Open House/Learning Day at Agia Sophia Academy, January 30

Posted on January 27, 2020

Beaverton, OR – Agia Sophia Academy will be hosting an Open House/Learning Day to help local families learn more about their school programs. Upper Elementary students will lead tours of the facility. Staff & Teachers will be on hand to answer questions and provide curriculum details.

WHAT:
Montessori Primary (age 3-6) Program Open House/Learning Day
Elementary (1st – 5th Grade) Program Open House/Learning Day

WHEN:
Thursday, January 30
5pm to 7pm

WHERE:
14485 SW Walker Road
Beaverton, OR 97006
Across from the NIKE World Campus

WHY:
To Celebrate School Choice Week
Enroll your child for Fall 2020
Learn How You Can Be Involved with ASA

For more information, contact:
Christina (Bournelis) Blankenstein, Agia Sophia Academy
christina@asapdx.org | (503) 641-4600

As a nonpartisan, nonpolitical public awareness effort, National School Choice Week shines a positive spotlight on effective education options for students, families, and communities around the country. From January 26 through February 1, 2020, more than 50,000 independently-planned events will be held in celebration of the Week. For more information, visit www.schoolchoiceweek.com/oregon.

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Blessing of the Columbia River in Vancouver, WA

Posted on January 17, 2020

As seen on The Columbian:

Fr. Michael Rozdilski of Holy Apostles Orthodox Church will conduct the annual blessing of the Columbia River as part of the Orthodox Church’s celebration of the great Feast of Theophany, also known as Epiphany, which commemorates the Baptism of Jesus Christ in the River Jordan nearly 2000 years ago. All are welcome to join.

Prior to the blessing of the river, Fr. Michael will celebrate the Divine Liturgy at Holy Apostles Orthodox Church located at 3214 N St., Vancouver. The service will begin at 9 a.m. and will conclude just before 11 a.m.

At the conclusion of the church service we will meet on the banks of the Columbia River at Wintler Community Park where Fr. Michael will conduct the blessing of the waters at 11:30 a.m., and a few will dive in to the river to retrieve a wooden cross.

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2020 March for Life in Salem

Posted on January 10, 2020

The 2020 Oregon March for Life will be held at the Oregon State Capitol in Salem on Saturday, January 25th at 2:30pm. Every year are fortunate to have a dedicated group of Orthodox Christians who have attended similar events in Portland, Oregon, and this year we hope to have a strong turnout for the March for Life at the State Capitol. We invite all Orthodox Christians and friends in the area to come and pray for all those who have died and all those who are suffering and have suffered under the current laws of our land. Please bring an icon or a sign and help us carry the Orthodox Christians for Life banners and join us in solidarity as we take a stand for the sanctity of life! For more information about this event, please visit the Oregon Right To Life website.

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Orthodox Liturgical Singing Workshop, March 7

Posted on December 21, 2019

ONE MOUTH & ONE HEART
Orthodox Liturgical Singing Workshop
Saturday March 7, 2020 at Church of the Annunciation

Benedict & Maria Sheehan bring their uniquely complementary skill sets to a weekend workshop tailored to your choir’s needs and integrated into your church’s liturgical schedule. In intensive sessions they help church musicians of all abilities reach new levels of mastery, with emphasis on how to retain these skills and employ them in an everyday setting. They particularly emphasize the spiritual work of the sacred choral musician, and its connections to ensemble blend, musicianship, expressiveness, attentiveness, and a prayerful ethos.

For the singer

  • Develop and strengthen your individual voice
  • Maintain healthy technique in a choral setting
  • Increase your endurance and prevent vocal damage
  • Learn to warm-up and practice more effectively

For the conductor

  • Improve your conducting technique
  • Lead rehearsals in a more effective and engaging way
  • Deepen your knowledge of liturgical music
  • Diagnose and solve problems in your ensemble

For the choir

  • Convey sacred text with clarity and depth
  • Unify and develop your ensemble sound
  • Sing longer and stronger with less fatigue
  • Enhance ensemble “community” and connection

Download registration information and schedule here.

 
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Double your donation to Agia Sophia Academy!

Posted on December 16, 2019

Glory to God! Thanks to a group of generous donors, Agia Sophia Academy is now matching gifts up to $8,000!  All donations to our Annual Fund Drive will be matched, dollar for dollar.

Make a gift now to take advantage of this and support Oregon’s only Pan-Orthodox Christian School today!

Contact Christina (Bournelis) Blankenstein at christina@asapdx.org or 503-641-4600 with questions.

May it be blessed!

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The Ancient Church Reading Room Holiday Open House, December 7

Posted on December 1, 2019

You are all invited to the Holiday Open House at the Ancient Church reading room on Dec. 7th from 10am to 3pm. Our little ministry here will be participating in Forest Grove’s Holiday in the Grove that day and we will have St. Nicholas handing out treats, a priest to discuss Orthodoxy, Christmas cards, crafts, and hot tea and treats. All ages are welcome and there will be many other Holiday events taking place in the Grove, so please feel free to come down anytime!

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Logos Bookstore Annual Open House, November 15-17

Posted on November 8, 2019

Logos Bookstore at St. John the Baptist Orthodox Church in Beaverton offers 20% off everything in stock – once a year sale!

Friday, November 15th – 10am to 3pm
Saturday, November 16th – 10am to 7pm (except during Great Vespers)
Sunday, November 17th – after Divine Liturgy, noon to 2pm

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5th Annual Men’s Ministry Retreat, October 18-20

Posted on September 23, 2019

The Men’s Ministry of Holy Trinity invites men of all ages to its annual retreat, led by Fr. Deacon Dr. Euthym Kontaxis. The topic this year is:

Orthodox Spiritual Life: Finding Balance

Dates and times: October 18 (Friday) 5pm – October 20 (Sunday) 11am
Place: Beautiful Camp Angelos, 32149 SE Stevens Road, Corbett, OR 97019
Suggested contribution: Bring a friend, your son(s) and stories to share (there is no required registration fee this year!)

To sign-up for the retreat, send an e-mail to: Nicholas.D.Triantafillou@Outlook.com and/or Sphout@Comcast.net

See the attached flyer for the detailed schedule and more information

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Portland Greek Festival, October 4-6

Posted on September 20, 2019

Holy Trinity Cathedral invites you to the 68th Annual Portland Greek Festival

When
October 4, 5: 10am-10pm
October 6: 11am-8pm

Where
Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral
3131 NE Glisan St, Portland, OR 97232

More information
http://portlandgreekfestival.com/
https://www.facebook.com/PortlandGreekFestival

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Serbian Fest, September 14-15

Posted on August 12, 2019

Please join us for the 13th Annual Serbian Festival on September 14th & 14th. This is a celebration of food, wine, dance and culture of the Serbian Orthodox people.

Delicious Serbian Food: BBQ, Roast Pig and Lamb, Desserts; Live Music, National Dance, Beer and Wine, Kid’s Activities…and much more.

Where
Saint Stephen’s Serbian Orthodox Church
11447 SE 27th Ave, Portland, Oregon 97222

When
Saturday, September 14, 11am – 10pm
Sunday, September 15, 11am – 6pm

All ages / free event!

Taste. Experience. Discover. The culture of Serbia.

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