Whether you are an Episcopalian or not, our joyous community welcomes everyone and worships by coming together in laughter, song, and prayer via hybrid services, both in-person and live online via Zoom. Visitors are welcome no matter who you are, where you are in the world, or where you are on your journey of faith, and we would love for you to join us for worship, prayer, learning, and serving our community.
Washington County Covid cases are currently at Yellow/Medium Risk, so St. Gabriel is encouraging face masks when inside the church building, although it is still optional.We encourage anyone who is eligible to be vaccinated against Covid and continue following safety practices such as using hand sanitizer and washing hands often. If you don’t feel well, please stay home and attend services online via Zoom.
Thanks for taking care of each other, and we send healing prayers to those feeling ill.
St. Gabriel the Archangel Episcopal Church Welcomes You!
Welcome from Rev. Everett W. Charters IV
Welcome to the Beloved Community of St. Gabriel the Archangel! My name is Rev. Everett Charters and I am the Priest-in-Charge of this parish.
St. Gabriel is a vibrant and engaging congregation whose leadership and members are dedicated to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ. We offer multiple “hybrid” Zoom/in-person worship services each week and have live music at our 10 am Rite II Eucharist. Our weekly classes, Christian formation, and fellowship opportunities continue to creatively respond to the needs and concerns of our most vulnerable members.
I am available for conversation with you— about this congregation, membership, our community, and our beliefs—or if there’s anything else on your mind.
All of us are delighted to share the joy of this faith community with you.
In the peace and love of Christ,
Everett+
Join Us For Worship
Sunday Services:
8:00 am Rite I & 10:00 am Rite II Eucharists:
In-person and live online via Zoom
(masks encouraged)
Sunday worship booklet
10:00 am Summer Family Programs:
For the summer, children can sit together at tables in the front of the sanctuary, provided with quiet activities. Children 3 1/2 and under can be in the church nursery or may sit in the sanctuary on a blanket with caregivers. Jr. & Sr. Youth groups are off for the summer and Youth can sit with their families in the sanctuary or serve as acolytes or readers.
Wednesday Service:
9:30 am Rite I Healing Eucharist:
In-person and live online via Zoom
Wednesday worship booklet
To join us for us for live online worship, get the Zoom links by going to the password-protected area in the lower right corner and entering the password. If you don’t know the password, please contact our church office by phone at 503-645-0744 during office hours or by email anytime at office@stgabrielpdx.org.
Where To Find Us
St. Gabriel Episcopal Church of Portland, Oregon is located on top of a gentle slope in the suburban Bethany neighborhood in Washington County. You’ll find us where the cities of Portland, Beaverton, and Hillsboro meet at:
17435 NW West Union Rd, Portland, OR 97229
We are a 1/2 mile from 185th Avenue and 1 1/2 miles north of Sunset Highway 26.
Special Events
Weekly Pick Up Summer Choir: Sundays, 9:15 am. Returning or newly interested choir members are invited to come on summer Sundays June- August before the 10:00 am service and have a short practice to sing together during the service. Meet in the church sanctuary. Full choir practice will begin again in September. Contact music director Jessica Israels with questions.
55+ Friendship Circle Game Time: Every other Thursday including August 4th and 18th from 1:00- 3:00 pm. A secular gathering of seniors enjoying social time, playing games together, and sharing light refreshments. Events are drop-in, free, and public. Masks are strongly encouraged. Contact our church office with questions.
Healing Labyrinth Walk: Friday, August 19th 7:00 pm. Join us outdoors on the labyrinth patio for an evening walk using the New Zealand Prayer Book. The public is welcome- invite a friend.
Healing Station: Sunday, August 21st during 10:00 am worship service after Communion. People are invited to the St. Gabriel icon area at the back of the sanctuary to receive personal healing prayers and healing oil anointment by Healing Team members. This will continue to be offered every 3rd Sunday going forward.
The Centering Prayer Group welcomes seekers of all kinds who like to sit together in silence. Beginning Wednesday, September 7th from 6:30-7:30 pm, we will meet in the church library every other week for an hour of rest in God’s presence, meeting God in the sound of sheer silence. We will begin each meeting with 20 minutes of Centering Prayer, followed by a spiritual reading and a brief check in with everyone. All are welcome.
Cursillo Weekend for Oregon and SW Washington for all adults from Thursday evening, Sept. 8– Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022 at the Oregon Christian Convention in Turner, Oregon. To sign up, email
oregoncursillo@gmail.com. For more information go to www.oregon-cursillo.org .
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