The Sunday before Halloween, Pearl Youth are invited to help run a Halloween party for the younger kids. Afterwards the youth will watch a not-so-scary Halloween movie and munch on pizza. Questions? Contact Kylie Marble.

Happy Halloween, Pearl Church! Join us the Sunday before Halloween right after our services end for everything a church “harvest party” was supposed to be! Costumes are highly encouraged, with games and treats ready after the service for kids and families. Kids are welcome to wear their costumes to church this morning. See you there!

Membership is for those who appreciate Pearl’s work and desire to more deeply participate. The purpose of membership is to encourage an active engagement between Pearl Church and those who call Pearl “Home.” Membership benefits include an Annual Members’ Meeting, Monthly Updates from the Oversight Team, and intentional engagement regarding the direction of the church. Whether or not you’re interested in membership, the Membership Class is an opportunity to meet with a pastor to hear all about the ins and outs of Pearl Church. Ever wonder about Pearl’s story? Curious about our values? Interested in learning about our dreams for the future? Consider attending the upcoming Membership Class to hear more and to ask any questions that you may have.

We are happy to arrange childcare for this event, with at least three day's notice. You can request childcare while registering.

Questions? Contact Pastor Mike.

Our brains were built for a world of “not enough” and Michael Easter’s Scarcity Brain names the loop we’re so easily caught in: the notification, the second helping, the next purchase. Each impulse promises satisfaction, yet sustains the urge for more. But this ache is theological territory, too: manna that couldn’t be hoarded, water that satisfies, and Jesus who kept encouraging trust in God’s benevolence. Join us as we discuss Easter’s book together and ponder, “How do we break out from this scarcity loop?”

Whether or not you have a chance to read the book, you are warmly invited to join us. Questions? Contact Mike Roth.

If you're new(er) to Pearl, you're invited to a casual reception following Sunday’s service where you'll have an opportunity to meet some of Pearl’s core members, ministry leaders, home group leaders, oversight team, and staff. We would love to meet and warmly welcome you to our Pearl community. You’re invited to pop in after our service for light refreshments and casual conversation.

Come out for a causal meet-up with others from Pearl Church at Lucky Labrador Brewing Co.! Grab a slice of pizza and a beverage, and join us for games, conversation, and connection. This is a great way to meet others at Pearl Church! Kids are welcome, too.

Questions? Contact Ben Conachan.

Join Pastor Mike at this service opportunity with Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon! Volunteers will be helping at the Northeast Emergency Food Program. NEFP holds indoor, self-serve shopping for its clients and we will be helping serve clients directly. Some positions involve light lifting (up to 20 pounds). Volunteers who can speak even basic Spanish, Chinese, Vietnamese or Ukrainian (or Russian) would be very useful. Volunteers under 16 must be accompanied by an adult chaperone. 

Sign up with us so we know you are planning to come; in the sign up email, we'll provide links for you to complete required forms and all the details.

Questions? Email Pastor Mike.

Come join others from Pearl for an informal summer evening enjoying Macleay Park in Northwest! Bring a park blanket, snacks, kids and dogs for a causal meet-up. There are some beautiful short trails to explore as well. This is a great way to meet others at Pearl Church or catch up with home group members after a long summer break. We'll be there between 6pm and 8pm. Questions? Contact Pastor Ben.

Membership is for those who appreciate Pearl’s work and desire to more deeply participate. The purpose of membership is to encourage an active engagement between Pearl Church and those who call Pearl “Home.” Membership benefits include an Annual Members’ Meeting, Monthly Updates from the Oversight Team, and intentional engagement regarding the direction of the church. Whether or not you’re interested in membership, the Membership Class is an opportunity to meet with a pastor to hear all about the ins and outs of Pearl Church. Ever wonder about Pearl’s story? Curious about our values? Interested in learning about our dreams for the future? Consider attending the upcoming Membership Class to hear more and to ask any questions that you may have.

We are happy to arrange childcare for this event, with at least three day's notice. You can request childcare while registering.

Questions? Contact Pastor Mike.

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Are you new to Pearl Church? Join with Pastor Ben for a brief conversation about all things Pearl! We’ll discuss Pearl’s rhythms and values, as well as any questions or interests that you have. Questions? Please contact Pastor Ben.

Originally published in 2005 and first selected for Oprah's book club in 2008, Oprah called it "the most important book she's ever read" — making her re-selection a first in her book club's history. Tolle's work on ego-transcendence and present-moment awareness has only grown more relevant in an age of fragmentation and distraction. Whether or not you have time to read the book, you're warmly invited to join us for this discussion.

This is an offering of Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, an organization with partner with for social justice and service.

Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon’s Creation Justice program invites you to this free online (Zoom) training on July 22 from 12 to 1 p.m. Pacific.

