Memorial for Ron Dougal
Jun
13
11:00 AM11:00
Memorials

Memorial for Ron Dougal

Your presence and support would be greatly appreciated as we come together to remember and pay tribute to Ron Dougal, followed by a luncheon reception. Read about Ron's life. Overflow parking is available next door at the Harman Swim Center in the rear parking lot. Please leave spots in the front lot available for those with limited mobility and Parsons Farm visitors. In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association or the American Diabetes Association. 

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Polarization for Progressive-Leaning Communities
Jun
14
12:30 PM12:30
Adult Education, Special Events

Polarization for Progressive-Leaning Communities

How does polarization shape our communities, relationships, and spiritual lives? Join us for an engaging workshop exploring the social psychology of polarization in both historical and contemporary contexts. Together, we will examine how polarization affects progressive communities, including spiritual communities, and discuss practical ways to mitigate its impact.

This interactive session will combine brief lecture-style presentations of key concepts with thoughtful discussion and reflection.

Presenter:
Joe Hromco, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist with a long history in community mental health and currently serves as a professor in the School of Graduate Psychology at Pacific University. He is also a longtime member of Spirit of Grace, husband, and father of four.

Register here (a Zoom link will be included in the confirmation email for those who would like to join online).

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Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment
Jun
14
3:15 PM15:15
Special Events, Social Justice

Rise Up, Sing Out: A Concert for the First Amendment

Join this watch party hosted by Mary Minor and Betty Harris for this uplifting event of music, community, and action. Come and enjoy a meet and greet before the livestream with some games and refreshments. The special livestream event will feature an all-star lineup including Jane Fonda, Patti Smith, Bette Midler, Rufus Wainwright, Joy Reid, Wilson Cruz, Broadway Inspirational Voices, and more. Together, let's celebrate the freedoms guaranteed by the First Amendment — including the freedoms of speech, religion, press, assembly, and protest — and the people power that protects them.

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Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)
Jun
28
8:30 AM08:30
Last Sunday of the Month, Worship

Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)

We invite you to slip into a fabulous version of yourself and explore drag! Rev. Lazarus Jameson will be preaching and presiding in drag and requests that we all wear what we feel joyful in! Join us for worship at the 8:30 am service and then at the Beaverton Pride Parade at 10:45 am! 

We will NOT have a 10:45 am live in-person service or potluck this Sunday. 

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Beaverton Pride Parade
Jun
28
10:45 AM10:45
Last Sunday of the Month, Special Events, Social Justice

Beaverton Pride Parade

Come join the parade or wave as we go by at 11 am! If you'd like to march, join us at 10:40-10:45 am at 5th and Watson. Bring your children, pride colors, and percussion! Don't forget to visit (or volunteer at!) our booth, which will have a button-making station, a tree of joy and lament, and flyers about our LGBTQIA2+ affirming events.

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Queer Grace
May
3
12:30 PM12:30
Queer Grace, Adult Education

Queer Grace

Join in person or on Zoom as Carson Varnum (he/him)—Head of Education and Outreach for TransActive, a project of Lewis & Clark’s Graduation School of Education and Counseling—shares insights on queer imagination as spiritual practice and how we can think about trans leadership today. A queer conversation panel, will then be followed by a Q&A session. A light lunch will be provided. Childcare available by request at least one week in advance.

All are welcome whether you are queer or straight/cis!

RSVPs to PastorRobyn@SpiritofGracePDX.org are appreciated but not required.

To attend on Zoom, register at https://tinyurl.com/QC260503

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Holden Evening Prayer Around the World
Apr
29
7:00 PM19:00
Special Events, Worship

Holden Evening Prayer Around the World

All are welcome to this Holden Evening Prayer service as part of Holden Village's Prayer Around the World week. Invite a friend and join us as we together create space for beauty, music, prayer, reflection, and community. After the service, we’ll have Holden Scoops (ice cream) and, if the weather permits, a luminaria-lit labyrinth for walking as the evening gets dark. Freewill donations for Holden Village will be welcomed.

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Searching for Truth: An Evening of Curious Conversation for Young Adults
Apr
26
5:30 PM17:30
Young Adults, Special Events

Searching for Truth: An Evening of Curious Conversation for Young Adults

What does it mean to seek truth in a world where reality itself can feel uncertain? From questions of faith and science to the influence of politics, privilege, and AI, many of us are wrestling with what is true—and how we know. Young adults (ages 18–40) are invited to gather for an evening of relaxed, meaningful conversation with others from a variety of faith communities. We’ll share a meal, hear a brief reflection to spark thought, and engage in both small and large group dialogue. Near the end, we will reflect on how it went and whether we would like to meet again. Whether you come with questions, convictions, or curiosity, there’s a place for you at the table.

Sponsored by four Beaverton-area congregations—Spirit of Grace, Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, St. Andrew Lutheran, and Christ United Methodist Church Cedar Mill—this is a first-time experiment in community and conversation. Come help shape it! For more information, contact Sophie Caesar or Pastor Robyn.

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Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)
Apr
26
10:45 AM10:45
Last Sunday of the Month, Worship

Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)

This month's lay-led Last Sunday of the Month service will focus on art as healing with a reflection from Dana Lynn Louis, the founder of Gather:Make:Shelter. Our second offering will benefit Gather:Make:Shelter in their work using art to help bring meaning to the lives of houseless individuals.

This service will be preceded by a community potluck from 9:45-10:30.

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Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)
Apr
26
8:30 AM08:30
Last Sunday of the Month, Worship

Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)

This month's lay-led Last Sunday of the Month service will focus on art as healing with a reflection from Dana Lynn Louis, the founder of Gather:Make:Shelter. Our second offering will benefit Gather:Make:Shelter in their work using art to help bring meaning to the lives of houseless individuals.

This service will be followed by a community potluck from 9:45-10:30.

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FORUM: Polarization
Apr
19
9:45 AM09:45
Adult Education, Forum

FORUM: Polarization

Dr. Joe Hromco, who teaches social psychology at Pacific University’s Graduate School of Psychology, will lead an introductory exploration of polarization with a particular focus on the effects on progressive-leaning communities. A future workshop will delve further into the causes, effects, and solutions to our current political divide. 

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Food Scarcity Project
Apr
12
12:15 PM12:15
Children & Family

Food Scarcity Project

Youth and families are invited to join after the second service for a meaningful afternoon of learning and service. We'll begin at the church at 12:15 pm with a sack lunch and a reading of Lulu and the Hunger Monster. Then we’ll head to Grocery Outlet to buy snacks for McKay Elementary’s snack closet. We’ll wrap up by 2:45 pm. Contact April Sandoval with questions or to RSVP.

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