Prayers and Possibilities
We are always in need of God’s love and grace in the midst of our lives and I call you to prayer for your own congregation, for the diocese and for the world we live in
View ArticleLight shines in the darkness
There is danger in centering the conversation on guns alone. For the wider issues are the inability in this country to accept difference.
View ArticleTaking a stand in agreement and disagreement
How do you experience those who differ from you on a topic? How do you, or can you, make room for the opinions of others? Finding ways to respond in challenging times.
View ArticleLife is complex
Most everyone I talk with is busy, even the retired ones! Busy with work, family, personal spiritual, mental and physical health issues, hobbies, pursuits, social obligations and the like.
View ArticleSummer 2016
May summer bring you rest, relaxation, good times with family and friends, and walks in God's green earth.
View ArticleLiturgy, Music, and the Trinity
The task of liturgy is to enable people to have an encounter with the Trinity!
View ArticleMexico: learning and celebrating
I return to Mexico for a second course of Spanish study at the diocesan offices in Cuernavaca that I may be a better celebrant for our Latino brothers and sisters.
View ArticleGreetings from Cuernavaca
If you have ever thought of learning or improving your Spanish, I highly recommend spending time in a Spanish speaking country to do so.
View ArticleOn standing against the raffling of assault rifles
Let us jump into the unknown consequences of doing good deeds remembering that beneficial actions often go unappreciated or are met with outright hostility.
View ArticleOf the program year and stress
The fall season is often a very stressful time for church leadership whether it is clergy, lay congregational leaders, church staff, or diocesan staff
View ArticleEpiscopal Bishops Issue A Word to the Church for the World
We have been exhorted to set our sights beyond ourselves and to minister to the several nations where we serve and the wider world
View ArticleDeployment employment
The hard work of congregations: finding a clergy person that fits the church and wants to move
View ArticleThe privilege of voting
It is a great responsibility and honor to vote in these times. It is my hope you will bring to this privilege the values you hold as a citizen and as a follower of Jesus Christ.
View ArticleBear One Another in Love
Dear Friends in Christ: Yesterday I was sitting in a coffee shop in downtown Portland having a conversation with a priest of the diocese. We were near 23rd street. We did not hear the explosion but...
View ArticleThe Value of Photos
Dear Friends in Christ: Our lives are filled with photographs these days. One look at Facebook and you will notice that almost no post these days goes out without a picture attached. Video posts are...
View ArticleElection Statement
A statement of resolve in the wake of yesterday’s election comes to you from The Rt. Rev. Michael Hanley, Bishop of Oregon in consultation with the Very Rev. Nathan LeRud, Dean of Trinity Cathedral and...
View ArticleSnow Tires Installed!
Ruminations on the roles and responsibilities of the church in the world.
View ArticleBlessed Thanksgiving
As we gather in whatever form we do this Thanksgiving, let us all remember we are Ubuntu, we are all in this life together, I am because you are - and because you are, therefore I am.
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