Bishop Laurie interviewed on Think Out Loud
On Monday January 6, 2020 Bishop Laurie was interviewed by Dave Miller for OPB radio’s Think Out […]
2: Mary Magdalene
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women in the ELCA, the 40th anniversary of women […]
1: Unnamed & Unknown Women Leaders
2020 marks the 50th anniversary of the ordination of women in the ELCA, the 40th anniversary of women […]
Bishop Laurie’s Installation
On December 14, 2019, Laurie Larson Caesar was installed as bishop for the Oregon Synod by ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Ann […]
Welcome, Rev. Melissa O’Keefe Reed!
Rev. Melissa O’Keefe Reed
Bishop’s Associate for Vital Leadership and Sacramental Organizing
Melissa was born in Goettingen, Germany while her parents studied theology. She was raised […]
Welcome, Juan Carlos!
Juan Carlos La Puente Tapia
Bishop’s Associate for Inter-cultural and Inter-religious Mission
I moved to Portland, Oregon from Peru in 2014. It has been a […]
Standing Up for Immigrant Rights
Bishop Laurie was one of over 300 […]
ELCA as a sanctuary church: what does this mean?
Dear siblings in Christ,
As many of you know, last week the […]
50 years of ordaining women!
This year the ELCA celebrated 50 years of ordaining women, 40 years of ordaining women of color, and 10 years of ordaining LGBTQIA+.