Social Justice Corner Newsletter January 10, 2025 | All Saints Episcopal Church

The 119th Congress has just been sworn in, and all previous unfinished legislation has been wiped clean. This is an important time to reach out to your elected officials to welcome them.

Welcome the 119^th Congress to Office As we seek to love our neighbor, let us ask our representatives during their time in office to commit to taking actions which support those who are most vulnerable.

Join our Episcopal Church Immigration Updates – Every other Tuesday at 1 pm EST, please join Episcopal Migration Ministries and the Office of Government Relations for regular 30-minute updates on U.S. immigration policy and the responses in our churches and communities. Spanish interpretation will be available.

Office of Government Relation's statement on al-Ahli Hospital: Episcopal Church Calls for End to Destruction of Gaza Healthcare System

2025 Interfaith Legislative Forum (Oregon). Join our friends at Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon on Sunday, Jan. 12, from 1:30 to 3:30 pm for the Interfaith Legislative Forum. This event will provide an overview of key legislative issues, including education funding, housing, immigration, mental health, and transportation. Hear from Oregon’s Senators and Representatives about session priorities and gain insights into how to effectively advocate for the faith community’s concerns. Register here.

Tags: Social Justice & Advocacy / Committed to Racial Justice & Allyship

Welcome to All Saints – we are a community desiring to transform our lives through following Christ’s healing example of gentleness, humility, compassion, forgiveness, and peace toward all. If you are visiting Portland or if you are looking for a church home with an active intergenerational community, All Saints is a church where you will find a place of quiet reflection, or joyous celebration and fellowship. No matter where you are on your journey of faith, you will find there is a place for you here—just come as you are.

The Rev. Andria Skornik, Rector

The purpose of All Saints Church is to celebrate God’s love, to seek and to serve Christ in all persons, and to go forth into the world rejoicing in the power of the Spirit. Your presence is a blessing regardless of your background, sexual orientation, gender identity, race or ethnicity, age or family structure, abilities or limitations or wherever you are in life’s journey.

All Saints Episcopal Church is a Believe Out Loud Congregation. Click here this link for more information.

Our 8:00 A.M. Holy Communion, Rite 1 Service, held in the Chapel, is our most traditional service. All are welcome. Our 10:15 A.M. Holy Communion, Rite II Service, held in the Sanctuary, includes a Sermon, Readings, and Hymns. You can participate In-Person or in the Live Premiere on our Facebook page or watch on our website. The current bulletin and service can always be found in the Online Worship section of our website. All are welcome.

Here are four ways to give to All Saints Episcopal Church. We sincerely appreciate your generosity in support of All Saints, and together, we will continue to do God’s amazing work.

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Mail a check to the Church Office at 4033 SE Woodstock Blvd Portland, OR 97202.

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