Local Resources In Oregon

Gatherings
	• Kindred Spirits is a group which facilitates monthly gatherings for former volunteers in Portland - usually potlucks in homes on the 3rd Thursday of each month. For more information, contact Carol Gabrielli at 503-335-8202. • Journey and Koinonia Catholic Community is an ecumenical, intentional Eucharistic community which is a small faith community that gathers every Sunday evening at 6:00 at Bridgeport UCC (Portland) to celebrate Eucharist. The language is inclusive, the liturgies are participatory, and all are welcome.
Volunteer programs headquartered in Oregon
	• One way to get connected with current and/or former volunteers in the area is to plan intercommunity volunteer gatherings such as prayer groups, game nights, meals/picnics, etc. The following programs are headquartered in Oregon: Jesuit Volunteer Corps: Northwest (Portland), Pacific Alliance for Catholic Education (PACE) (Portland) and Bend Volunteer Corps (Bend).
Parishes that current and former volunteers have recommended
	• St. Andrew's Parish at 806 NE Alberta St., 503-281-4429. Many formers and young people attend; strong community feeling and social justice ministry. • St. Francis of Assisi Parish at 330 SE 11th St., 503-232-5880. Great community feel and an emphasis on social justice ministry. • St. Ignatius Parish at 3400 SE 43rd Ave., 503-777-1491. • St. Vincent DePaul Parish - 601 West Burnside, 503-228-0746. The Downtown Chapel is a Holy Cross parish with a wide variety of parishioners that serves the Gospel of the Poor. It's Open Door Ministries serve the poor & homeless of Portland daily. Email for more information. • Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, NW 18th and Couch Streets Portland, OR 97209.
Retreat opportunities/spirituality centers
	• Portland Archdiocese Office of Justice and Peace at 2838 E. Burnside, 503-233-8361, provides good resources for activities, retreats & lectures. Contact Frank Fromherz (Director). • Dove Renewal Center, 109 Depot. St., PO Box 1258,Rogue River, OR 97537, 541-582-2968 - Director: Louise Wall • Brigittine Priory of Our Lady of Consolation is located in Amity. Call 503-835-8080. • Located in Portland, the Franciscan Renewal Center can be reached at 503-721-9080. • Our Lady of Guadalupe Trappist Abbey, Lafayette, 503-852-0107. • The Jesuit Spirituality Center in Portland offers offsite retreats at your location. Contact Marilyn Kirvin-Quamme, Director at 503-595-1919 for more information.
Social Justice organizations and events
	• Oregon Right to Life: http://www.ortl.org/ • Office of Justice and Peace and Catholic Campaign for Human Development - Contact David Carrier, Director
Volunteer opportunities
	• U. of Portland Office of Volunteer Services, 503-943-7132, offers service opp's, lectures and workshops. Contact Tom or Celine. • The Hands On Network works to connect people with volunteer projects around the United States. To contact Hands On Portland, email info@handsonportland.org.
Music, film, and other cultural events
	• Try out the following restaurant - Delta marks the spot for Southern comfort food in Southeast Portland. What started as a cool Reed College hangout has since been discovered by the rest of Portland.
Diocesan resources
	• Diocese of Baker • Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon • Archdiocesan Pastoral Center 2838 E. Burnside Street, Portland, OR 97214 503-234-5334 Fax 503-234-2545.
Other valuable resources
	• Portland Catholic Worker House at 2434 N. Farragut, 503-283-4349, offers liturgies, lectures, discussion and prayer groups. • Journey Catholic Community, SW 13th & Clay St, 503-323-2406.

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