Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)
Nov
30
10:45 AM10:45

Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)

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

This lay-led service will examine the issue of food insecurity, focusing on the work of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church pantry and the Oregon Food Bank. Our Last Sunday second offering will go to St. Matthew's food pantry. We encourage you to bring shelf-stable food donations, as well as monetary gifts, as our community's needs have increased due to recent federal decisions. We will also acknowledge the beginning of Advent.

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Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)
Nov
30
8:30 AM08:30

Last Sunday of the Month Worship (lay-led)

This lay-led service will examine the issue of food insecurity, focusing on the work of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church pantry and the Oregon Food Bank. Our Last Sunday second offering will go to St. Matthew's food pantry. We encourage you to bring shelf-stable food donations, as well as monetary gifts, as our community's needs have increased due to recent federal decisions. We will also acknowledge the beginning of Advent.

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

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"Weapons of the Spirit" Watch Party
Nov
16
12:30 PM12:30

"Weapons of the Spirit" Watch Party

Bring a friend to share this documentary by Pierre Sauvage.

A light lunch will be provided at 12:30. Film will start promptly at 1:00 pm with a discussion from 2:35-3:00 pm. RSVP at https://tinyurl.com/WeaponsSpirit. Presented by the Cocreating Beloved Community and Solidarity & Sanctuary teams.

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Memorial for Ed Armstrong
Nov
15
2:00 PM14:00

Memorial for Ed Armstrong

Join us for a celebration of Ed’s life, followed by an ice cream social with time to share memories. You are welcome to attend either or both. Overflow parking is available next door at the Harman Swim Center in the rear parking lot. Instead of flowers, the family would appreciate donations to the St. Matthew's Food Pantry or a food pantry near you.

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Dignity Index 101
Nov
15
10:30 AM10:30

Dignity Index 101

  • Beaverton, OR, 97008 United States (map)
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The Dignity Index can help us ease divisions, prevent violence, and solve problems. This free workshop will help deepen our understanding. All are welcome, but reservations are required. To register, email Mary Ryan Hotchkiss with your name and email (the exact location will be sent after registration).

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Queer Grace
Nov
9
7:00 PM19:00

Queer Grace

This month’s storyteller—Tyler Bieber (he/him)—a queer education professional, will read from his debut book, “Against the Current: Father Tom Oddo and the New American Catholic,” a biography of the University of Portland President, co-founder of DignityUSA, and an early leader of the gay rights movement. All are welcome, whether you are queer or straight/cis! Refreshments will be provided. Childcare is available by request at least one week in advance. RSVP’s to PastorRobyn@SpiritofGracePDX.org are appreciated but not required.

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Intentional Space for Grief
Nov
2
9:45 AM09:45

Intentional Space for Grief

Between services, Intern Pax (they/them) will be holding intentional space for grief in the sanctuary, both in person and on Zoom. Feel free to have a candle nearby, a story to share of a loved one who has died, some tissues, and the spaciousness to hold some intentional presence with and for each other. We will check in with ourselves and each other about what we're carrying on this tender feast day. There will be poetry, reflection questions, and an invitation for brief story sharing. Come as you are with whatever capacity you have to tend to all the emotions that come with loss and remembrance. 

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