During the live-streamed events the candidates addressed a host of topics from one day to the next, but the responses that moved me most deeply were those dealing with why they feel called to be the next bishop of Oregon. I listened to them talk about call, about how many times, for some of them, others suggested that maybe they were meant to be a bishop and how utterly amazed they were to hear such a thing. Oh no, one candidate said she replied the first time it happened, that can’t be right.
Blessed Are Those Who Mourn
A Vestry Update
Our dear St. Mary’s community,
Thinking back on the last two months feels like waking from a dream where the images fade but the impression remains. While this lingering impression is complex and individual, it is most likely some combination of continued grief for the loss of normal life mixed with the ever-growing uncertainty for the future. It is further complicated by the way our concept of time has become nebulous and unreliable, along with our fatigue. We are Just. So. Tired of continued catastrophes and of mustering the strength to make it through each day. Out of our mental, emotional, and/or physical exhaustion, haven’t we all prayed (or maybe yelled, wept, or whispered)– When? When will it be over? When will life return to normal? Please God let it be soon!
Statement from St. Mary’s Vestry on Racial Injustice and Violence
Student Food Pantry Update
Earth Day, 2020 A Look Back
The Earth Stewards committee had originally planned to celebrate the 50th anniversary of Earth Day on Sunday, April 19, but obviously that couldn’t happen due to the virus pandemic. We hope to celebrate the event sometime in the fall after things are back to normal. Although that may seem strange, we really should be honoring our Mother Earth every day of the year.
St. Marys Jail & Prison Ministries COVID-19 Impact
Friends in Service to Humanity FISH
FISH and the Student Food Pantry are the two food basket ministries St. Mary’s collects food donations for. Maybe you’ve noticed the food basket at the back of the church? It is brought forward and blessed during the 9:30 AM Sunday service (when we are worshipping on-site). Katharine Hunt, chair of our Outreach Council, has written the following update on FISH.
Episcopal Campus Ministry Student Food Pantry Update
Coffee Hour Recipes for Sunday, April 5th
As we work to stay connected while keeping a physical distance during this COVID-19/Coronavirus pandemic, here is a coffee hour recipe you can try at home. This week, we are trying something a little different and combining our three recipes into one article. We have Banana Bars from Linda B, Hot Cross Buns from Kim D, and gluten-free Lemon Blossoms from Melissa P.
