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 risk level is currently at Green/Low Risk, so wearing masks inside the church building is optional. We still encourage all who are eligible to be vaccinated and boosted against Covid. 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.
Nursery: Free, drop in care for infants- 3 1/2 year olds.
Sr. Youth group: 8th-12th grade teens can sit in the service with our Youth minister, take early Communion, then adjorn to the Youth room for a quick check-in.
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 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
St. Francis Family Services with Pet Blessings: Sunday, October 2nd, 8:00 and 10:00 am services. Children will sit in service with a pew project, but nursery available. Pets are welcome in the sanctuary on a leash, in a carrier, or otherwise kept safe and under control. There will be a general blessing inside the sanctuary, then individual blessings outside on the patio.
55+ Friendship Circle Game Time: Every other Thursday including September 29th. October 13 and 27th 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.
The Centering Prayer Group: Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6:30-7:30 pm, meet in the church library 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.
Jr. and Sr. Youth Group (4th-12th grade) Field Trip to the Laustsen’s farm in North Plains: Sunday, October 9th right after the 10:00 am service around 11:30 am- 1:30 pm. Lunch will be provided. Please RSVP here by Friday, October 7th so we have enough food.
Healing Station Offered Every 3rd Sunday at 10:00 am service including Oct. 16th and Nov. 20th by the St. Gabriel the Archangel icon station in the sanctuary.
The Voice of One– a contemporary musical retelling of the story of John the Baptist Fri.-Sun. Oct. 7, 8, 9 at 7:30 pm at OES/The Episcopal Parish of St. John the Baptist, 6300 SW Nicol Rd • Portland OR 97223. Tickets here.
The Annual Meeting of the (Oregon) Diocesan Convention Saturday, October 29th online via Zoom. Registration information will be sent to delegates and a livestream will be available on the diocese website.
“An Evening Out” 25/5 Parish Celebration Dinner: Saturday, Nov. 5th 6:30- 9:30 pm to celebrate 25 years in the church building and 5 years as a parish. Claremont Clubhouse 15800 NW Country Club Dr. Portland, OR 97229. Seats are limited- look for a mailed invitation soon!
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