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December 13, 2024

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Advent, Christmas, and Epiphany Services

in the Diocese of Olympia

Join our churches and worshiping communities from across the Diocese of Olympia this holiday season! More services will be added throughout the season, so check back for more updates!

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2025 Global Mission Grants Now Open

The office of Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation is pleased to announce that applications for the 2025 Diocese of Olympia Global Mission Grants are now available at the link below.


In order to be considered for the grant, projects must support mission partnerships outside of the United States. The grant committee will use as a guiding principle how well the project aligns with the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s). Applicants are strongly encouraged to provide a narrative description of the ways this project addresses one or more SDG, with specific reference to goal targets and indicators.


Find out more and apply by following the link below!

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FORMA: National Faith Formation Conference

(Hosted by the Diocese of Olympia)

January 27-20 | Brunett Retreat Center at the Palisades | $120 – $295 Registration (Scholarships Available)


All ministry leaders who work in faith formation – clergy, staff, and volunteers – are invited to experience the annual Forma Conference in community. The Diocese of Olympia will host a west coast gathering at the Retreat Center at the Palisades, just south of Seattle. The Retreat Center is located on 39 forested acres and on a beachfront bluff overlooking Puget Sound – the perfect place to “rest a while.” We’ll balance our time viewing an amazing array of conference speakers and workshop sessions with time for thoughtful discussion, as well as sharing of best practices, strategic planning, and spiritual enrichment.

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2024 Convention Workshop Recordings

All four of the workshop recordings made during our 2024 Convention are now available to watch, including Carla's Toolbelt, Conversations with Skagit Elders, the Changing Church, and Grow Your Youth Group!


Follow the link below to watch the videos!

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RRO Toy Drive for

Refugee Children

Each year the Diocese of Olympia Refugee Resettlement Office collects gifts to distribute to refugee children who have arrived in the past year. If you would like to help welcome refugee children with a gift, please bring gifts to 1919 Auburn Way N, Suite 7, Auburn, WA 98002 or order them from our Amazon wish list.


Thank you for your support!

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Diocesan House Renovations

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.

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!


Live-Streaming Services
Across the Diocese
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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DIOCESAN EVENTS

Compline, Sung by The Compline Choir

Sundays, 9:30 pm | Saint Mark's Cathedral, Seattle


Sung prayers for the close of the day, offered every Sunday at 9:30 pm in person and via live-stream.

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Winter Camp

December 13-15 | Camp Huston | $255 Registration


Winter Camp for youth 8-16, a fun weekend of camp life at Camp Huston December 13-15.

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Liturgy of Lament

in a Season of Fear

December 14, 10:30 am | St. Peter's, Seattle


For all who are experiencing fear, anxiety, and grief in these uncertain times, we invite you to gather, lament, and pray with members of our diocesan community.

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CONGREGATIONAL EVENTS

Advent Series: The Themes of Luke

Sundays, 9:30 am | Redeemer. Kenmore


Redeemer, Kenmore invites everyone to join Fr. Jed Fox as he explores the special themes of Luke the Evangelist this Advent.

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Play and Pray for All Ages

First Sundays, 12:00 pm | Good Samaritan, Sammamish


Each Play and Pray Youth and Families Gathering will have a range of activities that families and individuals can choose – all related to a particular theme.

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Walk with Us

Fourth Sundays, 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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Contemplative Evening Eucharist

Sundays, 5:00 pm | St. John's, Gig Harbor


A contemplative liturgy with candlelight, quiet and Celtic-inspired music.

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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.

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Choral Evensong

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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Advent Vespers: Candlelit Contemplative Prayer

Wednesdays, 7:00 pm | Michael & All Angels, Issaquah


Advent candlelit contemplative evening prayer—a point of calm in a busy month.

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Compline with Trinity Choir

First Thursdays, 8:15 pm | Trinity, Seattle


A quiet, contemplative service led by the Trinity Choir.

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Reflections of Advent: Finding Stillness in the Season

Fridays in Advent, 6:30 pm | St. Columba's, Kent


Join St. Columba's, Kent for weekly guided group meditation experiences to connect our hearts, minds, and bodies to the season of Advent.

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Handel’s Messiah

December 13 & 14, 7:30 pm | Epiphany, Seattle | $45 Tickets


Music at Epiphany presents two nights of Handel’s famous oratorio, Messiah.

