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SUMMER DIOCESAN
MINI DIGEST
August 4, 2022
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Upcoming Events:
Save the Date: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry will be visiting our diocese September 10-13. He will spend time with us in worship and fellowship, as well as be in conversation with our working groups and clergy. You can see the full schedule and learn more on our website
Save the Date: The Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Convention will take place on Saturday, October 29 on Zoom. Registration information will be sent to delegates, and a livestream will be available.
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Diocesan Staff Office Hours:
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Please note: The link to see all of The Rev. Canon Carol W. Sedlacek's reflection and pictures has been corrected. |
Dear friends in Christ,
I just arrived home after two phenomenal weeks at Suttle Lake Camp. The first week I was with 3-5 graders and the second week was with 1-3 graders. Our theme was Creation Speaks, and we explored the natural world, experiencing God’s light, being refreshed by water, celebrating our kinship with animals, and growing in our role as stewards of Creation.
I’m always delighted to see campers grow in their faith as well as their confidence over a week of camp. Our community grows from a timid herd of youngsters to a vibrant, thriving group of leaders trying new things and helping their fellow campers. We learned a variety of ways to pray and sing grace before each meal. We expanded our skills in kayaking and archery. Campers created beautiful crafts that reminded us of God’s amazing love for all of Creation. Throughout our time together we grew closer to each other and closer to God.
By the end of the week campers knew they are beloved children of God, created in God’s image and called to care for Creation. As we stargazed on the last night of camp we saw a few shooting stars, a “first” for some of the campers! What a joy to share one of God’s holy moments with children!
As you enjoy the last few weeks of summer, I hope you will pause and marvel at the beauty of God’s Creation. There is so much to be noticed and experienced in nature. Reflect on the goodness of Creation and the very goodness of each one of us being created in God’s image. Thanks be to God!
Peace,
Carol+
The Rev. Canon Carol W. Sedlacek
Interim Missioner for Special Projects
For the full article and some great photos of camp, click here. |
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RSVPing to Events During the Presiding Bishop's Visit |
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There are two events that require an online reservation for the Presiding Bishop’s visit:
The first is for the OPB’s interview with Geoff Norcross, Presiding Bishop Curry, and Bishop Akiyama on the evening of September 11 at 5:30 pm. You can register for that event here – space is limited.
The second event is for the clergy of our Diocese only. This event will take place on Monday, September 12 at 6:00 pm. Please register for that event here.
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Further Reflections from the 80th
General Convention
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The 80th General Convention was historic in so many ways. For the first time, the House of Deputies is led by two Women of Color. This means with the Presiding Bishop Michael Curry, all the presiding officers of The Episcopal Church are People of Color, the first time in our history.
Resolution A059 was adopted to amend Article X of the Constitution of The Episcopal Church. If the change passes a required second reading at the 81st General Convention in 2024, Article X would define the Book of Common Prayer as “those liturgical forms and other texts authorized by the General Convention.” That means liturgies that are not in the current prayer book such as same-sex marriage rites and gender expansive liturgies, could be elevated to “prayer book status”. The resolution is about acknowledging that common prayer is evolving and it creates a framework for that evolution to happen.
Racial justice was at the front and center of GC80. The Presiding Officers’ Working Group on Truth-Telling, Reckoning, and Healing presented its report. The Working Group began with the premise that “The Episcopal Church has spent decades passing resolutions and developing programs to address the historic racism that infects our structures and systems, and that the people most oppressed by our collective failure to act in meaningful ways are uninterested in another effort that has no urgency, no requirements, and no consequences.”
Many more details of the work of our General Convention can be read here.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF DIOCESAN CONVENTION |
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The Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Convention will take place on Saturday, October 29 on Zoom. Registration information will be sent to delegates, and a livestream will be available |
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Changes to Safe Church Requirements & Process
Please see updates to Safe Church requirements and process on our website. Please direct questions about Safe Church to safechurch@diocese-oregon.org
Register for the training here.
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A Call to Artists
Chrysalis - Spreading Our Wings
A gathering of artistic expressions from Episcopal Churches of Western Oregon
Art will be displayed Nov 20 – Feb 5 2023 at Trinity Episcopal Cathedral in Portland. Approximately 30 juried pieces will be selected for this art exhibition. All original art mediums will be accepted. Prudence Roberts will be the guest curator.
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You may find complete submission requirements here. |
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The Episcopal Network for Stewardship (TENS) Resources
There are many annual pledge and other stewardship resources available to congregations on The Episcopal Network for Stewardship's website. In August, TENS is hosting a Pre-Campaign Webinar. Registration is now available. Find out more on their website here. To access their resources, you need the password; this year it is Luke9:17.
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Fall Iconography Classes
Trinity Iconography Institute is in its 26th year offering instruction in the sacred liturgical art of Iconography. Icons are painted prayer. At the Institute, we work to preserve and recreate this tradition, teaching students how to pray and paint in the ancient medium of egg tempera just as in early Christian times. We provide the icon board, made by hand with powdered marble and rabbit skin glue, as well as the natural earth and mineral pigments sourced from Zecchi’s in Florence, Italy, as this art store offers a historic palette, which is why the Uffizi chooses them for conservation of the world’s masterpieces. Students in our program begin by writing the Holy Face of Christ, as Christ underlies every icon, completing it in 14 weeks, no prior art experience is required. Come join us this fall!
If making "art" seems intimidating, you may be reassured by the knowledge that icons are painted prayer. You will find more specific information here. Click on the CLASSES tab and scroll down for this fall's offerings.
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Coquille: St. James - Cathy Clark, Vicar
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Corvallis: Church of the Good Samaritan - Simon Justice, Rector
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Corvallis: Samaritan Village - Peggy Bernhard, Chaplain
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Corvallis: OSU Campus Ministry - Ruth Krueger, Lay Chaplain
- The Diocese of Mbale – The Church of the Province of Uganda
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Maintenance Manager/Sexton - St. Gabriel the Archangel, Portland
The position is responsible to the Junior Warden and rector. The Sexton works with the Junior Warden who oversees the maintenance of the church, building, equipment, furnishings and grounds.
To see further details please visit our website.
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