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SUMMER DIOCESAN
MINI DIGEST
June 9, 2022
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Upcoming Events:
June 11: Diocesan Council Meeting
June 11: Theodicy Jazz Concert at Trinity Cathedral, Portland. Learn more here.
June 17: Commemoration of the Emanuel Nine. Learn more here.
June 18: Holy Hikes at Tualatin River National Wildlife Reserve. Learn more here.
June 18: The Voices Project Juneteenth Black Business Fair at All Saints, Portland. Learn more here.
June 19: Portland Pride Parade with Trinity Episcopal Cathedral. Learn more here.
June 21: Building Beloved Community with All Our Neighbors, at St. Michael & All Angels, Portland. Learn more here.
June 25: Music that Makes Community event in Eugene. Learn more here.
June 26 - July 1: Latino Camp at Suttle Lake Camp
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Bishop Visitations:
June 12: Trinity Cathedral, Portland
June 19: St. Bede's, Forest Grove
June 26: Ss. Peter & Paul/Ss. Pedro y Pablo, Portland
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Diocesan Staff Office Hours:
Thursday at 2pm: Alli Gannett, join here. Final office hours will be today.
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The Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Diocese of Oregon to meet online
Dear friends in Christ,
The 134th Annual Meeting of the Convention of the Diocese of Oregon will take place online via Zoom on Saturday, October 29, 2022. This decision is a response to the very positive reviews we received after the last several virtual Annual Meetings of the Convention. Members of our Diocese found the virtual format to be more accessible because it eliminates the need to travel long distances. Given the current price of gasoline and predictions that it will continue to rise, the virtual meeting will significantly reduce expenses related to travel. As well, many preferred the efficiency gained from conducting our business in a virtual format. We are always seeking ways to be good stewards of our resources and agree that this approach to our Annual Meeting will make it easy to gather people in a more cost-effective way while accomplishing more within a shorter timeframe.
I also feel very strongly that gathering as a diocese in-person plays a very important role in keeping us connected and united as the Body of Christ. It is essential to the life of the church to gather regularly to worship and be in fellowship with one another. For 2023, this diocesan gathering will take place January 27-28 in Salem. This first gathering had to be scheduled in January owing to challenges in reserving the space. Future diocesan gatherings will be planned for the Spring. The purpose of the diocesan gathering will be to share with one another our ministries, to welcome a guest speaker who will help deepen our Christian formation around a specific theme, and to celebrate and give thanks.
Information regarding registration for the online Annual Meeting of the Convention will be emailed out directly to delegates in early fall. The meeting will also be live streamed, as in the past, for those who would like to be present as observers.
These times challenge us to demonstrate resilience as we innovate and create. I delight in the ways that our innovation reveals to us better ways to conduct the business of our diocese.
Blessings,
+Diana
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Nominations for Diocesan Leadership Positions - due July 1
Nominations now open for: Standing Committee, Board of Trustees, Diocesan Council, Trinity Cathedral Chapter, and Deputies to the 81st General Convention in 2024. Learn more & access the nomination form on our website. Nominations are due by July 1, 2022.
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Submitting Resolutions to Convention
Per Canon 1.1.6, resolutions need to be submitted by email in an editable document to Tracy Esguerra by July 29. You can read more about resolutions on our website.
Need help in writing a resolution? Contact Alan Murray, chair of the Committee on Resolutions of Policy.
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Funeral Service for the Rev. Phillip Ayers
The funeral for the Rev. Phillip Ayers will be on Friday, June 17 at 2:00 pm at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, Portland. A reception will follow the service.
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Meet your General Convention Deputies -
The Rev. Roberto Maldonado-Mercado and Alan Murray
In the weeks leading up to the 80th General Convention of The Episcopal Church, we will meet and learn about our deputies.
This week, meet deputies the Rev. Roberto Maldonado-Mercado and Alan Murray on our website.
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The Rev. Lawrence Crumb to celebrate 60 years of ordained ministry
On June 16, 2022, the Rev. Lawrence Crumb will celebrate the 60th anniversary of his ordination. St. Andrew’s, Cottage Grove is planning an informal reception for him on June 12, following the 10:30 am service.
You can read more about Lawrence on our website. Thank you to Mary Margaret Hurst, Sr. Warden at St. Andrew's for writing and submitting a biography on Lawrence.
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Camp! July 18-23, 2022
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Elementary: 3rd - 5th graders, information & registration here.
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Middle-High: 6th - 11th graders, information & registration here.
Cost: Subsidized Rate: $545 | Full Rate: $615 (A non-refundable $50 deposit is required to hold your spot.) Scholarships are available, contact the Rev. Carol Sedlacek.
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Gresham: St. Luke the Physician - Sara Cosca-Warfield, rector; Laurel Hart, deacon.
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Gresham: Holy Cross/Santa Cruz - Roberto Maldonado, vicar
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Hillsboro: All Saints - Tom Sramek, Jr, rector
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Hillsboro: Misión Todos los Santos - Wilson Ferreira, vicar
The Diocese of Madhya Kerala – The (united) Church of South India
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FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
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The United Thank Offering and Episcopal Migration Ministries announce 3rd Annual Great EpisGOpal Race!
Registration is now open for the third annual Great EpisGOpal Race, September 3-11. Proceeds from this fundraiser will support the United Thank Offering (UTO) Ingathering and Episcopal Migration Ministries’ (EMM) Neighbor to Neighbor program. Neighbor to Neighbor trains and provides supports to faith communities who serve as community sponsors for asylum seekers or Afghan arrivals.
Participants can register for $15, choosing their preferred mode (run, bike, swim, hike, paddle board, martial arts, etc.), distance, and type of race, including a 1-mile fun run, 5K, 10K, half-marathon, marathon, and “choose your own adventure.” Learn more and register here.
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Presiding bishop calls Episcopalians to ‘A Season of Prayer for Revival’
Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites Episcopalians everywhere to mark the season after Pentecost with 30 days of prayer leading up to and encompassing the 80th General Convention in Baltimore, Maryland.
Sign up and download bulletin inserts online.
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