Bishop Transition
Stories From The Diocese
The Standing Committee is delighted to announce that we have received and confirmed majority consent for the election of our new Bishop, The Rev. Diana Akiyama.
Read More >Delegates to the Electing Convention held August 29, 2020 have elected the Rev. Dr. Diana Akiyama as the 11th Bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon. The vote was confirmed after two, concluding the over year-long process of seeking a replacement for Bishop Michael Hanley who began his service in the Diocese in 2010 and will retire in January 2021.
Read More >The Electing Convention for the 11th Bishop of the Diocese of Oregon will be available for livestream viewing beginning at 9:00 AM Pacific Time on Saturday, August 29, 2020.
Read More >As Bishop Michael and Marla Hanley approach his retirement, we in the Diocese of Oregon are invited to celebrate their ministry with us and thank +Michael for his leadership.
Read More >The Liturgy & Music Commission of our diocese is coordinating the effort to have voices from all over the diocese sing the hymn God of Grace and God of Glory, #594 in Hymnal 1982.
Read More >Due to the continued threat of COVID-19 and the possibility that we may still be under some form of restriction in August, the Standing Committee has directed the Transition Committee to create both Walkabout and Electing Convention plans to abide by distancing guidelines.
Read More >Debido a la continua amenaza de COVID-19 y la posibilidad de que aún podamos estar bajo alguna forma de restricción incluso en Agosto, el “Standing Committee” (Comité Permanente) ha ordenado al “Transition Committee” (Comité de Transición) que creen planes Walkabout y de la Convención Electoral.
Read More >For 10 years Bishop Michael and Marla Hanley have lived and ministered in the Diocese of Oregon! Bishop Michael has helped us navigate difficulties and celebrate milestones, has supported congregations and clergy, and led us to this time of his well-earned retirement. During the next few months we will celebrate the Hanleys and their time with us in several ways.
Read More >The Standing Committee is pleased to announce the slate of nominees for 11th Bishop of Oregon.
Read More >Instructions for churches as they select Convention Delegates who will elect our next diocesan bishop in June and attend the Diocesan Convention in October.
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