An Episcopal Dictionary of the Church

Eastern Oregon, Diocese of

The General Convention of 1907 voted to divide the Diocese of Oregon and form the Missionary District of Eastern Oregon. It was a missionary district from 1907 to 1971. The primary convention of the Diocese of Eastern Oregon met at the Church of the Redeemer, Pendleton, Nov. 19-21, 1971. It includes the following Oregon counties: Baker, Crook, Deschutes, Gilliam, Grant, Harney, Hood River, Jefferson, Klamath, Lake Malheur, Morrow, Sherman, Umatilla, Union, Wallowa, Wasco, Wheeler; and Klickitat County in the state of Washington.

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