This is a collection of documents and resources for clergy from the Office of the Bishop. The Clergy Transitions site has information on clergy deployment and vacancies within the diocese.
To: The Most Rev Melissa Skelton, Bishop Provisional
In accordance with the national canons: Canon III, 7b states: “Deacons shall report annually to the Bishop or the Bishop’s designee on their life and work.”
This annual report is for year ending 2022. Please download this form, complete it and submit it no later than March 16, 2023.
The Celebration and Blessing of a Covenant Relationship (Option 2)
Document that may be used after the election of the new members of the Vestry or Bishop's Committee
Discussing clergy compensation with the vestry or bishop's committee
This is a resource document for the clergy transition process.
To better support congregations in transition, the Office of the Bishop is pleased to offer both a written Transition Clergy Resource guide and Video Resources:
Monthly schedule sample for Vestries and Bishop's Committees
A checklist for duties of the vestry or Bishop's Committee person of the month
Sample of a Vestry/Bishop's Committee Covenant
Dear Clergy Colleagues and Lay Leaders in the Diocese of Olympia,
The visitation customary is designed to help plan for the visit of the Bishops.
The following documents are available for preparation of a Bishop's Visitation in the Diocese of Olympia. Please note that the Planning Form, Readings, and Letters should be sent to the Office of the Bishop 30 days prior to your Visitation.
Contact the Executive Assistant to the Office of the Bishop with any questions: exec-asst@ecww.org or 206-325-4200 x. 2010.