Sarah – Oregon

7-1-20 Reopening Update from Bishop Laurie

Hello Beloveds,

A few words on reopening as we see rates of confirmed cases and deaths rise again, and as Gov. Brown mandates masks in all public places […]

7-1-20 Reopening Update from Bishop LaurieSarah2020-07-01T15:21:35-07:00

6-25-20 Flying With Wings of Eagles

A reflection on PRIDE month from Juan Carlos la Puente.

6-25-20 Flying With Wings of EaglesSarah2020-07-01T16:18:51-07:00

6-19-20 Rev. Melissa’s Call to Housing Action!

In the ongoing wake of COVID, Oregon Synod leaders, along with Ecumenical Ministries […]

6-19-20 Rev. Melissa’s Call to Housing Action!Sarah2020-06-30T16:03:47-07:00

6-10-20 Metanoia Moment

There is hope when we remember
that we are all beloveds of God,
made in the divine image,
and that we are all called to metanoia work.

[…]

6-10-20 Metanoia MomentSarah2020-06-30T16:05:42-07:00

6-2-20 Called to Justice

Dear Beloved of God,

Today is the Tuesday after Pentecost. And Spirit? She is swirling! Now, as then, we stand at […]

6-2-20 Called to JusticeSarah2020-06-03T13:27:02-07:00

5-28-20 Bishop Laurie on Delaying Reopening of Churches

Dear friends in Christ,

As June approaches, it is time for us to check-in about in-person gatherings. The messages coming from our elected leaders can be contradictory and […]

5-28-20 Bishop Laurie on Delaying Reopening of ChurchesSarah2020-06-03T13:27:30-07:00

7 Tips for Grieving a Loved One at Home in the Time of COVID

My friend Ray died last week. I’m still in shock.

We are living in crazy, bewildering and uncertain times. Thanks to this pandemic, we are grieving […]

7 Tips for Grieving a Loved One at Home in the Time of COVIDSarah2020-03-31T16:24:09-07:00

3-17-20 Letter from Bishop Laurie

Lovers of Christ,

These are unprecedented times to be a spiritual leader. I have been holding you, your families, your congregations, and your communities in prayer, offering petitions and […]

3-17-20 Letter from Bishop LaurieSarah2020-03-18T10:35:05-07:00

3-17-20 Video on Covid-19

Bishop Emeritus Dave Brauer-Rieke, current member of the Disaster Response and Preparedness Team and his wife Gretchen Brauer-Rieke, a medical professional RN/MSN, created this helpful […]

3-17-20 Video on Covid-19Sarah2020-03-23T14:39:42-07:00

3-16-20 Disaster Response Team Email

A Letter from the Oregon Synod Disaster Response Team

March 16, 2020

Little did we expect that our new Oregon Synod Disaster Response Initiative would […]

3-16-20 Disaster Response Team EmailSarah2020-03-18T10:28:04-07:00

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