Dear Friends in Christ,
I am excited to announce Presiding Bishop Michael Curry’s visit to our diocese this fall from September 10 – 12, 2022. You may recall we had to reschedule this visit last January due to concerns around the Omicron spike. Our planning committee has put together a 2-day visit that will give him an opportunity to meet with individuals and groups from across our diocese. He will hear about our ministries in a variety of local communities, lead us in worship, and experience the beauty of our state.
You can learn more about the Presiding Bishop and see the schedule on our website.
His visit will begin in Portland on the evening of September 10 at St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church with the Engaging Racial Justice Working Group and Episcopalians of Color from across the diocese.
On Sunday, September 11, he will preach and preside at the 10:00 am Holy Eucharist service at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. All are welcome to attend this worship either in person or it will be live-streamed on our website and Facebook page. There will be an opportunity for fellowship after the service.
That evening, time to be confirmed, I will join the Presiding Bishop for a live interview with Oregon Public Broadcasting journalist Geoff Norcross in the Parish of St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church on the Oregon Episcopal School campus. This interview will explore what it means to be the Episcopal branch of the Jesus Movement here in Western Oregon. This will be a ticketed event, and registration is required as seating is limited. Registration will be available in the summer. The interview will be recorded and live-streamed.
On Monday, September 12, the Presiding Bishop will travel to St. James Santiago Episcopal Church and School in Lincoln City. He will tour the K-8 school and visit and worship with the Latino community of our diocese.
That evening he will travel to Eugene for a conversation with the clergy of our diocese at St. Mary’s Episcopal Church. Clergy will be required to register for this event, a link will be available in the summer.
This is Presiding Bishop Curry’s first visit to our diocese and the 8th year of his tenure as Presiding Bishop. We have been looking forward to his visit and I am excited that he will be able to experience us and our faithful work throughout the diocese. I invite you to join me in making this a memorable trip for him!
Blessings,
+Diana
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St. Mary’s - Santa María Episcopal Church, Woodburn
This reflection was written by the Rev. Beto Arciniega
The community of St. Mary is a community made up of members who speak English, Spanish, and some who are bilingual. It is an active community responding to God's call with different ways to help the community. A community that works hard giving testimony of the Lord.
They have a clothing closet for families, especially children, and primarily serve schools in the Woodburn area, but it is open to those in need. They welcome donations from the community and other non-profit organizations that share their clothing and household items. There is a team in charge of washing the clothes and getting them ready.
There is a monthly yard sale to energize the community and work on leadership. Santa Maria has a wellness group that supports women and men through a Zumba dancing class three times a week. They are part of “Plaza Encuentro” for members of the Church and the Woodburn community and meet in the hall of St. Mary.
The community has dinner on Sundays at 6:00 pm after mass, which is open to all people and is donated by the members themselves in order to share with the entire community.
St. Mary's continues to increase and grow to the honor of God, and the leadership gets stronger as they work with the community at large. If you want to support the ministry of St. Maria, visit!
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La comunidad de Santa María es una comunidad que está compuesta por miembros que hablan Inglés y otros Español y otros más que son bilingües, es una comunidad activa al llamado del Señor, con varias formas de ayudar a la comunidad. Que trabaja arduamente dando un testimonio del Señor.
Tenemos un guarda ropa para familias, especialmente para niños y servimos principalmente a las escuelas en la area de Woodburn, pero está abierto para todo el que necesite algo del guarda ropa. Recibimos donaciones de la comunidad y de otras organizaciones no lucrativas que comparten sus de ropa y artículos para el hogar. Hay un equipo que se encarga de lavar la ropa y ponerla en orden para cuando vengan a buscarla la encuentren limpia y ordenada.
Estamos teniendo una venta de patio mensual para activar la comunidad y trabajar en liderazgo. Santa María tiene un grupo de Bienestar que apoya a las mujeres con baile de Zumba, tres veces por semana, para las mamás con estrés y está abierto para los hombres también. Somos parte de “Plaza Encuentro” para miembros de la Iglesia y de la comunidad de Woodburn, que se reúnen en el salón de Santa María.
La comunidad tiene cenas los Domingos a las 6:00 pm después de la misa, que está abierta a todas las personas y es donada por los mismos miembros, con el fin de convivir con toda la comunidad.
St. María sigue trabajando y creciendo para la honra de Dios y su liderazgo se sigue fortaleciendo. ¡Si quieres apoyar al ministerio de St. María, ven a visitarnos!
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St. James Music Press Grant Deadline, June 30
The St. James Music Press (SJMP) will award a $1,000 grant to a church starting or revitalizing a music program. The purpose of this grant is to support new programs or established music ministries that are adding a new element by offering resources and professional support. The deadline for applications is June 30.
Learn more about the grant and apply online here.
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It’s Time to Register for Camp
Episcopal Week at Suttle Lake Camp is July 18-23, 2022.
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Elementary Week 1 Camp - Click here to learn more & register campers currently in 3rd-5th grades.
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Mid-High Summer Camp - Click here to learn more & register campers currently in 6th-11th grades.
Cost: Subsidized Rate: $545 | Full Rate: $615 (A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to hold your spot. This deposit will not be refunded but may be transferred to another session.)
Visit GoCamping.org to learn more about the variety of camps available through our partnership with the Oregon-Idaho United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries.
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Union of Black Episcopalians Pacific Northwest Conference - This Saturday!
