St. Philip The Deacon Episcopal Church
Oregon’s Historically African-American Church
And
A Wonderfully-Ethnically-Diverse-Parish Today
120 NE Knott St
Sunday: Eucharist (Rite II) at 9 AM
Wednesday: Evening Prayer at 7:00 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
POSITION DESCRIPTION
PRIEST IN CHARGE
St. Philip the Deacon is seeking a half-time Priest in Charge devoted to the following tasks:
· Providing inspiring spiritual leadership by worship, preaching and teaching.
· Guiding the parish in collaborative leadership with the Vestry, staff and congregation so that together we may find ways to develop our shared parish vision that:
- Nourishes our parish, mission and ministries
- Serves new youth and family members
- Expands our multi-cultural and diverse congregation
- Grows in outreach and social and justice service
- Works closely with parish ministries and equips members to serve
- Delegates responsibilities of ministries and programs in partnership with the Vestry.
· Understanding and respecting our African-American heritage, diversity and values.
· Giving pastoral care, with our Deacon, reflecting deep love of all people.
· Showing a personal integrity, sense of holiness and relation with God.
· Supervising staff, respecting their skills and motivating teamwork.
· Cultivating strong involvement with our Diocese and our Convocation.
· Representing the parish in the community.
· Enhancing the parish’s financial sustainability by attracting and growing resources, funds and parishioners.
May have other gifts that allow appropriate changes in clergy and lay activities.
Interested candidates should consult the St. Philip Parish Profile at http://stphilipthedeacon.bravehost.com/profile.html
This is a Bishop-assisted search so clergy who are interested in applying should contact, The Rev. Canon Neysa Ellgren at neysae@diocese-oregon.org.
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St. Philip The Deacon Annual Meeting January 29, 2012
St. Philip The Deacon will host its annual meeting immediately after the 9:00 am service. There will a brunch before the meeting.
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Betty Thompson and Karen Kroll recovering in nursing homesBetty Thompson, mother of Gail Thompson, fell recently and broke her hip. She is recovering at Cascade Terrace, 122nd right past SE Harold in Room #16. Gail asks St Philip members for their prayers for her recovery.
Karen Kroll is recovering from foot surgery and expects to receive recuperative therapy into late January. She is at Porthaven Health Care Center, Room 114, 5330 NE Prescott Street, Portland, OR 97218, Direct phone 503-548-9164. Again, St Philip members are asked to pray for Karen's quick recovery.
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We bid your prayers for the repose of the soul of the Venerable Lincoln Eng, who died this past night. Information regarding a funeral service will be forthcoming. Fr. Eng served as Archdeacon of the Diocese of Oregon from 1979-1985. His many years as a priest also include serving as rector of St. Bartholomew's in Beaverton and as interim priest for many congregations throughout the diocese. Please keep his wife Mable, their children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren in your prayers. >>>>>>
The Venerable Lincoln Eng
Feel free to click on "Prayer Book iPhone App" Tab above and download the Prayer Book into your iPhone. Many Episcopal Churches around the country are offering this app and now it's available to St Philip members, just in time for the holidays.
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For ways to stay informed of global relief efforts, visit Episcopal Relief and Development. To read the latest issue of Lamplight, a Newsletter of the U.S. Disaster Program, click here.
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To learn more about how committed Episcopalians are working for a better world, please visit Episcopal Public Policy Network. Or visit the EPPN’s Action Center for links directing you to ways in which you can make an immediate difference.
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Office Hours For Rev. Green
Rev. Green is available for office hours at St Philip Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 AM to 5 PM by appointment. If you wish to make an appointment, you may do so by calling the church at (503)-281-5802 or Rev. Green’s cell phone at (360)-751-7803. After hours you may contact him at home for emergencies at (360)-578-2085.
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Computer Classes Thursday Mornings
Computer classes are underway at St Philip on Thursday Mornings at two different times. If 10 AM is too early, there is another class at 11:30 AM. Beginners or Advanced, young or old, we welcome you!
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Courtesy the Associated Press "Today In History" January 28th
(To watch please right click and "open in new window")
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Southeast Kentucky Mass Choir Singing the powerful, inspiring hymn:
"Jesus Rescues Me"
(To watch please right click and "open in new window")
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Welcome Guests
Thank you for joining us, and we invite you to fill out the "Welcome Book" in the Narthax. And please come to Coffee Hour in the Parish Hall after the service! Welcome to St Philip The Deacon! We are a Family and anything we can do to make your visit more memorable so you'll make us your Church Home, we will strive to accomplish!
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see Dale Gillette at Church or email him at gillette8191@comcast.net