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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

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 in welcoming Anna to Olympia Presbytery. This gathering is taking place on Tuesday September 23rd at 12 Noon to welcome Anna who has recently moved to Kelso from Iowa.

The Red Lobster at Three Rivers Mall (Kelso)

Welcoming Rev. Ann Dee Small

Register HERE

Tour the Washington Corrections Center for Women located in Purdy (near Gig Harbor)

Friday September 19th from 1-3 pm

Curious to know more about the context in which Hagar’s Community Church ministers? If so, this is for you. We just learned from WCCW that registration is needed by end of day tomorrow, (SEPTEMBER 5TH), for security screening. So don’t delay!

Registration is closed

LEARN MORE ABOUT HAGAR’S HERE

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

This gathering is taking place on Tuesday on September 16th at 12 Noon.

Please join us for this gathering to welcome Thomas to Olympia Presbytery. Thomas and his family have recently moved here from Oregon.

Olympic Club (McMenamins restaurant)

Welcoming Rev. Thomas Walters

Register HERE

Installation Service

Rev. Matthew Benz-Whittington

Join Westminster Presbyterian Church of Olympia for the installation service for their new Lead Pastor Rev. Matthew Benz-Whittington at Westminster on Sunday, September 14th at 3:00 pm. There will be light snacks and refreshments in the fellowship hall following the service. 

There will be a Clerks’ Zoom at 7:00 pm on Thursday, August 21, 2025, and you are invited!  This is an opportunity for Clerks to gather together and discuss what is going on around the Presbytery, issues and updates of interest to Clerks, and just generally sharing information. 

If you have a particular question that you would like to ask in advance please send to: statedclerk@olypres.org

Otherwise, the following are some likely topics of conversation:

Parliamentary Procedure & Minute Taking.

Governance & Session Training.

Commissioners to higher councils.

For planning purposes please register below:

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/sYP98dp4RQu9AEOsf0q55g

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting. 

Join us for an amazing weekend of Exploring Art and Spirituality with Scott Erickson! This is a no-cost community learning event sponsored by Newport Presbyterian Church, where all are welcome.

Scott Erickson’s main talk on Harmonizing Polarities will be on Saturday, August 9, at 10:00 a.m., in the sanctuary of Newport Presbyterian Church, followed by a luncheon at 11:30 a.m. This event is free and open to the public, and we encourage everyone to join us. 

Register HERE

Join us for an amazing weekend of Exploring Art and Spirituality with Scott Erickson! This is a no-cost community learning event sponsored by Newport Presbyterian Church, where all are welcome.

Friday afternoon, August 8, from 3 to 5pm we'll hang out with Scott, engaging an art project and talking about how the creative process helps us in problem solving and working through struggles. It's going to be fun, meaningful, and interactive!

Register HERE

Cultivate Dinner: Practicing Holy Imagination

Wednesday, July 31 · 6:00 PM · Fircrest Presbyterian Church (outdoor garden)

We’re gathering again for a summer Cultivate Dinner, this time in the garden at Fircrest Presbyterian Church where we’ll gather outdoors for a beautifully catered Garden Picnic Dinner! Dinner will be catered, the conversation will be rich, and the goal is simple: to keep practicing what it means to imagine the Church differently.

Our theme this time is Practicing Holy Imagination—not in a dreamy or detached way, but in the everyday work of noticing, creating, and wondering what else might be possible. How do we carve out space for creativity, vision, and sacred experimentation in our ministries and lives?

Whether you’re full of ideas or just showing up with questions, you’re welcome here.

Please register in advance so we can plan for food (and accommodate any allergies or dietary needs) and don't forget your sunhats!

Register now to reserve your seat at the table!

Additional info about the garden: The We Dig Fircrest Community Garden is a partnership between FPC, Whittier Elementary, and Families Unlimited Foodbank. We work with our local elementary school to provide outdoor education and foster children's enjoyment of nature. Together we plant and grow a variety of fruits and vegetable, most of which go to FUN foodbank!  

The Board of Pensions will hold Benefits Regional Summit: Understanding the Value of the Benefits Plan The Centralia location on June 24 is the last offering for this in person benefits overview. Tuesday, June 24, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Southwest Washington: Harrison Square Presbyterian Church, Centralia

REGISTER

Ordination & Installation Service for WPC’s New Pastor Thomas Walters

With systems theory as the backdrop, this boundaries training explores the well-being of the leader and the implications for the organization. This course assumes you have taken Not-Your-Average Boundaries Training and will review concepts from that workshop. Topics reflected upon in this training, through presentation and collegial interaction, include resiliency, differentiation, and self-regulation. In these days of high anxiety in society, deeply divided congregations, and a serious lack of trust everywhere, the concepts covered in this training are helpful to all in leadership. Expand your learning through large and small group discussions, interacting with case studies, and times of self-reflection. Join us for practical insights about decision making and relational interactions, plus glean encouragement to continue your pursuit of holistic health.

$98, Online via Zoom

Register HERE

Todd Deatherage of the Telos Group will be doing a presentation on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict at UPPC this Sunday, May 4, 4-7 pm. It is open to anyone who is interested.

 

Unpacking the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict with Todd Deatherage of Telos

 

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Todd Deatherage, Executive Director and Co-Founder of the Telos Group. With over two decades of experience navigating the complexities of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Todd provides valuable insights for engagement with this complex issue. As a follower of Jesus, Todd also believes that the church can play a crucial role in peacemaking by seeking the security, freedom, and dignity of all people in the Holy Land.

 

More details at: uppc.org/events

Our next meeting of Olympia Presbytery will take place at First Presbyterian Church in Aberdeen

📅 Date: Saturday April 26th
📍 Location: 420 N. Broadway St. Aberdeen

✨ 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, and learning.

🔜 Registration details & link coming soon! Stay tuned for more information.

Make sure to mark your calendars and make plans to ride share to Aberdeen. Looking for carpool opportunities? Contact Nivia admin@olypres.org