The Rev. Carol Sedlacek appointed as Interim Missioner for Special Projects
Yesterday it was announced that the Rev. Carol Sedlacek was appointed as the new Interim Missioner for Special Projects. "My new title, Interim Missioner for Special Projects, reflects the new focused role of coordinating specific projects in our diocese as well as supporting a smooth transfer of leadership for the variety of ministries I have been coordinating for the last few years," Carol said.
"I am deeply grateful for Carol’s grace and confidence in assisting me during the transitions in our office," Bishop Akiyama said. "Her insight, institutional memory, experience, and tactfulness have been essential as she has provided insight to the customs and practices of our community. As we continue to move from strength to strength in our common work, it is reassuring and heartening to know that Carol will be walking with us on the journey."
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Bishop Ladehoff update
Last Thursday, January 20, we were informed that Bishop Ladehoff was discharged from Good Samaritan Hospital and was moved to a health and rehabilitation center in Portland where he is settled.
Please continue to pray for Bishop Ladehoff and for his care team, family, and community.
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Plaza Comunitaria Encuentro awarded a grant to work with Farmworkers and LatinX communities
Written by the Rev. Beto Arciniega
Plaza Comunitaria Encuentro of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon was awarded an $8,000 grant from the Oregon Human Development Corporation (OHDC) to provide Outreach Services to farmworkers and the LatinX community through the Emergency Rental Assistant program.
This outreach will be where LatinX and farmworkers live, work, and congregate. Plaza Comunitaria Encuentro is already working in these neighborhoods with educational programs.
OHDC mission is to promote the economic advancement and self-sufficiency of farmworkers and underserved communities. This partnership will assist both, OHDC and Plaza Comunitaria Encuentro, serving the community at large.
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Parochial Reports due March 1 online
View the results from the 2020 Parochial Reports here.
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Free at-home COVID-19 tests available for delivery & new high volume vaccination location in Eugene
The federal government has launched a website where every household can order 4 free at-home COVID-19 tests, delivered through the United States Postal Service. You can sign up by visiting https://www.covidtests.gov. Please continue to wear a mask.
There is a new free vaccination & booster location open at Autzen Stadium in Eugene. All three vaccines are available and you do not need an appointment. The location is open daily 12 - 7 p.m.
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Registration open for the Academy for Formation and Mission Spring Classes
Registration is open for Spring classes at the Academy for Formation and Mission. Registrations are due by February 14, and the first session begins February 18. Class offerings this spring are Spirituality and Spiritual Practices, Anglican Identity, and New Testament II. Applications, along with semester and course information, are available here. Please contact Derek Moyer, Missioner for Lifelong Formation, if you have questions about the Academy.
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Disaster Preparedness for Churches online Conversation
Join Sr. Amy Linder, OP, our Diocesan Disaster Preparedness Coordinator for 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. Registration is required. Learn more and register 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 27 at 1:00 pm: Board of Trustees meeting
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January 27 at 2:00 pm: Communications Office Hours with Alli Gannett, join here.
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January 27 at 4:00 pm: Free vaccination clinic at St. Barnabas, McMillville
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January 29 at 11:30 am: Free vaccination and booster clinic at St. Aiden's, Portland
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February 3 at 10:00 am: Standing Committee meeting
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February 3 at 2:00 pm: Communications Office Hours with Alli Gannett, join here.
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February 6: Bishop Visitation to St. Thomas, Eugene
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February 6 at 4:30 pm: Organ Recital: Stefan Donner at Trinity Cathedral
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February 8-10: Fresh Start Clergy Retreat
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February 8 at 7:00 pm: Labyrinth Speakers: The Holy Fool - Imagination & the Labyrinth, hosted by Trinity Cathedral
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February 9 at 7:00 pm: Wednesday at the Commons: Epiphany II Term, Hosted by Trinity Cathedral
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February 10 at 2:00 pm: Communications Office Hours with Alli Gannett, join here.
Save the Dates:
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September 10-13: Presiding Bishop Michael Curry's visit to the Diocese of Oregon
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October 28-29: Diocesan Convention, currently scheduled to be in-person at the Oregon Convention Center, Salem
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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Tillamook: St. Alban: George & Ali Lufkin, rectors
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Toledo: St. John: Gavin Shumate, priest-in-charge
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Waldport: St. Luke by the Sea: Judith Jones, vicar
In the Anglican Communion Cycle of Prayer (DOWNLOAD):
The Diocese of Kajo-Keji – The Province of the Episcopal Church of South Sudan (Cantral Equatoria Province)
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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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CEEP Women's Clergy Gathering online - February 9 at 12:30 pm PST
The Consortium of Endowed Episcopal Parishes (CEEP) is hosting their free online women/non-binary clergy conversation again on February 9 at 12:30 pm PST/ 3:30 pm EST. This conversation brings multi-generational ordained individuals from across the church to discuss gender, boundaries, and honesty in ministry. This year's topic focuses on the impact of COVID-19 and how it has changed ministry.
Learn more about the online gathering and register 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.
More details and registration links to come in February. Questions? Reach out to Carol Sedlacek
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FROM THE EPISCOPAL CHURCH |
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Episcopal Church Presiding Bishop Michael Curry invites people of all backgrounds and faiths to support the hope-filled, life-impacting work of two historically Black institutions of higher education through donations and dedicated offerings on the Feast of Absalom Jones—the first Black priest ordained by the church—observed Feb. 13.
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