Events and observances

Advent Festival

Christmas Eve Celebration
Holy Week & Easter Triduum

Pascal Easter Feast

Shrove Tuesday

Ash Wednesday
Other Liturgical Feasts

Bede's at the Beach Campout

Mass on the Grass

Women's Retreats and Christmas Tea

Men's Retreat and Pentecost Breakfast

Lenten Study Group

Blessing of the Animals

Bede's of Sweat Relay for Life

hELPFUL LINKS

Schedule for Worship and Study

In June 2007, we held a large St. Bede's Day celebration.  We had much to be thankful for – we paid off our mortgage, and it was nearly 50 years since the first Episcopal service was held in our community. 

In 1959, Fr. Wallace Bradley of All Saints Church in Hillsboro received a phone call from a group of Forest Grove residents who were seeking help in organizing a mission.  In early November of 1959, a parochial mission was organized.  St. Patrick was the original name selected by the group.  However, when informed of the name, Bishop Carmen vetoed the idea.  Shortly after, Dr. Russell Roberts, recognizing the location in a college town, suggested that the mission be named in honor of the great 8th century scholar, the Venerable Bede. 

On the first Sunday in Advent, November 27, 1959, the first service was held in Price Chapel on the Pacific University campus.  Twenty-two people attended. 

We came to our present location in 1981 with a move from a small chapel mid block on Cedar between 17th and 18th.

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ST. BEDE EPISCOPAL CHURCH

1609 Elm St. Forest Grove, OR

office@bedesinthegrove.com | 503-357-5300

Benedict & Bede

Brotherhood at St. Bede's Men's Group

Stitchery (quilt and prayer shawl ministry)

Fellowship Dinners

Pub Fellowship

In Worship:

Altar Guild

Lector/Lay Reader

Eucharistic Server

Eucharistic Minister

Acolyte

Choir Member

Musician

opportunities for ministry

In Outreach and Community Development:
Community Hands Up Food Pantry at All Saints Church in Hillsboro
Backpack Program
Jennings McCall
Bede's of Sweat - American Cancer Society
Quilt and Prayer Shawl Ministry
Prayer Chain Member
Pastoral Care Committee
Hospitality Committee
Family Promise

Food baskets given to families experiencing food insecurity

Feed My People garden tended by members to provide healthy fresh food to those in need

Volunteering at the FGSD summer lunch program for school children

COMMUNITY LIFE

In Leadership:
Bishop Advisory Committee
Finance Committee
Worship Committee
Diocesan Convention Delegate
Sunday School Instructor
Adult Education Coordinator
Church Administrator
Clerk for the BAC
Small Group Leader
Collections Teller
Newsletter Editor

Our History

Sundays
8am     Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Church (masks-recommended)
9am Lectionary Reading Discussion, 9am, Library & Zoom (on break for summer)
9am Children & Youth Formation (beginning Sept. 16)
10am    Holy Eucharist, Rite II, Church & Zoom (masks-optional)       
Mondays
7:30am  Morning Prayer, Rite II, Zoom
5:30pm Benedict & Bede Group (Second & Fourth Mon.)

Tuesdays
8:15pm Compline, Zoom

Wednesdays
First, Third, & Fifth Wednesdays
10am     Morning Prayer, Rite I, Chapel & Zoom
Second & Fourth Wednesdays
10am     Holy Eucharist, Rite I, Chapel & Zoom

Thursdays
Evening Prayer, Rite I, Zoom
Pub Fellowship, 5:30pm at Urban Decanter (2001 Main St, FG)

Saturdays
8:00 am Brotherhood at St. Bede's (first Saturdays)
9am Quilt & Prayer Shawl Ministry "Stitchery" (second Sat.)