FORUM: Noticed, Named & Known
Feb
8
9:40 AM09:40

FORUM: Noticed, Named & Known

Join Jessica Putland of the West Side Youth Collective and the Youth Solidarity Movement, an initiative of Together Lab, to learn how we can help create a deep sense of belonging for young people. While this workshop centers on supporting youth, people of all ages and walks of life are invited to attend.

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Queer Grace
Feb
8
7:00 PM19:00

Queer Grace

This month’s storyteller—Brittany Huckey (she/her)— will share perspectives on how being queer has affected her relationship with faith, the Bible, church, God, and herself. She 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 is available by request at least one week in advance at office@spiritofgracepdx.org.

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FORUM: Journeying Towards Liberation Together
Feb
15
9:45 AM09:45

FORUM: Journeying Towards Liberation Together

Our forum between services will introduce the Lenten devotional created by Intern Pax, Journeying Towards Liberation Together, as well as our Lenten book study on James Cone's The Cross and the Lynching Tree. We'll explore the connection between these tools of violence and how the oppressed have resisted and created liberation despite the threats of empire.

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"Be 2 Weeks Ready" Training
Feb
15
12:00 PM12:00

"Be 2 Weeks Ready" Training

EcoFaith Recovery invites you to a practical, hopeful training to help households, congregations, and neighborhoods prepare together for emergencies so we’re not alone when crises come. Using Oregon’s Be 2 Weeks Ready program, this 90-minute session offers simple, doable, steps for preparedness while strengthening relationships and mutual aid.  A light lunch will be available at noon, and a raffle will be held at the end for some free disaster supplies. Learn more and register here.

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Ash Wednesday Soup Supper & Worship Service
Feb
18
6:00 PM18:00

Ash Wednesday Soup Supper & Worship Service

Our Lenten season will begin with a soup supper featuring soup and bread by Chef Ed Fuentes in partnership with Thrivent. A freewill offering will benefit the emergency needs of students at McKay Elementary School.

Lent has traditionally been a season of the church year in which we prepare for the Easter celebration by turning our hearts to God through prayer, fasting, and acts of service. This Lenten season we are offering the following opportunities:

  • Intern Pax has compiled this year's Lenten Devotional, Journeying Towards Liberation Together, with submissions from our community. They will be available at the Ash Wednesday service, if not sooner. Email Intern Pax for instructions on getting a digital copy. 

  • Continue to join us every Wednesday of Lent, February 25 through March 25, at 7 pm for a 30-minute worship service reflecting on James Cone's book The Cross and the Lynching Tree, exploring the connection between these tools of violence and how the oppressed have resisted and created liberation despite the threats of empire.

  • Further small group study of the book will be available before the Wednesday evening services at 5:45 pm. If you are interested in participating, please sign up on the clipboard in the entry hall this Sunday or email Intern Pax.

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Lenten Evening Worship Service
Feb
25
7:00 PM19:00

Lenten Evening Worship Service

Lent has traditionally been a season of the church year in which we prepare for the Easter celebration by turning our hearts to God through prayer, fasting, and acts of service.

Join us every Wednesday of Lent through March 25, at 7 pm for a 30-minute worship service reflecting on James Cone's book The Cross and the Lynching Tree, exploring the connection between these tools of violence and how the oppressed have resisted and created liberation despite the threats of empire.

Further small group study of the book will be available before the Wednesday evening services at 5:45 pm. If you are interested in participating, please sign up on the clipboard in the entry hall or email Intern Pax.

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Lenten Evening Worship Service
Mar
4
7:00 PM19:00

Lenten Evening Worship Service

Lent has traditionally been a season of the church year in which we prepare for the Easter celebration by turning our hearts to God through prayer, fasting, and acts of service.

Join us every Wednesday of Lent through March 25, at 7 pm for a 30-minute worship service reflecting on James Cone's book The Cross and the Lynching Tree, exploring the connection between these tools of violence and how the oppressed have resisted and created liberation despite the threats of empire.

Further small group study of the book will be available before the Wednesday evening services at 5:45 pm. If you are interested in participating, please sign up on the clipboard in the entry hall or email Intern Pax.

