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“Would Jesus Be a Capitalist?”
Ecumenical Event for Young Adults
Sunday, May 31, 5:30 pm
Christ UMC Cedar Mill
Last month was our first attempt at an ecumenical event for young adults, combining forces with Cedar Hills United Church of Christ, Spirit of Grace, and Christ United Methodist Church Cedar Mill. The next installment in this series of experimental events will be at 5:30 pm on Sunday, May 31, at Christ UMC Cedar Mill (12755 NW Dogwood St, Portland). This month’s host is Pr. Paul Richards-Kuan, who will be leading a discussion entitled “Would Jesus Be a Capitalist?” Join us for food and fascinating conversation together as we build relationships with young adults from these other similar faith communities. We can arrange for child care, hosted at St. Andrew, if that would be helpful for you to be able to attend. Contact Kyler Vogt to let him know if you are interested!
Earth Camp for Everyone: Sunday, June 14
You are never too young, or too old, to come home to Earth.
The Earth Care Team is offering an opportunity for everyone to spend an afternoon experiencing the fun and learning that occurs at St. Andrew’s annual Earth Camp for elementary-aged children. “Families Coming Home to Earth” will be the theme of this event being held Sunday, June 14, from 11:00 am to 2:15 pm.
Earth Camp for Everyone will engage the St. Andrew community in multi-generational activities that will guide participants in ways to connect and appreciate our relationship with Earth. This will include interactive teaching stations such as storytime, crafts, composting & earth worms, and Earth discovery. Lunch will be provided for those who sign up in advance, and the day will end with closing music and celebration!
Whether you’re young-at-heart or an old soul, join us for an afternoon of summer-camp-style fun! If you plan to attend, please use the sign-up sheet located on the Earth Care bulletin board, across from the coffee bar in the narthex, or contact the church office by email or at 503-646-0629. Hope to see you there!
2026 COLLINS LECTURE WITH JOHN FUGELSANG
Saturday, June 6, 7 pm
Trinity Episcopal Cathedral
Fugelsang is author of The New York Times bestseller, “Separation of Church and Hate: A Sane Person’s Guide to Taking Back the Bible from Fundamentalists, Fascists and Flock-Fleecing Frauds.” Using humor and scripture to challenge far-right Christian ideologies, he argues for a return to the core teachings of Jesus—love, mercy and service.
If you want to learn directly from John Fugelsang about his approach to using the scripture and Jesus’ teachings to challenge Christian nationalism, join us on June 6 for the Collins Lecture! Tickets are $30 (virtual option available) at emoregon.org/events. Read more…
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Children & Youth
Children are not the “future” of the church; they ARE the church. Our Director of Next Generational Ministry, Kyler Vogt, is continuing to connect children, youth, and adult mentors during this time when connection is more important than ever.
Doubt and Darkness
Fear is rampant today. It drives our society into a frenzy of traps we hope will bring us longed-for security and iron-clad safety. For many, our facile attempts to find answers or solutions in religion no longer work. There seems to be no permanently safe place to settle. But might it be that in the midst of our angst, in the places where we all hang on for dear life, new birth can take place?
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