For many congregations in Portland, things are beginning to return to normal this weekend. Multiple churches and synagogues expanded capacity and brought people back indoors. After hosting virtual services from his home for more than a year, Rabbi Michael Cahana is now back at Congregation Beth Israel.
Heartfelt prayers for Myanmar The Zomi Catholic community at St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Southeast Portland brings together faith leaders for prayers âWe are all brothers and sisters in humanity,â Bishop Peter Smith tells the crowd. âNone are free until all are free.â (Kristen Hannum/Catholic Sentinel) select Posters at the prayer service include images of Sr. Ann Rose Nu Tawng, a Catholic nun who begged the police and soldiers to shoot her instead of the people protesting. She has become an icon of peaceful resistance in Myanmar. (Kristen Hannum/Catholic Sentinel) Francis Kham, leader of the Zomi Catholic community at St. Joseph the Worker, admits to the crowd that his heart is broken by what is happening in their homeland. (Kristen Hannum/Catholic Sentinel)
Congregations plan worship services for Easter, Passover Many churches will hold in-person gatherings on Easter, while other communities opt for online services as the state sees a rise in COVID cases. Posted: Apr 3, 2021 7:25 PM Posted By: KGW News Staff PORTLAND, Oregon — Outside Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church Friday night, it was clear how many people felt: never had a Good Friday felt so good. “It s always a blessing to come to the house of the Lord,” said Gregory Stewart. “I didn t have to be here, but God blessed me.” Fellow church member Catherine Brown agreed. “It s a beautiful day, it s Good Friday, I feel liberated!” said Brown. “When you see other people that you ve been separated from for about a year now, it s just rejoicing.”
Congregations plan worship services for Easter, Passover with varying COVID precautions Many churches will hold in-person gatherings on Easter, while other communities opt for online services as the state sees a rise in COVID cases. Author: Katherine Cook Updated: 11:28 PM PDT April 2, 2021 PORTLAND, Oregon — Outside Vancouver Avenue First Baptist Church Friday night, it was clear how many people felt: never had a Good Friday felt so good. “It s always a blessing to come to the house of the Lord,” said Gregory Stewart. “I didn t have to be here, but God blessed me.” Fellow church member Catherine Brown agreed. “It s a beautiful day, it s Good Friday, I feel liberated!” said Brown. “When you see other people that you ve been separated from for about a year now, it s just rejoicing.”
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