Piedmont Presbyterian Church

Detail of Joseph and Jesus from "Pietò" by Tony Zinicola, Jr.

Lent, the forty days of preparation for Easter, is springtime for the soul.  As part of worship, “Pietò”, a mosaic by Tony Zinicola, Jr., is installed in the Piedmont sanctuary. “Pietò” depicts Joseph holding Jesus, an interpretation of the more traditional Pietà, in which Mary holds Jesus.  Download the artist’s reflections on the making of  “Pietò” (.pdf), and on its relationship to it’s current setting (.pdf). During Lent, the Lord’s Supper will be celebrated every Sunday in worship, to give strength for the journey.

Lots of stuff at reasonable prices! The rummage sale features clothing, furniture, household goods and more. Have usable items at home that you’re not using? We welcome donations. Drop off items at the church during Play Park Hours, 9am-12pm Monday, Tuesday or Wednesday, or 3pm-5:30pm Monday afternoon, or email or leave a message at the church office (503)285-5348 to arrange for a convenient time.

February 7th, 11:30am

Make sure the right team wins! Join us for an all-you-can-eat soup lunch and help feed your neighbors. Donations will be split between the NE Emergency Food Program and Portland Rescue Mission.

 January 17th- February 7th
Please join us for worship on Sundays, 10:30am. Beginning Sunday, January 17th, we will celebrate with thanksgiving the lives, gifts and lessons shared with us by Martin Luther King, Jr., Dr. Ben Carson, Madame CJ Walker, and Leontine Kelly. Hymns and music will feature African American composers and traditional spirituals.

Community Christmas Eve Service
Thursday, December 24th, 7:00pm

For all ages! Everybody welcome!
Please join us for series of traditional readings and carols, a “Go Tell It On the Mountain” Pageant that all children are welcome to participate in, and candle-lit Silent Night.

The event is free, an offering will be taken to support the NE Emergency Food Bank and the work of the church in the neighborhood.

Those who linger are invited to enjoy cocoa and cookies after the service.

1.) The church is collecting gifts for the Raphael House, a shelter and services for women and children fleeing domestic violence. Gifts must be at the church by Sunday, December 6th. For a list of needed items, you can go to www.target.com and see their baby registry by entering: First Name: “Raphael” Last Name: “House” or you can get a list from the Raphael House web page: http://raphaelhouse.com/donation/donation-drives/

2) NE Food Project donations: this month we are focusing on collecting rice, a simple, nutritious staple that the pantry frequently runs out of because of demand. Other non-perishable food items are needed too. Soups, baby foods, canned vegetables and fruits, cereals, dry beans, etc. will help feed your neighbors. The donation barrel is in the fellowship hall. Saturday, December 5th is Boy Scout Troop #71 Scouting for Food Day….they may show up at your door!

3) Winter Sock Drive We are collecting socks of all shapes and sizes for men, women and children this winter. The box is located in the Jarrett street entryway, and you can always drop a package through the mail slot by the Cleveland side door.  If you don’t think it’s important to have a pair of dry socks on, try wearing wet cold ones all day!

Advent is the season of preparation for Christmas. Each Sunday before Christmas we will light a candle to celebrate God’s gifts of hope, peace, joy and love, and prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Free Advent Booklets containing daily meditations and prayers are available in the church sanctuary. In Sunday School, children will prepare to help lead the congregation in worship on Christmas Eve, with the theme based on the African American Spiritual: Go, Tell It on the Mountain!

Saturday, November 21st
9am-12pm
Every now and then, God’s house needs a little housekeeping. Come help with a range of tasks from dusting to changing lightbulbs. Coffee and donuts sweeten the deal.

Saturday, November 14th
10am-4pm
Come see what your neighbors are making!
Featuring: Crafts, Homemade Baked Goods, Hostess Gifts, Knitted and Crocheted Items, Linens, Wooden Crafts, Treasures & Habitat for Humanity Alternative Gifts
Delicious lunch available, including home-baked pies and cakes

Sunday, November 15th after worship. There’s good eats and treats after worship every Sunday, but this Sunday is special because Jane Wilson’s Got A Ham and she wants to share! Join us and bring a favorite dish to go along with ham.