The second Sunday of each month is Community Sunday. You’re invited to stay a bit after first service, or come early for second service (around 10am), for a chance to connect with others at Pearl who attend the other service! Coffee and treats will be provided.
Come join us as we hike the Memaloose Hills Trail in Mosier, OR. This is a great way to get to know others at Pearl and enjoy the outdoors! Mosier is about 1 hr and 10 minutes outside of Portland, just past Hood River. This trail is about 3.5 miles, with 600 feet elevation gain. It has two medium hills to climb, which are covered in wildflowers, balsam root and lupine. There are great views of the Columbia River, Mt Hood, and a glimpse of Mt Adams.
Rachel McCown will be coordinating this hike. We will meet at the Gateway Transit Center at 9am and carpool from there. Please bring water, snacks and/or lunch for yourself. Long pants are suggested because poison oak and ticks are common at this time of year.
The Oversight Team is working on a three-year vision and wants to hear from you! A few months ago, a visioning questionnaire was sent to our members and home group participants to get their thoughts on all things Pearl. This was followed up by members of the Oversight Team visiting Home Groups to share what was heard and to ask more questions. If you consider Pearl home but aren’t in a Home Group or missed Home Group on the night members from the Oversight Team visited, we’d love for you to attend one of our upcoming Visioning Listening Sessions!
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 second service for light refreshments and casual conversation.
Come join us at the home of Valinda and Paul Harlan in Vancouver for an evening of conversation and connection while tasting wines! You are invited to bring a bottle under $20 to share; we will have a blind tasting and see which wines are our favorites. Snacks will be provided.
The Oversight Team is working on a three-year vision and wants to hear from you! A few months ago, a visioning questionnaire was sent to our members and home group participants to get their thoughts on all things Pearl. This was followed up by members of the Oversight Team visiting Home Groups to share what was heard and to ask more questions. If you consider Pearl home but aren’t in a Home Group or missed Home Group on the night members from the Oversight Team visited, we’d love for you to attend one of our upcoming Visioning Listening Sessions!
Do you enjoy singing? Come lend your voice in our Easter Choir. Rehearsals will be held Mar 22 and Mar 29 from 11:45 - 1:00. Attendance at both rehearsals is strongly encouraged; attendance at one rehearsal is required. Those with choral singing experience are welcome to sign up for a specific section (i.e. soprano, alto, tenor, or bass).
No choral experience? No problem! You can sign up to sing in the melody section, or for extra guidance, we are offering a special "Introduction to Choral Singing" event on Tuesday night, Mar 17 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
The choir will be singing on Easter Sunday, April 5 at both the 9:00am and 10:30pm services. To sign up, please contact Brian Cheney at brianc@pearlchurch.org.
Do you enjoy singing? Come lend your voice in our Easter Choir. Rehearsals will be held Mar 22 and Mar 29 from 11:45 - 1:00. Attendance at both rehearsals is strongly encouraged; attendance at one rehearsal is required. Those with choral singing experience are welcome to sign up for a specific section (i.e. soprano, alto, tenor, or bass).
No choral experience? No problem! You can sign up to sing in the melody section, or for extra guidance, we are offering a special "Introduction to Choral Singing" event on Tuesday night, Mar 17 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
The choir will be singing on Easter Sunday, April 5 at both the 9:00am and 10:30pm services. To sign up, please contact Brian Cheney at brianc@pearlchurch.org.
Do you enjoy singing? Come lend your voice in our Easter Choir. Rehearsals will be held Mar 22 and Mar 29 from 11:45 - 1:00. Attendance at both rehearsals is strongly encouraged; attendance at one rehearsal is required. Those with choral singing experience are welcome to sign up for a specific section (i.e. soprano, alto, tenor, or bass).
No choral experience? No problem! You can sign up to sing in the melody section, or for extra guidance, we are offering a special "Introduction to Choral Singing" event on Tuesday night, Mar 17 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm.
The choir will be singing on Easter Sunday, April 5 at both the 9:00am and 10:30pm services. To sign up, please contact Brian Cheney at brianc@pearlchurch.org.
The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, by Lisa Damour
Do you have teenagers or will you eventually have teenagers? This book discussion is for you! The Emotional Lives of Teenagers is a guide for parents to understand and support their teenagers' emotional development, addressing common challenges and providing practical strategies for building a strong and supportive relationship during adolescence.
