Marriage

This page is a resource for clergy celebrating and blessing marriage. Information on remarriage petitions, as well as policies and liturgies on same-sex marriage, can be found here. Clergy not resident in the Diocese of Olympia must seek permission from the bishop before performing rites in the diocese. A request should be made in writing no less than 60 days before the rites are to take place. If you are seeking to officiate in a congregation in which you do not hold a cure, you must first seek permission, in writing, from the clergy person in charge of the congregation before seeking permission to officiate from the Office of the Bishop.

Un rito para la celebración y bendición de una santa unión (Opción 1). Haga clic aquí para la versión en inglés.
Here are the basic steps for approval if you wish to officiate at a wedding in the Diocese of Olympia and are not licensed or canonically resident. Requests should be made at least 60 days prior to...
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...
ALL REMARRIAGE PETITIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE OFFICE OF THE BISHOP AT LEAST 60 DAYS PRIOR TO THE PROPOSED WEDDING DATE. Remarriage petitions should be written by the presiding priest, not the...
Marriage Celebration Agreement, provided by the Rev. Kathleen Kingslight
The Celebration and Blessing of a Covenant Relationship (Option 2)
A Rite for the Celebration and Blessing of a Holy Union (Option 1) Click here for the Spanish version.
I Will Bless You, formerly known as A049 as passed at General Convention 2012
Policy on Same Sex Blessings in the Diocese of Olympia
Bishop's January 18, 2013 pastoral letter on same sex blessings