2024 Convention Plenary
2024 Racial Justice Audit Task Force Report
Racial Justice Audit Task ForcePresentation to the 114th Convention of the Diocese of Olympia Bishop LaBelle, members of the head table, delegates to convention, and guests, greetings. I am the Rev. Carla Robinson, Canon for Multicultural Ministries and Community Transformation. And I’m here today in my role as member of the Diocese of Olympia Racial […]
2024 Convention Treasurer’s Report
Diocese of Olympia 114th Annual ConventionTreasurer’s Report First, I want to welcome Bishop Phil+ to his episcopacy here in the Diocese of Olympia. Welcome! And welcome Delegates, Alternates, Staff and Guests. It has been my pleasure serving you these last four years as Treasurer, and I especially want to thank Canon Dede, Canon Arienne, Cristi […]
2024 Convention Awards
Mary Pneuman: The Bishop’s Cross Award
https://youtu.be/J6vw2nCb1P4 Mary Pneuman has been an active member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Medina since 1995. Born in 1935, Mary has spent her life serving the church, often serving behind the scenes. The three main areas of her ministry include outreach and social justice, pastoral care, and liturgical worship (in the choir and as […]
Mary McClellan-Aronen: The Bishop’s Cross Award
https://youtu.be/SxNYz7lXK4Y When The Rev. Josh Hosler first arrived at Good Shepherd Episcopal Church in Federal Way, Mary McClellan-Aronen was the Junior Warden… but it didn’t take Josh+ long to realize she was so much more. In his six years there, she has been at various times the Assistant Treasurer, the Ministry Coordinator, a Godly Play […]
Jerry Shigaki – The Bishop’s Cross Award
https://youtu.be/9m2PAPfspwM The Rev. Canon Jerry Shigaki was born and raised in Seattle, Washington. He graduated with a BA in personnel management and business administration from the University of Washington in 1968. He received his Master of Social Work with an emphasis in human services from the University of Washington in 1975. Throughout his career in […]
Constance Lightbody: The Bishop’s Cross Award
https://youtu.be/9QL5ufiT2bA Since Constance (“Connie”) Lightbody retired as an educator and administrator and moved to Kirkland in 2006, she has not just served but truly embodied the very spirit of Christ in her life and ministry. Her quiet, unassuming, yet comprehensive service to Saint John’s Episcopal Church in Kirkland, the diocese, and the wider community is […]
Bishop LaBelle’s Convention Address
https://youtu.be/65WKDM5103U Come dear Christ and be among us, helping us to heed your invitation to draw near to you and receive your healing touch. Amen. Diocese of Olympia, you made it! After the resignation of Bishop Greg Rickel over two years ago, being shepherded by Provisional Bishop Melissa Skelton over 18 months, conducting an intentional […]
2024 Convention Liturgies
Liturgies and worship from the 114th Convention of the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. Convention Worship Booklet Convention Workshop Booklet https://vimeo.com/1026730500https://vimeo.com/1026730488https://vimeo.com/1026730477https://vimeo.com/1026730493