One service at 10:00am, potluck to follow
Join us on February 15, the Sunday before Lent begins, for our next all-church potluck! The theme this time is everyone’s favorite—BRUNCH! We will have one church service at 10:00am, all together. (Kids and youth will start the service in their programs to make more room to seat all our adults.) Then, following the service we’ll flip the room for our potluck! Everyone is welcome to join us and encouraged to bring a brunch-themed dish to share. You can sign up in the church lobby after services, or you can email bethf@pearlchurch.org to let us know you’re planning to join and what you'd like to bring.
Questions? Contact Beth Fry.
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.
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 between our two services (starting about 10:00) for light refreshments and casual conversation.
The second Sunday of each month is Community Sunday. You’re invited to stay a bit after first service, or come early for second service (around 10am), for a chance to connect with others at Pearl who attend the other service! Coffee and treats will be provided.
Two Services: 5:00 & 6:30pm
Everyone is invited to join in the celebration on Christmas Eve! We’ll sing Christmas songs and read Christmas stories and listen to a Christmas homily about Divine Light shining in the darkness. We’ll light Christmas candles as a reminder that light truly does cast out all that is dark. Consider inviting family and friends to this special service. Please note: both services will be identical. The only difference is that the 5pm service will be the only service with toddler, preschool, and elementary offerings.
Do you enjoy singing? Come lend your voice in our Christmas Eve Choir. No audition necessary. All are welcome to join. Rehearsals will be held Dec 14 and Dec 21 from 11:45 - 1:00. Attendance at both rehearsals is strongly encouraged; attendance at one rehearsal is required. The choir will be singing on Wednesday, December 24 at both the 5:00pm and 6:30pm Christmas Eve Services. To sign up, please contact Brian Cheney at brianc@pearlchurch.org.
As Christmas nears, you’re invited to ponder the Rosary's Joyful Mysteries, which celebrate Jesus’ birth and early years of life. Following a brief orientation to the Rosary, we'll take time to appreciate the angelic annunciation, Mary’s visitation to Elizabeth, the nativity, the presentation of Jesus in the temple, and the finding of Jesus in the temple—which will provide a backdrop for our contemplation of what God is inviting us to birth into the world, in this season of our lives. Bring along your own Rosary. If needed, simple rosaries will be provided.
Questions? Please contact Pastor Mike Roth.
Do you enjoy singing? Come lend your voice in our Christmas Eve Choir. No audition necessary. All are welcome to join. Rehearsals will be held Dec 14 and Dec 21 from 11:45 - 1:00. Attendance at both rehearsals is strongly encouraged; attendance at one rehearsal is required. The choir will be singing on Wednesday, December 24 at both the 5:00pm and 6:30pm Christmas Eve Services. To sign up, please contact Brian Cheney at brianc@pearlchurch.org.
This event has been cancelled. We encourage you to attend our Brave Conversations gathering this Sunday after second service.
The current state of our world, and country in particular, is rousing many feelings and much grief. This offering exists to make space for us to name our grief. We’ll also take time to consider integrated strategies that allow our grief to metabolize and pass through. Finally, we’ll consider some ways in which honoring our grief frees us to creatively imagine practical steps forward.
"Contemplative Experiences" are an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and pay attention. In a variety of embodied and spiritual practices, we are creating space for encountering Divine Love in our most ordinary, daily experiences. We aim to offer these about monthly during the school year.
This month, our practice is Centering Prayer. This very simple practice invites us to sit quietly and say “yes” to the presence of Divine Love. Developed by Father Thomas Keating, Centering Prayer has become a widely know Christian approach to mindfulness. We will introduce the practice for beginners, and then have ample space to practice, reflect and converse about the experience.
Questions? Contact Ben Conachan.
Church Office
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.
The second Sunday of each month is Community Sunday. You’re invited to stay a bit after first service, or come early for second service (around 10am), for a chance to connect with others at Pearl who attend the other service! Coffee and treats will be provided.
Come join others at Pearl for an evening of conversation, connection and whiskey tasting! Dan and Cheri Gilbert are opening their home and sharing whiskeys and their knowledge about the history and varieties of whiskeys. You are encouraged to bring a bottle of your favorite Bourbon, Scotch Irish or blended whiskey to share tastes, if you like (you’ll take home your bottle at the end of the night); you also can simply show up! Dan and Cheri will provide nibbles to go with the whiskey. This event will be limited to 16 people; please sign up to get the address.
