2024 Congregational Meeting
Eastrose Fellowship held our annual Congregational Meeting on June 2, 2024. See the Invitation, Agenda and Draft Budget HERE. See the Minutes and Attendance HERE.
Category: Notes From the Board
Eastrose Board posts, news, and announcements. Not to be confused with “Board Minutes” – which are available upon request. Contact Office@eastrose.org.
President’s Blog
On Wednesday, August 2, the Board, our Congregational Administrator, along with representatives from Worship, and Family Ministry met with Rev. Robin for a 4-hour retreat. We all introduced ourselves and updated everyone on the status of activities of the congregation. We also came away with a long to-do list! Rev. Robin has already recommended a … Continue reading President’s Blog
President’s Blog
Eastrose is community; it is fellowship. Eastrose is us! We just finished our annual canvass to raise money for staffing, daily operations and maintenance. Thank you all for your generosity. It also takes people contributing their time and talent for Eastrose to provide all the things we want and need from our church. Thank you … Continue reading President’s Blog
May, 2023
I quit going to the gym when it was first shutdown during COVID and I haven’t been back since. It’s so easy to stop and very hard to resume. The spirit may be willing, but the flesh is weak. It’s the same with attending church on Sunday morning. Although Eastrose didn’t skip a beat providing … Continue reading May, 2023
April, 2023
It’s easy to become dispirited lately. Winter clings despite our fervent desire for Spring. The national news is bleak: innocent children once again gunned down in their schoolrooms; a former president is indicted for multiple felonies; horrific weather events devastate people all over the country; and so many are homeless. In times like these, many … Continue reading April, 2023
Springtime
Looking out my window right now, I feel like winter plans to be with us for a while yet; however, my calendar says Spring is only a couple of weeks away. Daylight savings time will occur on March 12. Spring bulbs are above ground and growing. Grocery store entryways are a riot of blooming daffodils … Continue reading Springtime
New Year, New Beginnings
Eastrose has a new minister! Reverend Robin Zucker begins her ministry at Eastrose on August 1, 2023. When I wrote my December blog, I could not have imagined this possibility. Everything has fallen into place so well that it seems meant to be. After a year of being lay led, Rev. Robin’s ministry signals new … Continue reading New Year, New Beginnings
December, 2022
“It’s the most wonderful time of the year” as the song goes. So many celebrations of cultural holidays occur in December, including the most ancient of all—the Winter Solstice celebration of the returning of the light. With the start of a new year, many of us, me included, contemplate the past twelve months and what … Continue reading December, 2022
Giving Thanks
I love Thanksgiving–this holiday focused on family, food and gratitude. One of the things for which I am truly grateful is our church community. This has been true since I found Eastrose. My husband and I moved to Gresham 15 years ago upon our retirements from government service. We loved the Pacific Northwest and wanted … Continue reading Giving Thanks
October Update
On September 11, I gave a reflection entitled Letting Go of That Which No Longer Serves You. I want to flip that around and ask each of you to answer two questions: QUESTION: How does Eastrose serve you? Please, take some time and think about all you receive from Eastrose: Spiritual guidance and comfort, fellowship, … Continue reading October Update