Bishop Laurie on Second Term Changes in the Bishop’s Office
Bishop Laurie on her second term and reconstructing of the Oregon Synod staff.
Loving Our Transgender Siblings
As followers of Jesus, we recognize that each individual is fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God. This truth is reflected in the vast diversity of human experience and expression, including the ways people understand and live out their gender.
Walking With Our Immigrant Neighbors
Statement on immigration signed by the six bishops of ELCA Region 1
Created to be!
Bishop Laurie reflects on the ELCA 2024 Youth Gathering in New Orleans
Bishop Laurie’s 2024 Assembly Reflection
Bishop Laurie reflects on the highlights from 2024 Oregon Synod Assembly.
Housing is a Fundamental Right
Bishop Laurie on the Supreme Court's decision in Grants Pass v. Gloria Johnson.
Clergy Appreciation Month!
October is a great time to celebrate the ministers in your life!
Hope Does Not Disappoint
Given our current situation, we all may have to transform more than we’d like. And in that, we may ultimately be blessed more than we expect.
Praying for the End of the Gun Violence Epidemic
We pray for the victims and family of the Robb Elementary School massacre in Uvalde Texas. We respond by supporting gun safety legislation.
To Mask or Not to Mask?
March 9, 2022
Dear Beloved of Christ,
It’s been two years since the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic […]