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The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia
The Episcopal Church in western Washington became a full-fledged diocese in 1910, the year it adopted a seal depicting a ship and the Bishop’s mitre. The ship on the seal represents many Christian themes, including salvation and community.
Our Bishop
The Most Reverend Melissa Skelton is the Bishop Provisional in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. The diocese voted to place itself under the authority of Bishop Skelton at the Diocese of Olympia’s 2022 Diocesan Convention.
Diocese Videos
See the latest videos from the The Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. Click below to view.
The National Episcopal Church
For centuries, monastic communities have shaped their lives around rhythms and disciplines for following Jesus together. The Way of Love: Practices for Jesus-Centered Life outlines a Rule for the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement.”
Presiding Bishop
The Most Rev. Michael Bruce Curry is Presiding Bishop and Primate of The Episcopal Church. He is the Chief Pastor and serves as President and Chief Executive Officer, and as Chair of the Executive Council of the Episcopal Church.
The Worldwide Anglican Communion
The Anglican Communion is a family of 42 autonomous and independent-yet-interdependent national, pan-national and regional churches in communion with the see of Canterbury.
The Archbishop of Canterbury
The Most Revd Justin Welby was ordained in 1992 after an 11-year career in the oil industry. He spent his first 15 years serving in Coventry diocese, often in places of significant deprivation.
In 2002 he was made a Canon of Coventry Cathedral, where he jointly led its international reconciliation work. During this time he worked extensively in Africa and the Middle East. Archbishop Justin has had a passion for reconciliation and peace-making ever since.
Embracing Our Diversity
Ministries of the Episcopal Church
The Ministries seeks to inspire, transform and empower the people of the African Diaspora to live fully into the Jesus Movement.
Diocesan Ministries
It seeks to nurture and develop congregational development practitioners from within existing parish lay and clergy leadership
LGBTQ+ Caucus of the House of Deputies
LGBTQ+ Caucus of the House of Deputies of the Episcopal General Convention
Enhancing Your Personal Worship Experience
Forward Movement
Our aim is to support ordinary Christians in their everyday journeys as followers of Jesus.
The Book of Common Prayer
Administration of the Sacraments, Other Rites and Ceremonies of the Church
Church Publishing
Church Publishing Incorporated (CPI) was founded in 1918 as the Church Hymnal Corporation, a nonprofit affiliate of the Church Pension Group. Today, CPI’s 14 staff professionals produce about 50 new books and resources each year, and manage a portfolio of more than 2600 active products, many sold worldwide.
