Announcements (Page 4)
Announcements and updates from St. Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church in Portland, Oregon.
Office will be closed, Monday September 4th for Labor Day
The building will be closed on Monday, September 4th in observation of Labor Day. You can reach Rev’d Maria on Tuesday and Rebecca will be back in the office on Thursday as usual. Enjoy the holiday with your family and friends.
Trinity Cathedral Speaker Series: The Sacred Black Feminine
On Saturday, September 9th, from 10am-11:30am, Trinity Cathedral is hosting social psychologist and public theologian Dr. Christena Cleveland as she vividly describes her transformative, 400-mile walking pilgrimage across central France in search of centuries-old Black Madonna icons as detailed in her 2022 book God is a Black Woman. From the cathedral website: Our sociological imagination is deeply connected to our spiritual imagination and vice versa. When we have been conditioned by a society that elevates and centers whiteness and maleness,…
Sign up to host Coffee Hour
We’d like to offer heavy snacks or a light lunch during coffee hour so we can spend more time together every week in informal fellowship. To make this work, we need parishioners willing to take the lead each week. You can sign up for a single week or several, maybe even one a month. You can work in pairs or teams to share the responsibilities; working side-by-side is something that brings us JOY! Coffee hour host responsibilities include:-Providing heavy snacks…
Building Closed Due to Heat
The office at St. Philip will be closed on Monday, August 14th due to extreme heat. Please stay home and stay cool during this heat emergency.
Church-wide Reading Group: This Here Flesh
“To be human in an aching world is to know our dignity and become people who safeguard the dignity of everything around us.” Cole Arthur Riley In parallel with the Liberation Theology Reading group, Rev’d Maria would like to invite the parish to read This Here Flesh: Spirituality, Liberation and the Stories That Make Us by Cole Arthur Riley. Riley, an African-American Episcopalian, is the creator of #BlackLiturgies, an Instagram space that integrates spiritual practice with Black emotion, Black literature, and the…
Church and Potluck in the Park
On Sunday, August 27th, from 10-2 the congregations of St. Andrew, Saints Peter and Paul, and St. Philip are joining together for a combined service and potluck at Columbia Park. Our own Rev’d Maria will lead the Eucharist service. A potluck picnic will follow, so please plan to bring a dish to share with the community. Plates and utensils will be provided. Music will be provided by the fabulous Carrol Raaum Swing Orchestra. We will be in Columbia Park Picnic…
Liberation Theology Reading Group
On Saturday, July 15th at 2pm, St. Philip will host its first Liberation Theology Reading Group, led by parish members Kevin Sampson and Kate Schneider. This is a meetup for folks interested in exploring the intersection between religious beliefs, traditions, and political action. We welcome anyone interested in exploring and discussing these traditions, or interested, in whatever way, in creating a beloved community in the here and now, including those of no religious belief. While the mainstream of American Christianity…
St. Philip Fundraiser: Central Library Chairs
St. Philip the Deacon would like to give you the opportunity to own an iconic piece of Multnomah County history. These solid oak chairs have been graciously donated by the historic Central Library, now undergoing renovations. Designed by the renowned Thos. Moser furniture company, their classic style perfectly completes a dining room or home office, or may be used for school or workplace solutions. Solid wood construction provides longevity and the ability to refinish to your taste. Discounts are available…
Community: Eliot Parking Task Force Open House
The Portland Bureau of Transportation (PBOT) is considering a permit program for the Eliot Neighborhood that would make it easier for residents to find parking when there are large events nearby. They want to hear from residents and are holding an open house at the Matt Dishman Community Center, Classroom A on May 16 from 5-7pm. It’s your chance to learn more and give feedback. They also have a virtual open house and online survey if you are unable to…
The Intersection between White Supremacy and Antisemitism: Online Panel Discussion
On May 10th from 5:30-7pm, The Episcopal Church in Western Oregon Engaging Racial Justice Working Group is sponsoring an online panel discussion examining the Intersection between White Supremacy and Antisemitism. The discussion will be moderated by the Rev’d Jeanne Kalszewski. Contact the Working Group for more information: diocerjwg@gmail.com. Register online at tinyurl.com/4TAURH28 Rabbi Ariel Stone: Rabbi Ariel Stone is the spiritual leader at Congregation Shir Tikvah in Portland. She is the first female rabbi to be the head of a…
A Weekend with author Kevin Nye, May 6-7
The Housing Crisis Working Group and the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon are sponsoring a weekend of events with author Kevin Nye on May 6th and 7th. Kevin is a writer an advocate working towards ending homelessness by engaging in best practices. He has written extensively on the intersections of homelessness and faith. His first book, Grace Can Lead Us Home: A Christian Call to End Homelessness was released in August 2022. Kevin currently lives with his wife and son…
Diocesan Truth and Reconciliation Listening Session
The diocesan Truth and Reconciliation Working Group is hosting a listening session at St. Philip’s after the liturgy on Sunday, March 26th. We are seeking to record the experiences of church members related to race and racism, especially as it pertains to their faith lives. What role did/does St. Philip the Deacon and its members play in the life of the greater community? What have members of St. Philip’s experienced in the diocese and the wider Episcopal Church? How has…