St Philip the Deacon Episcopal Church

01/14/2024

Due to the snow, the church will be CLOSED tomorrow, January 14th and there will be no Sunday service. We hope you all stay safe and warm.

11/22/2023

Last Sunday, Gary Carroll shared invited all of us to come alongside the Vestry as they plan the 2024 budget. Kevin Sampson, a newer member of St. Philip, shared why he is at St. Philip. Here is what they had to say.

Each year we spend time talking about why we love St. Philip and how we can continue to be a vital presence in the lives of individuals, families, and the community. Last Sunday, Gary Carroll share…

11/05/2023

Rev. Maria McDowell has received and accepted a call to serve as Rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Tacoma, Washington. Her last Sunday Eucharist at St. Philip will be November 26th, Christ the King/Thanksgiving.

Rev. Maria McDowell has received and accepted a call to serve as Rector of Christ Episcopal Church in Tacoma, Washington. Her last Sunday Eucharist at St. Philip will be November 26th, Christ the K…

11/05/2023

Saved With Creation: Sermon given by Rev. Dr. Maria McDowell on October 1st, 2023 at St. Philip the Deacon in Portland, OR.

Sermon given by Rev. Dr. Maria McDowell at St. Philip the Deacon in Portland, OR. Streamed on October 1st, 2023.

10/26/2023

A housing project update from vestry member Gary Carroll: Dear St. Philip The Deacon Family and Friends, I am writing today to share news about our ongoing affordable housing process. This is a followup to the news that I shared during services on Sunday. We received news last week from Bishop Akiyama that the Diocesan Redevelopment Team will not approve our plan to sell a portion of the land that St....

A housing project update from vestry member Gary Carroll: Dear St. Philip The Deacon Family and Friends, I am writing today to share news about our ongoing affordable housing process.  This is…

10/26/2023

The time has come for the 135th Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Convention; they will be meeting this Saturday, October 28, at 9:00 am on Zoom to conduct their annual business. Go to the Annual Meeting Webpage for all business matters, including the 2024 budget, nominations, proposed resolutions, the house rules, agenda, and more. While only clergy and parish delegates can speak and vote at this meeting, everyone is invited to watch. The meeting will be streamed on the Diocese of Oregon's YouTube channel which will be linked from the diocesan website for easy access.

The time has come for the 135th Annual Meeting of the Diocesan Convention; they will be meeting this Saturday, October 28, at 9:00 am on Zoom to conduct their annual business. Go to the Annual Meet…

10/24/2023

A smart but nefarious somebody out in the world wild web has decided to "spoof" Rev. Maria's email. Ignore it!

A smart but nefarious somebody out in the world wild web has decided to “spoof” Rev. Maria’s email. You may have recently received a message like this, but with two significant pr…

10/19/2023

The PNW Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) invited us to a celebration of St. Philip the Deacon and St. Simon the Ethiopian Eu**ch last Saturday, October 14 2023. Six members of St. Philip the Deacon in Portland drove to Olympia for the special day. The chapter regathered and relaunched with a shared Eucharist and potluck afterwards. The PNW Chapter of UBE is comprised of members from the Episcopal Church in Western OR and WA. Learn more at thepnwube.org. Photo courtesy of the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon

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The PNW Chapter of the Union of Black Episcopalians (UBE) invited us to a celebration of St. Philip the Deacon and St. Simon the Ethiopian Eu**ch last Saturday, October 14 2023. Six members of St. …

10/19/2023

The church is one of the few places in our current world that can hold grief compassionately and gracefully, feeling and grieving with one another just as Jesus did when his friend Lazarus died. Come walk the journey of grief together supported by friends from Episcopal faith-communities across the Portland Metro area, and guided by a professional grief counselor. We will meet twice a month, once in person and once by Zoom, over four months....

The church is one of the few places in our current world that can hold grief compassionately and gracefully, feeling and grieving with one another just as Jesus did when his friend Lazarus died. Co…

10/12/2023

Hymn sing! On Saturday, November 4, 2-4 pm, we’ll gather and sing as many of our favorites as we can fit in! Send your favorites to Elizabeth at [email protected]. We need the hymns by 10/28. Include the page number and which hymnal you got it from. We can include hymns from the 1982 hymnal, Wonder Love and Praise, LEVAS, Voices Heard, and My Heart Sings Out. We will enjoy appetizers and wine; if you would like to bring an appetizer please contact Elizabeth. Invite your friends! All are welcome.

Hymn sing! On Saturday, November 4, 2-4 pm, we’ll gather and sing as many of our favorites as we can fit in! Send your favorites to Elizabeth at [email protected]. We need the hymns by 10/28.…

10/09/2023

Neighbor: a geographic term or moral concept? Come and wrestle with this dilemma through listening to a godly play story and responding to wondering questions, then respond to the story and discussion using art materials. Storyteller: Janet Robinson Art guide: Bri Schroeder Bring your friends including children and adults of any age. Snacks provided. Please RSVP if you are planning to attend by signing up in the parish hall or by emailing Janet at [email protected]

Neighbor: a geographic term or moral concept? Come and wrestle with this dilemma through listening to a godly play story and responding to wondering questions, then respond to the story and discuss…

10/09/2023

This month's 'Good Grief' grief support group with Chris Bell is meeting Tuesday, Oct 10th 6-7:30pm at Trinity Cathedral. It was mistakenly advertised as being held at St. Philip. It will be meeting in person at Trinity Cathedral at 147 NW 19th Ave, Portland, OR 97209

This month’s ‘Goof Grief’ grief support group with Chris Bell is meeting Tuesday, Oct 10th 6-7:30pm at Trinity Cathedral. It was mistakenly advertised as being held at St. Philip.…