An evening of sharing stories about being Japanese and Japanese American in Oregon. A service of Evening Prayer will commemorate The Rev. Hiram Hisanori Kano, an Episcopal priest who was interned by the United States government during World War II. Presiding: The Rt. Rev. Diana Akiyama, Bishop of the Diocese of Oregon. Download the flyer here.
Dr. Linda Tamura, Professor Emerita of Education, Willamette University in Salem, Oregon. Linda is very involved in projects, exhibits, and organizations educating and celebrating the history of Japanese Americans in Oregon. Raised on an orchard in Hood River, Oregon, Linda is also the granddaughter of Japanese immigrants. In addition to Nisei Soldiers Break Their Silence, […]
In celebration of another year of Holy Hikes: NW Oregon on November 19, at 10:00am, we will return to where it all began, at Gabriel Park Garden and Orchard for a 2 mile walk. Along the way we will say prayers, hear readings from holy scripture, and celebrate Holy Communion. There are two parking lots […]