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The Rt. Rev. Sean Rowe, bishop of the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, was elected and confirmed the 28th presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church on June 26 for a nine-year term beginning Nov. 1.

The deputation from the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia is busy at General Convention! Members of the deputation have sent a few photos from their time in Louisville, which you can see at the link below.

On June 22, the Black/African American Circle hosted a Juneteenth liturgy and potluck BBQ. The worship service featured poetry, as well as African American spirituals under the direction of Vanessa Bruce and Ryan Ellis, dancing from VCBynum Arts, and drumming from Gansango African Music and Dance. Mixed media art was on display from local Black artists as well. The Rev. Canon Carla Robinson preached, and The Rev. Beverly Tasy presided and served as our liturgist and artistic director.

You can see pictures from the service and potluck at the link below!

Five seminarians from the Diocese of Olympia have just graduated from Episcopal Preaching Foundation’s 2024 Preaching Excellence Program:

• Nathan Clark, IONA Olympia School, IONA Collaborative of Seminary of the SW
• Adam Conley, Sewanee
• Tina Mutungu, Seminary of the SW
• Laura Meyers, IONA Olympia School, IONA Collaborative of Seminary of the SW
• Kelly Moody, Sewanee

Learn more at the link below!

Join us in thanking Bishop Skelton for compassionately and faithfully shepherding our Diocese during this time of transition. We have been blessed by her inspirational leadership and guidance.

Help us thank Bishop Skelton at the link below!

Register today to join the Diocese of Olympia for the 6/30 Seattle Pride Parade and diocesan PrideFest booth. Find more info and share how your church is showing its faithful Pride presence below!

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.

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 or on the south side of Saint Mark’s Cathedral. Be sure to get a parking slip at the South Door Office to put in your car. 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.

"However small, every effort to serve the poor can positively affect outcomes."

This week's update from the Bishop's Task Force on Homelessness explores the use of safety pouches for the homeless.

As division, fear, and conflict continue to grow in our communities, nation, and world, Paths to Understanding (PTU) and the Seattle University Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (CEIE) are partnering to create the “Potluck for Democracy.” With a toolkit and supporting resources, we want to provide you everything you need to gather people to share a simple meal with the primary goal of building relationships that foster hope for and belief in our common humanity.

Churches, mosques, temples, community groups, service clubs, book clubs, and quilting groups are in every neighborhood and community in our nation. We have the power to come together across lines of difference to see each other as human, to reduce the loneliness and isolation we are suffering from. We have the power to gather over a meal, get to know each other better, and strengthen our democracy.

September 6,7, 13, & 14; 8:00 am |

Yarrow Cottages, South Park

The Interfaith Build is a cherished tradition, started over 20 years ago in memory of September 11, aiming to bring together faith communities in both love and action by celebrating our unity, demonstrating that together we're stronger and - YES - that we can achieve great things, including addressing our regional housing crisis.

Book a private retreat space at St. Andrew's House.

Hybrid Forum with Palestinian Priest Fr. Fadi Diab

June 30, 10:10 am | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle

Fr. Fadi Diab, an Anglican priest at St. Andrew’s Parish in Ramallah, Palestine, will join us once again on Sunday morning via Zoom to share a report of life in the West Bank in these extremely difficult times.

An Evening with Lifelong Climate Activist Bill McKibben

July 2, 7:00 pm | First United Methodist Church, Seattle

Join Third Act Washington members and friends, climate justice activists, faith-based creation care groups, and concerned citizens for a talk followed by Q & A with the renowned climate activist, author, and founder of Third Act.

Summer Camp 2024

July 7-August 10 | Camp Huston, Gold Bar | $498 Registration (Scholarships Available)

Camp Huston's summer 2024 registration is open! Discovery Camps, Mini Camp, and International Discovery Camp all have space available! Bring a friend and join the fun at Camp Huston.

Children, Youth, and their Families Ministry Leadership Meeting

July 10, 10:00 am | Online

Clergy, staff, and volunteers who work with children, youth, and their families are invited to our quarterly Diocese-wide gathering via Zoom.

Summer Cathedral Choir Camp (K-8th graders)

July 15-19, 21 | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle | $175-325 Registration

The Saint Mark's Cathedral Choir Camp welcomes all children, regardless of church affiliation, who are interested in singing beautiful music in the striking cathedral setting, and making friends while growing as musicians and children of God.

Sacred Spaces: Summer at Saint Mark’s

July 8-August 18 | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle

From Monday, July 8 through Sunday, August 18, Saint Mark's Cathedral will be open at special times for quiet contemplation, self-guided and docent-led tours, live music recitals, art experiences, and special events.

Holy Hike!

August 10, 11:00 am | St. Andrew's, Aberdeen

Join us for a Holy Hike in Makarenko Park near Aberdeen.

