by Communications Director | Oct 19, 2023 | Featured News, Formation
Trinity Cathedral in Portland has opened its 5-month catechesis course to anyone in the diocese who wants to participate. This course is for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the Episcopal Church and the central way we gather as a community – The...
by Communications Director | Oct 18, 2023 | Blog, Featured News, Youth
Last week, around 20 teenagers from congregations in Portland and Salem participated in the third diocesan Hope & Fire Youth Overnight. The parish of St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church in Portland hosted the group for the two-day event. As all our Hope...
by Communications Director | Oct 12, 2023 | Bishop's Message, Blog
Dear Friends in Christ, I spent my Clinical Pastoral Education (CPE) summer at Emmanuel Hospital in Portland many decades ago. The insights and wisdom that I received during that time continue to speak to me today. One memory that returned to me recently...
by Communications Director | Oct 9, 2023 | Bishop's Message, Blog, Featured News
Dear Friends in Christ, The recent news reports of the devastating attacks taking place in Israel and Palestine are horrifying, and the accounts of the kidnapping and murder of innocent people are devastating. The historic conflict in this region continues to...
by Communications Director | Oct 6, 2023 | Annual Meeting, Bishop's Message, Blog, Featured News
Dear Friends in Christ, I am writing to update you on the status of three churches in our diocese: St. John Episcopal Church in Toledo, Ascension Episcopal Church in Riddle, and Ss. Peter & Paul Episcopal Church in Portland. Pursuant to Diocesan Canon 6.14, the...
