Join Us for an Adult Formation Class on Understanding the Parables Come Monday, May 8, from 6:00 to 7:00 pm, in the church library or online via Zoom to learn what to look for and discuss Jesus’ parables. What is a parable anyway, and how is it different from a fable or moral tale? What is…
Our Jr. Youth Group of 4th-7th grade church school at St. Gabriel’s is going to busy the rest of the school year with their twice-yearly Ecochallenge challenge. Last Sunday April 16th the group cleaned the playground as their first project, raking leaves, pulling weeds, picking up toys, removing trash, and doing small repairs. It was…
Palm Sunday worship and then a fun community event for kids was a good start to Holy Week at St. Gabriel’s!
Palm Sunday Community Egg Hunt! Sunday, April 2nd at 3:00 pm sharp! (youth helpers please show up at 2:00 pm) Hundreds of hidden prize eggs, with special prizes awarded for those who find gold eggs. The egg hunting will go on rain or shine. Please dress and wear footwear appropriate for the weather. Bring a basket…
St. Gabriel the Archangel’s senior youth group of 8th-12th graders gave a testimonial presentation on Sunday, February 26th on “The Pronoun Project.” Our youth started this work in October of 2022 as part of the People’s Ecochallenge, a nationwide digital platform based in Portland that has groups take on challenges to encourage new habits to…
On Sundays February 26th- March 26th at 6:30 pm, please join us as St. Gabriel offers Lenten Evensong. Each week will feature different prayer traditions and live piano instrumental music inspired by the text. Week 1, February 26th: The text will be from the 1979 BCP and the music will be meditative hymns for Lent…
Ash Wednesday Worship Services at St. Gabriel the Archangel- The Beginning of Lent 9:30 am Ash Wednesday Rite I Eucharist and Imposition of Ashes A quiet service without music. Join us in-person or online via Zoom (call office for link 503-645-0744 or use password on our website’s opening page). 12:00- 5:00 pm Ashes-to-Go…
St. Gabriel’s jr. youth group of 4th-7th graders and their teachers baked, popped, frosted, dipped, rolled, and decorated their hearts out to raise money for something they chose that is dear to their hearts- supporting the planting of native plants. Thanks to the parish’s generous support, they raised $300 on Sunday, January 22nd! The money…
One of the great joys, and one of the most fulfilling, as members of the Gabriel Center, St. Gabriel the Archangel’s outreach ministry, is sending grants to agencies whose work serves the underserved in our community. This last Christmas season, our committee awarded $1000 grants each to William Temple House, The NAYA Family Center, and…