The House God is Building
/As we near the twenty-third anniversary of Pearl Church at the beginning of August, this week Pastor Ben reflects on the story of Pearl and the faithfulness of being willing to change course.
Sermons at Pearl seek to engage the ancient stories, poems, and letters in the Bible through imaginative oration that rouses our wholeness as human beings. The act of the sermon at Pearl is space to ponder the sacred, opportunity to consider the mystery and love of God, and provocation to slow down, to think deeply, and to be stirred and inspired to bountifully live.
As we near the twenty-third anniversary of Pearl Church at the beginning of August, this week Pastor Ben reflects on the story of Pearl and the faithfulness of being willing to change course.
Each week we begin and end our services reminding ourselves that our truest animation—the motivation which most richly moves us into goodness—is Divine Love. In this sermon we explore three poems and three stories which illustrate the invitation, movement and deepening of Divine Love in the midst of our ordinary lives.
It's an annual tradition at Pearl Church to hear from the members of our Oversight Team. Each week a different Oversight Team member takes a turn to share, which gives us a chance to learn about their life and to hear what they dream of for Pearl. The Oversight Team’s role is to ensure that we are cultivating our rhythms according to our values. This team also oversees our practices, bylaws, budget, and lead pastor.
It's an annual tradition at Pearl Church to hear from the members of our Oversight Team. Each week a different Oversight Team member takes a turn to share, which gives us a chance to learn about their life and to hear what they dream of for Pearl. The Oversight Team’s role is to ensure that we are cultivating our rhythms according to our values. This team also oversees our practices, bylaws, budget, and lead pastor.
It's an annual tradition at Pearl Church to hear from the members of our Oversight Team. Each week a different Oversight Team member takes a turn to share, which gives us a chance to learn about their life and to hear what they dream of for Pearl. The Oversight Team’s role is to ensure that we are cultivating our rhythms according to our values. This team also oversees our practices, bylaws, budget, and lead pastor.
Pearl Church is an open, inclusive, progressive church in Portland's Pearl District. We worship together on Sundays with programs for kids, youth, and adults.
Sunday Services at 9:00am & 10:30am
Kids & Youth Programs at 10:30am
Ecotrust Building
721 NW 9th Ave. (2nd Floor)
Portland, OR 97209
(Entrance on NW 10th between Johnson & Irving)
Free parking available in the lot between Johnson & Irving on NW 10th all day and on the streets until 1pm on Sundays.
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Portland OR 97209
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