Diocesan Blog
The Rev. Alcena Boozer, first African-American woman ordained in Oregon
https://youtu.be/DM6xBXfJ3Pg Bishop Akiyama sits down with the Rev. Alcena Boozer at St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church in Northeast Portland to hear her story...
A Reflection for the New Year from Bishop Akiyama
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...
Bishop Akiyama’s Christmas Message
https://youtu.be/QHxAhoh0f40 Our Christian tradition has a long-standing delight and interest in the contrasts in the Nativity story. From humble beginnings...
Something Big is Happening in the Small Town of Port Orford
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....
The Diocese Receives Grant to Launch New City Mission in Portland
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...
Net Carbon Neutrality and Winterizing Your Home
A Note from the Creation Care Team Net carbon neutrality is something everyone seems to be talking about these days, especially since the emphasis is on aiming for...
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