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.
Our Leadership
Meet our Bishop, Archdeacon, and Canons of The Diocese of Cascadia
The Right Reverend Jacob “Jake” Worley - Bishop
The Rt. Rev. Jacob “Jake” Worley
Pictured with the Most Rev. Dr. Foley Beach, Archbishop and Primate
The Venerable Ben Edstrom - Archdeacon
Father Ben serves as rector of All Saints Anglican Church in Everett, WA, having served over twenty years in pastoral ministry including helping start four churches in the Pacific Northwest. He is married to Lei and has three adult children. He holds a Master's in Biblical Leadership and a Doctorate of Ministry ABD in Semiotics & Future Studies from Portland Seminary. When not serving or studying, Ben loves flyfishing, reading, music, and roasting coffee.
The Rev. Steve Tompkins - Canon to the Ordinary
Canon Steve Tompkins serves as a priest at Holy Trinity Edmonds in Edmonds Washington, and as Canon to the Ordinary in the Diocese of Cascadia. He grew up in the Seattle area and loves the Pacific Northwest. He and his wife, Hilary, have two grown children with whom they love to spend time. Steve has over twenty-five years of experience pastoring, teaching and leading in the context of the local church. He remains deeply committed to building the health and life of the church of Jesus Christ. Steve has a Master of Christian Studies from Regent College in Vancouver B.C., and an M.Div. from North Park Theological Seminary in Chicago.
The Rev. Ryan Brotherton - Canon for Church Planting
Ryan Brotherton is the rector of Holy Trinity Edmonds, where he has served for over five years. He worked to plant the church in 2014, partnering with North Sound Church in Edmonds, Bishop Todd Hunter, and Bishop Kevin Allen of the Anglican Church in North America. Ryan was ordained an Anglican Priest in January 2015. He earned his B.A. in Ministry Leadership from Northwest University in Kirkland, Washington, and is completing an M.A. in Leadership Theology and Society at Regent College in Vancouver, British Columbia. Additionally, he is the Canon for Church Planting in the Diocese of Cascadia, ACNA. Ryan and his wife Emily were married in 2005 and they have three daughters: Evelyn, Eleanor, and Elizabeth.
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.