Our loving community invites you to join us as we gather together to praise God with song and prayer, share scripture, and receive Christ’s Holy Communion. At St. Gabriel, everyone is welcome at the Lord’s table no matter who you are or where you are on your journey of faith.
Welcome from Rev. Everett W. Charters IV
St. Gabriel is a vibrant and Holy Spirit-filled congregation whose leadership and members are dedicated to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.
In our Baptismal Covenant we profess that we will love our neighbor and respect the dignity of every human being and we understand that the mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. We pursue this mission as we pray and worship, proclaim the Gospel, and promote justice, peace, and love in our community.
If you have experienced Scripture being weaponized to exclude or harm you, St. Gabriel is a place of refuge and a place for healing. You will be safe here.
Our primary form of worship is our Sunday Holy Eucharist where we gather to hear the Word of God and to be united with Christ through Holy Communion. We worship with music, song, and prayer.
Think of us as that friendly neighborhood church on the corner regardless of what neighborhood you live in. Our door is open and we invite you to come and experience the joy of the love of God in this community of faith.
In the peace and love of Christ,
Everett+
Rector
Join Us For Worship
Saturday Service
4:00 pm Contemporary Contemplative Eucharist.
In-person only. All are welcome.
Sunday Services
In-person and live online via Zoom.
8:00 am Rite One Traditional Eucharist
Honoring our history, this service known as Rite One, is often called the “thee, thou, thy” service because of the traditional language. We worship with prayer as well as readings from Scripture accompanied by a sermon. Each week, the service culminates in Holy Communion.
10:00 am Rite Two Contemporary Eucharist
Known as Rite Two, this is a modern language service but follows the same pattern of worship as our earlier service. This is a choral service. Our congregation sings hymns, old and new, accompanied by piano or organ, and there is often a choir. This service also culminates in Holy Communion.
To get the standard weekly Zoom links for Sunday and Wednesday services, please enter the password in the password area near the bottom right side of this page, get them from our subscribed newsletter The Messenger, or contact our church office during business hours at 503-645-0744.
Sunday worship booklet
10:00 am Family Programs:
Church school: During the school year we usually offer two church school classrooms most Sundays: Preschool- 3rd grade Godly Play in room #2; and 4th-7th grade Jr. Youth Group in room #4. Occasionally we will have children sit in the service with their families with a provided pew project. In the summer we offer an all-age classroom and in August the children sit together at tables in the sanctuary. Visiting children are welcome in church school or are always welcome to sit with their families in the sanctuary.
Nursery: We offer a staffed nursery most Sundays during the school year in classroom #3 for infants and children up to 3 1/2 years. The nursery will be open for parents but unstaffed from June 14- August 23, 2026. Visiting families are welcome to use the nursery with registration. Children are also always welcome in the sanctuary.
Sr. Youth Group: During the school year 8th- 12th graders alternate meeting during the 10:00 am service in the sr. youth room (room #1) or sit in service together and have a short meeting afterwards. Once a month they will have a service project or fun outing on Sunday afternoon. Sr. youth group takes the summer off but they are welcome to help or gather in the all-age classroom or sit in service.
Wednesday Service:
9:30 am Morning Prayer Service, with a Rite I Healing Eucharist on the 4th Wednesday of the month.
In-person and live online via Zoom.
To get the Zoom link, please follow the instructions above under the Sunday Services headline.
Wednesday worship booklet
Where To Find Us
17435 NW West Union Rd, Portland, OR 97229.
We are a 1/2 mile from 185th Avenue and 1 1/2 miles north of Sunset Highway 26.
Special Events
Christian Formation Class “A Theology of Social Justice” Wednesdays June 7, 14, 21, and 28 in the church narthex.
- 5:30- 6:00 pm: Soup supper. Please sign up on the sign in the narthex to attend, help set up, clean up, or bring soup, bread, salad, or dessert if you can.
