October 2, 2024     Prayer of the Day Sovereign God, you have created us to live in loving community with one another. Form us for life that is faithful and steadfast, and teach us to trust like little children, that we may reflect the image of your Son, Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord. Amen. ELCA World Hunger resources for Advent 2024 and Lent 2025 are now available. This year’s theme is “Humming With the Word”. Free versions are available at ELCA.org/hunger/resources. Upcoming Events links to event info embedded if applicable October 10 Blue Zone @ Spanaway Lutheran […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage October 4, 2024           Come to Me, and I Will Give You Rest: The 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia 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 […]

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News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage September 20, 2024           Ordination and Consecration of The Rev. Dr. Philip N. LaBelle “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 […]

  September 4, 2024     Prayer of the Day Gracious God, throughout the ages you transform sickness into health and death into life. Open us to the power of your presence, and make us a people ready to proclaim your promises to the whole world, through Jesus Christ, our healer 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 June 13 – 14, 2025 […]

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, […]