by Allison Gannett | May 21, 2021 | Congregational Life, Featured News
Almost as quickly as health authorities asked us to cease holding public worship in March 2020, the CDC has suddenly announced that it is appropriate for fully vaccinated people to gather unmasked indoors and outdoors. This is a lot for many of us to wrap our minds...
by Allison Gannett | May 19, 2021 | Community, Featured News
By the Reverend Kurt Neilson A long-held part of the visioning of the Academy for Formation and Mission (AFM) was delivering quality Clinical Pastoral Training in an accessible and flexible form to under-served parts of the region. Due to the patient work...
by Allison Gannett | May 18, 2021 | Bishop's Message, Featured News
Dear Colleagues, The latest Covid guidelines issued by the CDC and the State of Oregon have raised questions about gathering for worship indoors. The current scientific data supports the return to in-person gatherings without face masks indoors for those who have been...
by Allison Gannett | May 6, 2021 | Bishop's Message, Blog
I am DONE. I’ve been hearing this phrase, or a version of it a lot lately. It has not been expressed as a form of giving up or going away, rather I hear it in conversations about how one is tired of trying so hard and still not feeling that...
by Allison Gannett | May 4, 2021 | Community, Creation Care, Featured News, Working Groups & Task Forces
Thank you to the community at All Saints, Hillsboro for contributing this reflection and sharing the history of the Mother’s Tree. Mother’s Day at All Saints has always been a joyous occasion, highlighted by a potluck brunch prepared by the men and children in...