Special Events
Confirmation Classes for Sr. Youth 8th -12th graders continues Sundays Sept. 15th- Nov. 24th 10:00 am in the sr. youth room with the curriculum Confirm, not Conform. Sr. youth who want to be confirmed should attend this important rite-of-passage class series as often as possible, but other 8th-12th graders are welcome to drop in and attend classes during this time period also.
Church-wide Season of Creation Observation through Sunday, Oct. 6th. Join us for this new church season as we celebrate and pray for creation care and our precious earth, sky, and waters, culminating with the Feast Day of St. Francis with pet blessings.
55+ Friendship Circle Game Time: Every other Thursday including September 19th and October 3rd and 17th 1:00- 3:00 pm. Free, in-person, drop-in social gathering for those 55 years and up to play board games and cards in the church narthex (foyer).
First Friday Dinner Friday, October 4th 6:00 pm at George and Debbie Kyler’s home- we will be celebrating an Oktoberfest theme. Please sign up on the sheet on the main bulletin board if you can come and indicate whether you will bring a German-style side, salad, bread, beer, or dessert to share. Sign up to host future First Fridays on the main bulletin board in the narthex. All adults are welcome.
Let’s sell out of our Outreach hygiene products for PCC Panther Pantry Sunday! Buy pre-purchased ones for $1.25 each at the table in the narthex until they are gone so we can get them to students starting school.
Third Tuesday Lunch Group Tuesday, Sept. 17th 12:00 pm. All are welcome at this monthly gathering to eat lunch and socialize. This month we’re having pizza so you don’t need to bring anything. Please RSVP to the office if you are coming.
Third Tuesday Art Group Tuesday, Sept. 17th 1:00 pm. Meet in the church narthex- no artistic skills needed to come have fun exploring art materials at this free, drop-in monthly event with Nancy Leupold.
Choir Practice Begins Thursday, Sept. 19th 7:30 pm. All adult singers are welcome in the choir. To join, contact our music director Jessica Israels.
Evensong for Victims and Survivors or Indian Boarding Schools Saturday, Sept. 28th at 6:30 pm at St. Gabriel’s.
Feast Day of Michael (and Gabriel) and All Angels Sunday, Sept. 29th 8:00 and 10:00 am services. Special readings and a potluck lunch after the 10:00 am service around 11:15 am. We will let you know what items to bring to share.
The Annual Convention of the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon Friday- Saturday Oct. 25th-26th at the Salem Convention Center. Follow this link for tickets and registration, hotel information, a tentative schedule, and more.
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The Crafting and Caring Community Meeting: will start again Thursday, Sept. 26th at 1:00 pm in the church library.
Celebration of New Ministry: Rev. Everett W. Charters IV as Rector of St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church: Thursday, Nov. 14th 6:30 pm, reception time TBA.
Bishop Akiyama Visit and Reception Sun. Nov. 24th 10:00 am (no 8:00 am service) with confirmation or reaffirmation for sr. youth 8th- 12th grade and adults. Reception after service.
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