Advocacy Action will be in the Gallery between services this Sunday, March 10, with a letter to the Oregon Board of Forestry. The letter is regarding a new Habitat Conservation Plan that is designed to support both the communities and the public forests of Oregon.
We are pleased to welcome the Rev. Sara Fischer on Sunday morning, March 10, as guest preacher at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services and as forum leader. A priest for more than 20 years, Sara+ most recently served as Rector of Saints Peter and Paul Episcopal Church until that church held its final services in December 2023. Sara+ is a chaplain to people living on the streets and is currently working through the Montavilla Project, a nonprofit, and St. Mary the Prophet, a new church plant for unhoused people..
March 10 is Woman Composer Sunday, as recognized by organizations like the American Guild of Organists and the Society of Women Organists. The choir will sing a communion anthem by the Canadian composer Stephanie Martin (b. 1962), while the organ voluntaries are by Rebecca Groom te Velde (b. 1956) and Adela Douglas-Pennant (1858-1955).
Join Leslie Sackett, Associate for Ministry with Children and Families, in the Nativity Hall on Sunday, March 3, at 10:15 am for the forum: “Lifelong Learning with Godly Play.” Experience the Godly Play story “The Synagogue and the Upper Room,” and give yourself the gift of coming close to a beloved story in our Christian tradition in a whole new way.
You may know that I play the piano a little bit. I’ve never considered myself a serious musician, as I play almost entirely by ear, and I’m more interested in making music improvisationally than by playing anything already written down or recorded somewhere else. In my own style of music-making, I’ve found a unique relationship with the word “yes,” because of the creative energy involved with listening closely, feeling deeply, and playing courageously (even when not knowing exactly where it all will go).
On Sunday, March 3, we will have the pleasure of hearing Rev. R. Scott Painter at the piano for the prelude at 9:00 and 11:00 am, offering variations on the hymn tune “‘Tis so sweet to trust in Jesus.”
Today, we welcome Brian Litzenberger to preach at the 9:00 and 11:00 am services and also to lead a forum between the services. He is the son of a longtime parishioner and a lifelong Episcopalian who grew up at St. Michael’s and sang in the choir. At 10:15 am in the Nativity Hall, Brian will present a forum entitled “Faith Based Psychotherapy: Finding Grace in the Wilderness.”
Originally focused on highlighting culture and contributions to society by members of the African diaspora, the emphasis has taken on new urgency and importance in recent years. As culture warriors and politicians attempt to erase histories that are unfavorable to dominant (white) narratives, and roll back diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives throughout society, it is important to educate ourselves beyond the myriad contributions of Black folk.
Sunday Services
7:30 – Rite I Traditional language with no music.
9:00 – Rite II Holy Eucharist with choir
11:00 – Inclusive language with choir
1:00 pm – Misa en Español
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