How do I get to St. Timothy?
St. Timothy Lutheran Church is located at 14500 SE Powell Blvd.,
Portland, Oregon, 97236.
From the East or West: we are off Division from I-205 (exit 21b) or from Gresham: We are easily accessed by travelling east or west on Division Street to 145th Ave (Right by the Fred Meyers). Go south on 145th for three blocks and the street ends at St. Timothy. Park on either the east or west side of the building.
From the North: Travel down 148th Avenue to Powell Blvd. Turn right and proceed about two blocks. St. Timothy is between 144th and 145th Avenues on the South side of Powell Blvd.
What should I know about the
worship services?
Worship is at 10 a.m. on Sundays. Worship has a friendly feel and is
both liturgical and casual. All varieties of clothing are just fine.
Children are welcome and there is a special kids time early in the
service. After the kids time younger children are invited to go to the
basement for a special lesson and activity. This is called “Tiny Tims.”
Where do I park and enter the
building for worship?
There are two church buildings on our campus. Worship is in the larger
structure and it is entered from the north end. Park in either the east
parking lot (accessed off Powell Blvd.) or the west parking lot
(accessed off 144th Ave). Through the double doors you will be greeted
and given a worship folder.
Which doors are handicapped
accessible?
The main church doors are handicapped accessible, as is a door that
leads to the church office on the west side of the main structure. Once
inside the main church there is an elevator that connects with the
basement where many fellowship activities take place. The smaller
church building is also accessible through the door on the south side
of the building. A concrete ramp makes this entrance available.
What is available for my children?
During worship kids can be taken to the remodeled nursery in the
basement. The nursery is located on the southwest corner of the
basement. Follow the signs from any entryway in the building.
What happens during the service?
During worship we sing songs, hear God’s word and preaching and share
holy Communion. We have a time before communion when we share community
concerns and update one another on needs. There may be a time when
people are invited share their prayer concerns. And after we pray as a
congregation we share the peace of Christ with one another.
What is the sharing (passing) of
the peace of Christ?
The passing of the peace is a ritual of greeting where one person
begins saying, “The peace of Christ be with you.” To this greeting the
other responds, “And also with you.” This pattern goes back over 2,000
years and signifies that the unity we experience in Christ is greater
than all the divisions or differences we have with one another.
How does the congregation observe
communion?
All are welcome at Holy Communion, regardless of background or
affiliation. If you are not able to come forward and wish to commune
you will be served in your place in the pew. You will be given a wafer
and invited to dip it in a chalice of juice. If you are able to come
forward you might experience two styles of communion. One style is when
we come to the rail and kneel or stand, picking up a small silver
chalice on a wall rack near the front of the worship room. As we stand
or kneel, the servers will offer a wafer or bread and then put either
juice or wine in your little cup. The other style of communion we use
is when we come down the center aisle, receive a wafer and then dip it
either in a chalice of wine or of juice. This is an ancient practice and
is called “intinction.”
What is the church office’s
telephone number if I have other questions?
Call (503) 761-8202