Southwestern Washington Synod E-News Week of March 19, 2023 NEWS April is Stress Awareness Month.If you’re struggling or reaching out to help a friend who may be struggling with stress, consider some of the many resources on coping and managing stress by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) “Tree of Healing”, a free ELCA VBS Program The tree is a symbol of God’s promise, a reminder of God’s love, and His desire for all the nations to experience healing.  “Tree of Healing” is a chance for children and adults to consider what health and healing means, and how God invites us to […]

News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage March 17, 2023           Bishop Transition Website Live and Search Committee Applications Open The Joint Board for Bishop Transition of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia is very pleased to announce the launch of our official transition website and the opening of applications for our Bishop Search Committee. You can find information and a timeline about the transition process, our Charge to the Bishop Search Committee, and application forms for joining the search committee. The deadline to apply for the search committee is March 31. Spanish translations for […]

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News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage March 3, 2023           Bishop Transition Website Live and Search Committee Applications Open The Joint Board for Bishop Transition of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia is very pleased to announce the launch of our official transition website and the opening of applications for our Bishop Search Committee. You can find information and a timeline about the transition process, our Charge to the Bishop Search Committee, and application forms for joining the search committee. The deadline to apply for the search committee is March 24. BISHOP TRANSITION WEBSITE […]

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News from the Diocese of Olympia View as Webpage February 24, 2023           Lent, Holy Week, and Easter Services Across the Diocese Are you looking for Lent, Holy Week, or Easter services – either near you or with virtual accessibility accommodations? Check our service listing at the link below. More will be added in the coming weeks, so check back often! FIND A SERVICE Advocacy for the Homeless “…between 2020 and 2022, rental rates have skyrocketed across Washington State. Rate increases in the Seattle area have been 17%, Tacoma 18.9%, Spokane 32%, Yakima 29.7%, Mount Vernon-Anacortes […]

The February Synod newsletter is attached.  It is also available on the synod website here https://swwasynod.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Moments-for-Mission_February-2023-final.pdf