Updates from the Bishop Search Committee
Brothers and Sisters of the Diocese of Olympia, This is an exciting time for the Diocese of Olympia! Your wonderfully diverse, impassioned, and dedicated Search Committee continues to do our work. Be assured, this search process is spiritual in nature and grounded in prayer. We ultimately seek to discern God’s call to those candidates who […]
The Bishop Search Committee Has Begun Its Work!
The Bishop Search Committee has begun its work! We met for the first time during our retreat on May 12-13. The time together was spent in getting to know one another and to further clarify and define our role(s) in the search process. The Committee is committed to keeping you informed as information is available […]
Announcing Members of the Bishop Search Committee
Español To the People of the Diocese of Olympia: On behalf of the Joint Board for Bishop Transition, we are excited to announce the members of the Bishop Search Committee who will soon begin the work of crafting a diocesan profile, interviewing candidates, and ultimately submitting an initial slate of candidates to serve as the […]
Updates from the Joint Board for Bishop Transition
Español Dear members of the Diocese of Olympia, 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 […]
Successful Canonical Consent for the Most Rev. Melissa Skelton
Dear People of the Diocese of Olympia, It is my great pleasure to announce that sufficient consents have been received – from both a majority of the diocesan Standing Committees and bishops exercising jurisdiction in The Episcopal Church (as detailed in Canon III.10.5), to the reception of the Most Reverend Melissa Skelton into The Episcopal […]
Bishop Provisional Announcement
Bishop Provisional Announcement From the Standing Committee: We know you have been waiting to hear who the Standing Committee is calling as the Bishop Provisional for the Diocese of Olympia. We are thrilled to announce that we have found a Bishop Provisional who knows our diocese and brings experience beyond the footprint of Olympia to […]
Bishop Provisional Frequently Asked Questions
Bishop Provisional Frequently Asked Questions The bishop resigned! What happens next? There are three options that are compatible with both the Constitution and Canons of the Episcopal Church and Diocese of Olympia. Bishop Rickel remains in place and calls for the election of a bishop who will take over when he leaves. If there is […]