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Kid’s Free Christmas Shopping at St. Philip’s, Marysville

December 14, 9:30 am | St. Philip's, Marysville


An event for children to participate in gift giving for the holidays.

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Christmas Tea

December 14, 1:00 pm | Redeemer, Kenmore


Anyone identifying as female , femme, or non-binary is welcome to attend the Christmas Tea.

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Carols and Cookies

December 14, 4:00 pm | Good Samaritan, Sammamish


Come join Good Samaritan Episcopal Church for a joyful and festive evening of singing traditional Christmas carols and sharing cookies and refreshments.

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Live Nativity

December 14, 5:00 pm | St. Christopher's, Olympia


The story of Christmas comes alive with your participation in the Live Nativity event at St. Christopher's Community Church!

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Sing Along Messiah

December 15, 2:30 pm | St. Michael & All Angels, Issaquah


Come sing or listen to the Christmas portion of G. F. Handel’s Messiah under the direction of Dr. Jason Anderson!

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Tidings of Joy: A Festive Carol Celebration with Choir and Organ

December 15, 3:00 pm | St. Dunstan's, Shoreline


A Festive Carol Celebration with Choir and Organ.

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Blue Christmas

December 20, 7:00 pm | Trinity, Seattle


A quiet service offering solace for those finding hope and joy elusive at Christmas time.

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Advent Quiet Day

December 21, 12:00 pm | St. Christopher's Community Church, Olympia


Come join St Christopher, Olympia for an Advent Quiet Day Retreat that will have sessions on Contemplative Prayer, Rosary, Meditative Art Journaling, walking the Labyrinth, Breakout discussion, chili and snacks provided. Evensong will follow at 5:00 pm.

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Lessons and Carols

December 21, 5:00 pm | Good Samaritan, Sammamish


Join Good Samaritan Episcopal Church for our Annual Advent Lessons and Carols, a service of Scripture and song that dates to the late 19th century.

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Lessons & Carols

December 22, 4:00 pm | Ascension, Seattle


All are welcome to the Church of Ascensions' Christmas Lessons & Carols on December 22nd at 4pm in Magnolia (Seattle).

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Yule: A Liturgy at the Winter Solstice

December 22, 5:00 pm | St. Luke's, Renton


A liturgy of music, poetry, and gathering at the Winter Solstice.

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AdventWS

December 22, 6:00 pm | St. John the Baptist, Seattle


Celebrate the end of Advent with an Adventus service that will combine music, meditation, and scripture, featuring the SJB Choir.

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New Age Flamenco Christmas Concert & Caroling in Church

December 24, 3:00 pm | Resurrection, Bellevue


Christmas concert performance at 3:00 pm, Caroling in the Church celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ at 3:45 pm, as well as a traditional Christmas Eve service at 4:00 pm.

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Organ Vespers

January 6, 7:00 pm | St. Luke's Memorial, Tacoma


Join Music Director Dr. Wyatt Smith, and cantor Kyle Haugen for Organ Vespers for the Feast of the Epiphany at St. Luke’s Memorial Church.

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STEWARDSHIP

Pledge Campaign Materials Ready to Use TODAY!

Download the whole package today and begin your campaign right away! (2024 password is Ephesians5:2)


The 2024 Campaign is Walk in Love. Campaign materials are available in English and Spanish as Word documents for your editing - or use them as they are. This year’s package includes:


  • Letters from the Clergy, Wardens, and Committee Chair
  • Pledge cards that focus on time, talent, and treasure
  • Proportional Giving cards
  • Prayers for weekly offerings and for Campaign Ingathering
  • Prayers of the People during your campaign season
  • Reflections to use during the Campaign and year-round

On the TENS website, you can access informative and inspiring webinars about how to use the materials and ways to think about and engage your congregation in walking in love with one another, with God, and with your community.


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).

PILGRIMAGES

Celtic Pilgrimage to Brittany and Loire River Valley

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

Safe Church Online

The Diocese of Olympia takes its responsibility for the safety of its people seriously. The Safe Church, Safe Communities training program is now online and teaches how to identify and prevent abuse within the church community. This training is required for all canonically resident and licensed clergy and for non-clergy who have a key to the church facility, including, but not limited to: vestry and bishop's committee members; church staff; Eucharistic ministers/visitors; and anyone who works with minors in any capacity. Any other interested parishioners are encouraged to take this free training. Certification is valid for three years and then a renewal is required. If you have any questions, please reach out to: safechurch@ecww.org.

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JOB LISTINGS

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


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