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Lenten Evening Worship Service
Mar
11
7:00 PM19:00

Lenten Evening Worship Service

Lent has traditionally been a season of the church year in which we prepare for the Easter celebration by turning our hearts to God through prayer, fasting, and acts of service.

Join us every Wednesday of Lent through March 25, at 7 pm for a 30-minute worship service reflecting on James Cone's book The Cross and the Lynching Tree, exploring the connection between these tools of violence and how the oppressed have resisted and created liberation despite the threats of empire.

Further small group study of the book will be available before the Wednesday evening services at 5:45 pm. If you are interested in participating, please sign up on the clipboard in the entry hall or email Intern Pax.

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Lenten Evening Worship Service
Mar
18
7:00 PM19:00

Lenten Evening Worship Service

Lent has traditionally been a season of the church year in which we prepare for the Easter celebration by turning our hearts to God through prayer, fasting, and acts of service.

Join us every Wednesday of Lent through March 25, at 7 pm for a 30-minute worship service reflecting on James Cone's book The Cross and the Lynching Tree, exploring the connection between these tools of violence and how the oppressed have resisted and created liberation despite the threats of empire.

Further small group study of the book will be available before the Wednesday evening services at 5:45 pm. If you are interested in participating, please sign up on the clipboard in the entry hall or email Intern Pax.

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Lenten Evening Worship Service
Mar
25
7:00 PM19:00

Lenten Evening Worship Service

Lent has traditionally been a season of the church year in which we prepare for the Easter celebration by turning our hearts to God through prayer, fasting, and acts of service.

Join us every Wednesday of Lent through March 25, at 7 pm for a 30-minute worship service reflecting on James Cone's book The Cross and the Lynching Tree, exploring the connection between these tools of violence and how the oppressed have resisted and created liberation despite the threats of empire.

Further small group study of the book will be available before the Wednesday evening services at 5:45 pm. If you are interested in participating, please sign up on the clipboard in the entry hall or email Intern Pax.

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"The Palestine Exception" Documentary & Discussion
Jan
18
1:00 PM13:00

"The Palestine Exception" Documentary & Discussion

The Palestine Exception is a searing and unflinchingly honest account of what it means to stand for something, and the immense consequences of speaking up. This is a vital documentary for our present moment, but also a terrifying look at how institutional power has always tried – and will always try – to enforce silence on every last one of its critics. – Omar El Akkad, Novelist and Journalist, author of “One Day, Everyone Will Have Always Been Against This”

Join us to view this documentary, followed by a Q&A with film producer Marlene Eid. Visit https://palestineexceptionfilm.com/ for more information on the film. Donations welcome. Sponsored by the Holy Land Ministry at Spirit of Grace, and Friends of Sabeel-Portland Metro Chapter.

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"Centering in the God of Unity Consciousness" with David Frenette
Jan
17
9:30 AM09:30

"Centering in the God of Unity Consciousness" with David Frenette

You are invited to explore what unity consciousness is and how it can inform both our practice of centering prayer and our life in this challenging world of separation, distraction, and rapid change. Some prior experience with centering prayer is helpful. Donations accepted at the door. Email Gini Graham to register

Optional events include Centering Prayer (9-9:30 am) and a BYO lunch for an informal discussion (12:30-1:30 pm)

David Frenette is the author of The Path of Centering Prayer: Deepening Your Experience of God, and a spiritual director/transpersonal counselor (now retired). He studied and worked closely with Father Thomas Keating for 35 years, and co-founded and co-led Chrysalis House, a Christian contemplative retreat community under Fr. Keating’s guidance.

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Tidings of Comfort Worship
Jan
10
4:00 PM16:00

Tidings of Comfort Worship

Those who find the holiday season difficult are welcome to join Intern Pax for a Tidings of Comfort service. Whether you are grieving the loss of a loved one, mourning the suffering in the world, or simply needing space for sadness in a season that often rushes toward superficial joy, you are welcome. There will be no expectation to share personal grief aloud. Participants may choose to write down who or what they are grieving and place it in a basket; after the service, each person may draw a note to carry with them in prayer—a reminder that we do not carry these burdens alone. An informal gathering with hot apple cider (and possibly cookies) will follow.

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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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