Episcopal Church in Western Oregon

08/17/2026

Yesterday, Bishop Akiyama had a delightful visitation with the wonderful community of St. James Santiago Episcopal Church, Lincoln City, OR.

It was a joy to worship together, spend time in fellowship, and celebrate the life and ministry of this congregation on the Oregon Coast. We are grateful for the warm welcome and for all the ways the people of St. James Santiago continue to share God's love in their community.

Thank you for a wonderful Sunday together, and thanks as always to the Bishop's traveling photographer and spouse, Michael Jackson for the photos!

08/10/2026

Yesterday, Bishop Akiyama visited the community of St Thomas Episcopal Church, Dallas, OR, joining them for worship and time together in fellowship.

Episcopal visitations are a wonderful reminder of the connections we share as one diocesan community. We give thanks for the people of St. Thomas, for their welcome and hospitality, and for their faithful ministry in Dallas and the surrounding community.

Blessings to St. Thomas, and thank you for a wonderful Sunday together!

08/01/2026

Wow, our hearts are full! 💜

Bishop Akiyama recently spent time with young people from across Province VIII at the Province VIII Youth Gathering in Hawaiʻi. We give thanks for these young leaders, their faith, their joy, and the ways the Holy Spirit is at work in their lives and in our Church.

Please keep them, their leaders, and all who are gathered in your prayers as they continue to learn, grow, and build friendships across the Episcopal Church.

07/30/2026

How do recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions affect our communities and the Church's ministry, particularly in the area of immigration?

Join The Episcopal Church for a pop-up webinar featuring Rebecca Blachly, chief of public policy, partnership, and witness, in conversation with the Rev. Sarah Duggin, professor emerita of law and associate rector of St. John's Episcopal Church, Georgetown, and the Rev. Sarah Shipman, director of migration ministries.

Learn more about the legal and pastoral implications of these recent decisions and their impact on our shared ministry.

Episcopalians are invited to a webinar exploring recent decisions by the U.S. Supreme Court and their implications, particularly those related to immigration. Rebecca Blachly, chief of public policy, partnership, and witness for The Episcopal Church, will host a discussion with the Rev. Sarah Duggin...

07/29/2026

The wonderful community at St. John's Episcopal Church, Milwaukie are hosting a day camp Saturday, August 22 from 10 am to 8 pm. Registration closes this Friday:

Saturday, August 22, 2026 10am-8pm The day will have a mix of more structured offerings like a Eucharist Service, nature walk, and shared meals; along with plenty of time for more relaxed activities like swimming, crafts, games, reading, napping. Bring your camp chairs, beach towels, sunscreen, and....

07/20/2026

A few more moments of joy from Portland Pride! 🏳️‍🌈🌈

On Sunday, Episcopalians marched alongside our Lutheran and United Church of Christ siblings, celebrating the LGBTQ+ community and bearing witness together to a simple and enduring truth: every person is beloved of God.

We are grateful for everyone who walked with us, welcomed us along the parade route, and continues the work of building communities where LGBTQ+ people are not only welcomed, but fully affirmed and celebrated.

Our churches have not always embodied that welcome, and we know there is more work to do. We march with joy for how far we have come, humility about the history we carry, and hope for the road ahead.

Thank you for sharing this joyful day with us, Portland! Happy Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

And an extra special shout-out to the wonderful people of St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church for marching in numbers!

07/20/2026

What a joy to march together at Portland Pride! 🏳️‍🌈

Yesterday, Episcopalians joined our Lutheran and United Church of Christ siblings to walk in celebration and solidarity with the LGBTQ+ community. We are proud to show up together and proclaim that every person is beloved of God and deserves to be welcomed, affirmed, and able to live with dignity and freedom.

We also march knowing that the Church has not always lived fully into that truth and that LGBTQ+ people have too often experienced exclusion and harm in Christian communities. A parade cannot undo that history, but showing up matters. We walk with gratitude for those who have led the way, with humility about the work that remains, and with hope as we continue striving to become a Church where the full dignity of every child of God is celebrated.

Thank you to everyone who walked, cheered, waved, and celebrated with us. Happy Pride! 🌈

07/17/2026

We’re thrilled to once again join our friends from Trinity Cathedral Portland, St. Michael & All Angels Episcopal Church, our Lutheran siblings, and other ecumenical partners to march together in the Portland Pride Parade this Sunday! 🏳️‍🌈

Join us at the North Park Blocks near NW Glisan & Park (look for position #88), or meet the Trinity group in the cathedral courtyard at 11:30 a.m. following the Sunday service. The parade steps off at noon and is a gentle, one-mile, family-friendly walk.

Come walk with us as we celebrate, support, and proclaim God’s love for all. See you there! 🌈

Join fellow Trinitarians once again as we join Episcopal, Lutheran, and UCC churches from across the region to march together in the ⁠2026 Portland Pride Parade.

07/14/2026

Many thanks to our dear friends at ECCC - Episcopal Camps & Conference Centers for praying for our campers!

This week, we lift up Ascension School, the Bishop’s Ranch, Camp Canterbury, Duncan Park, ECWO Camp Ministries, MUD Camp & St. Columba, and Peterkin in our summer camp cycle of prayer 🙏🏕️

O God of Hope,
We thank you for the miracle of growth
Growth of our gardens, plants, flowers
Growth of our spirit, our wisdom and our courage
O God of Hope
We thank you
-Barb Hagen for UTO Book of Prayers, Volume 8

[Image ID: A photo of a grassy field at St. Columba that has a growing kitchen garden in the center of it. Over it, it says, "Camp Cycle of Prayer, July 12-18: Ascension School, OR; The Bishop’s Ranch, CA; Camp Canterbury, NE; Duncan Park, CO; ECWO Camp Ministries, OR; MUD Camp & St. Columba, TN; Peterkin, WV." End Image ID]

07/13/2026

In 1976, The Episcopal Church affirmed that LGBTQ+ people are children of God with a full and equal claim upon the Church's love, acceptance, and pastoral care. Nearly 50 years later, Episcopalians will gather in Minneapolis to commemorate that milestone and reflect on the ongoing journey toward full inclusion.

Join "Full & Equal: 50 Years in Pursuit of a Promise" September 3–5 for worship, learning, storytelling, and fellowship as we celebrate the progress made and renew our commitment to the work that remains.

In 1976, at the 65th General Convention in Minneapolis, The Episcopal Church adopted a resolution affirming that homosexual people are children of God with a full and equal claim upon the church’s love, acceptance, and pastoral concern and care. Fifty years later, we return to Minneapolis to com...