Matthew 17:1-9 Today’s reading should make us feel right at home. The traditional site of the transfiguration of Jesus is Mt. Tabor, the mountain rising out of the plains in northern Palestine. Portlander, Plympton Kelly is thought to have given our Mt. Tabor its name, after the one in Palestine. Perhaps his view from the summit lifted him to heights of transfiguration at its summit. Perhaps the angle of the sun catching the fall yellow leaves caused them to glow as from an inner light. Glory … [Read More...]
Seeing Us As We Are
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...]
Christmas Eve Candlelight Service
7pm in the sanctuary at Mt. Tabor Church It is such a big part of the season - passing the light of hope and peace from hand to hand, singing, telling the story. Please be part of the light. … [Read More...]
