Location:

University Place Presbyterian Church – Fellowship Hall

8101 27th Street West University Place, WA 98466

Who it’s for:  Pastors, Congregational Leaders, Personnel Committee Chairs, and church administrators are invited to Church Consultant, Rev. Christine Long, for a workshop on benefits updates designed to support pastoral leadership and congregational decision makers.

Topics include:

·        Medical Plan cost trends and changes in the healthcare system

·        Dues package subsidies that will ease financial burdens for some congregations, pastors, and their families  

·        Plans and programs that support those who serve the Church, including Assistance Program enhancements 

 Questions: Contact Christine Long at 215-704-7360 or clong@pensions.org      

Registration link coming soon!

You are invited to join our upcoming Clerks of Session Training:

Topic: Clerks of Session Training
Date & Time: April 14, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Pacific Time)

Register Below:

https://presbyteryofolympia.breezechms.com/form/b6fe3c86

You will receive the Zoom link in your confirmation email.

We hope you are able to attend this time of learning, connection, and support in your role.

You’re invited to join the Peacemaking Task Force on Saturday April 11, 2026 at 10am PDT via Zoom for A Call to Service &

Justice: A Chat with Rev. Liz Theoharis

As participants in the Matthew 25 movement you’re invited to speak truth, advocate and stand with those who are trapped on the margins.

Join by clicking on the link below:

https://us06web.zoom.us/j/82566387400?pwd=29aJpeHv9QeeOa8gC79JkCRdBY1Lkb.1

Zoom ID: 825 9638 7400

Passcode: 124241

The Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis is a theologian, author, pastor, and anti-poverty organizer. She is Founder and Executive Director of the Kairos Center for Religions, Rights, and Social Justice. Rev. Dr. Theoharis is an ordained minister in the Presbyterian Church (USA), co-pastor of the Freedom Church of the Poor, and teaches at Union Theological Seminary in New York City.

Rev. Dr. Theoharis has been organizing among poor and low-income communities for thirty years with organizations such as the National Union of the Homeless, the National Welfare Rights Union, the Coalition of Immokalee Workers, Domestic Workers United and many more. She is co-founder and co-chair of the Poor People’s Campaign: A National Call for Moral Revival. Raised in a family committed to social justice, civil liberties and human rights, she has been involved in the movement for her whole life.

📅 Register Now!

Olympia Presbytery will hold an in person Stated Meeting at Fircrest Presbyterian Church.

🗓 Thursday, March 5, 2026

⏰ 4:00–8:00 pm

📍 Location: 1250 Emerson St, Fircrest, WA 98466

Register HERE

📅 Save the Date!

Olympia Presbytery will hold an online-only Called Meeting.

🗓 Thursday, February 12, 2026

⏰ 6:30–8:00 pm

💻 Online only

Register HERE

See purpose of meeting and meeting materials HERE

For the last couple Februarys (2024 & 2025), Trinity has had the gift of being able to hear in Tacoma from both Daniel Munayer (current Executive Director) and Salim Munayer (Founder) - who are a part of an amazing Christian reconciliation organization in Israel/Palestine called “Mushalaha” (which means ‘reconciliation’ in Arabic). Salim has been on the ground for many years doing the incredibly hard work of reconciliation, justice and peace, in the face of so much injustice. 

To hear more from Dr. Munayer - I’d encourage you to watch or listen to his recent conversation with Rev. Munther Isaac on his podcast “Christ at the Checkpoint” - check it out here.

The Innovation Committee is going to co-host the Mission Possible game night with Lakewood Pres at Trinity Pres on November 19th from 5-8pm, dinner included.

Join us for dinner and evening of design thinking and innovation!

Brought to you by Rooted Good, Mission Possible is a fun, engaging, challenging workshop-in-a-box that will inspire creativity, resourcefulness, and teamwork. The game challenges multiple participant groups to take a set of “dealt” resources” and create a team project for the most transformative or creative solution to a complex social problem.

It calls them to apply principles and practices related to:

• Design thinking.

• Teamwork.

• Idea generation and evaluation.

• Impact measurement.

• Presenting skills.

Groups will play against each other to come up with the most transformative or creative solution to their given problem. Learning objectives include design thinking principles, idea generation and impact measurement!

Registration is required for planning purposes to equip us to set the table for all who wish to participate. 

Register HERE
Learn more about Mission Possible HERE 

Jon Guerra is coming to Trinity PC on Friday, November 14th. Doors at 6:30pm, show at 7.

