Convention 2022 Archive

October 21-22 | Hilton Seattle Airport & Virtually Water. Soil. Seeds. Growth. As the seasons change, as the fruit within our own hearts and communities begin to ripen and mature, Jesus calls on us to encounter him in the garden. As we look for ways to heal our planet, to heal our relationship to creation […]
Convention Plenary

Discurso de la Convención Diocesana

https://youtu.be/pjTptiUd_Ro El Rvdmo. Gregory H. Rickel, VIII Obispo de OlympiaDiscurso de la Convención Diocesana21 de octubre de 2022 “Jesús salió de la casa y se sentó junto al mar”. Tengo que decir que esa oración me llamó mucho la atención esta vez. De hecho, al igual muchas oraciones del Evangelio que captan mi atención, tanto […]
Convention 2022 Awards

Ky Chen Employee Excellence “No Problem” Award: Julie Bliss-Tyau

https://vimeo.com/766624855 Ky Chen AwardJulie Bliss-TyauSt. Timothy, Chehalis Julie Bliss-Tyau is the beloved music director at St. Timothy, Chehalis. St. Timothy’s Rector, Kay Flores, shares that these last few years have been challenging in so many ways, and Julie has supported the liturgy and worship of St. Timothy’s with grace and aplomb. Prior to March 2020, […]
Bishop’s Preaching Award: The Rev. Elizabeth Riley

https://vimeo.com/766624843 You can watch the award-winning sermon below! https://youtu.be/jbM66na81k0
Bishop’s Cross Award: Torres Hui

https://vimeo.com/766624831 Bishop’s Cross AwardTorres HuiHoly Apostles, Bellevue Torres Hui has been a member of Holy Apostles, Bellevue for over 25 years. He started attending in 1990 when the church was named St. James of Jerusalem. During that time, he has served the congregation in several ways: Treasurer, Senior Warden, Junior Warden, Lector, Lay Eucharist Minister, […]
Bishop’s Cross Award: Paul Seabert

https://vimeo.com/766624823 Bishop’s Cross AwardPaul Seabert (posthumously)St. Benedict’s, Lacey In addition to running a successful and long-loved local business – Paul Seabert was a consistent leader in action and worship. He has served the Aberdeen school district as a guidance counselor, as well as the Olympia and Lacey communities by being a model example of the […]
Bishop’s Cross Award: John (Ted) Ederer

https://vimeo.com/766624811 Bishop’s Cross AwardJohn (Ted) EdererSt. John’s, Kirkland John Ederer, known by Ted, embodies the Spirit of Christ by living a deeply spiritual life of love of God, a love of people, and effective leadership at St. John’s in Kirkland. Ted’s love of the Episcopal Church began as a boy in his local parish and […]
Bishop’s Cross Award: Diane Wells

https://vimeo.com/766624793 Bishop’s Cross AwardDiane WellsFormer Diocesan Archivist Diane Wells faithfully served as the Diocesan Archivist and Records Manager for 28 years, starting in 1994. During her tenure, Diane’s extensive skills and expertise ensured that the archives flourished and furthered the overall diocesan vision that acts out God’s inclusive love, peace, and justice, uniquely living out […]