Epiphany Season Resources
We are in the season of Epiphany! It began on the Feast of the Epiphany, January 6, and will continue until February 27 - the Sunday before Ash Wednesday. Here are some resources from The Episcopal Church:
- Presiding Bishop's Sermon from the Epiphany Service
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On January 6, Presiding Bishop Michael Curry joined the Diocese of Washington and other local and national leaders for a celebration service of Epiphany. You can watch the sermon from the service online here. Please note that the tech team did encounter some sound and microphone issues during the service, so parts are tough to hear; they did provide a written transcription.
- Global Partnerships videos and Lectio Divina from The Episcopal Church
- The Episcopal Church has partnered with the Anglican Communion this Epiphany season to present a Lectio Divina-style study on the Gospel reading through a series of videos. The videos are released on each of the eight Sundays of Epiphany, which began last Sunday, January 9.
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You can watch an introductory video and the first reflection from last Sunday on Luke 3:15-17, 21-22 here.
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Martin Luther King, Jr. Weekend event & Resources:
This Monday, we celebrate the life and work of the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The Diocesan office will be closed on Monday, January 17, and the staff will be off.
Here are some Martin Luther King Jr. Day events and resources gathered by the Engaging Racial Justice Working Group:
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Event on January 17 at 9 am PST: Embodied Peacemaking: Martin Luther King Jr. Virtual Prayer Vigil. Hosted by the Episcopal Dioceses of Western New York and Northwestern Pennsylvania. The vigil will include prayers, music, scripture readings, and readings from Dr. King’s writings and speeches. The free event is open to everyone with online registration: https://bit.ly/31B5xae.
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Godly Play: The Story of Martin Luther King, Jr. - A digital PDF download is available here.
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A New Lesson for the Godly Play Saints: Holy Martin Luther King Jr. - read about and download the complete lesson here.
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An MLK Litany for the Poor People's Campaign from 2018; download it here.
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Liturgical Calendar: The Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Pastor and Martyr, 1968 (his feast day is celebrated on April 4 each year).
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Building Faith Resources and Prayers for Martin Luther King, Jr. Day curated by Building Faith, a ministry of the Virginia Theological Seminary, see all the resources here.
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Rest in Peace, Mari Hampton
We were informed over the weekend that Mari Hampton, the wife of Bishop Sandy Hampton, who served as Assistant Bishop of our diocese from 2008-2010, passed away over the Christmas holiday.
Father of all, we pray to you for Mari, and for all those whom we love but see no longer. Grant to them eternal rest. Let light perpetual shine upon them. May her soul and the souls of all the departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
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Young Adult & Campus Ministry updates for the year
There are three exciting upcoming opportunities for young adults and leaders working with young adults and campus ministry.
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Young Adult Campus Ministry Leadership Conference - June 14 - 17 in Minneapolis, MN. This conference is open to Episcopal leaders in ministry with young adults on and off college campuses. Registration will open in March.
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Young Adult Leadership Conference Planning Team applications are open for those interested in applying. Applications close on January 31. Find out more about the planning team and apply here.
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Young Adult Festival at General Convention - July 6 - 10 in Baltimore, Maryland. More information to come next month.
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Episcopal Service Corps applications are open for individuals ages 21-32 interested in living in and serving with intentional communities around the country. Learn more about Episcopal Service Corps here. Applications due February 4, apply here.
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Winter Weather Preparedness – helpful information for the winter
Written by Sr. Amy Linder, OP - Diocesan Disaster Preparedness Coordinator
It is time to think about preparing for winter weather. Diocesan Disaster Preparedness Coordinator, Sr. Amy Linder, OP, wrote this blog on terminology, tips, and tricks for preparing this winter. Read her blog post here.
Amy will host a conversation on Disaster Preparedness for Churches on February 22 at 7:00 pm. Clergy are encouraged to invite wardens and/or emergency preparedness point-person to attend. This presentation is similar to the one given at the Clergy Call with the Bishop in December. Registration is required. Learn more and register here.
