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LIFE Community | Help, Thanks, Wow: The Three Essential Prayers
Wednesdays at 5:30 pm
Join us for a six-week LIFE Community, Wednesdays at 5:30 pm starting May 15, at Allen & Sara’s. We’ll have dinner together each week, and then share in a study of Anne Lamott’s recent book. Interested? Email Liz.
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Change the World Day!
Saturday, May 18 | starting at 9 am
Again this year, we’ll join United Methodists around the country in a day of service in the community. We’re looking for a big team of Hope.Gate.Way. folks to join us as we put our faith into action here in our community. Sign up today, and watch for details coming soon. Talk to Allen or Sara if you’re interesting in involved in the planning. More info here!
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Peacemaking after Deadly Conflict:
Healing and Reconciliation in Rwanda, Burundi and Kenya
Tuesday, May 28 | 7 pm at First Parish (435 Congress)
Are revenge, hatred and more violence the only possibilities after conflict? Can healing and reconciliation between enemies occur? David Zarembka, coordinator of the African Great Lakes Initiative of the Friends Peace Teams, will speak on grassroots efforts to promote peace and reconciliation in the Great Lakes region of Africa.
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PEACE: New Photographs by Lincoln Middle School Students
exhibition on view through June 2
We're thrilled to host this exhibition of work by some of Portland's finest budding artists!
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Open Mic Coffeehouse
first Friday of every month | 7 – 9 pm
Join us for an evening of music – open mic! – coffee, snacks, friends and fun ~ 7-9pm-ish...If you’d like to help out, contact Liz Leuthner in the office, or swing by Hope.Gate.Way. and let us know! If you'd like to share your talents and perform, this is your big chance! In any case, we hope to see you Friday night at Hope.Gate.Way.!
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Monthly Community Drumming Circle
first Monday of each month | 7:00-8:30 pm
Explore the spiritual and creative possibilities of drumming in community. Come to this new monthly group, facilitated by Portland musician/percussionist Todd Glacy, on the first Monday of every month. If you have your own drum, please bring it!
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Weekly “Big Book” discussion meeting
Wednesdays | 8:30-9:30 am
Learn about the 12 steps of addiction recovery from the original source – the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. Those in recovery are encouraged to attend, but no experience with addiction, the steps, or recovery is required – just come with open hearts. Co-led by Liz Leuthner and Allen Ewing-Merrill.
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Share the Warmth
Keep filling the clothesline with winter hats, gloves, and mittens (new or gently used) – all sizes – to help keep our neighbors warm during the cold winter months.
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Women’s Listening Circle: Wednesdays at 10 am at Hope.Gate.Way.
led by Sara Ewing-Merrill
All who identify as women are invited to join with others in a sacred circle designed to help participants listen deeply – to their authentic selves, to others, and to the Spirit.
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Conversation Groups for ESL Learners
Thursday evenings | 7:00-8:30 pm
Do you want to practice speaking English? Or help to lead a conversation circle? Come to volunteer or to learn. FMI: Betty Hartley (betty.e.hartley@gmail.com, 207 837-2366).
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Learn about our Small Groups.
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GPS: Grow through Prayer & Scripture
We send out a daily e-mail with a Scripture passage, a prayer, or some other resource for your quiet time with God. E-mail Liz (liz@hopegateway.com) to subscribe.