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Discussion: Where Olive Trees Weep (2024)
Discussion Night
This week’s film discussion: Where Olive Trees Weep
Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice.
Lent is a season of slowing down, paying attention, and making space for reflection – but it’s also a season we walk through together. In our Movies for Lent series, we gather on select Mondays to watch a movie as a community and enjoy a shared story on the big screen.
This week, we’ll meet again for a casual discussion about last week’s film. These nights are less about having the “right” answers and more about sharing reactions, ideas, and questions that came up along the way.
Whether the movie made you laugh, think, or just kept you entertained, your perspective matters. We’ll use a few guiding questions to help the conversation flow and see how the story connects–sometimes loosely, sometimes surprisingly–to faith, life, and the season of Lent.
We’ll gather in the Library at Village Grace to discuss together.
Trailer
Missed the movie night? Watch here and join us for the discussion!
Movies for Lent: Where Olive Trees Weep (2024)
Movie Night
Lent is a season of slowing down, paying attention, and making space for reflection – but it’s also a season we walk through together. In our Movies for Lent series, we gather on select Mondays to watch a movie as a community and enjoy a shared story on the big screen.
Each film night is followed by a discussion the next week, where we’ll come back together to talk about the movie, share reactions, and explore any themes or questions that came up. No prep required – just come as you are, watch together, and join the conversation when it fits for you.
We’ll gather in the Library at Village Grace to watch together. Cozy clothes and movie snacks encouraged!
This week’s film: Where Olive Trees Weep
Where Olive Trees Weep offers a searing window into the struggles and resilience of the Palestinian people under Israeli occupation. It explores themes of loss, trauma, and the quest for justice.
Trailer
Want to watch at home and join us for the discussion next week? Watch here
Discussion: Knives Out, Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
Discussion Night
This week’s film discussion: Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man
Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a dark history.
Lent is a season of slowing down, paying attention, and making space for reflection – but it’s also a season we walk through together. In our Movies for Lent series, we gather on select Mondays to watch a movie as a community and enjoy a shared story on the big screen.
This week, we’ll meet again for a casual discussion about last week’s film. These nights are less about having the “right” answers and more about sharing reactions, ideas, and questions that came up along the way.
Whether the movie made you laugh, think, or just kept you entertained, your perspective matters. We’ll use a few guiding questions to help the conversation flow and see how the story connects–sometimes loosely, sometimes surprisingly–to faith, life, and the season of Lent.
We’ll gather in the Library at Village Grace to discuss together.
Trailer
Missed the movie night? Watch here on Netflix and join us for the discussion!
HomePDX
HOMEpdx Meal – Every 3rd Sunday
On the third Sunday of each month, we join Pastor Bruce Arnold and HOMEpdx to share a hot meal with our houseless neighbors downtown.
11:30–11:45am – After service, we’ll gather in the Village Grace kitchen to pack lunches and load them into cars.
~12:30pm – We head downtown to serve the meal and spend time with friends who live both inside and outside.
We need helping hands in two ways:
Contribute food items for the lunch.
Serve by packing, delivering, and sharing the meal.
You’re welcome to do one or both—every part matters.
In Matthew 25, Jesus teaches us that by serving others, we serve Him. We believe this is what brings change.
Other ways to get involved
Cell phones needed!
Our houseless friends need cell phones in order to keep up with appointments and housing information. If you have an old cell phone or iPad you’re no longer using, please drop it off at the church.
Movies for Lent: Knives Out, Wake Up Dead Man (2025)
Movie Night
Lent is a season of slowing down, paying attention, and making space for reflection – but it’s also a season we walk through together. In our Movies for Lent series, we gather on select Mondays to watch a movie as a community and enjoy a shared story on the big screen.
Each film night is followed by a discussion the next week, where we’ll come back together to talk about the movie, share reactions, and explore any themes or questions that came up. No prep required – just come as you are, watch together, and join the conversation when it fits for you.
We’ll gather in the Library at Village Grace to watch together. Cozy clothes and movie snacks encouraged!
This week’s film: Knives Out: Wake Up Dead Man
Detective Benoit Blanc teams up with an earnest young priest to investigate a perfectly impossible crime at a small-town church with a dark history.
Trailer
Want to watch at home and join us for the discussion next week? Watch here on Netflix
Discussion: Daughters (2025)
Discussion Night
This week’s film discussion: Daughters
Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy/Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C. jail.
Lent is a season of slowing down, paying attention, and making space for reflection – but it’s also a season we walk through together. In our Movies for Lent series, we gather on select Mondays to watch a movie as a community and enjoy a shared story on the big screen.
This week, we’ll meet again for a casual discussion about last week’s film. These nights are less about having the “right” answers and more about sharing reactions, ideas, and questions that came up along the way.
