This Is Happiness A Farewell Message from Bishop Skelton September 4, 2024   “This was happiness because even in the turbulence of transition, in all the comings and goings, all the wrong and right turns, it was wonderful to be able to do these things with all of you in this part of the world, with all of you in this part of the Episcopal Church.” Bishop Skelton shares her final message as Bishop Provisional and reflects on her time with the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia.   The Most Rev. Melissa Skelton mskelton@ecww.org 206.325.4200 x2010 1551 10th Ave. E. Seattle, […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage August 23, 2024           RSVP: Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle The Bishop Transition Committee invites those who plan to attend the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle to RSVP using the link below. For diocesan clergy, please use the link that will be sent out with Tuesday’s Clergy News and Updates, which includes Friday clergy events. See the invitation to these blessed services, to take place at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA on Saturday, September 14, 2024, […]

  August 28, 2024     Prayer of the Day O God our strength, without you we are weak and wayward creatures. Protect us from all dangers that attack us from the outside, and cleanse us from all evil that arises from within ourselves, that we may be preserved through your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable September 19 The Church and Civic Politics – A Zoom Discussion September 27 – 28 PSALM Retreat @ Seabeck September 30 – October 3 FCTE January 14 – 15, 2025 Bishop’s Convocation […]

September 19,  6:30-8:00PM As we look at both our Lutheran teachings and the Constitution of the United States, what are the rights and duties of church members and church denominations as we guide our cities, states, and nation through complicated times? We invite all of you to join us to consider and discuss together the working relationship between the Church and Civic Politics. There is much media discussion currently about those who, on one hand, promote Christian nationalism and those who, on the other hand, insist on a wall of separation between church and state. Lutherans in the United States have the […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage August 16, 2024           RSVP: Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle The Bishop Transition Committee invites those who plan to attend the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle to RSVP using the link below. For diocesan clergy, please use the link that will be sent out with Tuesday’s Clergy News and Updates, which includes Friday clergy events. See the invitation to these blessed services, to take place at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA on Saturday, September 14, 2024, […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage August 2, 2024           RSVP: Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle The Bishop Transition Committee invites those who plan to attend the Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle to RSVP using the link below. For diocesan clergy, please use the link that will be sent out with Tuesday’s Clergy News and Updates, which includes Friday clergy events. See the invitation to these blessed services, to take place at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue, WA on Saturday, September 14, 2024, […]

September 19,  6:30-8:00PM As we look at both our Lutheran teachings and the Constitution of the United States, what are the rights and duties of church members and church denominations as we guide our cities, states, and nation through complicated times? We invite all of you to join us to consider and discuss together the working relationship between the Church and Civic Politics. There is much media discussion currently about those who, on one hand, promote Christian nationalism and those who, on the other hand, insist on a wall of separation between church and state. Lutherans in the United States have the […]

REMINDER!!! We have one more Zoom Listening Post on Tuesday, August 13th. Please note that this will be the last of the opportunities for Rostered Leaders to have input on the Synod Ministry Site Profile. RSVP to Stefanie at swwsynod@plu.edu. Southwestern Washington Synod | 420 121st Street South | Tacoma, WA 98444-5218 US

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage July 26, 2024           Save the Dates – Ordination of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle Please save the dates for the Ordination and Consecration and the Seating of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle as the ninth Bishop of the Diocese of Olympia. READ MORE Building a Place Where Love Dwells: St. Luke’s, Seattle Capital Campaign 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, […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage July 19, 2024           Building a Place Where Love Dwells: St. Luke’s, Seattle Capital Campaign 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! You can make a commitment or donation online by going to the St. Luke’s Development website at: https://stlukesseattle.org/st-lukes-property-redevelopment/ You can write a check to St. Luke’s, marked “Redevelopment” and send it directly to: 5710 […]

  July 24, 2024     Prayer of the Day Gracious God, you have placed within the hearts of all your children a longing for your word and a hunger for your truth. Grant that we may know your Son to be the true bread of heaven and share this bread with all the world, through Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable August 20 Synod Listening Post @ Trinity, Parkland August 26 Synod Listening Post @ Silverdale, Silverdale September 27 – 28 PSALM Retreat @ Seabeck September 30 – October […]