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Weekly Rector's Note / Supporting Racial Justice & Reform
Weekly Rector's Note: The World We Want to Live In
posted on Sep 24, 2021 Dear Saints,
A few nights ago as I was pulling into our driveway, I saw that a few of our neighbors had stopped to talk while they were out walking their dogs. The group was comprised of people of different ages, races, abilities. One person w...
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Social Justice & Advocacy
Social Justice & Advocacy Column: Pointing to God
posted on Sep 23, 2021 God is not a Christian, God is not a Jew, or a Muslim, or a Hindu, or a Buddhist. All of those are human systems which human beings have created to try to help us walk into the mystery of God. I honor my tradition, I walk through my tradition, bu...
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Welcome
"Welcome Home" Art Description
posted on Sep 21, 2021 What does it mean to meet someone at their level and welcome them in? What does it mean to announce your arrival in space and time? All Saints hired me to build a work of art that was also a sign. They wanted it to say “Welcome Home,” and ...
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Social Justice & Advocacy / Supporting Racial Justice & Reform
Special Guest on Sunday, September 26
posted on Sep 16, 2021 Special Guest This Sunday, September 26: Next Sunday at our 9am and 10:15 service, we will be joined by Rev. Dr. Leroy Barber, Director of Innovation for an Engaged Church serving the Greater NW area of the United Methodist Church. Leroy is als...
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Social Justice & Advocacy
St Philip the Deacon Alcena Project
posted on Sep 16, 2021 Accounts of St. Philip the Deacon typically begin with its founding in 1911 by a group of African-American Episcopalians of Caribbean Anglican descent. Often unstated is the legacy of racism in Portland, in Oregon, and in the Episcopal Church its...
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Weekly Rector's Note
Rector's Note: Moving through the beauty, strength, and trauma that we have experienced
posted on Sep 16, 2021 Dear Saints, This last week, 650,000 white flags lined the US National Mall — one for each person who has died from Covid-19. It’s a sobering image, especially when you consider the stories and grief connected to each one. I’ve often h...
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St. Francis Closet
Warm Clothing Drive
posted on Sep 16, 2021 The seasons have made a definite turn to cooler weather. If you’re going through your autumn and winter wardrobe selections, consider giving some clothing away to someone in need on distribution day, October 23. The St Francis Closet will be ...
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Homecoming 2021
posted on Sep 16, 2021 Food, music, goats, and YOU! It was a wonderful celebration in appreciation of all our community has given and for all that we have received.
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Woodstock Pantry
Woodstock Pantry Container Update
posted on Sep 16, 2021 The Woodstock Pantry move from the worship space and into the container is nearly complete. Thank you to Nich, all the Pantry volunteers, and all our generous donors for working together to create a permanent home for this outreach ministry. Each...
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St. Francis Sunday
posted on Sep 16, 2021 Next Sunday, October 3 we will have our annual pet blessing at all three services. The pet blessing will take place in the 8:00am Chapel and 9:00am outdoor service. At 10:15, the blessing will take place on the lawn after the service.
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