Saturday, December 13th, from 9am to Noon "With all wisdom and insight God has made known to us the mystery of his will, according to his good pleasure that he set forth in Christ, as a plan for the fullness of time, to gather up all things in Christ, things in heaven and things on earth.  (Ephesians 1:8b-10.)   In these troubled days of world-wide turmoil, confusion and anxiety, Advent invites us to remember anew what we already know: that we live and move and have our bein

3 p.m. Sunday, December 14 The Oregon Mandolin Orchestra is putting on a live/virtual matinee Holiday Concert of Christmas favorites at St. Barnabas Episcopal Church.  Doors will open 2:30 p.m.  Suggested donation at the door will be $15 for adults;  $10 for students and seniors.  The concert also will be livestreamed.  To sign in, use this link:  https://tinyurl.com/OMO-LiveStream

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Saint Barnabas in Southwest Portland is looking for one or two part-time employees to handle the following: 1.      communicate with parish and community members directly and through electronic and print media, and 2.      manage business operations of the parish including basic bookkeeping and records management at the direction of the Rector.   Days and Hours The budget for this position is based on 20 hours per week total. This position may be divided into two part time po

In this issue: Winter Coat Drive Blue Sky Project Update Pictures from the Celebration of New Ministry with Bishop Diana Akiyama and Mother Celeste AND MORE!!

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1:00pm-2:30pm Tickets $20 Each - To cover Cost of Catering Guest Speaker - Emma Hoyle from Community Warehouse Community Warehouse is a Portland-area nonprofit furniture bank that collects and redistributes gently used furniture and home goods to neighbors in need, transforming empty spaces into comfortable homes. We will be kicking off a donation drive collecting new and gently used dish towels, potholders, blankets, quilts, comforters, bath towels, bath sheets, pillows (no

Please bring new or gently used coats from November 2nd to December 28th for donation to the Portland Rescue Mission.

Gluck's iconic piece defines the move from the Baroque Period to the Classical Period. The Orpheus Myth of the descent to the underworld to save his wife and bring her back to life, paired with early classical pathos makes it a night you won't want to miss. Join us Friday, November 7th at 7pm. Orpheus: Loren Masánqué Eurydice: Kari Burgess Cupid: Elizabeth Winship Pianist: David Wills-Ehlers All donations benefit the performers.

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Bring a picture of your favorite Saint or "saint" (someone you love who has died), and put it on the window sill in the church before the service on Sunday. This will help us remember our loved ones together and remember that when we worship we do so with "all the company of heaven." Also - remember to set your clocks back on Saturday night so you can have your extra hour of sleep!

This is the last craft day before the holidays. Bring your project to share. Snacks are welcome too! We meet in Grafe Hall, and you are free to drop in for as much time as you have to craft.

Bishop Akiyama will gather with the congregation of St. Barnabas, Portland Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. to celebrate the new ministry of the Rev. Celeste Geldreich as Rector. All are invited to celebrate with the parish and enjoy refreshments after the service in Grafe Hall. See the service bulletin here . Zoom link here.

Sunday, October 26th after church in Grafe Hall Join us in Grafe Hall after the church service for a luncheon to celebrate a successful Stewardship Season.

Sunday, October 26th after church in Grafe Hall Be sure to purchase a christmas wreath from our very own Scout troop this Sunday, October 26th in Grafe Hall after the service. The wreaths will be delivered to the church in early December.

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St. Barnabas newsletter for October, 2025

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