Beloved sisters and brothers in christ,

You and I know that our identity in God is more than what we do or what we have.  We know, and we know only too well, that God is calling us to a life of faith that is open to new possibilities, new ways of being. So, my beloved sisters and brothers, even as the work seems more daunting, the call is more urgent.  We are called to be the Body of Christ and the Temple of the Holy Spirit, and we are called to do so not only for our own sake but also for the sake of the world.

The church in Eastern Oregon has a great opportunity – to build a new church; to find a new way to be Church, to be the forward looking face of the church.  We will be trying new ideas, reshaping old forms into new ones; we will be the church where everything old is new again.
We have a Great Adventure before us!

Bendición
The Rt. Rev. Bavi Edna "Nedi" Rivera
Provisional Bishop of the Diocese of Eastern Oregon  

   

what's happening:

 

Watch the Futures Committee section of this website (click on the link to the right of this message)

for news of what's happening with the group. Bishop Rivera's letter is posted there as well.

On the expanded Diocesan Cycle of Prayer:

Pray this Sunday, August 1, for Church of the Transfiguration, Sisters:  prayers for a successful outreach fundraiser for local community support and assistance groups with our annual Art Show and Country Fair Aug. 13-14; for support and blessings on the labor of the volunteers and artists who make this event possible, and for the joy and safety for all those who come to the event.

Next up at Ascension School:
Adult Education, Aug. 5-8-- Matthew's Gospel: Insights for Studying, Praying and Preaching. The Rev.Canon Mary June Nestler, Canon for Ministry Formation in the Diocese of Utah is the leader and keynote speaker..
Chapel Art Show, Cove Cherry Fair, August 21

www.coveascensionschool.com

Worship Resources:
A litany for the Gulf of Mexico in a time of crisis
http://www.diocgc.org/forms/SAK_Litany_for_gulf_crisis.pdf
From the Eco-Justice office, National Council of Churches :
http://www.nccecojustice.org/downloads/Gulf%20Spill%20Resource%20May%202010.pdf