by Communications Director | 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 Communications Director | Jan 4, 2024 | Bishop's Message, Blog
Dear Friends in Christ, I hope that you have a happy new year in 2024. I hope that the new year brings joys that make your heart sing and healing that inspires gratitude. When I was growing up, the New Year was celebrated on New Year’s Day with traditional...
by Communications Director | 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 Communications Director | Dec 21, 2023 | Bishop's Message, Blog
Our Christian tradition has a long-standing delight and interest in the contrasts in the Nativity story. From humble beginnings in a stable, the savior of the world is born. Our gospel stories about this event make it clear that our very human world is the...
by Communications Director | 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...
