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From log cabin to landmark: The 175-year journey of Oregon’s first Episcopal church
From log cabin to landmark: The 175-year journey of Oregon’s first Episcopal church
From log cabin to landmark: The 175-year journey of Oregon’s first Episcopal church

Published on: 06/02/2026

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Trinity Episcopal Cathedral has anchored the corner of 19th and Everett in Portland's Nob Hill neighborhood since its current building was consecrated in 1906.Dark wooden beams, stained glass windows and wood-paneled walls give Trinity Episcopal Cathedral's sanctuary a medieval aesthetic.A worshiper kneels in prayer before Trinity Episcopal Cathedral's 175th anniversary service.Confirmands await the start of their confirmation rite.A new member receives confirmation during the Trinity Sunday service, joining a congregation that counts around 1,500 active members.An organist plays the Rosales pipe organ, which turns 40 this year and is considered the pride of the cathedral's renowned music program.The congregation fills Trinity Episcopal Cathedral's sanctuary during the 175th anniversary Trinity Sunday service.Diocesan Bishop Diana Akiyama addresses the congregation during Trinity Episcopal Cathedral's 175th anniversary celebration.Trinity's classical choir is known across Portland for its Anglican choral tradition. The program has drawn top singers from local college programs for decades.Clergy process to the altar during Trinity Sunday services, a feast day that doubles as the cathedral's namesake and, this year, its 175th birthday.Past and present clergy gather outside Trinity following the service, where former rectors and deacons returned to mark the occasion.

Trinity Parish was already 8 years old when Oregon became a state. It was founded before the transcontinental railroad and before Portland had paved streets.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/living/2026/06/from-log-cabin-to-landmark-the-175-year-journey-of-oregons-first-episcopal-church.html

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