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From your Bishop Dear People of God, “Rejoice always, pray without ceasing, give thanks in all circumstances;for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.”Thessalonians 5:16-18 It is not always easy to give thanks […]
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Delegates to the Electing Convention held August 29, 2020 have elected the Rev. Dr. Diana Akiyama as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon. The vote was confirmed after two, concluding the over year-long process of seeking a replacement for Bishop Michael Hanley who began his service in the Diocese in 2010 and will retire in January 2021.
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We Episcopalians stand in a creative tension with regard to civil authority. We are the inheritors of an established church tradition and so it is our longstanding custom to honor legitimate government. At the same time, we follow One who challenged the civil authority of his own day.
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We are all aware of the largely peaceful protests that have been going on in Portland these past months to call for changes in how we keep the peace in Portland and especially in how black and brown individuals are treated by law enforcement.
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A video message of thanks and encouragement from Bishop Michael.
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Ideas and offerings from Bishop Michael and the Board of Trustees to assist during this time of dispersed community.
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New guidelines and encouragement from Bishop Michael on continuing in community through the challenges of COVID-19.
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Bishop Michael instructs churches in the diocese to discontinue public Sunday Services beginning March 22.
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An update on COVID-19 from Bishop Michael for the churches of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon.
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Updated instructions for churches on preventing the spread of the coronavirus.
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