Posts by St. Philip the Deacon (Page 5)

Posts by St. Philip the Deacon (Page 5)

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…

Housing Project Update: July 2023

Dear SPTD friends, family, and members, During the earlier part of this summer, members of our Vestry began the deliberate work to make decisions on how our journey into providing sustainable, affordable housing in our community might continue.  As previously mentioned in prior publications and in informal discussions, our partner, PCRI, was unable to remain committed to the Alcena project.  This was due to their own challenges around the current properties that they manage, and a workload that was over…

Eucharist Service changed to 9:00am this Sunday, July 16 for Portland Pride Parade

The diocese is inviting all Episcopalians to march in the Portland Pride Parade on July 16th. If you are planning on attending, please register! Registration link can be found on our website at ecwo.org. St. Philip will shift our Eucharist to 9am so that our members may join the parade. If you would like to carpool after the service to the parade route, please contact Diana Wolford at [email protected] If you want to travel by yourself, we are meeting at…

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: [email protected]. 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…

Advocacy Training Opportunities

Join ‘Countering NIMBYism’ Trainings with Leaven Community this month! It’s time to kick-off the ‘People’ part of ourHousing and Wholeness campaign! Leaven Community is hosting a series of trainings on how to have courageous conversations with our neighbors around the housing crisis – conversations that address people’s concerns, counter the NIMBYism narratives that divide us, and build active support for humane & proven solutions to this crisis. Sign up today!Trainings will be held at a variety of “anchor sites” throughout the tri-county area…

The Alcena: Congregational Input Update

Alcena Affordable Housing Project Update from Gary Carroll, II At the annual meeting of the St. Philip’s congregation, Gary Carroll and Rev. Maria presented the progress and process of The Alcena, and included information on the latest discussions between St. Philip’s and our project partner, PCRI.  Additionally, they shared the new project parameters that the vestry requested our consultant, Second Stories, to explore. Second Stories produced additional options for St. Philips to consider and the congregation was asked to rank-choice…

Shrove Tuesday Shrimp & Grits Dinner

St. Philip the Deacon continues its tradition of celebrating Shrove Tuesday with a Shrimp & Grits Dinner at the church on Tuesday, February 21st at 5:30pm. Kitchen volunteers will begin chopping and prepping at 2pm, and anyone interested in helping set up tables should come at 4:00. Dinner will be served at 5:30. After dinner, around 6:45, we will burn palms to make ashes for the Ash Wednesday Service (held at 6pm on Wednesday, February 22nd). Please consider staying afterwards…