The regional conference of the UBE Pacific Northwest will happen on April 30 at Trinity Parish in Seattle. There will be speakers, workshops, and opportunities to network and gather with the UBE Pacific Northwest community. Learn more and register for the in-person conference online.
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Conversations about the Work with Dr. Luhui Whitebear on Wednesday, May 11
Join Dr. Luhui Whitebear for a conversation on engaging racial justice and her work as the Center Director, Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws at OSU on May 11 at 7:00 pm on Zoom. This conversation is the final conversation of the series hosted by the Engaging Racial Justice Working Group (ERJWG). Register here!
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Holy Land Pilgrimage: October 8-19
The Rev. Sara Fischer and the Very Rev. Nathan LeRud are leading a pilgrimage to the Holy Land from October 8-19, 2022. This will be an opportunity to walk where Jesus walked and worship where he worshiped, as well as learn what life is like today for followers of Jesus living in this complicated and holy place. Please note that the registration deadline has been extended through May.
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Diocesan Staff Virtual Office Hours
Beginning next week, join one of the three weekly Diocesan Staff Virtual Office Hours:
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Tuesdays at 2:00 pm - The Rev. Chris Craun, Missioner for Thriving Congregations (link to join here)
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Thursdays at 1:00 pm - Derek Moyer, Missioner for Lifelong Formation (link to join here). *He will not have office hours on May 12*
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Thursdays at 2:00 pm - Alli Gannett, Director of Communications (link to join here)
You can email Derek, Chris, or Alli to set up specific meetings outside of these office hours.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
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April 28 at 1:00 pm: Board of Trustees Meeting
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April 29 - May 1: Godly Play Core Training in-person training at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Portland. Registration required.
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April 30 at 8:00 am: Union of Black Episcopalians Western Regional Conference - Seattle
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April 30 at 7:00 pm: Song Recital II: Lament of the Nymph
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April 30 at 7:00 pm: Portland Chamber Music- Benefit Concert for Ukraine - all donations go to relief efforts in Ukraine, hosted by All Saint's, Portland
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May 1: Bishop Visitation to St. Michael & All Angels, Portland
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May 1 at 4:00 pm: Logan Fischer, French Horn and Voice Concert hosted by St. Paul, Salem
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May 4 at 2:00 pm: St. Thomas ECW Annual Tea hosted by St. Thomas, Dallas
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May 5 at 10:00 am: Standing Committee Meeting
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May 7 at 10:00 am: Cursillo Zoom Ultreya Gathering
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May 8: Happy Mother's Day 💐
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May 8: Bishop Visitation to St. Luke's, Grants Pass
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May 11 at 7:00 pm: Racial Justice Speaker Series: Dr. Luhui Whitebear, Center Director, Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws at OSU. See above for more detail and registration.
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May 15: Bishop Visitation to Church of the Resurrection, Eugene
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May 15 at 6:30 pm: Community Taizé: Solidarity with Ukraine, hosted by St. Luke the Physician, Gresham
Ongoing invitations:
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Fridays at noon: Say Their Names at St. David of Wales, Portland, to honor and lament the black and brown people killed by racial and police violence.
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Fridays at 6:00 pm: Volunteer at Rahab's Sisters ministry every Friday night, beginning at 6:00 pm at Ss. Peter & Paul/Ss. Pedro y Pablo, Portland.
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Today we pray for...
In our Diocesan Cycle of Prayer (DOWNLOAD):
- Wilsonville: St. Francis of Assisi. Brendan Barnicle, rector; Agustin Valadez, Latino missioner; Ken Russell, deacon.
- Woodburn: St. Mary. Agustin Valadez, vicar; Tricia Gates Brown, deacon
In the Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer (DOWNLOAD):
The Diocese of Launya – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Cantral Equatoria Province)
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Clergy Conference Evaluation
If you attended the Clergy Conference earlier this week at the Oregon Garden Resort, please take a moment to fill out the evaluation found here.
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Clergy calls with Bishop Akiyama:
The next call will be Tuesday, May 3 at 8:15 am. The link to the call information can be found here.
*Please note this will be the last call until September. We will be taking a break during the summer months.*
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Festival of Homiletics: May 16 - 20, in Denver and online
This year's Festival of Homiletic's theme is "Preaching after the Storm: Preaching and Trauma." There is an in-person and an online festival happening this year on May 16 - 20. You can learn more, see the schedule, and register on their website.
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FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
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Episcopal Relief & Development launches matching gift campaign to benefit children
[Episcopal News Service] Episcopal Relief & Development is kicking off a campaign to benefit the organization’s work with children worldwide. Two steadfast donors have generously offered to match each gift for the organization’s work with children until May 26, 2022, up to $300,000.
In a recorded message, the Most Rev. Michael B. Curry, presiding bishop and primate of The Episcopal Church, invited supporters to give to Episcopal Relief & Development, noting, “Early intervention in the life of children has an impact on the child, the family, the community and the world.” Continue reading online.
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Episcopal Church Archivist Mark Duffy retires after 30 years
[Public Affairs Office] After 30 years of service with The Episcopal Church, Mark Duffy, canonical archivist and director of the Archives, retired on March 31.
“We can all give thanks for Mark Duffy’s leadership as Archivist,” Presiding Bishop Michael Curry said. “In everything from research for General Convention committees, Executive Council, legal matters, and assistance to bishops and dioceses, Mark and his team have served The Episcopal Church diligently and well.”
Appointed as the second director of the Archives, Duffy began his work for The Episcopal Church in 1992. Continue reading online.
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