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SUMMARY:Ethiopian Epiphany Party!
DESCRIPTION:You’re invited to come learn about the tradition of Epiphany in the Eastern Orthodox Church and western Christian traditions (Catholic and Protestant)! \nThis has become an annual east-meets-west tradition at L’Arche Portland. We get the chance to each choose a “star word” to inspire the new year\, indulge in homemade Ethiopian food\, and reflect on the elements of light and water that infuse the eastern and western celebrations of Epiphany. \nPlease RSVP using the Google form by Fri 1/9\, so we plan for enough food and can accommodate any dietary restrictions.
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/ethiopian-epiphany-party/
LOCATION:Lincoln Street United Methodist Church\, 5145 SE Lincoln Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97215\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spirituality Night
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SUMMARY:Hanukkah Party
DESCRIPTION:Join Gabriel House for a fun Hanukkah party! \nWe’ll cook latkes\, share in a potluck dinner\, play party games (including dreidel!)\, and light the menorah together! \nPlease RSVP via this form to sign up for a potluck item and receive the address. \nParking: You can park on the cul de sac in front of the house. You can also park in the Beaverton Foursquare Church parking lot and come through the back gate. Please refrain from parking in the driveway\, so that wheelchairs have enough space to get to the front ramp.
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/hanukkah-party/
LOCATION:Gabriel House\, Beaverton\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Spirituality
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SUMMARY:L'Arche@UP / REX Christmas Celebration
DESCRIPTION:L’Arche@UP is a partnership between L’Arche Portland and University of Portland (UP). We build community among university students\, and people with and without intellectual/developmental disabilities in the metro Portland area. \nOur beloved annual Christmas celebration includes a Nativity play\, holiday dinner\, and Christmas carol-singing. \nThe Nativity play is interactive (there’s a part for everyone who comes in the door!) and will be held at Chapel of Christ the Teacher at 3pm. \nThen an early dinner will be served at 4:30pm at Saint Mary’s Student Center\, with carol-singing and a visit from Santa to follow! \nVolunteer and in-kind donation opportunities are available – see RSVP form below for details! \n\nPlease RSVP via this form by Thurs\, Nov 20! Please see map below for parking and dropoff options. \n\nQuestions? Email party@larche-portland.org or call 503-251-6901
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/larcheup-christmas-celebration/
LOCATION:University of Portland\, 5000 North Willamette Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, United States
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SUMMARY:Tree Sale
DESCRIPTION:The L’Arche Portland Tree Sale is BACK this year! \nCome find your perfect holiday tree and support the life of L’Arche Portland! \nTree Lot Hours:  \n\nMonday – Thursday 1-7pm\nFriday 10am-7pm\nSaturday 9am-7pm\nSunday 10am-7pm
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/holiday-tree-sale/
LOCATION:Hollywood Grocery Outlet\, 4420 NE Hancock Street\, Portland\, OR\, 97213\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Friendsgiving Potluck
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our annual Friendsgiving Potluck! \nWe’ll feast together at Gabriel House in Beaverton\, ahead of the actual Thanksgiving holiday. \nNOTE: The time has changed to 4:30-6:30pm \nPlease use this RSVP form to sign up for a specific potluck item\, and to receive the Gabriel House address. \n 
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/friendsgiving-potluck/
LOCATION:Gabriel House\, Beaverton\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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SUMMARY:L'Arche@UP / REX: Pause & Breathe
DESCRIPTION:L’Arche@UP / REX is a long-standing community of University of Portland students and people with and without intellectual disabilities from the metro Portland area. We build relationships across difference\, and explore spirituality in an inclusive way. \nThis month\, we’ll screen L’Arche Greater Washington DC’s short film\, “On Loneliness” and discuss times when we’ve felt lonely\, and times when we’ve felt like we belonged. \nWe’ll also have coffee and snacks available\, and activities to keep our hands busy – like bracelet-making\, coloring\, and fidgets. \nIn a time when it’s more important than ever to find ways to come together\, we look forward to being with you in this space! \nLocation is Saint Mary’s Lounge on the University of Portland campus. See map on this page for parking and dropoff options. \nRSVP not needed. Email jessica@larche-portland.org with questions or to let us know about access needs we can help support.
