Learn more about the moment we're in, the need for mass noncooperation, the "pillars" framework of power, and examples of effective noncooperation tactics. Dinner will be 5:30–6:00 pm, followed by the discussion from 6-8 pm. Bring a simple dish to share, or just come. RSVP to April Brenden-Locke.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Please join us at the church for board games, card games, and other tabletop games. You bring the games, and we'll play according to how many people and the options we have. If there is enough interest, we can order pizza. Feel free to bring snacks! Questions? Contact David Chapman (503-799-9501).
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
A morning of reflection, conversation, and prayer. Includes lunch. Co-facilitated by Rev. Vinci Halbrook-Paterson and Rev. Vieda Baker.
This service will be followed by a community potluck from 9:45-10:30.
This service will be preceded by a community potluck from 9:45-10:30.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Are you new to Spirit of Grace and want to learn more about this unique community and how you can get involved? Join us if you’re interested in getting to know others or are a long-time member who feels like a newcomer because you have been a bit disconnected for awhile?
This gathering is also required if you are interested in joining in membership. We will welcome new members at our services on Sunday, October 5.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Details to come
Sunday School orientation is available for preschool through middle school age between services from 9:40-10:30 am. Classes will start next week.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Are you new to Spirit of Grace and want to learn more about this unique community and how you can get involved? Join us if you’re interested in getting to know others or are a long-time member who feels like a newcomer because you have been a bit disconnected for awhile?
This gathering is also required if you are interested in joining in membership. We will welcome new members at our services on Sunday, October 5.
Sunday School orientation is available for preschool through middle school age between services from 9:40-10:30 am. Classes will start next week.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
This month’s storyteller—Alison Killeen—will share perspectives on how being queer has affected their relationship with faith, the Bible, church, God, and themselves. They will then be joined by a panel of queer conversation partners, followed by a Q&A session. All are welcome whether you are queer or straight/cis!
Refreshments will be provided.
Childcare available by request at least one week in advance.
Sunday School for preschool through middle school age is available between services from 9:40-10:30 am.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Sunday School for preschool through middle school age is available between services from 9:40-10:30 am.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
This service will be followed by a community potluck from 9:45-10:30.
This service will be preceded by a community potluck from 9:45-10:30.
Save the date to participate in a weekend of renewal and reflection inspired by the life and legacy of Dietrich Bonhoeffer—pastor, theologian, and resistor of the Nazi regime. Guided by Bonhoeffer scholar Dr. Mark Brocker, this series will explore how courage and humility can shape our faithful witness in our challenging times.
Workshop (in person only): With Courage and Humility: Bonhoeffer’s Ethical Approach for Us Today Saturday, October 25 | 9:00 am–12:00 pm | St. Andrew Lutheran Church
Lecture (hybrid): Life Together as Resistance Saturday, October 25 | 7:00–8:30 pm | St. Matthew Lutheran Church
Worship & Sermon (hybrid): A Miracle of Divine Mercy Sunday, October 26 | 10:00 am | Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Adult Forum (hybrid): What Does It Mean to Tell the Truth? Sunday, October 26 | 11:30 am–12:30 pm | Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church
Watch for registration information coming soon. Although no preparation is needed to attend, participants might consider any of the following:
Reading Life Together by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
Watching the documentary, Bonhoeffer, by Martin Doblmeier
Sponsored by the Sunset Cluster of the Oregon Synod ELCA (Calvary Lutheran, Christ the King, Shepherd of the Valley, St. Andrew Lutheran, St. Matthew Lutheran, Spirit of Grace, McMinnville Cooperative Ministries), and EcoFaith Recovery.
Our disagreements aren’t causing the divisions in our country; it’s what we do when we disagree. Do we treat the other side with dignity or contempt? The Dignity Index was created to show us the difference. Join us to see how the words we use can increase peace in the world.
All ages, abilities, and denominations welcome! If you’re not Lutheran or Catholic, you can play for either team. If you’re a spectator, bring a lawn chair and plenty to drink. Contact Nick G-G or sign up in the entry hall if you’d like to play!
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Every Tuesday morning from 7-9 am our sanctuary is reserved for a morning of contemplation—just silence for your own prayer, reading, and reflection. In our personal dwellings, we might set aside a special space to encounter the beloved. Our entire community also has such a space, in the Harbor.
Enter the sanctuary through the west door (nearest the front parking lot) and follow the signs. Sanctuary seating is available or bring your own contemplation gear.
This month’s storyteller—Adhamh Hoetzel (he/him)—will share perspectives on how being queer has affected his relationship with faith, the Bible, church, God, and himself. He will then be joined by a panel of queer conversation partners, followed by a Q&A session. All are welcome whether you are queer or straight/cis!
Refreshments will be provided.
Childcare available by request at least one week in advance.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Every Tuesday morning from 7-9 am our sanctuary is reserved for a morning of contemplation—just silence for your own prayer, reading, and reflection. In our personal dwellings, we might set aside a special space to encounter the beloved. Our entire community also has such a space, in the Harbor.
Enter the sanctuary through the west door (nearest the front parking lot) and follow the signs. Sanctuary seating is available or bring your own contemplation gear.
This service will be preceded by a community potluck from 9:45-10:30.
