Posts by Maria McDowell (Page 3)
Community Safety Listening & Strategy Session
The City of Portland’s Division of Community Safety and Commissioner JoAnn Hardesty’s Office are holding a Community Safety Listening & Strategy Session at Matt Dishman Community Center on Wednesday, March 30th from 6:00 pm – 7:30 pm. (Lisa.Freeman@portlandoregon.gov) or Andre Miller (Andre.Miller@portlandoregon.gov) for more information. The Eliot neighborhood, a vibrant area with a rich history, has suffered from the steep increase in gun violence in Portland over the last two years. Come share how you have been impacted by safety…
Westminster Ally Conversation Toolkit Workshop
A coalition of faith congregations is bringing David Campt and The Dialogue Company to Portland on April 21-23. The purpose of the workshops is to encourage and inspire people to have constructive conversations about race and to give the tools to do so.
UBE Western Regional Conference in Seattle!
Trinity Episcopal Parish in Seattle will host the UBE Western Regional Conference from 8 AM to 4 PM on Saturday, April 30th, 2022.
Emanuel Reparations – Walking and Talking with the Lutheran Synod
A few weeks ago we joined the Lutheran Synod for their Emanuel Action on Feb 23rd, Toward a Horizon of Repair. Their Reparations Team will be joining us at St. Philip on March 20th to worship, walk, and talk with us about what repair looks like.
Neighborhood Planting Project
Neighborhood volunteers will be gathering at the corner of NE Knott and NE Rodney Ave between 10am-2pm on Saturday, March 19. We’ll be digging holes and planting shrubbery within the parking strips on Rodney and Knott, surrounding the substation block. Depending on chip drop timing, we may even be spreading mulch. We’re asking everyone to please bring your own gardening gloves and a shovel or trowel if you’ve got them. We’ll provide coffee and donuts, but do bring water to stay hydrated! It will likely be rainy (and thus muddy), so please dress appropriately.
Spring Forward with Daylight Savings Time!
Just a quick reminder that we all get to spring forward with DST this Sunday, March 14th at 2am. So, set your clocks ahead before you drift off to sleep and make it to church on time!
Tuesday Bible Study: Genesis 1-11
Tuesday Bible Study is beginning again!Join us for Tuesday evening bible study. We will meet on Zoom at 7pm for an hour and fifteen minutes of reflection and conversation on scripture. We will be focusing on the the first eleven chapters of Genesis. We will be focusing on the the first eleven chapters of Genesis, so take some time to read these chapters!
Ash Wednesday Services & Day of Prayer
The Parish Hall and Sanctuary will be open on March 2nd from 9:30-6:30pm for prayer (and hot tea!). A Service of Ashes will be held at 9:30am and 5:30pm. Rev’d Maria McDowell will be available for conversation and the sacrament of reconciliation throughout the day
Mardi Gras Celebration!
Mardi Gras Shrimp and Grits at St. Philip the Deacon, Tuesday Mar 1, 5:30-7:00 followed by palm burning for Ash Wednesday (Mar 2).
Toward a Horizon of Repair – the Emanuel Story
The Oregon Synod welcomes you to join us as we explore the story of the Emanuel Hospital expansion from a lesser-known perspective, one that centers the families and businesses affected.
The Alcena has been awarded funding!
We did it! On February 8th, the Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) announced its award of $11,250,000 for The Alcena. This is a HUGE step forward! St. Philip is so proud to partner with Portland Community Reinvestment Initiatives, Inc., in their mission to increase stability for low-income and vulnerable residents in N/NE Portland, especially Black residents. We are also so grateful that a seed planted decades ago by the parishioners of St. Philip, to build affordable housing for seniors, is finally coming to fruition. As Mother Alcena Boozer said when she heard the news, “Hallelujah and Amen!”
Walking and Talking: Meditating Together
Last Sunday (Jan 30th) a group of St. Philip folks walked the block around Matt Dishman Community Center, observing the weather, the creatures, the land that surrounds our church. The purpose of a Walking Meditation is to use all our senses to experience our parish neighborhood at a deeper level – the land, the trees and plantings, the creatures, and the neighbors who reside close to STPD. Afterwards, we gathered to share our perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about the experience.…