🕯️ Sunday Worship
Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, United States
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Events Calendar
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Children and Youth Learning Community
Learning CommunityThe Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly “Together Time” before moving on to their classrooms in our Eliot Center/Buchan Building, right next door to our Sanctuary … Continue reading Children and Youth Learning Community
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Drop-In Parenting Circle
Gathering & ConnectionJoin our community of parents and caregivers. Share stories and wisdom, and take time to explore spiritual reflection. Long-time families and new folks are welcome. Meets most months from September to June. Childcare provided. Drop-ins welcome.
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Therese DesCamp Author Reading
Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United StatesProgram/EventFormer Portland resident and longtime author Therese DesCamp will read from her newly published book, Hands Like Roots: Notes on an Entangled Contemplative Path (Santos Books, 2025) on Sunday, September 14, at 2:30 p.m. DesCamp’s essays explore life as a contemplative firmly planted in and entwined with community. She weaves seemingly disparate topics—hydrology, cognitive linguistics, political chaos, … Continue reading Therese DesCamp Author Reading
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Loving Kindness Meditation
VirtualGathering & ConnectionThe teachings of Loving Kindness, or Metta, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says, “It’s about undertaking a path that transforms and touches us in the center of our being. To do so is to find a way of practice that allows us to live in the world wholly and fully from … Continue reading Loving Kindness Meditation
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Contemplative Practices Group
Gathering & ConnectionFirst Thursdays in Channing (A101) Third Thursdays in Eliot Chapel Join with us on the first and third Thursdays of the month from 1 to 2:30 p.m. to sit together in silence. Connect to your inner self as well as something bigger than yourself. Bring more peace and joy into your life, increase mindfulness … Continue reading Contemplative Practices Group
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Vespers
VirtualGathering & ConnectionOur Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. Congregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box, seen, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is … Continue reading Vespers
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*Registration Required* Autumn Yoga
Classroom A108Gathering & ConnectionWe will have yoga classes led by our own Ginny K. on September 7 and 21 before service at 9 a.m. in room A108. LIMIT of 15 participants. First come, first served. We release the sign-up form through our Front Steps e-news. Please bring your own yoga mat and water bottle. Wear clothing appropriate for … Continue reading *Registration Required* Autumn Yoga
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🕯️ Sunday Worship
Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, United StatesServiceIn-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here
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Children and Youth Learning Community
Learning CommunityThe Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly “Together Time” before moving on to their classrooms in our Eliot Center/Buchan Building, right next door to our Sanctuary … Continue reading Children and Youth Learning Community
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Loving Kindness Meditation
VirtualGathering & ConnectionThe teachings of Loving Kindness, or Metta, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says, “It’s about undertaking a path that transforms and touches us in the center of our being. To do so is to find a way of practice that allows us to live in the world wholly and fully from … Continue reading Loving Kindness Meditation
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Barbara Fields Celebration of Life
Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United StatesMemorialMember Barbara Fields died unexpectedly on July 23 at the age of 77. Barbara joined our church in 2020, was on the Nominating Committee and was also active in the anti-racist book groups. One friend described Barbara as a beautiful soul. We will miss her warm, caring personality. Join us on September 24 at 6 … Continue reading Barbara Fields Celebration of Life
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Vespers
VirtualGathering & ConnectionOur Lay Ministers will offer inspirational readings, guided meditation, and quiet music in a contemplative program at week’s end. Congregants and visitors are invited to bring their prayer requests to be held during the service. They are received in real-time through the Zoom chat box, seen, and read aloud anonymously by the hosts. This is … Continue reading Vespers
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Margo Clark Memorial
MemorialLong-time member Margo Clark died on August 14 at the age of 71 after living with cancer for several years. Margo served in many roles here at the church. She was a member of our Music & Arts Committee, Leadership Council, was a Sunday morning usher, and for 11 years served delicious homemade soup for … Continue reading Margo Clark Memorial
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🕯️ Sunday Worship
Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St, Portland, OR, United StatesServiceIn-person Sanctuary 1211 SW Main St. Portland, OR 97205 Join us on livestream here
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Children and Youth Learning Community
Learning CommunityThe Learning Community, also referred to as R.E. (Religious Education), meets at 10:15 a.m. on Sunday mornings. On the first Sunday of the month, children and youth start out in the main Sanctuary for our monthly “Together Time” before moving on to their classrooms in our Eliot Center/Buchan Building, right next door to our Sanctuary … Continue reading Children and Youth Learning Community
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Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Conversation
Eliot Chapel 1011 SW 12th Ave, Portland, ORProgram/EventJoin us for an honest, values-based conversation about what’s working—and what still needs to change—in our region’s response to homelessness. Across Multnomah, Washington, and Clackamas counties, people are working hard to make progress on homelessness—but that progress isn’t always visible. These small-group conversations are designed to help bridge the gap between what the public sees … Continue reading Supportive Housing Services (SHS) Conversation
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*Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories
Buchan Hall 1226 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR, United StatesProgram/EventWe all have stories to tell — perhaps big and important events and accomplishments, or small and quiet everyday happenings that give life meaning. Join fellow congregants to begin or continue writing the narratives of our lives. We will write together, share if desired, and create connections with one another through our stories. All levels … Continue reading *Registration Closed* Writing Life Stories
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Loving Kindness Meditation
VirtualGathering & ConnectionThe teachings of Loving Kindness, or Metta, are about finding a path with heart. Jack Kornfield says, “It’s about undertaking a path that transforms and touches us in the center of our being. To do so is to find a way of practice that allows us to live in the world wholly and fully from … Continue reading Loving Kindness Meditation
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Know Your Rights Training
VirtualProgram/EventA beginner’s introduction and a veteran’s refresher to the principles and practices of nonviolence, knowing your rights as a protester, and an overview of basic de-escalation techniques. Facilitated by engaging, long-time activist, and trainer Malcom Scott. Registration required! Click here to RSVP.