by Allison Gannett | Jan 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends in Christ, Out of an abundance of caution, we have decided to cancel the ordinations scheduled for tomorrow, Friday. This decision was very difficult to make, as I am aware of the great anticipation of the ordinands, their supporters, and their...
by Allison Gannett | Jan 18, 2024 | Uncategorized
Dear Friends in Christ, Many of you have seen the video we released previously of my apology to the Rev. Alcena Boozer on behalf of this diocese. Not everyone knows her story, and although she shares part of the story in the video, I do not believe it is her job to...
by Allison Gannett | Jan 4, 2024 | Blog, Diocesan People
Bishop Akiyama sits down with the Rev. Alcena Boozer at St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church in Northeast Portland to hear her story of how she became the first ordained African-American priest in the diocese. Mother Alcena shares her journey becoming a deacon, the...
by Allison Gannett | Dec 27, 2023 | Diocesan People, Featured News
Dear Friends in Christ, I write to share the news that Alli Gannett has resigned from her position as Director of Communications for the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon, effective January 21, 2024. She has accepted an offer to be the Communications Director for the...
by Allison Gannett | Dec 20, 2023 | Featured News
Due to scheduling conflicts, the Diocesan Renewal Gathering is rescheduled to Saturday, June 1, 2024. One aspect of Bishop Akiyama’s duties is to represent the diocese at the consecration services of other bishops in The Episcopal Church. The consecration of the new...