Whether the movie made you laugh, think, or just kept you entertained, your perspective matters. We’ll use a few guiding questions to help the conversation flow and see how the story connects–sometimes loosely, sometimes surprisingly–to faith, life, and the season of Lent.
We’ll gather in the Sanctuary at Village Grace to discuss together.
Trailer
Missed the movie night? Watch here on Netflix and join us for the discussion!
Movies for Lent: Daughters (2025)
Movies for Lent
Lent is a season of slowing down, paying attention, and making space for reflection – but it’s also a season we walk through together. In our Movies for Lent series, we gather on select Mondays to watch a movie as a community and enjoy a shared story on the big screen.
Each film night is followed by a discussion the next week, where we’ll come back together to talk about the movie, share reactions, and explore any themes or questions that came up. No prep required – just come as you are, watch together, and join the conversation when it fits for you.
We’ll gather in the Library at Village Grace to watch together. Cozy clothes and movie snacks encouraged!
This week’s film: Daughters
Four young girls prepare for a special Daddy/Daughter Dance with their incarcerated fathers as part of a unique fatherhood program in a Washington, D.C. jail.
Trailer
Want to watch at home and join us for the discussion next week? Watch here on Netflix
Celebrating Diane Brown's 30 Years of Ministry
It’s a Party!
After three decades of serving the local church as an administrative pastor, the one and only Diane Brown is preparing for retirement!
We will be honoring and celebrating her years of faithfulness on February 22. Diane will continue to be involved in the life of Village Grace and serve as an emeritus member of the staff.
Join us after service on February 22 in Hillsdale Hall to celebrate Diane and enjoy Mexican food and pie (some of Diane’s favorites).
We can’t wait to see you there!
HomePDX
HOMEpdx Meal – Every 3rd Sunday
On the third Sunday of each month, we join Pastor Bruce Arnold and HOMEpdx to share a hot meal with our houseless neighbors downtown.
11:30–11:45am – After service, we’ll gather in the Village Grace kitchen to pack lunches and load them into cars.
~12:30pm – We head downtown to serve the meal and spend time with friends who live both inside and outside.
We need helping hands in two ways:
Contribute food items for the lunch.
Serve by packing, delivering, and sharing the meal.
You’re welcome to do one or both—every part matters.
In Matthew 25, Jesus teaches us that by serving others, we serve Him. We believe this is what brings change.
Other ways to get involved
Cell phones needed!
Our houseless friends need cell phones in order to keep up with appointments and housing information. If you have an old cell phone or iPad you’re no longer using, please drop it off at the church.
Space for God: Mount Angel Abbey Retreat
$500 per couple | $360 per individual
$100 Deposit holds your spot.
Cost includes private room and bath for 2 nights, all meals and 4 guided group meeting times.
Step away from the noise and settle into a few days of rest, prayer, and renewal at Mount Angel Abbey. This retreat offers time to breathe deeply, listen for God’s voice, and enjoy the peace of a spacious setting rooted in Scripture and tradition. Whether attending on your own or with a spouse, you’ll find room to reflect, reconnect, and be restored.
All you need to bring is your Bible, journal and open heart.
Questions? Contact Pastor Andy or Terri Conlin.
HomePDX
HOMEpdx Meal – Every 3rd Sunday
On the third Sunday of each month, we join Pastor Bruce Arnold and HOMEpdx to share a hot meal with our houseless neighbors downtown.
11:30–11:45am – After service, we’ll gather in the Village Grace kitchen to pack lunches and load them into cars.
~12:30pm – We head downtown to serve the meal and spend time with friends who live both inside and outside.
We need helping hands in two ways:
Contribute food items for the lunch.
Serve by packing, delivering, and sharing the meal.
You’re welcome to do one or both—every part matters.
In Matthew 25, Jesus teaches us that by serving others, we serve Him. We believe this is what brings change.
Other ways to get involved
Cell phones needed!
Our houseless friends need cell phones in order to keep up with appointments and housing information. If you have an old cell phone or iPad you’re no longer using, please drop it off at the church.
Epiphany potluck (Three Kings Day)
Tuesday January 6th at 6:00pm at Village Grace, downstairs in Hillsdale Hall.
Join us on Tuesday as we celebrate Epiphany with a joyful community potluck. Epiphany marks the revelation of Christ to the wider world and invites us into reflection, gratitude, and shared table fellowship.
Bring a dish to share and come ready to eat, connect, and celebrate together. All are welcome.
Tuesday Night Dinner at Village Grace
Every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Village Grace, downstairs in Hillsdale Hall.
