Eastrose Board posts, news, and announcements. Not to be confused with “Board Minutes” – which are available upon request. Contact Office@eastrose.org.
“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
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
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
Last Saturday, the Eastrose board held a very successful half-day planning session to discuss and prioritize actions for the coming year ahead. There is a lot on the horizon for us all. Stay tuned to Petals for announcements! On Wednesday evening, the board, church staff, worship team, and others in leadership positions received an extremely … Continue reading Update from the Board
This past month has been a whirlwind as we interviewed our ministerial candidate, checked his references, arranged for him to deliver a sermon and, finally held a congregational vote. All was going well, including initial contract negotiations. Then we received the news that he was withdrawing his application to Eastrose and taking another offer. This … Continue reading Moving Forward
There is no question that Eastrose is undergoing a period of transition. Our minister of the past eight years retires at the end of June and we have just installed a new board of directors. We are actively searching for a new minister, but planning to go lay-led if we need to. It was joyous … Continue reading Time of Transition.
