
St Philip The Deacon Episcopal Church

(503)-281-5802
Sunday Eucharist (Rite II) at 9 AM
Wednesday Eucharist (Rite I) at 6:30 PM
Mission Statement
"We are called to worship God, to show forth Christ, and in the power of the Holy Spirit, to be a vital presence in the lives of individuals, families, and the community. Amen."
Events & Information
A Message From The Bishop-Elect

We hope the children will be interested in taking the statues home for a few days, setting them up in their homes, and spending some time as a family to remember the holy family's journey so long ago and how that journey is connected to our own. It is our hope that their time with Mary and Joseph will help prepare their hearts and homes for the coming of the Christ child.
Standing on the edge of my own journey to Oregon, I feel the excitement of adventure and the anxiety of a journey not yet taken. I look forward to this time of preparation. This entire time of discovery and discernment has felt like a time pregnant with possibility. I have learned much about the Episcopal Church in Oregon and I have seen you in action. You are an incredible people. I am deeply grateful to all of you who have made this journey so blessed.
There is much to accomplish before the van and the cars are loaded and the trip begins in earnest. Time to spend saying goodbye to the wonderful people of Minnesota and to St. Christopher’s Church; time to prepare for the journey itself and time to rest our bodies and souls.
Please continue to hold Marla and me in your prayers as we hold you in ours. Pray also for the faith community of St. Christopher’s as it prepares for its own journey in faith. Pray also for the transition committee and your diocesan staff as they work to prepare a place for us.
With a deep sense of God’s goodness and the knowledge that God will make a place for all of us, whether there is room in the inn or not, we wait with eager longing for the coming of Christ.
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Thanksgiving Day Eucharist
Thursday, November 26th at 10 AM, St Philip will celebrate Thanksgiving with a Rite II Eucharist. Because of this service, there will be no Wednesday Eucharist this week.
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Tenth Bishop of Diocese of Oregon Elected

In the Diocese of Minnesota he has served in a variety of elected and appointed leadership positions and is currently a trustee of Seabury-Western.
He is known as a supportive mentor to people of all ages and stages of life, with a deep spiritual center.
He is married to Marla Martin Hanley, an associate academic dean at St. Catherine University in the Twin Cities. They are the proud parents of two adult daughters.
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History of Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving Day is a harvest festival. Traditionally, it is a time to give thanks to God for the harvest and express gratitude in general. It is a holiday celebrated primarily in Canada and the United States.

The date and location of the first Thanksgiving celebration is a topic of modest contention. The traditional "first Thanksgiving" is the celebration that occurred at the site of Plymouth Plantation, in 1621. The Plymouth celebration occurred early in the history of what would become one of the original thirteen colonies that became the United States. The celebration became an important part of the American myth by the 1800s. This Thanksgiving, modeled after celebrations that were commonplace in contemporary Europe, is generally regarded as America's first. Elementary school teacher Robyn Gioia has argued that the earliest attested "thanksgiving" celebration in what is now the United States was on September 8, 1565 in what is now Saint Augustine, Florida. Today, Thanksgiving is celebrated on the second Monday of October in Canada and on the fourth Thursday of November in the United States. Thanksgiving dinner is held on this day, usually as a gathering of family members and friends. From our St Philip Family to Yours, may you enjoy a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving 2009!
Thanksgiving Harvest Feast
The Annual Thanksgiving Harvest Feast in The Deacon's Dining Room will be held Saturday, Nov. 28th. The Deacon's Dining Room needs One (1) Turkey, and 8 10-inch pies (apple, pumpkin, cherry). Donation sign-up sheets are available in the Narthex.
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Special Message From Bishop Sandy

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Willing Hands and Hearts are ALWAYS Welcome to help in the Deacon's Dining Room on Saturdays from 8 AM to 1 PM.
If you can only spare a couple hours, please
come anyway!
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If You Miss Sunday, There's Wednesday!
Did you miss service on Sunday? Do you need a mid-week pick-me-up? There's the Wednesday evening service at St Philip at 6:30 pm. No Service this week Nov. 25th)!
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Baptism and Confirmation Classes
Interested in Baptism, Confirmation, or learning more about the Episcopal Church? Please contact Deacon Sally Lambert at (503)807-0223 or Mother Boozer at (503)544-9773 for further information.
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Thought to Ponder
"As we express our gratitude and Thanks, we must never forget that the highest appreciation
is not to utter words, but to live by them."
- John Fitzgerald Kennedy
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Dcn Sally Lambert - Deacon
Gail Thompson, Senior Warden