Gethsemane Lutheran Church

Come join us Saturday for treats, tricks, trunks, and fun!

Yesterday a crew from Gethsemane joined 330 of our friends from across the wild web of faith communities and organizing efforts in Oregon and went to Salem for the Sacred Organizing Coalition's Advocacy Day. On the table were pieces of legislation that move us closer to "An Oregon Where All Belong". Bills that remove caps on special education spending to support students with disabilities and mental health needs, bills that declare food emergencies so that we can move money to our food banks and schools and providers faster and with more efficiency. Bills that help unlock housing and rental assistance needs for families, children and those in need. It was so powerful to hear stories from all ages... grandmothers, school counselors, students, retired teachers, fellow pastors and leaders who have all have stories and hopes for how we can provide for one another in our state better. All of these people inspired by their faith to speak the truth of these needs and gaps to those who have power to make big changes! Pastor Sara carried letters and postcards from those who couldn't be present to help our state legislatures know that we want to see an Oregon where everyone can thrive!

Thanks to all who prepared, led, brought snacks and attended our Annual Meeting on Sunday! We honored outgoing council members and thanked them for their service... Including a certain new "Council Member Emeritus" who has served many a year on GLC's council. Now we have 6 amazing leaders ready to serve in 2025!