- 6:00- 7:00 pm: Program and discussion led by Josh Jefferies from St. Bede’s who holds a Master’s Degree in Theology.
First Friday Dinner First Fridays of the month at 6:00 pm. We need a host for June 5. You can sign up to host or attend future dinners at your home or at the church on the main bulletin board in the church narthex.
United Thank Offering Campaign Through Aug. 30. Join in with family ministry including church school and youth groups with the goal to inspire gratitude and learn about the importance of giving. We will save our coins and collect donations to go to this 132-year-old Episcopal organization, with those gifts sent to UTO to be given out in the form of grants to support new ministries throughout the world. We will also collect new socks and underwear for our local students for Beaverton School District Clothes for Kids.
55+ Friendship Circle Game Time: Every other Thursday 1:00- 3:00 pm May 28 and June 11 and 25. Free, in-person, drop-in social gathering for those 55 years and up to play board games and cards in the church narthex.
Crafting and Caring Community meeting every other Thursday at 1:00 pm including May 21. We will let you know about meeting during the summer soon. Knitters, crocheters, and other creatives are welcome to this drop-in gathering in the church library to find support and create for charity. Bring your current project to work on. Please knock on the door next to the handicapped parking if the front door is locked.
Western Farm Workers Association volunteers needed Saturday, May 30, with slots open from 11:00 am to 10:00 pm for their annual Anniversary Dinner at Calvary Lutheran Church, 937 NE Jackson School Road, Hillsboro, OR 97124. They also need financial donations, white plastics forks and spoons, small paper dessert plates, and 12oz clear plastic cups. Call WFWA at 503-681-9399 to sign up!
Re-Connect, Re-Imagine and Re-New, Ecumentical Ministry of Oregon’s 13th annual Earth Summit on Sun. May 17 from 1:00 to 3:00 pm. Online via Zoom or in-person at hubs all over the state. If you are interested in volunteering for the event or serving as a regional hub host, please complete this form: Earth Summit Interest Form.
Last Day of Sr. Youth Group for the School Year Sun. May 31 11:30- 2:30 pm. After the 10:00 am service we will go on a nature park and have a picnic. Wear walking shoes and dress for the weather. We may need adult drivers and chaperones.
Graduate Sunday Sun. May 31 10:00 am service. Send info and photos so we can celebrate your grad by Wed. May 20 to Page.
Sunday Funday- Last Day of Church School Year Sun. June 7 10:00 am service. A saintly scavenger hunt with prizes for preschoolers- 7th graders who should wear casual clothes and walking shoes. Sr. youth 8th- 12th graders are needed to help. A summer all-age classroom will be start on Sun. June 14.
Diocesan Renewal Gathering Sat., June 6, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at St. Timothy’s, Salem. This annual event brings together Episcopalians from across the diocese for a day of learning, conversation, and fellowship. All are welcome. Register here.
Last Monthly Online Zoom Ultreya Gathering is every first Wednesday of each month including June 3 at 7:00 pm. Presented by Oregon and SW Washington Episcopal Cursillo. Link is here: https://tinyurl.com/OregonZoomUltreyaLink. Contact Kevin Mallon at k.mallon@frontier.com or 503-863-1973 for more information.
Visit on Facebook https://facebook.com/groups/94289009763
or the website https://www.oregon-cursillo.org/.
“Hungry for Hope” L’Arche Speaker Event: Sister Simone Campbell
Saturday, May 16 2:00- 4:00 pm at Grace Memorial Episcopal Church 1535 NE 17th Ave Portland 97232. Tickets are $25 and 10% will go to Portland Immigrant Rights Coalition.
Diocesan Youth Events
- Province VIII of Episcopal Youth pilgrimage to Hawai‘i, July 27–August 1, 2026. High school youth from across the western U.S. will gather in Honolulu to explore themes of Indigenous identity, immigration, worship, and community. More info here.
- Camp Cove Episcopal Camp June 21- July 24. Find out more about Camp Cove here.
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