This is the document for liturgical resources for marriage that was presented to the 79th General Convention in 2018. It includes liturgies, guidelines, and recommendations for use in same-sex wedding ceremonies. The link for this is HERE.
Liturgy
Petition guidelines for remarriage
Bishop's January 18, 2013 pastoral letter on same sex blessings
This form is appropriate for the welcoming of a new rector or vicar into a congregation. This is the preferred liturgy as prescribed by Bishop Rickel.
PDF: https://resources.ecww.org/celebration-new-mutual-ministry-pdf
This form is appropriate for the welcoming of a new rector or vicar into a congregation.
This form is appropriate for the welcoming of a new rector or vicar into a congregation.
A Prayer Conspicuously Placed in Absence of The Great Thanksgiving during the Great Pandemic
The Diocesan Cycle of Prayer included here is structured to include all congregations, clergy and staff, the ministries and committees of the Diocese of Olympia. It is updated annually.
A PDF of the Cycle of Prayer for 2021 is linked at the bottom of this page.
December 2020 (Mount Baker)
12/6/20 – Second Sunday of Advent
- St. Paul, Mount Vernon
- La Iglesia Episcopal de la Resurrección, Mount Vernon
12/13/20 – Third Sunday of Advent
Policy on Same Sex Blessings in the Diocese of Olympia
I Will Bless You, formerly known as A049 as passed at General Convention 2012
Sample Marriage Celebration Agreement
An annotated list of Resources for non-Eucharistic liturgies
A Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1)
A collection of resources for the Feast of St. Francis.
The Celebration and Blessing of a Covenant Relationship (Option 2)
A musical setting for the lament portion of the COVID-19 liturgies
The visitation customary is designed to help plan for the visit of the Bishops.