Bulletin, July 14
Upcoming EventsJuly 17 Dinner with Rod (Old Chapel)
Hoda’s Restaurant will cater a delicious Middle Eastern meal served in the Old Chapel. This evening is planned as a laid back time of sharing stories and reminiscing with Rod about the last 25 years. July 21 War Tax Resistance Workshop 11:00 a.m. / Portland Mennonite Church July 21-28 Family Promise Host Week August 11 Bystander Training August 18 Pitch pipes and Pies Potluck (with Rod) An evening of singing and eating pie with Rod. 6:30 – 8:30pm August 25 Rod’s Farewell Service A light reception will take place on the lower level after the service. September 1 WILDWOOD Sunday |
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Order of Worship
What is this place?
In small groups of 2-3, we’ll talk together about two questions: Question 1 – What happens when we gather here that brings this space to life for you? What do you like about what happens here on Sundays? Question 2 – We are striving to make this space a ‘sanctuary of belonging.’ So what ‘patterns of events’ do we need more of? Or maybe less of? What might enhance the sense of belonging? |
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Today's Scriptures
Announcements
PDX Pride Parade
Join with the Menno Pride Committee and watch the Pride parade on Sunday, July 21 after church (11am to 1pm-ish)! Prepare for lots of sun (water, sunscreen) and using public transit is often the best way to get there. If you’d like to join, email Pastor Kristen ([email protected]) for updates on a meeting location and more details.
Mennonite Action for a Ceasefire
On July 28-30, Christians United for Israel, an organization of 10,000,000 strong will be in Washington, DC lobbying our leaders to support Israel and its current war on Gaza and the West Bank. This support for Israel is part of a theology of Christian Zionism which teaches a politically-charged interpretation of Biblical eschatology — rapture, Armageddon, warfare, tribulation, and death for non-Christians. At the same time, Mennonite Action volunteers from across the country will be there to counter CUFI’s presence. While there, they will also be visiting legislators with a more familiar interpretation of Jesus’ teaching that implores the US to facilitate a just peace and an end to our support for ongoing warfare. It’s unlikely that we at PMC will be represented in DC, but we ask your support in solidarity with Mennonite Action in three ways:
SMMS Teacher Position Open
Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School is looking for an Assistant Teacher for the upcoming school year. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with Lead Teacher, Denée Longan, to ensure the smooth functioning of the classroom. SMMS continues seeking the peace of the city by making high-quality early childhood education affordable for everyone. For more information, go to smmspdx.com/employment or contact Paula Brunk Kuhns.
Meal Train for Kim, Bukhosi, and family
Let’s bring some meals for Kim, Bukhosi, and family as they welcome baby Themba! Their small group has organized a meal train, and you can find a link in the online bulletin (https://mealtrain.com/y81qol).
Family Promise Signups now available
Our upcoming host week dates are July 21-28, and you can find a link for digital signups in the online bulletin. Paper signups are also available in the Old Chapel. We need help with dinner prep, evening hosting and overnight hosting, as well as set-up and clean-up. Thanks! Email Paula Brunk Kuhns ([email protected]) with questions.
Interested in joining the Adult Faith Formation Committee?
In 2024-25, we will continue to plan Adult Sunday School Activities, with a special emphasis on Anabaptism's 500th Birthday. As well, we will work on planning special events (workshops, lectures, etc.) Please contact Pastor Kristen, Lori Nussbaum, Cody Bivins-Starr, or David Holcomb to learn more.
War Tax Resistance Workshop
Sunday, July 21 / 11am
Led by experienced local war tax resisters Paul Stretch and Kima Garrison. Learn different approaches to war tax resistance. Hear stories from those who did not pay. PMC contact: Sylvia Shirk (917.992.1365).
Women's Retreat – Save the Date! We've got The Grove Retreat Center in Canby reserved for October 25-27, 2023 and we are excited! Expect costs to be around $200-$250 a person (scholarships available) – Signups and more information will be available in the coming months. Questions? Ask Lois Gearhart or Kristen Swartley.
Survey on Peace-making and Alternative Service
At our 3rd Common Conversation in late April, the Adult Faith Formation Committee promised a forthcoming two-part survey. The survey consists of two items:
Bystander Training has new date
Sunday, August 11 / 11:00 a.m.
From encountering someone in a mental health crisis to witnessing microaggressions, there are moments when we see something happening where we feel called to help, but aren’t quite sure what to say or do. This workshop will help you develop strategies to deepen your connection with your community through learning to support, disrupt, and intervene in challenging moments, in ways that are community-oriented, anti-racist, and non-threatening.
Join with the Menno Pride Committee and watch the Pride parade on Sunday, July 21 after church (11am to 1pm-ish)! Prepare for lots of sun (water, sunscreen) and using public transit is often the best way to get there. If you’d like to join, email Pastor Kristen ([email protected]) for updates on a meeting location and more details.
