Basics of Orthodox Christianity, January-May

Posted on January 4, 2017

St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church invites you to the Basics of Orthodox Christianity classes. There are 14 sessions as follows:

Wed. Jan. 11 – Jesus Christ & the Holy Trinity
Wed. Jan. 18 – The Human Person
Wed. Jan. 25 – The Divine Liturgy
Tues. Jan. 31 – Orthodox Spirituality I
Wed. Feb. 8 – Orthodox Spirituality II
Wed. Feb. 15 – Orthodox Spirituality III
Wed. Feb. 22 – Holy Tradition
Mon. Mar. 6 – Church History I
Mon. Mar. 13 – Church History II
Mon. Mar. 20 – Church Architecture & Iconography
Mon. Mar. 27 – Holy Mysteries I
Mon. Apr. 3 – Holy Mysteries II
Mon. Apr. 24 – Veneration of the Theotokos & the Saints
Mon. May 1 – Basics of Bible Study

All classes are 7:00-8:30pm at 14485 SW Walker Rd in Beaverton.

Download the flier for more information.

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Orthodox Teacher Wanted

Posted on December 7, 2016

Immediate opening! Agia Sophia Academy is seeking a lower elementary classroom teacher beginning January 3rd. Due to the immediacy of this job opening, please email a letter of interest, and resume to ranae@asapdx.org. To find out more information about this position and to download an application click here.

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Agia Sophia Academy Open House, January 26

Posted on December 7, 2016

Have you considered ASA for your son or daughter’s education? If so, we invite you to our 2017 Enrollment Open House!

Join us Thursday, January 26th, 2017. Stop by anytime between 5 and 7pm to tour our school campus, meet our nurturing teachers, learn about our excellent curriculum, and discover what ASA can do for your child!

We’re the only Orthodox school in the Portland Metro area. For more information, visit www.asapdx.org.

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Logos Annual Open House and Talks on “Our Children”

Posted on November 9, 2016

Logos Bookstore holds its Annual Open House on Friday, November 11th and Saturday, November 12th. Everything in stock is 20% off!

Also, there are two talks scheduled as follows*:

  • November 11th at 7pm, “Our Children and Addictions”
  • December 1st at 7pm, “Our Children and Sexual Abuse”

* The bookstore will be open before and after each speaker presents, but the special 20% off the entire stock is only for the Nov 11-12th.

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What is Orthodox Christianity? October 12, 19 and 26

Posted on October 6, 2016

The Ancient Church Library is hosting a series of lectures at 7pm on Wednesdays:

  • 12 October: Who is God?
  • 19 October: What is the Eucharist?
  • 26 October: What is the Church?

See the attached flyer for more information

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Iconography workshop, October 22

Posted on October 6, 2016

Please join us for the second one-day workshop (in a series of 8) designed to elevate the student’s iconography awareness, technique and skills. Open to iconography students and artists of all levels, this one-day workshop is taught by Byzantine Iconographer Magdalene Grace Deane at the Hagia Theodora School of Byzantine Iconography in Newberg, Oregon. Class will be held at our intimate, Old World–style studio filled with solemnity, Byzantine chant and prayer.

Please see the attached flyer for more information.

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St. Anne Greek Fest in Corvallis, October 8-9

Posted on October 6, 2016

Eat a day the Greek way! On Saturday, October 8 from 11am-7pm and Sunday, October 9 from 12pm6pm St. Anne Orthodox Church will host the Mid-Valley’s thirteenth annual Greek Food Fest at historic Lewisburg Hall, 6000 NE Elliott Circle, Corvallis. The St. Anne Greek Fest has become a popular, familyfriendly, mid-valley tradition and is one of only two Greek festivals in the state. Proceeds from the event help pay for the renovation and maintenance of the historic Lewisburg Grange Hall.

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Liturgical Theology Classes, November-December

Posted on September 30, 2016

Please join us for an exciting series of classes on Liturgical Theology, taught by Fr. George Gray of St. Nicholas Orthodox Church.

When: Saturdays in November and December, from 4:30 to 5:50, followed by Vespers.
Where: St. Nicholas Orthodox Church, 2210 SW Dolph Court, Portland, Oregon 97219

November 5 — Liturgy and Worship in the Bible
November 12 — Liturgy and Worship in the Early Church
November 19 — Liturgy and Worship in the Patristic Era
November 26 — Liturgy and Worship in the Contemporary Orthodox World
December 3 — The Holy Mysteries of Initiation
December 10 — The Holy Mystery of the Holy Eucharist
December 17 — The Holy Mysteries of Healing, Marriage & Ordination

The cost is $10 per session (includes handouts, etc.). No need to pre-register, just show up!

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A Christian Ending to Our Life, October 29

Posted on September 30, 2016

St. Nicholas Orthodox Church invites you to a presentation & workshop on how you might start a conversation to make your wishes for end-of-life care known to family & loved ones, or how to help someone else start a conversation.

Saturday, October 29
3:00 – 5:30 pm
Followed by Vespers at 6:00 pm

2210 S. W. Dolph Court / Portland, Oregon 97219

Requested donation for materials (readings, workbooks, discussion cards) – $10.00

We request advance registration since the enrollment will be limited. Please contact Sheila Harris: sheilamharris70@gmail.com

See the flier for more information.

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KLIROS Performances 2016-2017

Posted on September 26, 2016

KLIROS, a local liturgical chorale, presents the following performances:

Sunday, October 9, 9:30am
Divine Liturgy No. 3 in English by Roman Hurko

Sunday, January 29, 9:30am
Divine Liturgy in English, with the music of contemporary American composers

Both performances are at St. Nicholas Orthodox Church:
2210 SW Dolph Ct
Portland, OR 97219

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