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1704 NE 43rd Avenue • Portland, Oregon 97213 • 503.284.7141
Sunday Services:
7:30/Rite I
9:00 & 11:00/Rite II with Supplemental Liturgical materials
1:00 pm Misa en Español

Sunday, January 29, 5:00 pm

A very special Evensong will be offered today in honor of long-time organist and staff member Bob Spiers, who is retiring. The St. Michael’s Singers will present selections of Bob’s choice, including music of Brahms, Howells, Larry King, and others . All are welcome to attend, whether or not you will be at the celebratory dinner following the Evensong. More information on that dinner can be found under Parish Life.

Saturday, January 21, 4:30 pm

Join us for our first Family Worship of 2012. We’ll gather in the Nativity Hall for Music-Makers at 4:30 pm, followed by family-friendly worship and a potluck supper.  Read more.

To check the “lineup” for Sunday mornings, see the monthly Liturgical Ministers Schedule.  It contains the clergy, choir, liturgical ministers and childcare providers scheduled for all four services as well as the readings for each week.

Outreach & Community Involvement

January 12, 7:00 pm
Integrity USA, the Episcopal Church’s ministry to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people, cordially invites you to the annual Eucharist in honor of their patron saint, Aelred of Rievaulx. Bishop David Brauer-Rieke of the Oregon Synod of the Lutheran Church (ELCA) is the guest preacher, with the Rev. Dr. Caroline Litzenberger presiding. (Incense will be used.) A catered dinner will be served in the parish hall following the worship. Everyone is welcome! The event will take place at  St Matthew’s Episcopal Church, 11229 NE Prescott, Portland. For more information, please contact us at OregonIntegrity@gmail.com.

January 15, 10:10 am
The adult forum today will be presented by Rahab’s Sisters, an organization serving women who are homeless, addicted, and/or working in the sex industry. We will also be collecting personal items for these women. Read more.

Update: Third Annual Holiday Party
St. Michael’s hosted a holiday party for foster kids and their biological parents on Tuesday, December 20. Click here to read a follow-up email from a DHS supervisor.

For ways to stay informed of global relief efforts, visit Episcopal Relief and Development. To read the latest issue of Lamplight, a Newsletter of the U.S. Disaster Program, click here.

To learn more about how committed Episcopalians are working for a better world, please visit Episcopal Public Policy Network. Or visit the EPPN’s Action Center for links directing you to ways in which you can make an immediate difference.

January Adult Forums:

January 8   Vestry Candidates — Click here to read the candidates’ bios/statements of interest on pages 2 & 3 of the January Messenger.

January 15   Rahab’s Sisters — Read more.

January 22   Environmental Stewardship

For more information about the following Christian-education opportunities listed below, click here.

Monday, January 23, 1:30 pm, St. Michael’s House
A new daytime book group meets again on January 23 to discuss Parker Palmer’s latest book, Healing the Heart of Democracy. Newcomers are welcome to attend.

Thursday, January 26, 7:00 (note date change)
St. Michael’s Book Group will meet  in January to discuss Speaking Christian: Why Christian Words Have Lost Their Meaning and Power - And How They Can Be Restored by biblical scholar and author, Marcus Borg. In this book, Borg focuses on the language of Christianity, which he declares is in a “state of crisis.”

Parish Life

Sunday, January 22,  3:00 pm
Join us for the St. Michael’s Annual Meeting. We will be electing four new Vestry members, and you must be present to vote! Rector Chris Craun will review 2011 and lay out her plans for 2012, and Treasurer Nancy Parker will discuss the financial health of the parish and present the 2012 budget. The 2011 Annual Report will be available as well. Please click here to read about our candidates.

Sunday, January 29, 5:00 pm
The St. Michael’s Singers will present a very special Evensong followed by a fabulous dinner party, both in honor of Bob Spiers’ retirement following many years of service to this parish. Reservation tickets (suggested donation $20) are required to assure enough space and food and must be picked up by January 23 in the Gallery or church office. This special evening promises to be a wonderful sharing of memories, thanksgiving, and fellowship. Contact the parish office for more information.

Youth News – Click here to see photos of recent youth events!

Sunday, January 23, 6:00 pm
The youth are encouraged to volunteer at the dinner party for Bob Spiers. There may be up to 180 attendee, so we could really use the help! Please contact Melissa for more information.

Every Sunday, 10:10 am
All youth are welcome to join Melissa between services to hang out and eat snacks in St. Michael’s House.

2nd and 4th Sundays, 2:15 pm
All youth are welcome to join our bilingual Grupo Juvenil, which takes place during the convivio, the meal following the 1:00 Misa.

Children and Family Ministries News

Wednesday, January 11, 3:30 pm
Joyful Noise Art Center resumes today, and newcomers are always welcome. Read more.

Saturday, January 21, 4:30 pm
Join us for Music-Makers, Family Worship, and a potluck supper in the Nativity Hall.  Read more.

The new Messenger is available here. The deadline for the next Messenger (to be mailed on Feb. 2) is January 23.