Oregon Synod ELCA

06/26/2026

06/24/2026

So grateful for the years of love of neighbor offered through this congregation here in Portland, and for the emerging partnership with Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) made visible in this land return. God's sacred work will continue here.

The decision to transfer the church to the Native American Youth and Family Center is part of a growing trend of religious organizations returning stolen land that once belonged to Indigenous people.

05/28/2026

Blessed Pentecost Season.

12/24/2025

Today is Christmas Eve!

"But the angel said to [the shepherds], 'Do not be afraid; for see — I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger.' And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, 'Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!'" (Luke 2:10-14). —Bread for the Day

12/19/2025

As the longest night approaches on Dec. 21, National Homeless Persons' Memorial Day is observed. The ELCA and other faith groups signed a letter to Congress urging support for homeless assistance and affordable housing in the FY26 spending bill. "Annually on National Homeless Persons’ Memorial Day, which coincides with the December 21st dark winter solstice, we somberly remember those who died while experiencing homelessness over the past year. During the cold winter months, people living outside in our country are at the highest risk of dying from treatable health conditions or overdoses. We are concerned this risk will suddenly increase this winter if funding gaps cause service disruptions to HUD’s homelessness programs," it reads in part, continuing: "We urge you to support including a provision in the next T-HUD bill that directs HUD to renew all existing Continuum of Care grants expiring during calendar year 2026 for one year."

12/19/2025

Email from Holden Village Holding and supporting each other in what comes next Dear Friends I am writing yet another letter I did not expect to send. As you have probably learned by now, landslides al