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 between our two services (starting about 10:00) for light refreshments and casual conversation.
Our LGBTQIA+ community is invited for another fun game night at Tym and Drew Andrew's home! This time you're also invited to bring along some favorite fall bakes (home-made or store-bought) to share—think pumpkin, maple, apples, or whatever says "autumn" to you! If you do bring something to share, please bring serving utensils if needed. We'll enjoy yummy treats, play board games and get to know each other! Newcomers are warmly welcomed.
Please RSVP to get the address. Questions? Contact Ben Conachan.
The Way of Balance: Benedictine Spirituality for Postmoderns
Faciliated by Pastor Ben Conachan.
Over the past thirty years, there has been a growing interest in monastic spirituality and the wisdom it holds for everyday lives. In this seminar, we’ll explore how the key teachings of the Rule of Benedict, written in the early sixth century, are surprisingly relevant to postmodern lives. Rhythm, stability, humility, hospitality, attention, and transformation—these Benedictine hallmarks are guideposts for us all, single or married, in all our stages of life.
Questions? Please contact Ben Conachan.
The second Sunday of each month is Community Sunday. You’re invited to stay a bit after first service, or come early for second service (around 10am), for a chance to connect with others at Pearl who attend the other service! Coffee and treats will be provided.
Everyone is welcome to join us for a morning hike exploring Powell Butte in East Portland! This extinct volcanic formation has trails that loop through open grassland with views of Portland and Mount Hood, old fruit orchards, and thick woodland stands of Douglas fir, red cedar, alder and maples. We’ll be taking a 3.5 mile loop that explores the diversity of this open space.
The hike will be moderate, with some elevation gain, but accessible to most hikers. Well-behaved dogs on leash are welcome. If you have questions, please contact Ben Conachan.
"Contemplative Experiences" are an invitation to slow down, breathe deeply, and pay attention. In a variety of embodied and spiritual practices, we are creating space for encountering Divine Love in our most ordinary, daily experiences. We aim to offer these about monthly during the school year.
This month, our practice is "Lectio Divina"—an ancient method of reading a text slowly, chewing it and savoring its words as an invitation into the heart. Rather than reading for information, this is reading for communion—connecting to self, Divine, the world. While Lectio is usually practiced on Biblical texts, it can be hard to shake out of old patterns of Bible reading. So we'll instead be engaging poetry. Everyone is welcome to bring a poem they love and would like to sit with, or we will have options available. After quiet time of individual reflection, we'll share our poems and how they spoke to us.
Questions? Contact Ben Conachan.
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.
Church Office
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.
It’s an annual tradition at Pearl to take an early Sunday in September to cast vision for the year ahead. On this special day we’ll begin in Ecotrust’s conference room at our usual Sunday service time, 10am. However, rather than offering our usual service, our ministry leaders and pastors will share vision for the year ahead, and how you can get connected as part of the Pearl family. Everyone will have a chance to visit tables to learn more about our ministry offerings and sign up to get involved.
After this we’ll head up to the rooftop terrace for a yummy potluck lunch, with tamales from local eatery Tamale Boy as the main course! Please consider contributing a side dish, salad, or dessert (please, no Crock-Pots or other plug-in needs for food containers).
Questions? Contact Pastor Ben by email.
All our LGBTQIA+ family is invited to join us for a Cookout and Backyard Hang at the Marble’s home in Forest Grove! Food will be provided (both vegan and gluten-free options included), just bring yourself, a bevvie (for yourself and/or to share), and a camp chair or picnic blanket to sit on. If you plan on coming, please RSVP to get the address and so we know how many to prep for!
Join us for a casual hike through Oaks Bottom Wildlife Refuge. The first wildlife refuge establish in Portland, this important marshland provides shelter for many local animal and plan populations, along the Willamette River below East Moreland/Sellwood. This hike will be about 3.5 miles along mostly level terrain, and is kid and dog-friendly! (Dogs must be on leashes.)
We will meet up at Sellwood Park, hike north and then loop back using the Springwater Corridor.
If you plan to join us, please RSVP so we know to look for you!
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.
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