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This is a season of grief in our church.  Since the new year we have lost Kay Bushey, Jean Roberts, Gene Walters, and Ruth Green and know that Kathy Neary's days are limited. I have written so many prayers and words of comfort in this time. Sometimes it's like this and it is normal that these seasons bring up other grief. We still have so much we carry from the pandemic, from Jon Short's death, from other beloveds that we have lost along the way, from loss we have expereinced in our very bones, and for loss we know is on the horizon as loved ones age and disease progresses. It is a weighty moment. In times like this it is important we honor our grief and sit with it. This is the power of Ash Wednesday and Good Friday. We are present to death, to sorrow, to all the feelings that come as we experience grief.  We also call upon the hope of our faith in these times. Knowing that God is present with us in it all, that we are promised healing and renewal in the next part of existence. Easter tells us that death is never the end in God's story.  

So in this season be gentle with yourself and others. Try to embrace the big, messy feelings of it all and know that these are holy too and filled with love. Take time to return to the promises of God's hope for a world as described in the book of Revelation where every tear will be wiped away and mourning will be no more. We are ever held in grace and mercy.

Blessings,

Pastor Eilidh

Jean Robert's Memorial Service- March 7th 2pm

Ruth Green's Memorial Service- April 11th 2pm

Gene Walter's Memorial Service April 18th 2pm

Each week during Lent, we’ll introduce a new devotional to complement our Lenten series, The Dirty Work of Hope.

Celebrate Easter by taking home a colorful 4-inch spring flower for $10 after worship on Easter Sunday. Flowers may be dedicated in honor or in memory of a loved one, and those names will be printed on Easter Sunday. To participate, contact the church office or leave a note with your payment in the offering plate. Orders must be received by March 18, so be sure to sign up soon!

Learn more about this month's action steps and how the Christian community sees all human beings as equal and precious. 

A group will meet for dinner at PF Chang's in Bridgeport Village at 5pm Friday before the show. If you would like to join in for that, please contact Pastor Eilidh. 

The show starts at 7pm. Come out and see our own Martin Ellis work with Tigard youth in this one-of-a-kind show! Tickets can be purchased here.