Our loving community invites you to join us as we gather together to praise God with song and prayer, share scripture, and receive Christ’s Holy Communion. At St. Gabriel, everyone is welcome at the Lord’s table no matter who you are or where you are on your journey of faith.
Welcome from Rev. Everett W. Charters IV
St. Gabriel is a vibrant and Holy Spirit-filled congregation whose leadership and members are dedicated to spreading the Good News of Jesus Christ.
In our Baptismal Covenant we profess that we will love our neighbor and respect the dignity of every human being and we understand that the mission of the Church is to restore all people to unity with God and each other in Christ. We pursue this mission as we pray and worship, proclaim the Gospel, and promote justice, peace, and love in our community.
If you have experienced Scripture being weaponized to exclude or harm you, St. Gabriel is a place of refuge and a place for healing. You will be safe here.
Our primary form of worship is our Sunday Holy Eucharist where we gather to hear the Word of God and to be united with Christ through Holy Communion. We worship with music, song, and prayer.
Think of us as that friendly neighborhood church on the corner regardless of what neighborhood you live in. Our door is open and we invite you to come and experience the joy of the love of God in this community of faith.
In the peace and love of Christ,
Everett+
Priest-in-Charge
Join Us For Worship
Sunday Services
8:00 am Rite I Eucharist
10:00 am Rite II Eucharist with Music
In-person and live online via Zoom
10:00 am Family Programs:
Church school: We offer two age-organized church school classrooms on most Sundays, Godly Play for preschool- 3rd graders in classroom #2 and Jr. Youth Group for 4th-7th graders in classroom #4 (youth room). 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: Sr. youth group (8th-12th grade) generally meet in the sr. youth room, classroom #1, the 1st and 3rd Sundays of the month and sit in the service together and then meet with Everett+ on the 2nd and 4th Sundays. Teens can also serve as acolytes or sit in service with their families. See our sr. youth group schedule here.
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
Coffee with the Rector Sunday, April 21st after the 10:00 am service around 11:15 am in the church library. All are welcome but especially new members to get to know Everett+ and ask questions.
55+ Friendship Circle Card and Board Game Group: Every other Thursday from 1:00- 3:00 pm including April 18th, and May 2nd, 16th, and 30th. If you are over 55 years old, come to our church foyer to enjoy social time, refreshments, game-playing, and prizes. Gatherings are open to the community, free, and drop-in.
Crafting and Caring Community Meeting: Every other Thursday at 1:00 pm in the church library including April 25th and May 9th and 23rd. We knit, crochet, quilt, and sew for charity (and on our own projects) and also offer support and some supplies for anyone who wants to come. Bring your project to work on!
Third Tuesday Lunch Group We’re sorry but the April 16th lunch gathering has to be cancelled. We will meet again Tuesday, May 21st at 12:00 pm and every 3rd Tuesday of the month. All are welcome. Please let Ann in the office know you will be attending if you can.
Third Tuesday Art Group Tuesday, April 16th at 1:00 pm and every 3rd Tuesday of the month after the lunch group. All are welcome to come and explore art materials and techniques (supplies are provided) with Nancy Leupold. Free and drop-in.
First Friday Dinner Fri. May 3rd at 6:00 pm, and every first Friday of each month. A social gathering for adults, with everyone contributing something and enjoying a relaxing evening together. Please sign up on the bulletin board in the narthex if you would like to attend. May’s gathering will be at the MacDow’s in Cedar Mill.
Book Discussion Group: Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life will be on Mondays at 6:30 pm with the start date to be announced in the church library led by Ginger Hess. We will let you know the start date as soon as it is available.
Boundless Compassion Series continues on Wednesdays through May 22nd at 6:30 pm based on Joyce Rupp’s award-winning book “Boundless Compassion: Creating a Way of Life,” and led by Kim Voyle.
Earth Day Diocese Youth Event Sat. April 20th for middle and high schoolers at St. Thomas in Eugene from 10:00 am- 3:00 pm. We will work in the community garden, make a piece of garden art, have lunch and a Dairy Queen treat. Download this permission form, complete it, and send it to Tamara Knowles at tknowles@ecwo.org.
Sr. Youth Testimonies Sunday, May 12th 10:00 am service. 8th- 12th graders show up at 9:3o am and come to sr. youth room. Mother’s Day brunch after the 10:00 am service prepared and presented by church school.
Diocesan Renewal Gathering Sat. June 1st 9:00 am- 4:00 pm–
gather in Salem to celebrate our life together as the Episcopal Church in Western Oregon. Reserve your spot and free lunch here.
Grad Day/Sr. Youth Celebration Sun. June 2nd recognizing the accomplishments of our graduates with a video montage at both services and a blessing at the 10:00 am service. After the service we will have a lunch gathering in the jr. youth room for graduates and 7th-12th graders. Meet Schuyler Halsey, who will be leading our confirmation class starting in September.
Sunday Funday/Last Day of the Church School Year/
Teacher Thank You and BlessingSunday, June 9th 10:00 am celebrating a great church school year with games and prizes. Summer church school will go through July 28th.
Hope and Fire Diocese Youth Beach Overnight Aug. 3rd-4th, Sat. 11:00 am to Sun. 11:00 am in Lincoln City for middle and high schoolers. Mark your calendar and look for more info soon.
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