We’re kicking off another four-week round of our small groups with Associate Rector James Joiner in July. These groups meet over Zoom for an hour each week and are a great opportunity for checking in with each other about the news and our lives as we reflect on the upcoming Sunday Gospel and pray together.
The web platform Medium and the organization Environment America offer many ideas for children and families seeking to make a difference through environmental activities.
Episcopalians in the Diocese of Oregon are electing a new bishop on August 29. Once the election has taken place, the Bishop-elect will work for a few months with Bishop Michael Hanley to effect a smooth transition. Susie Silva-Strommer, St. Michael’s parishioner and member of the Transition Committee, has compiled a number of questions and answers about the process and shared ways in which you can be involved.
The St. Michael’s Advocacy Action team is gearing up for a busy election year. A proposed initiative for the November 2020 ballot, Initiative Petition 57, would create an independent Oregon Citizens Redistricting Commission to draw state legislative and congressional districts in an impartial and fully transparent manner.
With all of the current uncertainty in the world, I want to pass along a positive update regarding the finances of St. Michael’s. At the end of April, we had collected over 35% of our annual pledges and 40% of our budgeted open offerings. That puts us ahead of schedule as we come to the historically slower summer months.
PCC is offering virtual classes this summer for all types of students – ESL, high-schoolers wishing to take classes or
This is a pivotal time in our common life. The world as we have known it is changed and we are living with grief, anxiety, fear and uncertainty. We see glimmers of light in the darkness, but the future is yet unknown. The time has not come for us to begin imagining our future.
Today we mark Pentecost, the coming of the Holy Spirit among the apostles and followers of Jesus. Celebrated 50 days after Easter (including the day of Easter itself), the name of the holiday comes from the Greek Pentēkostē, which literally means “the 50th day.”
Dear Members of St. Michael’s, Thank you for welcoming me as your Deacon Intern for the last year. My Field
40 million adults in the US identify as caregivers. Caregivers often find themselves overwhelmed, lonely and depressed. If you are
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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