Our History
Our first formation meeting was held on February 2nd 2009. Eight Parishes and their Rectors were present along with Bishop Richard Boyce. The initial directors were officially elected and each clergy and lay representative present signed the formal application for a new diocese called The Diocese of Cascadia.
Since that meeting in 2009 we have seen the Lord do miraculous work in bringing together congregations from across the region as well as establishing new churches.
On May 13, 2011 Bishop Kevin Allen was elected bishop of the diocese. He served the diocese (later additionally serving as Dean of the College of Bishops) with humility, grace and faithfulness until his retirement in February 2024.
The Diocese of Cascadia has been committed to following the great commandment and the great commission working diligently as led by the Holy Spirit to plant new; sacramental, gospel centered, Spirit filled, Anglican churches across the Northwest.
On February 24, 2024, Bishop Jacob Worley was elected second bishop of the diocese.
We know our story is still being written and we look forward to the continuing story of God's unfolding grace over our churches and diocese.
St. Charles Anglican Cathedral
On March 2nd, 2019, St. Charles Anglican Cathedral was consecrated by The Right Reverend Kevin Bond Allen, for the loving ministry and service of Jesus Christ to the beautiful community of Bremerton, Washington and Diocese of Cascadia.
Here marks the tenth anniversary of the missional Diocese of Cascadia which held its first synod on March 7th, 2009. This year also marks the tenth anniversary of the Anglican Church in North America.
This gift of a permanent church building and home for the parish family of St. Charles was an answer to many prayers over many years. More so, the fundraising, purchase, and move were so well orchestrated and woven together that it has come to be regarded by many as miraculous.
As a growing missional diocese, the Diocese of Cascadia is committed to serving and loving our neighbors as Jesus loves us. The faithful people of Cascadia will continue to pour into more and more communities. The faithful people of Cascadia will continue to offer their homes for places of prayer and worship. Cascadia will continue to establish missions as service to spiritually hungry communities. Cascadia will continue to multiply and equip disciples to nurture faithful gatherings and plant churches to the glory of the Risen Lamb, Jesus Christ the King.