Diocesan News

Clinical Pastoral Training (CPT) at the Academy enters fifth year

A long-held part of the visioning of the Academy for Formation and Mission (AFM) was delivering quality Clinical Pastoral Training in an accessible and flexible form to under-served parts of the region. Due to the patient work of the Rev. Sallie Bowman, Director of Spiritual Care at Legacy-Good Samaritan Medical Center and the collaboration of many, in 2017 this vision became a reality.

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Mother’s Tree at All Saints

Thank you to the community at All Saints, Hillsboro for contributing this reflection and sharing the history of the Mother's Tree. Mother’s Day at All Saints has...

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Change in Diocesan Staffing

Dear friends in Christ, I write to announce a change in the staffing at the diocesan office. Effective May 14, 2021, the position of Canon for Administration will...

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Shooting in Southeast, Portland

Dear Friends in Christ,  This morning, a Portland police officer shot and killed a man in the Southeast neighborhood of Portland. This event comes after a series...

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