An idea of creating a resource directory for the benefit of the Occupiers in Portland has been around since very early days of the Interfaith Guild of Chaplains (now known as the Interfaith Solidarity Chaplains' Guild). This directory is created with hope that it would augment the works we do to support the Occupy movement.
Local Congregations
This is a list of known faith communities in the vicinity of Portland that have either formally endorsed or supported the Occupy movement or implied support.
Anglican (Episcopal): St. David of Wales Parish, 2800 SE Harrison St., Portland. Eucharist Sun. 10AM
Catholic: St. Francis of Assisi Parish, 1131 SE Oak St., Portland. Mass Sun. 9:30AM & 7PM/Tues & Thurs 11:30AM
Catholic: St. Andre Bessette Parish, 601 W Burnside St., Portland. Mass Sun. 10AM/M-Sat. 12:05PM
Friends (Quaker), North Pacific Yearly Meeting (Unprogrammed): Multnomah Monthly Meeting, Sun 8:15AM & 10AM
Methodist, United: Metanoia Peace Community UMC, 2116 NE 18th Ave, Portland. Sun. 4:15PM.
Nondenominational/emergent: The Bridge Portland, 6 NE Tillamook St, Portland. Sun. 11:30AM.
Unitarian Universalist: First Unitarian Church, Sun. 10AM (9:15 & 11:15 starting Sept. 9)
Unitarian Universalist: Wyeast UU Congregation, 1820 NE 40th Ave., Portland. Sun. 10:30AM.
Jewish Renewal: P'nai Or of Portland, 9750 SW Terwilliger Blvd., see calendar.
Neo-Pagan/Wiccan: SisterSpirit (Women-only) -- see website for festIvals and rituals
Local Activities
Portland is full of "unorganized" spiritual activities.
Sacred Circle Dance -- one of the popular ecstatic dance groups. Sunday 10:30AM-12:30PM, Tiffany Center. (and other places throughout any given month.)
Dances of Universal Peace -- "The Dances of Universal Peace use simple music, lyrics, and movements to touch
the spiritual essence within ourselves and others." Various locations/times.
Taize services -- various churches in the area host this, including Trinity Episcopal Cathedral, second Sundays 7 p.m.
Sacred Harp shapenote singing groups -- singing old-fashioned Southern hymns in four-part harmony. Various locations/times.
Falun Gong -- a simplified, easy-to-learn qigong practice from China. Free practice group at the Waterfront Park south of the Hawthorne Bridge, Sundays 9AM, and at the Beaverton City Library front lawn, Saturdays 10AM.
Women
SisterSpirit is one of the oldest continuously-running women's spirituality organization. Generally it has a ritual several times a year, in addition to the annual PaganFaire.
Portland Women's Crisis Line (PWCL): 503-235-5333 OR 1-888-235-5333
Sisters In Strength (SIS) is Occupy Portland's active women's group.
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