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Hope: A Pastoral Letter from Bishop Rickel March 26, 2020

by SKM

“To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.”Romans 8:6 Today is my son’s 24th birthday. He lives in New Orleans, which has become one of the COVID-19 hotspots right now. Several weeks ago, and for months before that, we had planned to […]

Episcopal Relief & Development

by SKM

2015 is the 75th Anniversary of Episcopal Relief & Development.  With our successful track record of international aid efforts in over 40 countries worldwide, we have much to celebrate! On October 25thm there will be a Celebration Workshop.  Episcopal Relief & Development Parish Representatives, clergy, outreach committee members, or anyone willing to help in this celebration […]

Bishop Rickel’s Plea for Help for Al Ahli Hospital

by SKM

Dear Ones, I have many thoughts about the war now raging in Israel/Palestine. I have a lot of thoughts about the propaganda of both sides. What I see and know after visiting the land of the Holy One, is that there are truly two worlds. There is a world where the vast majority of people, […]

Pentecost Photo Contest

by SKM

Pentecost is a time of color, and joy, and celebration. Pentecost is a time ripe for photography. To celebrate, the Diocese of Olympia is hosting a diocesan Pentecost-themed photography contest. Show us how your church celebrates Pentecost, or perhaps, what Pentecost means to you. [More]

Oso Mudslide Relief Bishop Rickel’s Letter of March 24

by SKM

Dear Ones, I’m sure many of you are by now aware of the massive mudslide that occurred this weekend in Oso, Washington, about 55 miles northeast of Seattle. I have been in close communications with the Rev. Janet Loyd, Vicar at Church of the Transfiguration in Darrington, near Oso, and the Rev. Terry Kyllo, Priest in […]

Super Bowl Challenge Results!

by SKM

Dear Olympians! Great news for our Seahawks, and great thanks to you that responded to the Super Bowl Challenge for Episcopal Relief and Development. It looks like it was just Seattle’s year! Here are the results of the challenge as reported by Rob Radtke, President of ERD.   Number of gifts supporting the Seattle Seahawks: […]