Notes from the Board

  • Queer Jam Collective

    Eastrose Fellowship is pleased to be inviting Queer Jam Collective into our space for COVID-safe jam sessions on most Thursdays from 7-10pm. All Eastrose queer-identifying members and friends are invited. Masks will be required and available. All are welcome at the event, regardless of skill level. We would love for you to join us! Please…

  • Sunrise Choir Practice

    The Eastrose Choir meets every Monday in November except November 3. The next rehearsal is Monday, November 11 from 6-8pm. For more information, contact Choir Director Tyler. Please come a few minutes early so we can start singing right at 6.

  • Whole Food, Plant-Based Eating Study Group

    Everything you need to know about what’s on your plate, but didn’t know to ask This group, led by Shirley Jean, meets online from 4-5pm on consecutive Thursdays, started last month. Before each meeting, participants watch a video online and make one or two assigned recipes. The movie and recipes are discussed during the gathering. Health-promoting…

  • Brown Bag Lunch with Rev. Robin

    You are warmly invited and welcome to join Rev. Robin for a casual brown bag lunch and conversation most Tuesdays, from noon-1pm in the Thatcher Room. No RSVP necessary. The next one is Tuesday, November 5th; and every Tuesday in November.

  • Spirited Conversations – Sep. 15

    Join Rev. Robin and others for spirited conversations on some of life’s big questions – identity, faith, finitude, society, relationships, and more. No pre-registration necessary. Bring a bag lunch, as desired. All are welcome to participate in these 1-hr discussions on Sunday September 15 & 22, after service.

  • Scam Alert!

    As people are going through these trying times, scammers are taking advantage – posing as our leadership, staff, and members asking for help. Know that Eastrose or our leadership will NEVER ask for you to buy gift cards or send money in an email. We only encourage donations sent directly to the church office or contributed…

  • Eastrose Hiking Group

    Our Eastrose hiking group will be in the Gorge this coming week on Wednesday, June 7th. We will stop first at the John B Yeon trailhead to hike to both Elowah Falls and Upper McCord Creek Falls, a total of about 3 miles. Then we’ll drive a short distance to the Wahclella Falls trailhead to visit Munra…

  • “I Surrender”

    Usually when we think of “surrender” we think “defeat.” Yet, there’s a way to look at surrender that is more positive – the Buddhist concept of surrender as “letting go.” Recently, I read an entry in a blog I like called Daily Om about a tool called a Surrender Box. The author tells us: “A…

  • We Are Eastrosarians – Char Woods

    I visited Eastrose for the first time a little over 8-years ago. At that time, I had not visited a Church in decades and was not raised in any particular religious or spiritual tradition. Nonetheless, life’s circumstances had left me gutted and searching for meaning. I had recently retired and was looking forward to travel…

  • Choir Update from Tyler

    It has been so exciting to see the overwhelmingly positive response to Sunrise choir returning to Eastrose! Choir practices are Mondays, 6:30-8pm. Our next appearance will be the June 2nd service, when we’ll sing some of our favorite hymns. Hope to see you there! NO audition or previous experience is required. If you’re interested in…