In the story of Genesis, we meet God, the original creator. God created our world out of nothingness with spectacular results. Yahweh created humankind and endowed each of us with an innate creative spirit. This imaginative spirit has inspired us to create beautiful works of art, inspiring written words, breathtaking photography, magnificent architecture, breakthrough discoveries, and life-saving innovations. Come join us on the last Sunday, July 27, as we celebrate creativity and experience God’s presence in the expression of our unique artistic gifts. Then, visit our community art show in the entry hall during our hospitality hour and after services.
In the story of Genesis, we meet God, the original creator. God created our world out of nothingness with spectacular results. Yahweh created humankind and endowed each of us with an innate creative spirit. This imaginative spirit has inspired us to create beautiful works of art, inspiring written words, breathtaking photography, magnificent architecture, breakthrough discoveries, and life-saving innovations. Come join us on the last Sunday, July 27, as we celebrate creativity and experience God’s presence in the expression of our unique artistic gifts. Then, visit our community art show in the entry hall during our hospitality hour and after services.
This service will be followed by a community potluck from 9:45-10:30.
Every Tuesday morning from 7-9 am our sanctuary is reserved for a morning of contemplation—just silence for your own prayer, reading, and reflection. In our personal dwellings, we might set aside a special space to encounter the beloved. Our entire community also has such a space, in the Harbor.
Enter the sanctuary through the west door (nearest the front parking lot) and follow the signs. Sanctuary seating is available or bring your own contemplation gear.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Do you enjoy creating art, crafts, photography, woodworking, or the written or spoken word? As part of the Last Sunday of July on creativity as a way of celebrating our connection with God, we want to showcase our community's talents. If you are interested in displaying your wares, helping plan, or setting up the event, contact Karen Lindquist.
The show will run from July 20-27.
Join Pr. Brian Brandt and Rev. Vinci for this opportunity to gather and root ourselves in Christian citizenship justice teachings from our two primary traditions. We will provide support and spiritual care to one another during this crucial and challenging time with prayer, small group sharing, and reflection. This will be the first opportunity of many.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
This is a fun opportunity to be an affirming faith community within a space full of LGBTQIA+ joy. Some of our newer members found us at PRIDE! With the targeting of trans and nonbinary folks in our country, now is the time to celebrate queerness and remind people that God's love is much bigger than the gender binary. We will have a button maker for folks to make their own pronoun pins or button designs of any kind, as well as stickers, temporary tattoos, and information about Spirit of Grace and Queer Grace.
Please consider spending an hour or two at the booth this year! We could really use some help in the later part of the day. Remember to wear your Spirit of Grace T-shirt if you have one! Sign up here!
Celebrate PRIDE in worship at this lay-led service, where we'll be invited to both celebrate and listen deeply. Through story, prayer, song, and reflection, we'll listen deeply for the ways God is inviting us into mutual liberation. We'll also welcome a guest speaker who identifies as a queer community organizer and volunteer leader in the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers.
We will not be having our usual potluck this Sunday, but coffee and snacks will be available between services.
We encourage you to join us at the Beaverton PRIDE celebration! This is a fun opportunity to be an affirming faith community within a space full of LGBTQIA+ joy. Want to march in the parade? Meet members of St. Andrew Lutheran and St. Matthew Lutheran on Watson Street between 3rd and 4th (look for St. Matthew’s banner) or consider spending an hour or two at our PRIDE booth. Don't forget to wear your Spirit of Grace t-shirt if you have one!
Celebrate PRIDE in worship at this lay-led service, where we'll be invited to both celebrate and listen deeply. Through story, prayer, song, and reflection, we'll listen deeply for the ways God is inviting us into mutual liberation. We'll also welcome a guest speaker who identifies as a queer community organizer and volunteer leader in the Pacific Coast Coalition for Seafarers.
We will not be having our usual potluck this Sunday, but coffee and snacks will be available between services.
We encourage you to join us at the Beaverton PRIDE celebration! This is a fun opportunity to be an affirming faith community within a space full of LGBTQIA+ joy. Want to march in the parade? Meet members of St. Andrew Lutheran and St. Matthew Lutheran on Watson Street between 3rd and 4th (look for St. Matthew’s banner) or consider spending an hour or two at our PRIDE booth. Don't forget to wear your Spirit of Grace t-shirt if you have one!
Sunday School for preschool through middle school age is available between services from 9:40-10:30 am.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Sunday School for preschool through middle school age is available between services from 9:40-10:30 am.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Spirit of Grace is combining forces with St. Luke Lutheran to bring you Vacation Bible School 2025! There will be storytelling, games, outdoor fun, themed snacks, and a super special visit from Hip Hop Soulstation Academy, sharing about storytelling through dance. For more information or to register!
Sunday School for preschool through middle school age is available between services from 9:40-10:30 am.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Sunday School for preschool through middle school age is available between services from 9:40-10:30 am.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
Join us for a potluck picnic! Please bring a dish to share, a camping chair, your own beverage, and a friend! We’ll be at picnic shelter #2 near the new adaptive playground. Contact: Katie Furgison
Sunday School for preschool through middle school age is available between services from 9:40-10:30 am.
Childcare is available every Sunday from 8:30 am to noon. Childcare may be requested for other community events a week in advance.
