Annual Spirit of Grace Action Day-Engage With Nonviolence!
Sep
26
10:00 AM10:00

Annual Spirit of Grace Action Day-Engage With Nonviolence!

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Join us for a day of community engagement—come for an hour or stay all day! From 10 am-2 pm, help out at the Spirit of Grace table, talk with passersby, encourage voting, and hand out copies of the Dignity Index and snacks. From 11 am-2 pm, join a fun sing-along of patriotic and resistance favorites—singers and guitar players welcome! For more infomation or RSVP with the time you will be there.

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Campaign Nonviolence Action Day
Sep
26
10:00 AM10:00

Campaign Nonviolence Action Day

Join us for a day of community engagement—come for an hour or stay all day! From 10 am-2 pm, help out at the Spirit of Grace table, talk with passersby, encourage voting, and hand out copies of the Dignity Index and snacks. From 11 am-2 pm, join a fun sing-along of patriotic and resistance favorites—singers and guitar players welcome! For more information or RSVP with the time you will be there.

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Young Adult Mood Board Collage Event
Sep
27
6:00 PM18:00

Young Adult Mood Board Collage Event

As we wrap up this busy summer season, let’s come together to set goals and intentions for the season ahead! Cardstock, magazine clippings, stickers, glue and markers will all be provided. You’re welcome to bring personal pictures, favorite quotes, poems, Bible verses, song lyrics, etc. to make your collage feel more personal. Bring a snack to share.

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Fall Plant Sale
Oct
4
12:00 PM12:00

Fall Plant Sale

Bring a little more life to your garden while supporting Spirit of Grace! Our Fall Plant Sale is coming soon, featuring Northwest native plants, including many drought-tolerant and pollinator-friendly species, perfect for adding color and beauty to your garden—or giving as a gift. Proceeds from the sale will support church landscape projects.

Contact Margaret Armstrong with any questions.

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Celtic Christianity: An Introduction (Zoom only)
Oct
6
6:30 PM18:30

Celtic Christianity: An Introduction (Zoom only)

Pr. Janet Parker will be offering a Zoom-only version of her Celtic Christianity workshop. The Celtic Christian tradition is enjoying a resurgence as people rediscover its holistic, creation-centered, mystical spirituality. With roots in Ireland, outside of the Roman Empire, it has striking resonance with Indigenous spiritual traditions. Come dip your toe into this ancient spiritual stream after Pastor Janet's recent pilgrimage to Ireland. Explore Celtic reverence for creation, St. Brigid, and the values of hospitality, compassion, and respect for women’s leadership—along with spiritual practices for everyday life. RSVP to Pastor Janet. 

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Harvest Festival Silent Auction
Oct
17
4:00 PM16:00

Harvest Festival Silent Auction

Our auction is just around the corner! Here is a preview of just a few of the items available to bid on this year:

  • Spring Break at The Pines at Sunriver

  • Poetry with Pastors

  • Beach house

  • Brisket and salads delivered for Super Bowl Sunday

  • Plus many other handcrafted and procured items

Check out all the items!  Donations are still being accepted. Volunteer opportunities will be available soon.

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FORUM: On Belonging
Oct
18
9:45 AM09:45

FORUM: On Belonging

Led by Kaitlin Pabo-Eulberg, will explore how books geared towards children help all generations understand concepts of inclusion and belonging for marginalized peoples. We will explore the difference between performatively diverse children's books and books that provide developmentally appropriate explanations of concepts. As a church, we want to highlight cultural and queer-affirming practices and support our own education through children's books that benefit everyone, youth and adults alike.

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Workshop: Explore Celtic Christianity
Sep
22
6:30 PM18:30

Workshop: Explore Celtic Christianity

The Celtic Christian tradition is enjoying a resurgence. Some see it as an alternative to the imperial Christianity that emerged from the Roman Empire, since Ireland was never colonized by Rome. Holistic, creation-centered, and mystical, Celtic Christianity also has striking resonance with Indigenous spiritual traditions. Come dip your toe into this ancient spiritual stream with Pr. Janet Parker, who recently returned from a pilgrimage to Ireland with Pastor Robyn. Explore the Celts’ reverence for creation, the life of St. Brigid, and Celtic values of hospitality, compassion, and respect for women’s leadership. Pastor Janet will also introduce several Celtic spiritual practices for everyday life. We will start at the labyrinth at 6:30 pm for an introduction, then move indoors to the entry hall. RSVP to Pastor Janet. 

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FORUM: Ending the Silence
Sep
20
9:45 AM09:45

FORUM: Ending the Silence

Join us between services for an engaging conversation with the National Alliance on Mental Ilness about youth mental health. Learn to recognize warning signs, discover ways to support young people, and hear from a young adult with lived experience about their journey to recovery. You can ask questions and help reduce the stigma around mental health. Come learn how we can better show up for our youth! 

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Celebrating 4 years of Queer Grace!
Sep
13
2:00 PM14:00

Celebrating 4 years of Queer Grace!

Rev. Kaitlin Pabo-Eulberg (she/they) will share their experience with spiritual leadership as it relates to their queerness and new role as pastor/organizer of Finding Out, a ministry building connection, curiosity, and resilience with LGBTQIA+ youth, young adults, and families in Washington County. We’ll also celebrate Kaitlin with a special installation ritual. Everyone is invited to wear green, including green stoles for rostered leaders. Light refreshments will be provided, with potluck contributions welcome. Childcare will be available.

RSVPs to QueerGrace@SpiritofGracePDX.org are appreciated.

To attend on Zoom, register at https://tinyurl.com/QC260913

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40th Anniversary Festival Worship & Party
Aug
30
10:00 AM10:00

40th Anniversary Festival Worship & Party

40 years? Yes, can you believe it! Let’s celebrate! Join us for this 80’s themed “Power of Love” festival worship and party to celebrate 40 years!

Don’t forget: one service at 10 am (special guest: Bishop Laurie), free lunch, a brief program, children’s activities including a traveling children’s museum, and music and dancing with our church band, Consorting with Papists. Invite your friends and family members (but make sure to RSVP for them!). Let's party!

Contact Marie Gettel-Gilmartin for more information!

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Memorial for Elsie Johnston
Aug
28
10:00 AM10:00

Memorial for Elsie Johnston

Beloved member Elsie Johnston left behind a legacy of loving… to the precious grandchildren she brought to church with her (Brittany, Garrett, Quinn, and Lydia), her own children, the uncertain mother of an active neurodiverse kid, strangers who became friends, and everyone she encountered. She was a legendary affirmer, and we will miss her presence in our community. Join us for a memorial service to celebrate her life on Friday, August 28 at 10 am. Her family welcomes you to dress colorfully, as Elsie loved color and beauty. 

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Conversations Around the "Disabled Christ"
Jul
29
7:00 PM19:00

Conversations Around the "Disabled Christ"

All are invited to participate in this 4-week series as we explore scriptures through a disability lens. We will be focusing on this article, "Even The Resurrection Bears Scars: Introduction to Disability Theology." If you feel you have lived experience or context around disability you'd like to contribute, please reach out to Intern Pax to collaborate. Sign up in the entry hall to participate. 

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Conversations Around the "Disabled Christ"
Jul
22
7:00 PM19:00

Conversations Around the "Disabled Christ"

All are invited to participate in this 4-week series as we explore scriptures through a disability lens. We will be focusing on this article, "Even The Resurrection Bears Scars: Introduction to Disability Theology." If you feel you have lived experience or context around disability you'd like to contribute, please reach out to Intern Pax to collaborate. Sign up in the entry hall to participate. 

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