And so if you’re planning to pray for the country this week, consider praying for religious leaders, too. Even after Election Day is over, they have much work left to do. The Rev. Michael Curry wrapped up his nine-year term as presiding bishop of the Episcopal Church last week and handed off the duties to the Rev. Sean Rowe.

Multiple churches in the Olympia area and beyond are opening their doors on Tuesday, Nov. 5 to pray for a peaceful election.

The Episcopal Church of Bethesda-by-the-Sea will be open for three informal services for people to pray on Election Day.

On Wednesday, the Cathedral will host a Service for Unity and Hope after an Election, beginning at noon. "Gathering in prayer and song as we prepare for what could be a protracted