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Visit from Bishop John Oringa Omangi of Kenya

I have counted Bishop John Orina Omangi of the Diocese of Upper Southern Nyanza-Kisii, Kenya a friend and colleague since we met at the Lambeth Conference in 2022. Several people from the Diocese of Arizona visited him in Kisii last summer, and you have been collectively generous in supporting the ministry and mission of their newly established Diocese. 

It is my joy to confirm that Bishop John is on his way to Arizona right now, and will be visiting many of our churches and ministries, including our Diocesan Convention this October.

UBE Arizona Kicks Off New Programming Year

On Saturday, September 7, 2024, the Union of Black Episcopalians Karl and Virginia Washington Arizona Chapter (“UBE Arizona”) gathered at Saint Barnabas on the Desert in Scottsdale for an exciting and productive morning of food, fellowship, presentations, and planning. 

After a summer away from meetings, 28 UBE Arizona members and guests from across the state enthusiastically came together to renew friendships and form new relationships while recapping the past year’s challenges and successes and preparing for the wonderful opportunities and activities of the year ahead. A number of the guests were even moved to become UBE Arizona members before the day was out!

UBE-AZ Outreach Report: An Evening of Service to Family Promise

Led by President Helenor Webb and Vice-President Kathryn Elliott-Hudson, a team of 11 enthusiastic volunteers from the Karl and Virginia Washington Arizona Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians, gathered at Saint Barnabas on the Desert in Scottsdale on Saturday, May 4, 2024, to share food, fellowship, and fun with three families participating in the Family Promise program.