St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church

Today

The People’s Pantry: Tuesdays, 12- 4pm

12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Dec 13

Statement Against Systemic Racial Violence

We believe that brown and black lives matter. In the face of ongoing persecution and lynching, God stands in solidarity with them. As Christians, we sing with Mary that our “Lord has brought down the powerful from their thrones, and lifted up the lowly” (Luke 1:52). As followers of Jesus, a man of color executed by the state, we stand with God in solidarity with those who are oppressed. We stand troubled and emboldened by the Spirit, not just to cry out for justice but also to work for systemic change. God loves all; love requires us to practice justice so that we can live in a world where all can flourish without fear.

Read the full statement (and act!)

Nov 12, 2020

Rector’s Note: Building Neighbors

Maria McDowell

We want to be a haven for our neighbors. Every concern shared, every hope expressed, was infused by the heart of St. Philip: we have always been a haven for those unwelcome elsewhere, and we want to continue to cherish them as our beloved neighbors.

Oct 7, 2020

Making time for our children

Maria McDowell

The Children’s Ministry Team is developing plans to provide our kids with virtual opportunities to interact with our liturgy and each other. The program will launch on Sunday, October 11th at 11:15 on the same zoom link as Morning Prayer. Each session will last 40 minutes.

Aug 20, 2020

Rector’s Note: Saying “Yes” to reBuilding a Beloved Community

Maria McDowell

On June 28th of this year, the Vestry of St. Philip the Deacon made a decision: they committed themselves, and our beloved community, to actively develop a plan for our future.

Aug 19, 2020

Packing with Dignity!

St. Philip the Deacon

Backpacks hold more than school books and hiking gear! A generous and faithful group of women from St. Philip the Deacon have been sewing and filling 200 string backpacks with personal care items for men and women. The brainchild of Viola Horton, each bag is filled with the specific needs of men and women in mind. The completed bags are then sent to the HIV Day Center run by the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon. Thanks to seamstresses Viola Horton, Sarah…

All are invited

All who hunger and thirst for God are welcome here. That means all.

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Children & Families

Every Sunday the Pray-Ground is available for children of all ages.

Every 1st and 3rd Sunday, Godly Play for ages three to 12 during Sunday Eucharist.

Oct 4, 2020

Know Justice, Know Peace

The Rev'd Maria McDowell

We live in a world where saying that black and brown lives matter means that white lives do not matter, because we have created that world. We have created a world infested with the lie that white lives thrive at the expense of black and brown lives. We have created a world where to know justice is to know violence. Yet, the judgement of God is to recognize retribution and injustice for what it is, destructive, and to invite us to live in a world where to know justice is to know peace.

Sep 20, 2020

Friends, why would I be fair?

The Rev'd Maria McDowell

Jun 28, 2020

Choose Life, Choose Death

The Rev'd Maria McDowell

Choose Life, Choose Death. Sermon given on June 28th, 2020 at St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church, Portland OR. The Rev’d Dr. Maria Gwyn McDowell preaching.

Jun 8, 2020