feast of St. Michael & All Angels, followed by a short organ recital by Susanna Valleau.
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September 22, October 20, & November 17; 6:00 pm | St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island
Join St. Barnabas, Bainbridge Island this fall for their contemplative Vespers services dedicated to female saints and sung by the Schola Nova treble choir.
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September 29, 5:00 pm | St. Paul’s Seattle
St. Paul’s, Seattle will gather for a family style meal and Eucharist followed by formation for all ages.
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October 5, 9:00 am | St. George, Maple Valley
Please join St. George, Maple Valley in their labyrinth for a free workshop with guided meditation “connecting and contemplating with nature.”
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Learn About the Puyallup Tribe
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October 5, 10:00 am | St. John’s, Gig Harbor
A representative from the Tribal Historic Preservation Officer for the Puyallup Tribe of Indians will be sharing the history of the native people who lived in Gig Harbor and whose tribe continues to have prominent place in the south sound region and answering questions.
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October 6, 12:00 pm | St. George, Maple Valley
Celebrating the Feast of St. Francis, we invite everyone to bring their pets to St. George for the annual Blessing of the Animals at noon on Sunday, October 6, 2024.
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October 6, 3:00 pm | Trinity, Everett
International artist David di Fiore returns to the NW to perform PIPE ORGAN TIME MACHINE at Trinity, Everett, Oct. 6, 3;00 pm.
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Beyond Land Acknowledgement
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Sundays Beginning October 6, 5:00 pm | St. John the Baptist, Seattle
A speaker series exploring the history and future of the Duwamish Tribe in the Seattle Area.
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Edible Hope Kitchen Annual Fundraiser
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October 10, 6:00 pm | Bickersons Brew House, Seattle | $50 Tickets
Join for an evening of fun to raise money and raise a paddle for St. Luke’s Edible Hope Kitchen as they prepare to move to a new location.
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Christian Formation: Halloween Special
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Sundays Beginning October 13, 3:00 pm | St. Mary’s Lakewood
Join St. Mary’s, Lakewood for a creepy foray into the dark side of the Bible and the Christian Faith going into Allhallowtide!
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Healing and Taize Worship
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October 18, 5:30 pm | St. Mary’s Lakewood
Worship in Taize style with anointing and healing prayer.
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Keeping Hope When the World Seems Hopeless with The Rev. Scott Gunn
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November 2, 9:00 am | St. Thomas, Medina | $45 Registration (Scholarships Available)
Join St. Thomas, Medina, for this timely retreat opportunity facilitated by Forward Movement Director Scott Gunn and explore how we can keep hope when the world seems hopeless.
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Living Breathe | Organ and Flute
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November 15, 7:30 pm | St. Luke’s Memorial, Tacoma | $20 Suggested Donation
As part of the 24-25 season of Music at St. Luke’s Memorial, Dr. Tracy Doyle (Director of the UPS School of Music) and Dr. Wyatt Smith will present a program of music for organ and flute by living composers.
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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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Pledge Campaign Materials Ready to Use TODAY!
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Download the whole package today to begin planting the seeds for your campaign! (password is Ephesians5:2)
The 2023 – 2024 Annual Pledge Campaign materials are ready for use. This year’s package includes:
- Sample letters from the Clergy, Wardens, and Committee Chair
- Prayers for the Pledge Cards and Prayers at Ingathering
- Prayers of the People during your campaign season and a Post-Communion Prayer you may use during the weeks of your pledge drive
- Pledge cards that focus on time, talent, and treasure
- Proportional Giving cards
- Weekly Reflections for now and other seasons
- A Hymn to accompany the theme. You may download the score and listen to a recording of how it sounds on our website.
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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Thinking about Upping Your Online Giving Game?
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TENS (The Episcopal Network for Stewardship) brings you this opportunity to partner with Vanco, a company with exceptional customer service and simple church management software integrations to help generosity soar for the benefit of your church.
Sign up with Vanco before the end of November and you’ll experience:
- Compelling storytelling and visual giving pages that bring your missions to life for anyone from first-time donors to established members.
- Free one-on-one implementation support where we’ll help you launch your online giving program with best practices used by the over 25,000 churches we work with.
- No processing fees on gifts, up to $50,000 in total, received in January.
Let Vanco help you transition from fall into a strong holiday season and an even stronger start to 2024. Request a demo today to learn more!
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September 30-October 9, 2024
Registration has closed for the Civil Rights Pilgrimage.
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May 22, 2025 – June 1, 2025
September 24, 2025 – October 4, 2025
Join Fr. Steve Danzey for one of two trips being planned for next year: May 22-June 1 and September 24-October 4.
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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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Safe Church Online Update
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In accordance with The Episcopal Church’s Safe Church, Safe Communities program, Universal Training is now offered for certification for Children/Youth and Vulnerable Adults. Universal Safe Church training fosters a culture of safety and inclusion for all people and covers a broad overview of issues of vulnerability, power, and healthy boundaries. Universal Safe Church training is designed to equip all people to live out their Baptismal Covenant.
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2024 Beacon Church Collaborative Conference
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October 17-18 | Lakeside Christian Church, Kirkland
Come join Bridge Disability Ministries for an informative time of learning and discussion at our third annual Beacon Church Collaborative Conference!
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One Parish One Prisoner Office Hours
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November 13, 5:00 pm | Online
Join for an open Zoom call to learn more about One Parish One Prisoner and the ministry of resurrection.
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The following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington.
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