Welcome to the Episcopal Diocese of Eastern Oregon!
The Episcopal Diocese of
Eastern Oregon is one of God’s great gifts to the Episcopal Church. Its
sprawling, open spaces enfold one in the grandeur of God’s abundance and
generosity. From the heights of the Wallowas to Mt. Hood, to the immense
high desert, and across the rolling hills of wheat, the creativity of God
surrounds one on every side. The Columbia River to the north and the well
lined and tended vineyards and orchards daily make one aware of the
textures, twists, turns, challenges, and opportunities that God gives to
us.
The people of the Diocese are not unlike the land. Though we are
relatively few in our 69,000 sq. mi., we are strong, faithful, and open as
the land is. We are also a people who are generous, and seek daily to be
faithful in living the Baptism given us by God in the Church. We gather to
celebrate Word and Sacrament week by week, and go forth into the world to
love and serve the Lord.
This is a Diocese of deep faith, determination, fortitude, and the
capacity to reach out, to serve, and to welcome. For any who may be
visiting, know that you are most cordially welcomed to join us for liturgy
on Sunday morning, or any other time. For those who are moving to Eastern
Oregon, welcome! We look forward to getting to know you. As I was
instructed, the first thing you need to know is that the name of this
place is pronounced, “o’-ry-gun,” no matter what you were taught
elsewhere. Again, welcome to all. Know there is a place here for you, that
you will be valued, and the gifts you bring of yourself will be received
and honored among us.
Written by The Rt. Rev. William O. Gregg,
past Bishop of Eastern Oregon
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