Posts by St. Philip the Deacon (Page 2)
Farewell Luncheon for Rev’d Maria November 26
Please join us on Sunday, November 26th for Rev’d Maria’s last service at St. Philip. Let’s fill the church to show our love and appreciation for all she has done during her time here. We will share a meal together after the service and have a chance to celebrate Maria’s ministry. This is a good opportunity to say goodbye to both Maria and Elizabeth as they leave to begin their new adventures in Tacoma. Everyone is invited to this joyful…
Affordable Housing Update: October 2023
A housing project update from vestry member Gary Carroll: Dear St. Philip The Deacon Family and Friends, I am writing today to share news about our ongoing affordable housing process. This is a followup to the news that I shared during services on Sunday. We received news last week from Bishop Akiyama that the Diocesan Redevelopment Team will not approve our plan to sell a portion of the land that St. Philip occupies to Habitat for Humanity for the development of housing. The…
Watch the Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Convention, Saturday October 28
The time has come for the 135th Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Convention; they will be meeting this Saturday, October 28, at 9:00 am on Zoom to conduct their annual business. Go to the Annual Meeting Webpage for all business matters, including the 2024 budget, nominations, proposed resolutions, the house rules, agenda, and more. While only clergy and parish delegates can speak and vote at this meeting, everyone is invited to watch. The meeting will be streamed on the Diocese of Oregon’s YouTube channel…
St. Philip Parishioners attend PNW UBE in Olympia
The PNW Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) invited us to a celebration of St. Philip the Deacon and St. Simon the Ethiopian Eunuch last Saturday, October 14 2023. Six members of St. Philip the Deacon in Portland drove to Olympia for the special day. The chapter regathered and relaunched with a shared Eucharist and potluck afterwards. The PNW Chapter of UBE is comprised of members from the Episcopal Church in Western OR and WA. Learn more at…
Good Grief: Processing Trauma Together
The church is one of the few places in our current world that can hold grief compassionately and gracefully, feeling and grieving with one another just as Jesus did when his friend Lazarus died. Come walk the journey of grief together supported by friends from Episcopal faith-communities across the Portland Metro area, and guided by a professional grief counselor. We will meet twice a month, once in person and once by Zoom, over four months. Each four-month session will begin…
Hymn Sing, Nov 4th 2-4pm
Hymn sing! On Saturday, November 4, 2-4 pm, we’ll gather and sing as many of our favorites as we can fit in! Send your favorites to Elizabeth at Peacelizabeth@gmail.com. We need the hymns by 10/28. Include the page number and which hymnal you got it from. We can include hymns from the 1982 hymnal, Wonder Love and Praise, LEVAS, Voices Heard, and My Heart Sings Out. We will enjoy appetizers and wine; if you would like to bring an appetizer please…
Godly Play All-ages Retreat, Saturday November 11th 1-3pm
Neighbor: a geographic term or moral concept? Come and wrestle with this dilemma through listening to a godly play story and responding to wondering questions, then respond to the story and discussion using art materials. Storyteller: Janet Robinson Art guide: Bri Schroeder Bring your friends including children and adults of any age. Snacks provided. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend by signing up in the parish hall or by emailing Janet at juanarobinson@msn.com
‘Good Grief’ support group at Trinity Cathedral, Tuesday Oct 10
This month’s ‘Good Grief’ grief support group with Chris Bell is meeting Tuesday, Oct 10th 6-7:30pm at Trinity Cathedral. It was mistakenly advertised as being held at St. Philip. It will be meeting in person at Trinity Cathedral at 147 NW 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97209
Please update the Necrology
As we prepare for the Feast of All Saints service on Sunday, November 5th, please take a moment to look over the Necrology posted in the Parish Hall. We have lost several beloved church and family members this year and we want to make sure they are all remembered in our prayers. If you have anyone to add, please note it on the Necrology or email the office by Monday, October 23rd.
Rest Eternal: Allison Belcher
We are sad to announce that Allison Belcher died peacefully in her sleep early Monday morning surrounded by her husband and children after a period of time in hospice. Allison was beloved by St. Philip and will be missed. Memorial service arrangements will be announced as they become available. Let Us Pray Compassionate God, your ways are beyond our understanding, and your love for those whom you create is greater by far than ours; comfort all who grieve. Give them…
Housing Project Update: September 2023
Hello fellow members of St. Philip the Deacon, I am proud to present this update about our ongoing Alcena Housing Project to you. Through our connection with Second Stories (the project developer that has been attached to this project from the beginning) our project was introduced to Habitat for Humanity. Habitat for Humanity is widely known for making the dream of homeownership come true for low income families. You can see some of what they are doing in our community…
Covid Exposure
There was a Covid exposure at church on Sunday. If you are feeling unwell, even with sniffles or cold-like symptoms, please mask and test yourself for Covid, Please let the church know if you test positive. We are entering the season for increased cases of Covid, flu, and RSV so please take care of yourselves and pay attention to respiratory symptoms. We continue to stream the Sunday service, so if you are feeling unwell you can stay home and still…