About the Group

Outside Church Walls is a group considering what is the intersection of faith and a rapidly-changing culture, and what is the response of God’s people in the community. Introduced at the 2012 Diocese of Olympia annual convention as the “Steering Team”, we represent the diocese north to south, coast to sound, and twenties to retirement. Our work builds upon the Comprehensive Strategic Review conducted throughout the diocese in 2012 under the direction of Russ Crabtree. After prayerful study, engagement and discernment, we will propose a faithful future for the Episcopal Church in Western Washington and steps to begin the journey.