Notes from the Board
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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…
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Summer Social Activities
Enjoy your summer! And check out these wonderful local activities… If you hold a Multnomah County library card, their Discovery Pass provides online access to free tickets for entertainment and cultural experiences donated by local cultural attractions. The selection of activities is quite varied from theme parks to museums, etc. Please contact Ruth W. if…
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“Be Brave Together” Workshops
In these challenging times hopefully you are finding ways forward with compassion and courage. The Rev. Marian Budde’s congregation has created the “Be Brave Together” workshop. These no-cost workshops are filling rapidly: the next available online workshop is Saturday, August 23 at 3pm. Check their website to sign up. Rev. Robin Zucker will be attending the workshop and will…
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Getting into Gear
Last month, I had a wonderful experience on a cycling holiday in the storybook villages of the Cotswolds in the UK. Yes, it as a charming as the photos suggest. And a pub (or three) in every hamlet. For the first time ever, I had a rented e-bike. I was skeptical at first and a…