Tickets are available here. $25 presale; $30 at the door - also, a family rate available. Learn More Here

Retreat Home

Trinity Presbyterian Church Trauma Informed Care Workshop 9-12p.m.

At the Bryant Neighborhood Center

Our next meeting of Olympia Presbytery will take place at Harrison Square

📅 Date: November 6th
📍 Location: 1227 Harrison Avenue, Centralia

✨ Together we will consider the updates from COM, CPM, Leadership Council, the Trustees and more. You don’t want to miss this opportunity for fellowship, discussion, a good meal, learning, and more.

🔜 Register HERE by Nov. 4th

Make sure to mark your calendars and make plans to ride share to Centralia.

Workshops are open to Olympia Presbytery clergy, ruling elders, guests, and church staff. To learn more contact Nivia admin@olypres.org

1-Congregations supporting Immigrants Join our Matthew 25/Peacemaking Task Force for training with the ACLU about suggested actions concerning treatment of immigrants in our churches and communities. 

2-Coaching for Ministry Context Join Taeler Morgan, our Missional Cultivator, together with Kate Davis and Stephanie Bulthuis from The Center for Transforming Engagement at The Seattle School of Theology & Psychology, to learn about a coaching program OlyPres is piloting with The Center for Transforming Engaging this spring March 13, 14, 2026.

3- True North Visioning Report Join members of our True North Rollout Team and Rich Hurst, with Leighton Ford Ministries, to learn about the OlyPres thriving culture project that began in 2024 and is taking shape in the form of six strategic initiatives. 

The Commission on Ministry invites you to Join us in Longview!

Oct. 30th at 12p.m. at Farmsook Thai Eatery for lunch and conversation, compliments of COM.

Don’t miss our next Regional Gathering as we welcome Katherine Pater from New York for a time of connection, inspiration, and conversation.

To save your place at the table Register HERE

Questions? Contact Nivia email admin@olypres.org for event details.  

Retreat Home

Trinity Presbyterian Church Trauma Informed Care Workshop 9 am -12 noon p.m.

At the Bryant Neighborhood Center located at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Tacoma

Telos ReStory April Trip Information Session

Endorsed by UPPC and Olympia Presbytery's Anti-Racism Task Force, Telos's ReStory U.S. Pilgrimage is a highly transformative experience that will give you tools, relationships, and inspiration to address the roots of racial injustice in our own hearts, our local communities and beyond. Learn more about the pilgrimage at one of the 2 information sessions being held THIS MONTH Hear from past participants and former co-trip leader, Lisa Woicik, on why this is an experience you don’t want to miss.

Trip Details

Register below: Oct. 20th Information Session Zoom link will be sent once you register.

Join Immanuel PC on Friday October 17 at 6:30 pm.

James will give a talk, there will be Q & A, and then a hosted reception downstairs.

Fellowship with one another and have an opportunity to chat with James.

The event is FREE.

Father James Alison will be with us for a talk and event highlighting his newest book, You Can, If You Want To

Join us for a pizza dinner and evening of design thinking and innovation on Thursday Oct 9th, 6-8pm, at Fircrest Presbyterian Church!

Brought to you by Rooted Good, Mission Possible is a fun, engaging, challenging workshop-in-a-box that will inspire creativity, resourcefulness, and teamwork. The game challenges multiple participant groups to take a set of “dealt” resources” and create a team project for the most transformative or creative solution to a complex social problem.

It calls them to apply principles and practices related to:

• Design thinking.

• Teamwork.

• Idea generation and evaluation.

• Impact measurement.

• Presenting skills.

Groups will play against each other to come up with the most transformative or creative solution to their given problem. Learning objectives include design thinking principles, idea generation and impact measurement!

Registration is required for planning purposes to equip us to set the table for all who wish to participate. 

Register HERE
Learn more about Mission Possible HERE 

The Commission on Ministry is hosting regional luncheons to welcome pastors who have moved here to accept new calls from Tennessee, Iowa, Oregon, and New York.

Please join us welcoming three new clergy members to Olympia Presbytery. This gathering is taking place on Tuesday October 7th at 12 noon in Olympia at the waterfront.

Anthony’s HomePort Restaurant

Welcoming Revs. Matthew (lead pastor at Westminster Olympia) and Bethany Benz-Whittington (Validated ministry), and Cynthia Benz (retired)

Register HERE