Many of you may have watched the Vaux Swifts come in September to roost in the chimney of Chapman School in NW Portland. It is a community event! Well, this year, the Swifts have found the decommissioned chimney from Mt. Tabor Church's old boiler. They have been roosting here each evening at dusk since the last days of August. Watching hundreds of birds dip and swirl and finally make their dive into the chimney, is an awesome sight! I took some video of their roosting tonight. I hope you … [Read More...]
Swifts Roost at Mt. Tabor
Mt. Tabor Church just received new paint
The peeling paint has been replaced with a fresh coat and a fresh set of colors, preserving the building for years to come. Thank you to the Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church Foundation, to the many people who have supported the building through the annual Taborspace Gala, and the life-long givers from Mt. Tabor Presbyterian Church family. Thank you to the excellent staff of Fresh Paint who made it happen. Take a look at the photo album posted here. … [Read More...]
The Road to Emmaus
Luke 24:13-35 The road to Emmaus. We have all been there. The road is uncomfortably familiar. We’ve walked it. We’ve lost our way on it. We’ve left it behind and then returned to it. Its not about where the road leads. In fact, it might be a great circle with no destination at all. More like a hamster wheel. But we know when we are on this road, just as the disciples heading home to Emmaus knew it. It is the road of blind disappointment. “But we had hoped....” How often have these words … [Read More...]
All Gatherings Suspended due to Covid-19
Dear Mt. Tabor Church Family & Friends, The session of MTPC decided to suspend all public gatherings in the building until it is safe to gather again. In this, we participate with our state, our nation and our world in slowing the path of the Corona virus. In this, we give life and hope, especially to the most vulnerable. We will continue to update this site as more information comes from the Oregon Health Authority and our church leaders. While public gatherings are suspended, we will … [Read More...]
Dust
Matthew 6:1-6, 16-18 It is the first Sunday of Lent. I have been through a lifetime of first Sundays of Lent. And each one is different. Today, we did something I have never done before, nor have I seen it done before - we acknowledged the ashes of grief and repentance on the first Sunday and not just on Ash Wednesday. I have always been of two minds about the Imposition of Ashes. On the one hand, Jesus says, “Beware of practicing your piety before others.” So, why do we put ashes on our … [Read More...]
