Pride Parade—Sunday, July 20, 11am sign up at pearlchurch.org/events March with us in the Portland Pride Parade! All are welcome, both our LGBTQIA+ family and straight allies. Everyone is welcome as we celebrate that every part of us is welcome at our Common Table.

Our youth are off to summer camp! They'll join youth from Cascade Church, Wayside Friends and North Valley Friends for an affirming, inclusive camp experience. A big round of thanks goes to Kylie Marble, the youth volunteers and leaders for helping make this happen for our youth!

Welcoming Newcomers @ Irving Park—Sat, July 12, 6:00pm sign up at pearlchurch.org/events If you're new(er) to Pearl, you're invited to a casual reception at Irving Park. We would love to meet and welcome you to our community. Drop by between 6:00 and 8:00pm. Please RSVP if you plan to join us!

We're at one service at 10:00am for the summer, beginning this Sunday, June 8. Kids and youth programs will be offered during the service.

We're at one service at 10:00am for the summer, beginning this Sunday, June 8. Kids and youth programs will be offered during the service.

Hiking Group @ Tryon Creek—Sat, June 21, 9am Tryon Creek State Natural Area Sign up at pearlchurch.org/events Everyone is welcome to join us for a hike exploring Tryon Creek! The hike will be moderate, with some elevation gain, but accessible to most hikers. Please RSVP if you plan to join us!

End of School Year Celebration Sunday, June 8, 11:00 AM Our kids and youth have worked hard and completed another year of school—time to celebrate! During the service we’ll celebrate their milestones, and afterward there will be a party on the third floor terrace with frozen treats for all!

Youth Board Games Sign up at pearlchurch.org/events Sunday, May 18, 11:45 AM Pearl Youth, Join us after the second service for board game central! We'll have all the classics - Bananagrams, Telestrations, Sushi Go, Catchphrase, Taboo... Bring a sense of adventure and we'll provide pizza and games!

Happy Easter!

Community Sunday Connection Sunday, April 13, 10am The second Sunday of each month is Community Sunday. You’re invited to stay a bit after first service, or come early for second service, for a chance to connect with others at Pearl who attend the other service! Coffee and treats will be provided.

Poetry Night Friday, April 11, 7:00pm signup at pearlchurch.org/events Join us for an evening of sharing our favorite poems. We'll have time to share why each poem is meaningful to us, and discussion. Drinks and light snacks provided. Please RSVP—Space is limited to 12 participants.

Our Relationships with Devices Weds April 2, 7:00pm sign up at pearlchurch.org/events We’re thrilled to have Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee to help us wisely navigate our use of devices. Doreen is a psychologist, speaker, and author of Deviced! You can request childcare while registering.

Youth N64 Tournament Sunday, March 23, 11:45am Pearl Youth—Join us for a wonderful and rowdy N64 tournament directly following the second service. We'll provide lunch from Hot Lips pizza. Please RSVP if so we know how much pizza to get! Questions? Contact Kylie Marble ([email protected])

Ash Wednesday Service March 5, 7:00pm Everyone is invited to join us for this quiet, meditative Ash Wednesday service, which inaugurates the Season of Lent by the imposition of ashes, in the form of a cross. We ponder the invitation of Divine Love to return home, and to seek restoration.

Don't forget—tomorrow , March 2, we have just one service at 10:00am, with a potluck lunch to follow! Everyone is welcome to bring a dish, salad or dessert to share. We'll return to our normal 9am & 10:30am schedule the following Sunday, March 9.

Ash Wednesday Service March 5, 7:00pm Everyone is invited to join us for this quiet, meditative Ash Wednesday service, which inaugurates the Season of Lent by the imposition of ashes, in the form of a cross. We ponder the invitation of Divine Love to return home, and to seek restoration.

Catechesis Class Thursdays throughout Lent, 7-8:30pm Learn more and sign up at pearlchurch.org/events Catechesis is an old word for being shaped by religious instruction. This class encourages a Christianity capable of grounding us, inspiring us, and leading us into lives that flourish.

Church Potluck: Feast of Family Favorites! Sunday, March 2 One service at 10:00am, potluck to follow Join us on Sunday, March 2 following one service at 10am for a Pre-Lent ‘Feast of Family Favorites.’ Sign up on Sundays in the church lobby!

Pie Bake Off Friday, Feb 21, 7:00pm RSVP at pearlchurch.org/events Calling all Pearl Bakers—and everyone who enjoys eating pies of all kinds—join us for our Pie Bake Off! Everyone who wants can bring along a home-made pie, sweet or savory. We’ll vote for our favorites and see whose pies triumph!

Educational Evening: The Evolution of Satan Thurs, Feb 20, 7pm sign up: pearlchurch.org/events This class will explore the evolution of the devil in Christian consciousness, consider the context from which ideology about the devil rose and ponder its role in Christian life, today.

Book Discussion: Deviced! Sun March 16, 11:45am Many of us are asking, "What does a healthy relationship with our devices look like?" "How do we engage our kids in their device usage?" Dr. Doreen Dodgen-Magee provides a well researched case for learning to integrate technology wisely into our lives.

Welcoming Newcomers Sunday, Feb 16, 10:00-10:30am If you're new(er) to Pearl, you're invited to a casual reception where you'll have an opportunity to meet some of Pearl’s core members, leaders, oversight team, and staff. You’re invited to pop in between our two services (starting about 10:00).

Contemplative Prayer Night February 10, 7pm Sign up at pearlchurch.org/events Join us for this monthly opportunity to engage with the Christian contemplative tradition. If you are new to contemplative practices or mediation, you are welcome to join us—we will provide an orientation to our practice.

Kids' Valentine's Day Party—Sunday, February 9, 11:45am Pearl Kids and Families, come join us after church on February 9th for a Valentine’s Day party! We’ll have lots of crafty stuff on hand to make valentines and sweet treats to share too. We can’t wait to see you then!

New Sermon Series, starting February 9: “Guest to Host” Learn more at pearlchurch.org/current-sermon-series

Community Sunday Connection—Sunday, February 9, 10:00am The second Sunday of each month is Community Sunday. You’re invited to stay a bit after first service, or come early for second service, to connect with others at Pearl who attend the other service! Coffee and treats will be provided.

LGBTQIA+ Connection: Trivia Night! Friday, Feb 7, 6:30pm sign up at pearlchurch.org/events All of our LGBTQIA+ community is invited for a fun evening of getting to know each other as we play a game of trivia! Pub-style snacks will be provided. RSVP to get the address!

Join us on Feb 2 for our next Membership Class, an opportunity to meet with a pastor to hear all about Pearl Church. Ever wonder about Pearl’s story? Curious about our values? Consider attending to hear more and to ask any questions that you may have. www.pearlchurch.com/events/2025/...