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/larcheup-rex-pause-breathe/
LOCATION:University of Portland\, 5000 North Willamette Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event,Spirituality
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SUMMARY:Benefit Celebration
DESCRIPTION:We’re better together! \nJoin us at University of Portland’s Bauccio Commons for an unforgettable evening filled with community\, live music\, delicious food and drink\, exciting auction\, and a heartfelt paddle raise pledge. \n  \nSpirit of L’Arche Award: \nThis year\, we are honored to present the Spirit of L’Arche Award to the Rev. David Perry\, a cherished friend for over 24 years and longtime advocate for L’Arche Portland. \nDavid has spent decades lifting up the voices of people with intellectual disabilities through his ministry\, writing\, and community leadership. \nHis work has helped shape a more inclusive and compassionate world. We are thrilled to celebrate David’s legacy of friendship\, justice\, and belonging. \n  \nPurchase tickets and secure sponsorships by September 27! \n  \nTicket Information: \nEach admission ticket includes dinner and drinks. \nGeneral Admission               $75 \nSenior (65 and over)            $65 \nSelf-Advocate.                       $50 \nYouth (12 and under)           $50 \nReserve a Table (8 seats)  $600 \nIf you have questions or need help purchasing a ticket\, please call us! 503-251-6901 \n  \nSponsorships: \nBronze Sponsor              $500 \nSilver Sponsor              $1\,000 \nGold Sponsor               $2\,500 \nPlatinum Sponsor       $5\,000 \nPresenting Sponsor  $10\,000 \n\nGET TICKETS HERE
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/benefit-celebration/
LOCATION:University of Portland\, 5000 North Willamette Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Fundraiser
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SUMMARY:Spirituality Night: Blessing of Creatures
DESCRIPTION:Our community loves “fuzzies”! \nSo as many faith communities will be blessing their pets in honor of Saint Francis\, who held deep love for all creatures – we will also take the opportunity to bless the animals\, the plants\, the sky and earth – and the fellow humans – that surround us! \nYou are invited to bring your beloved pets\, plants\, a photo of a pet who isn’t able to join in-person\, or of a pet who has died. \nWe are partnering with Lincoln Street United Methodist Church for this special time of prayer and celebration. \nThe evening will start out in the Neahkahnie House backyard\, on the east side of Portland. \nThen we will move inside for a potluck dinner! \nRain location will either be pop-up tents or indoors for the entire event. \nPlease RSVP to rsvp@larche-portland.org to receive the Neahkahnie House address\, let us know if you’ll bring a potluck dish\, and anything that might be good to know about animals you might be bringing.
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/spirituality-night-blessing-creatures/
LOCATION:Neahkahnie House\, Portland\, Oregon\, 97216\, United States
CATEGORIES:Spirituality Night
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SUMMARY:Taste of L'Arche International Potluck
DESCRIPTION:L’Arche Portland is part of a large network of communities across L’Arche International. \nWe’ll celebrate this\, and learn more about our friends in other countries\, through food! \nGabriel House has chosen to focus on Japan and Germany this year\, so we’ll definitely have food from those two countries. \nNow\, YOU can use L’Arche International’s website to choose a country where L’Arche is located\, and prepare a dish or snack from that country to share! \nWhen you RSVP\, please share what country you think you’ll choose – and we’ll prepare a slide show to learn more about each country represented! \nWe’ll gather in Gabriel House’s backyard (Plan B: indoors) for this mini-festival! \nStreet parking is available\, or you can park in the Beaverton Foursquare Church parking lot behind the house\, and come through the back gate. Please keep half of the driveway open in front of the house\, so that wheelchairs can access the property. \nPlease RSVP to party@larche-portland.org to receive the Gabriel House address.
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/taste-of-larche-international-potluck/
LOCATION:Gabriel House\, Beaverton\, OR\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20250907T163000
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SUMMARY:L'Arche@UP / REX Kickoff: Storytelling with Dorothy
DESCRIPTION:L’Arche@UP is a long-standing gathering of University of Portland (UP) students and adults with and without intellectual disabilities in the Portland metro area. It is a space to build relationship across difference and explore spiritual meaning together.\n\nWe’ll kick off the school year by bringing in the founder of the REX / L’Arche@UP tradition / partnership\, Dorothy Coughlin\, to share stories about the “early days” of REX (L’Arche@UP’s original name)! \n\n\n \n\n\nShe’ll share why and how the early REX partners came together\, and some of the highlights and antics from over the years. …Wild camping trips\, broken down vans – and beautiful personal growth. \n\n\n \n\n\nWe’ll have light snacks available for our conversation at Saint Mary’s Lounge. \n\nSaint Mary’s Lounge is located on the University of Portland (UP) campus\, near the Chapel and Bell Tower.\n\nAccessible parking is available in the lot between St. Mary’s and the Chapel.\nOthers are asked to park in the big parking lot by the sports fields.\n\nPlease RSVP to rsvp@larche-portland.org\, to help us plan snacks\, chairs\, and access needs accordingly. …Please let us know about any dietary restrictions or other ways we can help you participate fully!
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/larcheup-storytelling-kickoff/
LOCATION:University of Portland\, 5000 North Willamette Blvd\, Portland\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250823T200000
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SUMMARY:Gabriel House End-of-Summer Block Party
DESCRIPTION:What?: Gabriel House’s “party house” reputation continues with their annual Block Party tradition. There will be food\, music\, and lawn games! We will also dedicate a free little library and garden statue in Alex’s memory\, and celebrate farewells for our German volunteers! \nRSVP to party@larche-portland.org to receive address
URL:https://www.larche-portland.org/event/block-party/
LOCATION:Gabriel House\, Beaverton\, OR\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community Event
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