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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.
To help prevent the spread of RSV, Covid, and Influenzaplease stay home and Zoom with us if you are not feeling well. Mask-wearing is optional but encouraged. Please wash your hands and use hand sanitizer frequently, disinfect high-touch surfaces, get your flu shot, and stay up to date with your COVID-19 boosters. We run Hepa air filters in our classrooms and nursery. Think of these precautions as another way of showing love and care for your neighbor!
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
10:00 am Family Programs:
Church school: Preschool- 3rd grade Godly Play and 4th-7th grade jr. youth group classrooms. Occasionally we will have family services where children join the congregation in the sanctuary. Visiting children are welcome!
Nursery: Free, drop-in care for infants through 3 1/2-year-olds. Children are also welcome in the sanctuary with their parents.
Sr. youth group: 8th-12th grade teens can sit in the service with our youth leaders, take early Communion, then adjourn to the youth room for a quick check-in. Other sr. youth events and service projects are scheduled monthly. Visiting youth are welcome to join in.
Wednesday Service:
9:30 am Morning Prayer Service/4th Wednesday of the month 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 the Archangel 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
55+ Friendship Circle Game Time: Every other Thursday including Feb. 9th and 23rd 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 optional. Contact our church office with questions.
A Very Special Eucharist for Everyone Sunday, Feb. 5th 10:00 am- join us for this service for everyone of all ages, full of joy and surprises- let’s learn together.
Pajama Day Sunday, Feb. 12th- Children can wear comfy pjs to church for special fun activities and snacks in the classrooms, and adults can wear pjs or their favorite team colors on this Superbowl Sunday. You will be home in plenty of time to watch the game!
Sr. Youth Sunday- The Pronoun Project Sunday, Feb. 19th 8:00 and 10:00 am services. Sr. youth group will present a special message to the congregation. Saturday, Feb. 11th from 10:00 am- 4:30 pm sr. youth will meet with leaders to spend some time together in play and prayerful retreat to prepare. Sr. youth families should watch for an email with details.
Ash Wednesday Services Wednesday, Feb. 22nd
- 9:30 am Prayer Service (no Eucharist)
- 12:00- 5:00 pm Ashes-to-Go in upper parking loop (make appt., call, or honk)
- 7:30 pm Rite II Eucharist (no music)
Communion Class for 4th-7th Graders Sundays from Feb. 26th- Mar. 19th during the 10:00 am service, with Communion ceremony on Easter Sunday, April 9th at the 10:00 am service.
Service Project/Gospel Discussion Sunday, Mar. 5th 10:00 am- Let’s gather to worship, talk, and work together on a community project in the sanctuary. Children will still attend church school if they’d like.
Four-Week Wednesday Lenten Series based on The Way of Love March 1st- March 22nd, 5:30 pm soup supper; 6:00- 7:15 pm presentation; 7:15-7:30 pm Compline prayer.
Palm Sunday Community Egg Hunt Sunday, April 2nd at 3:00 pm SHARP. Kids through 5th grade can hunt for eggs outside in our field at this free event, then come inside for a Holy Week story and special prizes. Bring your own basket or borrow one of ours. Dress for the weather- if it is too rainy, we will move inside. All are welcome!
Dispatches From St. Gabriel
St. Gabriel’s jr. youth group of 4th-7th graders and their teachers baked, popped, frosted, dipped,…
One of the great joys, and one of the most fulfilling, as members of the…
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