Mennonite Action for a Ceasefire
On July 28-30, Christians United for Israel, an organization of 10,000,000 strong will be in Washington, DC lobbying our leaders to support Israel and its current war on Gaza and the West Bank. This support for Israel is part of a theology of Christian Zionism which teaches a politically-charged interpretation of Biblical eschatology — rapture, Armageddon, warfare, tribulation, and death for non-Christians. At the same time, Mennonite Action volunteers from across the country will be there to counter CUFI’s presence. While there, they will also be visiting legislators with a more familiar interpretation of Jesus’ teaching that implores the US to facilitate a just peace and an end to our support for ongoing warfare. It’s unlikely that we at PMC will be represented in DC, but we ask your support in solidarity with Mennonite Action in three ways:
- Prayers for those who carry clear messaging for just peace to our national legislators;
- Your signature on a Mennonite Action Petition for just peace;
- Your presence for the showing of a brief film on Christian Zionism immediately after worship Sunday July 28 (this film may serve as an introduction to further study of Christian Zionism and Christian Nationalism).
SMMS Teacher Position Open
Sunnyside Mennonite Montessori School is looking for an Assistant Teacher for the upcoming school year. The Assistant Teacher collaborates with Lead Teacher, Denée Longan, to ensure the smooth functioning of the classroom. SMMS continues seeking the peace of the city by making high-quality early childhood education affordable for everyone. For more information, go to smmspdx.com/employment or contact Paula Brunk Kuhns.
Meal Train for Kim, Bukhosi, and family
Let’s bring some meals for Kim, Bukhosi, and family as they welcome baby Themba! Their small group has organized a meal train, and you can find a link in the online bulletin (https://mealtrain.com/y81qol).
Family Promise Signups now available
Our upcoming host week dates are July 21-28, and you can find a link for digital signups in the online bulletin. Paper signups are also available in the Old Chapel. We need help with dinner prep, evening hosting and overnight hosting, as well as set-up and clean-up. Thanks! Email Paula Brunk Kuhns ([email protected]) with questions.
Interested in joining the Adult Faith Formation Committee?
In 2024-25, we will continue to plan Adult Sunday School Activities, with a special emphasis on Anabaptism's 500th Birthday. As well, we will work on planning special events (workshops, lectures, etc.) Please contact Pastor Kristen, Lori Nussbaum, Cody Bivins-Starr, or David Holcomb to learn more.
War Tax Resistance Workshop
Sunday, July 21 / 11am
Led by experienced local war tax resisters Paul Stretch and Kima Garrison. Learn different approaches to war tax resistance. Hear stories from those who did not pay. PMC contact: Sylvia Shirk (917.992.1365).
Women's Retreat – Save the Date! We've got The Grove Retreat Center in Canby reserved for October 25-27, 2023 and we are excited! Expect costs to be around $200-$250 a person (scholarships available) – Signups and more information will be available in the coming months. Questions? Ask Lois Gearhart or Kristen Swartley.
Survey on Peace-making and Alternative Service
At our 3rd Common Conversation in late April, the Adult Faith Formation Committee promised a forthcoming two-part survey. The survey consists of two items:
- In one brief sentence, please share something you are doing now in your day-to-day life (or want to start doing in the days ahead) to bring God’s peace into the world. We want to add these tidbits of information to the online church directory; this will help us get to know one another a little more, and it can help us know how to pray for each other.
- If you have completed one (or more) voluntary / alternative service assignments, then please let us know by providing the following: Your name. Year(s) of service. Location. Organization. We hope to get a comprehensive list to share back with the congregation.
Bystander Training has new date
Sunday, August 11 / 11:00 a.m.
From encountering someone in a mental health crisis to witnessing microaggressions, there are moments when we see something happening where we feel called to help, but aren’t quite sure what to say or do. This workshop will help you develop strategies to deepen your connection with your community through learning to support, disrupt, and intervene in challenging moments, in ways that are community-oriented, anti-racist, and non-threatening.
Land Acknowledgment
As we learn about the Doctrine of Discovery, we recognize that the land on which our meetinghouse is located and the land on which we live was previously home to Native American peoples who were decimated and uprooted as this area was colonized. The Portland Metro area rests on traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla and many other tribes who stewarded the plentiful natural resources in the vicinity of the Columbia River.
We recognize that the present day Native American community in the Portland Metro area is made up of people who originate from over 380 tribes from around the country.
We acknowledge the local federally recognized tribes; the Grande Ronde, the Siletz and the Cowlitz as well as the Chinook Nation, which has been seeking federal recognition for many years.
As we learn about the Doctrine of Discovery, we recognize that the land on which our meetinghouse is located and the land on which we live was previously home to Native American peoples who were decimated and uprooted as this area was colonized. The Portland Metro area rests on traditional village sites of the Multnomah, Wasco, Cowlitz, Kathlamet, Clackamas, Bands of Chinook, Tualatin, Kalapuya, Molalla and many other tribes who stewarded the plentiful natural resources in the vicinity of the Columbia River.
We recognize that the present day Native American community in the Portland Metro area is made up of people who originate from over 380 tribes from around the country.
We acknowledge the local federally recognized tribes; the Grande Ronde, the Siletz and the Cowlitz as well as the Chinook Nation, which has been seeking federal recognition for many years.