Join us every Tuesday evening for a warm, home-cooked dinner open to anyone in our community. Whether you’re looking for a meal, new connections, or simply a welcoming place to land, there’s a seat for you at the table.
No need to RSVP. Come as you are—bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and share in good food and good company.
Interested but can’t make this one? Sign up to stay informed on future dates or join the email list.
Questions? Contact Liz Dooley.
Tuesday Night Dinner at Village Grace
Every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Village Grace, downstairs in Hillsdale Hall.
Join us every Tuesday evening for a warm, home-cooked dinner open to anyone in our community. Whether you’re looking for a meal, new connections, or simply a welcoming place to land, there’s a seat for you at the table.
No need to RSVP. Come as you are—bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and share in good food and good company.
Interested but can’t make this one? Sign up to stay informed on future dates or join the email list.
Questions? Contact Liz Dooley.
HomePDX
HOMEpdx Meal – Every 3rd Sunday
On the third Sunday of each month, we join Pastor Bruce Arnold and HOMEpdx to share a hot meal with our houseless neighbors downtown.
11:30–11:45am – After service, we’ll gather in the Village Grace kitchen to pack lunches and load them into cars.
~12:30pm – We head downtown to serve the meal and spend time with friends who live both inside and outside.
We need helping hands in two ways:
Contribute food items for the lunch.
Serve by packing, delivering, and sharing the meal.
You’re welcome to do one or both—every part matters.
In Matthew 25, Jesus teaches us that by serving others, we serve Him. We believe this is what brings change.
Other ways to get involved
Cell phones needed!
Our houseless friends need cell phones in order to keep up with appointments and housing information. If you have an old cell phone or iPad you’re no longer using, please drop it off at the church.
Cookie Decorating Night
Join us for a relaxed evening of cookie decorating as we prepare treats for the HOMEpdx lunch on December 21. No experience needed—just come ready to have fun and help out. Open to anyone age 12 and up.
Questions? Contact Jodi at jodisteele503@gmail.com or 206-227-8269.
Tuesday Night Dinner at Village Grace
Every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Village Grace, downstairs in Hillsdale Hall.
Join us every Tuesday evening for a warm, home-cooked dinner open to anyone in our community. Whether you’re looking for a meal, new connections, or simply a welcoming place to land, there’s a seat for you at the table.
No need to RSVP. Come as you are—bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and share in good food and good company.
Interested but can’t make this one? Sign up to stay informed on future dates or join the email list.
Questions? Contact Liz Dooley.
Tuesday Night Dinner at Village Grace
Join us every Tuesday evening for a warm, home-cooked dinner open to anyone in our community. Whether you’re looking for a meal, new connections, or simply a welcoming place to land, there’s a seat for you at the table.
No need to RSVP. Come as you are—bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and share in good food and good company.
Every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Village Grace, downstairs in Hillsdale Hall.
Sign up to help with an upcoming dinner.
Questions? Contact Liz Dooley.
Tuesday Night Dinner at Village Grace
Join us every Tuesday evening for a warm, home-cooked dinner open to anyone in our community. Whether you’re looking for a meal, new connections, or simply a welcoming place to land, there’s a seat for you at the table.
No need to RSVP. Come as you are—bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and share in good food and good company.
Every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Village Grace, downstairs in Hillsdale Hall.
Sign up to help with an upcoming dinner.
Questions? Contact Liz Dooley.
Tuesday Night Dinner at Village Grace
Join us every Tuesday evening for a warm, home-cooked dinner open to anyone in our community. Whether you’re looking for a meal, new connections, or simply a welcoming place to land, there’s a seat for you at the table.
No need to RSVP. Come as you are—bring a friend, meet a neighbor, and share in good food and good company.
Every Tuesday at 6:00pm at Village Grace, downstairs in Hillsdale Hall.
Sign up to help with an upcoming dinner.
Questions? Contact Liz Dooley.
HomePDX
HOMEpdx Meal – Every 3rd Sunday
On the third Sunday of each month, we join Pastor Bruce Arnold and HOMEpdx to share a hot meal with our houseless neighbors downtown.
11:30–11:45am – After service, we’ll gather in the Village Grace kitchen to pack lunches and load them into cars.
~12:30pm – We head downtown to serve the meal and spend time with friends who live both inside and outside.
We need helping hands in two ways:
Contribute food items for the lunch.
Serve by packing, delivering, and sharing the meal.
You’re welcome to do one or both—every part matters.
In Matthew 25, Jesus teaches us that by serving others, we serve Him. We believe this is what brings change.
Other ways to get involved
Cell phones needed!
Our houseless friends need cell phones in order to keep up with appointments and housing information. If you have an old cell phone or iPad you’re no longer using, please drop it off at the church.
