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Social Justice & Advocacy / Committed to Racial Justice & Allyship
Becoming Inclusive Church Community: An Intro to Gender Inclusion in the Church
posted on Jan 5, 2023 Becoming Inclusive Church Community: An Intro to Gender Inclusion in the Church St. John the Evangelist
Episcopal Church, Milwaukie will be offering the following zoom conversation on
Thursday, January 19, at 6:30. You are invited to a p...
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Worship
Epiphany Message from Bishop Diana Akiyama
posted on Jan 5, 2023 Epiphany Message from Bishop Diana
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Social Justice & Advocacy
Social Justice & Advocacy Column January 3
posted on Jan 3, 2023 Helpless or Despairing? If at any time you feel helpless or despairing, remind yourself that the fight for democracy, social justice and a sustainable planet is noble. The stakes could not be higher. And we will - and must - win. ...
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Woodstock Pantry / Woodstock Commons
Woodstock Pantry News Brief December 31
posted on Jan 1, 2023 This weekend, we were finally able to serve our neighbors the spareribs and large servings of chicken for a holiday meal!We served 263 neighbors! In this issue, I provide a Year-End Review and a snapshot of what to expect in the new year.But I...
Read MoreThanks for an amazing year! Help us finish strong!!
posted on Dec 30, 2022 Dear Saints, We have had an amazing year together! From the extra jubilant Holy Week & Easter services to our "live animal" Christmas Pageant; getting to host the Portland Chamber Music Ukraine Benefit Concert, the Voices Project Juneteenth Blac...
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Social Justice & Advocacy
Social Justice & Advocacy Column December 27
posted on Dec 27, 2022 Our Common Ancestry What has been an ancient spiritual truth (love) is now increasingly verified by science: We are all indivisibly part of one another. We share a common ancestry with everyone and everything alive on earth. The air we br...
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Woodstock Pantry / Outreach Programs / Woodstock Hot Meals
Woodstock Pantry News Brief December 24
posted on Dec 27, 2022 This weekend, we experienced our first Cold Weather Crisis. Thanks to everyone for helping us through it! Despite the crisis, we served 287 neighbors! We will serve New Year's Eve weekend. Please check the December sign-up sheet . We are sh...
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Weekly Rector's Note
Weekly Rector's Note: White Christmas Shout Outs
posted on Dec 23, 2022 Dear Saints, I hope you are all somewhere warm and safe and getting to enjoy an early "white Christmas." It was an eventful week at church getting everything ready. I want to thank our Altar Guild & Flowers for pivoting to decorate before the b...
Read MoreCelebrating Christmas at All Saints
posted on Dec 21, 2022 Christmas Eve Morning - Advent IV, December 24th: Holy Communion 9:00 A.M. in the Main Sanctuary. Christmas Eve Candlelight Services, December 24th: Family Friendly Service 4:00 P.M. in the Main Sanctuary. Traditional Service at 8:00 P.M. (C...
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Social Justice & Advocacy
Social Justice & Advocacy Column December 20
posted on Dec 20, 2022 Bathed in Love Don't try to explain the Incarnation to me! It is further from being explainable than the furthest star in the furthest galaxy. It is love, God's limitless love enfleshing that love into the form of a human being, Jesus, the...
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