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Communications Office Hours continue today!
Beginning today, join Alli Gannett, our Director of Communications, on Thursdays at 2:00 pm for communications office hours. Bring your questions or just come to learn from others.
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Conversations about the Work continue in March
Last night, activist Taylor Stewart joined the Engaging Racial Justice Working Group and others for a conversation on the Oregon Remembrance Project and the racial justice work being done around Oregon.
The next conversation about the work will be held on March 9 at 6:00 pm en Español, and then at 7:30 in English with Dr. Sandra Montes, Dean of Chapel at Union Theological Seminary. You can register for either conversation below:
There will be one more on May 11 at 7:00 pm: Dr. Luhui Whitebear - Center Director, Kaku-Ixt Mana Ina Haws, OSU. Register here.
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Oregon Coalition of Christian Voices Annual Legislative Forum - January 23 at 1:30 pm
Join the Oregon Senators and Representatives and the Oregon Coalition of Christian Voices for a legislative forum discussing housing, climate, human services, gun violence, mental health, and more topics. The forum will be on January 23 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm on Zoom. You can download a flyer here to learn more. Registration is available here.
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
Does your congregation have an event coming up? A virtual book study or concert? Feel free to add it to our Diocesan Calendar by filling out this form.
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January 13 at 2:00 pm: Communication Office Hours with Alli Gannett; you can join via the link here.
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January 15 at 10:00 am: Holy Hikes Gathering at Cooper Mountain Nature Park; more information is available here.
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January 17: Martin Luther King Jr. Day - the Diocesan Office will be closed.
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January 27 at 1:00 pm: Board of Trustees meeting
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):
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Newberg: St. Michael/San Miguel. Wilson Ferreira, vicar; Cindra Gray, deacon
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Newport: St. Stephen. Judith Jones, vicar.
In the Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer (DOWNLOAD):
The Diocese of Jebba – The Church of Nigeria (Anglican Communion)
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Associate Clergy Panel today at noon - featuring the Rev. Shana McCauley!
Join the Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes (CEEP) Network and others for a panel discussion titled "Serving and Growing: Clergy Associates Reflect on Ministry," featuring associate clergy from around the church. They will talk about roles and responsibilities as associates, navigating through the pandemic, and what they are up to now. The Rev. Shana McCauley, Canon for Cathedral Life at Trinity Cathedral, Portland, will be a panelist. The conversation will begin today at 3:00 pm Eastern | 12:00 pm Pacific.
Learn more about the other panelists and register for the online conversation here.
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Clergy calls with Bishop Akiyama:
The next call with be on February 1 and will continue on the first Tuesday of the month at 8:15 am. The link to the call information can be found here.
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A few save the dates:
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April 12: Renewal of Vows and Blessing of the Oils service, followed by lunch, at Trinity Cathedral, Portland.
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April 13: Renewal of Vows and Blessing of the Oils service, followed by lunch, at Resurrection, Eugene.
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April 25 - 27: In-person Clergy Conference at the Oregon Garden Resort in Silverton. All active clergy are expected to attend.
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FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
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Presiding Bishop invites applicants for 2022 UN Commission on the Status of Women virtual delegation
Applications in English or Spanish are due by Friday, Jan. 28. Delegates will be expected to participate in preparatory conference calls and participate virtually for an average of eight hours per day during the two-week UNCSW meeting. Continue reading here.
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Oneida Nation to host Native voices during Winter Talk - January 15 - 17 online
The Episcopal Church Office of Indigenous Ministries invites all Episcopalians to watch a live-stream of Winter Talk 2022, an annual multiday conference that honors and highlights Indigenous and Native American traditions and contributions within the church. This is the first time the Oneida Nation of Wisconsin has hosted the event.
Winter Talk will be live-streamed January 15-17 from Green Bay, Wisconsin. A limited number of invited registrants will participate on Zoom and in person, including Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry and House of Deputies President Gay Clark Jennings. Local Oneida people also will join. Continue reading here.
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