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…

  • Moving Forward

    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…

  • Time of Transition.

    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…

  • Hikes in the Columbia Gorge and Oregon Coast

    Wednesday, June 23 and Wednesday, June 30 June 23 – Catherine Creek State Park, a beautiful natural area under restoration on the Washington side of the Columbia River, between Bingen and Lyle. Free day-use. Meet at Eastrose at 8 AM. Easy trail on south side and medium to difficult trails on north side. Bring water, sunscreen,…