Inaugural Village Grace Choir
As Advent approaches, we would like to initiate our inaugural (perhaps annual?) Village Grace choir! We plan to have one choral piece prepared for each week of Advent on the theme of that week. We will have at least one rehearsal for each piece.
Everyone is welcome to make a joyful noise! This is a low commitment choir, so if you can only sign up for one or two weeks, you are still welcome to join!
Please contact Mark Licitra at marklicitra@gmail.com to sign up. Include your preferred voice (soprano, alto, tenor, bass) if you know it and what weeks you may be able to attend during December.
Rehearsals will begin in November.
Women’s Retreat
Rest, Fellowship & Renewal
Step away from the busyness of life and join us for a refreshing weekend at the beautiful Lighthouse at Harbor Villa Retreat Center in Rockaway Beach, November 7–9. Together we’ll enjoy time to rest, connect with one another, and be renewed in God’s presence.
Details:
Cost: $150 (includes lodging & meals)
Registration Deadline: October 26 (space is limited to 18 women)
Meals: Dinner on Nov. 7 is on your own, all meals 11/8 and breakfast 11/9 will be provided
Bring: Casual clothes, Bible, journal, and favorite snacks
Special Notes: Please share any dietary restrictions
Come enjoy the ocean air, meaningful conversation, new friends, and space to be refreshed!
Loose Parts Collage Workshop
Ladies, join us for a creative "Loose Parts Collage Workshop" themed around the harvest season. Inspired by Psalm 34, “Taste and see that the Lord is good,” we will gather to reflect on the many blessings in our lives and express gratitude through art.
Using an array of natural and found materials, you’ll create a unique collage that celebrates the abundance of this season.
As we work, we’ll explore questions of spiritual growth: What is flourishing in your life? What spiritual foods are sustaining you?
This hands-on workshop is a space to connect, create, and bring in a personal harvest of gratitude.
“Taste and see that the Lord is good;
blessed is the one who takes refuge in him.”
All materials will be provided, and no artistic experience is necessary—just bring an open heart and a spirit of thankfulness!
Cost is $45 (price includes lunch)
Annual Wreath Drive 2026
It’s that time of year!
Each year we sell locally handmade wreaths, swags, and garland to support our sister community in Visichiquim, Guatemala. It’s a simple way to share generosity and bring a bit of beauty into your home for the holidays.
Options:
Mixed Wreath with Cones:
18" – $30 | 22" – $35 | 26" – $40Swag – $35
A teardrop-shaped bundle of greens, perfect for hanging on doors or mailboxes.Garland – $60
Lush evergreen rope to decorate mantels, railings, or entryways.
Order by November 9
Pick up Thanksgiving weekend at Village Grace
HomePDX
HOMEpdx Meal – Every 3rd Sunday
On the third Sunday of each month, we join Pastor Bruce Arnold and HOMEpdx to share a hot meal with our houseless neighbors downtown.
11:30–11:45am – After service, we’ll gather in the Village Grace kitchen to pack lunches and load them into cars.
~12:30pm – We head downtown to serve the meal and spend time with friends who live both inside and outside.
We need helping hands in two ways:
Contribute food items for the lunch.
Serve by packing, delivering, and sharing the meal.
You’re welcome to do one or both—every part matters.
In Matthew 25, Jesus teaches us that by serving others, we serve Him. We believe this is what brings change.
Other ways to get involved
Cell phones needed!
Our houseless friends need cell phones in order to keep up with appointments and housing information. If you have an old cell phone or iPad you’re no longer using, please drop it off at the church.
Autumn Groups: Common Ground
“In a world that feels bent on division and destruction, we long to lean into the ways Christ calls us to wholeness.”
The common ground series is a 6 week series designed to lay the foundation for the future trajectory of this church community. Our stated mission is to be a community committed to shalom (wholeness) as a response to Christ’s love and sacrifice. In a world that feels bent on division and destruction, we long to lean into the ways Christ calls us to wholeness.
Our “common ground” is the rich soil of God’s unconditional love received through the person of Jesus, who is in pursuit of us all. The major points of discussion for this series will revolve around what it means to have Jesus at the center of our faith, community at the center of our lives, and restoration at the center of our work. We hope you will join us.
Available Groups:
Hillsdale Group: Thursdays 7-8:30 pm (Hosted by Shayna Tucker)
Lake Oswego Group: Wednesdays 7-8:30 pm (Hosted by Julie Dawson)
Marshall Park Group: Wednesdays 7:30-9 pm (Hosted by Malin and Sara Friess)
Multnomah Village Group: Sunday afternoon/evenings (Hosted by Preston and Stephanie Byrd)