Dear Mt. Tabor Church Family & Friends, The session of MTPC decided to suspend all public gatherings in the building beginning Monday, March 16 through March 31, and suspend all worship services from March 15 through March 31. We will continue to update this time frame as more information comes from the Oregon Health Authority and our church leaders. While public gatherings are suspended, we will be offering opportunities to gather online through the Zoom platform. One can participate … [Read More...]
All Gatherings Suspended due to Covid-19
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...]
Bell Tower Concert
Wednesday, March 4, 7 pm Kristen and Maggie of Earthtones Northwest will lead our concert and "musicking." Earthtones is a long-time Parish House Partner with the church and Taborspace, who do healing work through music and gardening. Come and join this evening of fun and smiles. See what it feels like to be made whole through music. Music is a verb. Come enjoy an inspiring evening of community musicking. We’ll sing and learn, through the aural tradition, songs of hope and love to touch … [Read More...]
Souper Bowl of Caring begins now
In 1990, Souper Bowl of Caring began with a simple prayer from a single youth group: “Lord, even as we enjoy the Super Bowl football game, help us be mindful of those without a bowl of soup to eat.” Since then, more than $150 million has been generated for local charities across the country through Souper Bowl of Caring. It has become a powerful movement that transforming the time around the Big Game, into the nation’s largest celebration of giving and serving. Through this mission, … [Read More...]
The Prairie Blossoms in concert February 5
Bell Tower Concerts presents... The Prairie Blossoms - Karen Kitchen & Mel Kubik Wednesday, February 5, 7pm in Copeland Commons ...performing a program of contemporary and traditional Native American music, drawing from an engaging repertoire of tribally-specific American Indian songs: Lullabies, stomp dances, round dances, stick-game songs, planting songs, and more. Using their voices, a variety of percussion instruments, and piano they share unique songs and stories, in many … [Read More...]
