Leftover plants from last week's plant sale will be marked down—buy two of same price and get one free! Hanging baskets and native shrubs will be priced as marked. We still have flowering annuals, perennials, vegetables, and Northwest natives available.

In a culture of urgency, reactivity, and pronouncement, the work of racial justice can feel inaccessible, overwhelming, and exhausting. While it will always be challenging and require mutual bravery, engaging in healing and repair with activated and triggered nervous systems might not take us far. Blessed Audre Lorde reminds us that “the master’s tool will never dismantle the master’s house… they may allow us temporarily to beat him at his own game, but they will never enable us to bring about genuine change.”

 How might we rediscover the ancient tools of our contemplative lineages in order to dismantle the oppression we perpetuate and experience from within the heart?

Facilitated by Rev. Dr. Matta Ghaly. By donation only (no one is turned away for lack of funds). For more information or to register visit mattaghaly.com/tillingtheheart.

Featuring colorful hanging baskets, annuals and perennials, vegetable starts and native plants.

Availability List, as of 4/25/24 (more to come!)

Queer Grace is going on a field trip! Join us for Drag Church-Portland! A church service like none you’ve seen before featuring Faithful&Fabulous Minister Bené Diction, drag singer Flamy Grant, and folk duo Story & Tune for a truly religious experience! Ready yourself to walk the Runway of the Spirit! Drag, sequins, & your sartorial panaché encouraged. Admission is free (an offering will be collected). Thanks to MCC-Portland & Saint Paul Lutheran Church for hosting this queer GLITTURGY of joy! Questions? Contact event organizer John at Brett-john@sfnightministry.org.

With Rev. Dr. Matta Ghaly. Donations welcome. Light snacks provided. For more information or to register visit mattaphaly.com/retreat. Please register by 6 pm on Friday, March 29.

During this meeting, we'll reflect on the past year as well as take care of business for the upcoming year including voting on the 2024 budget and electing new Steering Team members.

Celebrate the life of Anne Marie Lippert, who died earlier this year on July 24. The service will be followed by a light luncheon. All are welcome.

In preparation for our Annual Meeting, when our community will vote to approve the 2024 budget, your finance team has prepared a budget presentation. We will provide a detailed report on finances from 2023 and an exciting plan to support our ministries in 2024, so please make plans to join us!

Join your neighbors at this free nonviolence workshop where we will gain a foundation in Kingian Nonviolence and be guided in responding with our families and friends to the violent messages and occurrences in daily life. Register here for the in-person event. Register for virtual attendance at Eventbrite. Donations gratefully accepted.

Contact: Mary Ryan Hotchkiss

As part of an Eagle Scout project in collaboration with Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District, we have been invited to help assist in connecting the wood chip path through the south woods to the Harmon Park paved path. All are welcome to help with the Eagle Scout project or any other landscaping tasks. Contact: Margaret Armstrong

Join us in person or online for the funeral of Neal Stixrud. The service will be followed by a lunch reception. Masks are encouraged. Doors and windows may also be open for good airflow, so please dress accordingly.

Zoom link
Meeting ID: 857 6145 4055
Passcode: 6461344

Join in community for a potluck celebration as we've paid off our building loan! Please bring a fruit or vegetable side dish, salad, or dessert to share. Lasagnas will be provided (with gluten-free and vegetarian options, too). There will be some activities for children and lots of time for fun and fellowship.

Those in our Zoom community will have an opportunity to celebrate online after the second service (~ 12 pm) on November 12.