DECEMBER 24

Fourth Sunday of Advent at All Saints: At 9:00 a.m., come to All Saints: for this sacred, contemplative season of services that include special prayers, music, reflections and the Advent wreath lighting. The church is situated at 4033 S.E. Woodstock Boulevard. More information at – http://www.allsaintspdx.org

Advent

2023 continues and climaxes today at Moreland Presbyterian: The theme this morning at the 9:30 a.m. service in the Sanctuary is “Joy”; then this afternoon, with the theme “Light”, There will be a family celebration in the Sanctuary with carols and stories, starting at 4 p.m. Moreland Presbyterian Church is on the corner of S.E. Bybee Boulevard and 18th in Westmoreland.

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service in Mt. Scott: Bring your family for a traditional candlelight service of worship, and familiar carols, on Christmas Eve at 4 p.m., at the Mt. Scott Park Presbyterian Church, 5512 S.E. 73rd – or watch from home online. Details at – http://www.mtscottparkpres.org – or call 503/771-7553.

All Saints Christmas Eve Candlelight Services: At All Saints Episcopal Church in Woodstock, this family-friendly service at 4:00 p.m. includes Christmas bags for the kids – then plan to attend the traditional service at 8:00 p.m. – the carols begin at 8; the service begins at 8:30pm. All Saints is an outreach-oriented, family-friendly community in the Woodstock neighborhood at 4033 S.E. Woodstock Boulevard. All are welcome. More information online at – http://www.allsaintspdx.org/christmas

JANUARY 8

Tonight, learn how to run for an office in the City of Portland: Calling all prospective City of Portland candidates! The City Elections Office is hosting an introductory learning session tonight, 6 to 8 p.m. at the Community Music Center, 3350 S.E. Francis Street. Whether you’re a seasoned campaigner or a newcomer, this session will help you understand the nuances of running for office in our city.

JANUARY 20

Folk music concert with The Clements Bros. tonight: The nonprofit Reed-based Portland Folk Music Society presents its fifth monthly concert of the season tonight featuring The Clements Brothers, George and Charles, identical twins from New England who have been “playing and writing music together for as long as they can remember”. It’s tonight, at the Reedwood Friends Church, 2901 S.E. Steele Street. Doors open at 7, concert starts at 7:30. Tickets at the door – and, discounted in advance, online at – https://www.portlandfolkmusic.org

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