A new holy day has arrived after decades of collaboration across Christian traditions. Explore the Feast of Creation’s meaning and history, then envision this celebration in your community! The training will be led by Rev. Richenda Fairhurst, chair of EMO’s Creation Justice Committee, member of the Coordinating Team for the United Methodist Creation Justice Movement, and co-host of the monthly Movement Cafe.

You belong at our table. And marching with us in Pride is a powerful way to show someone else they do too.

On July 19, Pearl is walking in the Portland Pride Parade—and we want you with us. Whether you're queer, straight, somewhere in between, or still figuring it out, there's a place for you in our group. Come march as yourself, fully.

Somewhere along that parade route, someone is standing on the sidewalk who has written off the church—likely because the church wrote them off first. When they see us, something shifts. They get to see a Christian community that welcomes them fully. A few of them found their way to Pearl because of that moment. You get to be part of that.

The parade runs 11am–2pm. We're about halfway through the lineup, so you'll have plenty of time to attend service with us first and head over after.

RSVP and we'll send you everything you need to know.

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You've read the books. You've deconstructed the framework. You understand, intellectually, why the old certainties no longer hold. And yet, something still feels unsteady. That unsteadiness isn't a sign you haven't thought hard enough. It's an invitation into a different kind of work. This class is for people who are further along the cognitive journey than they are the emotional one, and who are ready to name what certainty was actually giving them—safety, identity, belonging—and to begin finding those things in wisdom and mystery rather than answers and dogma.

Questions? Contact Pastor Mike Roth.

Attention all Pearl Members! Following our service on July 12, we will hold our Annual Members’ Meeting. At the meeting, we will reflect on the last year, appreciate our staff and volunteers, meet new members, discuss our dreams for the future, talk about our budget, volunteer opportunities, and more. If you’re not a member but consider Pearl your home, you’re more than welcome to attend. Childcare will be provided.

It's time for another beautiful hike—everyone is welcome to join! This is a great way to enjoy the outdoors and get to know others at Pearl Church. We'll enjoy some waterfalls at Falls Creek Falls. This hike is located in Washington about 1.5 hr from Portland. This is a lovely 4.5 mile trail with 820 feet of elevation in the Gifford Pinchot Natl Forest. We will hike along Falls Creek in a lush forest to see a triple tier magnificent waterfall. After a nice lunch/snack break at the waterfall, we return on a loop to see a different section of the forest. The trail has a short climb to the loop section so be sure to wear good shoes and bring hiking poles if you have them.

We will meet at the Gateway Transit center at 8:30 am and carpool from there. This is a good spot for those who use public transit and has a large parking garage for those who will leave their car to carpool with others. The last few miles to the trail is a rugged forest road known to have large potholes. If you will be a driver, I would suggest driving a larger vehicle, mid-SUV probably.

Please be sure to bring water, snacks and lunch. I expect the duration of this day, including driving time will be 8:30 am - 3:00 pm.

Here is a link to the trail on AllTrails:
Falls Creek Lower Falls Loop on AllTrails
https://www.alltrails.com/trail/us/washington/falls-creek-lower-falls-loop?sh=cx3wlm&utm_medium=trail_share&utm_source=alltrails_virality

This event has been cancelled.

Many newcomers have found Pearl over the past several months and we’d like to say, “Hello” and “Welcome!” If you're new(er) to Pearl, you're invited to a casual reception at Irving Park, where you'll have an opportunity to meet members of our pastoral staff, oversight team, and leadership team. We would love to meet and warmly welcome you to our Pearl community.

We will be at Picnic Area A, close to NE 7th and by the tennis courts. You’re invited to drop by anytime between 6:00 and 7:300pm for drinks, refreshments and casual conversation. Please RSVP if you plan to join us! Questions? Contact Pastor Ben.

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Are you new to Pearl Church? Join with Pastor Mike for a brief conversation about all things Pearl! We’ll discuss Pearl’s rhythms and values, as well as any questions or interests that you have. Questions? Please contact Pastor Mike.

Pearl youth—You read that right! We'll have blank shirts and hats that we will be able to paint (or color on with sharpies). You’ll take home your work of art and *hopefully* be proud enough to wear it! Lunch from Hot Lips pizza will be provided. Questions? Contact Kylie Marble.

Queer theology isn't just for queer folks.

Join us for Queering Theology, a conversation for anyone who's ever wondered whether the Christianity they inherited was telling the whole story. We'll explore how queer theology doesn't just speak to LGBTQIA+ Christians, but challenges all of us to ask better questions: Who gets to define what faithfulness looks like? What voices has the tradition pushed aside? And what might the Spirit be doing in the places we've been told not to look?

This one's going to make you think. Come ready to.

Questions? Contact Ben Conachan (benc@pearlchurch.org)