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...
by Allison Gannett | Dec 13, 2023 | Blog
When the Rev. Peter Fritsch interviewed with the folks at St. Christopher Episcopal Church in Port Orford, he asked if they were serious about growing as a church. “I told the vestry that I wasn’t interested in being a chaplain and maintaining a status quo of five on...
by Allison Gannett | Dec 6, 2023 | Uncategorized
Advent has begun with ominous warnings. Last Sunday, we heard descriptions of signs of Christ’s return: nations at war, earthquakes, famine, the sun losing its light, stars falling from the sky. After his ominous descriptions, Jesus instructs the disciples to watch...
by Allison Gannett | Dec 1, 2023 | Blog, Housing Crisis
The Executive Council of The Episcopal Church has granted a one-year $25,000 seed grant for the launch of a new Episcopal community in our diocese. Named the “Mission of Saint Mary the Prophet,” this initiative will serve the community of East Portland, focusing...
by Allison Gannett | Nov 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
The timeline for developing the Diocesan Program Budget for 2024 was changed this year, and the Diocesan Council would like you to tell us how this timeline worked for you. For your reference, the Diocesan Council tried out a new budget development timeline in...
