Episcopal Resources
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 Rt. Rev. Philip N. LaBelle is the Ninth Bishop in the Episcopal Diocese of Olympia. The Diocese elected Bishop LaBelle on May 18, 2024, and he was Consecrated and Ordained on September 14, 2024.
Diocese of Olympia
Click the map to learn more about the ministries of the Diocese of Olympia
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
Episcopalians around the world and in various time zones gathered to welcome the Most Rev. Sean Rowe as the church’s 28th presiding bishop. Rowe, formerly bishop of the Episcopal Dioceses of Northwestern Pennsylvania and Western New York, was elected and confirmed as the next presiding bishop at the 81st General Convention on June 26.
Statements and News from The National 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
London Bishop Sarah Mullally has been chosen as the next archbishop of Canterbury, becoming the first woman to serve in the historic leadership role for both the Church of England and the worldwide Anglican Communion.
Embracing Our Diversity
Ministries of the Episcopal Church
The mission priorities and ministries of The Episcopal Church rise from the decisions of the General Convention, our governing body.
The work of the church is carried out by our core ministries of evangelism, racial reconciliation, and creation care, along with many program ministries
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.