High School Choir Camp

August 14-18 | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle | $325 Registration

The Saint Mark's Cathedral High School Choir Camp welcomes all youth, regardless of church affiliation, who are interested in singing beautiful music with their peers in the striking cathedral setting while growing as musicians and people of God.

A Holy Waste of Time Retreat

August 16-18 | Saint Andrew's House, Union | $50-95 Registration (Scholarships Available)

Young adults in their 20s & 30s are invited to join us for our annual, end-of-summer, weekend retreat at beautiful St. Andrew's House.

Youth Sailing Trip Aboard the Adventuress

August 28-31 | Puget Sound | $200 Registration (Scholarships Available)

Come aboard the historic schooner, the Adventuress, for a sailing trip around Puget Sound!

Ora et Labora Retreat

September 3-5 | Saint Andrew's House, Union | $150 Registration

Join St. Andrew's House for Ora et Labora: Work & Pray Retreat.

Choral Evensong

Sundays, 5:30 pm | Epiphany, Seattle

Join Epiphany, Seattle every Sunday at 5:30 pm for Choral Evensong, followed by a reception.

Contemplative Worship in the Spirit of Taizé

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.

Concerts at 6:26pm

Wednesdays, 6:00 pm | St. John's, Gig Harbor

You are cordially invited to enjoy six free Summertime concerts at St. John's, Gig Harbor's annual Concerts at 6:26 pm Concert Series on Wednesdays in June and early July preceded by sung Plainchant Evensong offered at 6:00 pm.

Teachers Talk

Tuesdays, 10:00 am | St. Margaret's, Bellevue

Teachers and school staffers meet to support, rebuild one another and study with an optional social afterward.

Teachers Talk

Sundays through September 29, 9:30 am | St. George, Maple Valley

During the Summer months, St. George, Maple Valley celebrates one Sunday worship service at 9:30 am.

Compassion Camp: Vacation Bible School

August 12-16 | St. Andrew's, Seattle | Whole Day – $100 for first child, and $75 per additional sibling; Half Day – $75 for first child, and $50 per additional sibling; Scholarships Available

Saint Andrew’s, Seattle, presents “Compassion Camp: What Every Living Thing Needs” which will walk through what it means to have compassion for God’s living earth!

Pledge Campaign Materials Ready to Use TODAY!

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).

Thinking about Upping Your Online Giving Game?

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!

Civil Rights Pilgrimage

September 30-October 9, 2024

Registration has closed for the Civil Rights Pilgrimage.

ECM House Rooms for Rent

The ECM House offers safe housing in a Christian community for up to five college students. It is located one block south of the University of Oregon campus. It has five bedrooms, two bathrooms, a shared kitchen, a TV room, a dining room, a living room, a laundry room, and two parking spots.

The ECM house is an open affirming ministry that offers a Thursday night dinner and food pantry.

Residents have represented various denominations, nationalities, and schools.  

All residents are expected to participate in community life and maintain clean common spaces. Residents are not required to be Episcopalians. They aim to create an intentional Christian community and are open to all seekers. Student residents are expected to participate in the weekly worship service and community dinner on Thursday evenings.

Safe Church Online Update

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.

The following job opportunities are now open at churches and organizations across Western Washington.

• Faith Action Network is seeking a Full-Time Executive Director.

Wells Cargo Trailer - Lightly Used

When the Israelites wandered in the desert, they would have loved this trailer to haul their stuff. Purchased in 2001 to support diocesan programs, this trailer is now available to congregations or individuals looking for a 9ft-by-5ft-by-5 ft single-axle covered trailer. The price is $2,000 or the best offer. Please contact the Diocesan Property Manager, the Rev. Dr. Dennis S. Tierney, at dtierney@ecwww.org for more information or to make a bid. It could be your Ark of Ministry.

Items from Cursillo

Since Cursillo/Come and See has disbanded, there are a number of items that are available to churches for their program use:

• 6 5’ round plastic molded folding tables. Lives were changed around these tables. Hopefully, you can use them to do that, too.
• 100glass votive candle holders
• 45 white ceramic coffee mugs
• 48 glass custard cups
• 72 miscellaneous wine glasses
• 1 roll 36” X 1000 of butcher paper
• 12 plastic water pitchers

Please contact Laura Brustad at laurabrustad1024@gmail.com or 253.561.5512.

White Dishes Available

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Port Townsend has a large collection of matching white glass dishes with a gold rim. Dishwasher safe. Suitable for hot foods. They would be happy to pass these on to another church or mission in the Diocese. Included are 46 dinner plates, 21 luncheon plates, 86 saucers, and 60 cups. Please contact Tracy Garrett at 703.989.2619 or morkabu@olympus.net.

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