Diocesan News
New Diocesan Office to open in Coos Bay, Oregon
View as a PDF. Dear Friends in Christ, I am very happy to announce the opening of a second diocesan office location in Coos Bay, Oregon on June 1,...
Change in Diocesan Office Staffing
View as a PDF Dear friends in Christ, I write to announce a change in the structure and staffing at the diocesan office. Effective June 1, 2022, the diocesan staff...
Train of Tears, the news, and turning to Scripture
Dear friends in Christ, Last Friday I spoke at the “Train of Tears” event sponsored by Riverside Church in Hood River. This United Church of Christ...
Bishop Akiyama’s Message on the Potential Reversal of Roe v. Wade
View as a PDF, y en Español. Dear Friends in Christ, Many years ago, I heard a reflection about wealth in which the speaker said, “For me wealth is all about...
Presiding Bishop Curry’s visit to the Diocese
It was a joy to welcome Presiding Bishop Michael Curry to our diocese. His visit took him from Portland to Lincoln City to Eugene. He met with individuals and...
An Easter Message from our Bishop
https://youtu.be/RoFDu7jexIo Dear Friends in Christ, I’m wondering how you are experiencing Easter this year. It is our biggest celebration of the Christian...
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