Upcoming
Events
The Bridgetown Quarterly is an overview of life at Bridgetown Church, issued in the Fall, Winter, Spring and Summer. Print versions of the current Quarterly are available at the information desk at Sunday Gatherings, with a digital version available.
The journey of discipleship is not linear, it’s cyclical. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to following Jesus. This pathway is simply a way of finding yourself within this house we call Bridgetown Church and an invitation to move deeper into our family. Move at your pace, in the way that matches your journey, and in the timing that fits your limits. You are welcome here.
We believe God is always moving and at work in our lives. God is not a distant being, but a person to know and experience. As a church family, we want to hear about what God is doing in your life. Share your story with us.
Welcome to Bridgetown is a one-hour class offered every fourth Sunday for those who are new to Bridgetown Church and looking to learn more. In this class, individuals will be introduced to the history, mission, vision and values of Bridgetown Church, as well as learn more about what next steps look like.
Dates: Sun, Feb 25
Time: 1:15 PM Eastside; 6:45 PM Downtown
Location: Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR); Downtown (909 SW 11th Ave, Portland, OR)
Before our Sunday gatherings, we take the time to pray and listen to the Spirit for how he would like to encounter people in each gathering. In order to provide more time before the Sunday gatherings begin, we are moving our pre-gathering prayer times to 8 AM for the morning gatherings on the Eastside, and 4 PM for our evening gathering downtown.
Date: Sundays
Times: 8 AM (Eastside), 4 PM (Downtown)
Locations: Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook St, Portland), First Baptist Church (909 SW 11th Ave, Portland)
We are calling the Bridgetown Church family to a Daily Prayer Rhythm, morning, midday, and evening. The Daily Prayer Rhythm is a tool to revive the common prayer rhythm of early church prayer in the modern era. We order our days by communion with God in prayer for the sake of the intimacy and power that flows from rebellious fidelity to Jesus. Learn more about each rhythm.
We believe worship and prayer are essential to followers of Jesus, bringing Kingdom reality to earth. Gather with us on Tuesday mornings as we worship and pray together as a continuation of the Daily Prayer Rhythm.
Dates: Tues
Time: 8 - 9 AM
Location: Bridgetown Church Hospitality Room (2120 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR)
We believe daily Scripture reading is an essential practice for followers of Jesus, learning from Jesus and putting his word into practice. Bread is a daily reading & journaling guide for our church to help us do just that. We also have a companion guide for available, BREAD for Kids, with weekly readings and a space to journal and draw in response. Copies are available in-person at the Bookstore for $10 for BREAD, and $5 for BREAD for Kids. We hope that you will pick up a copy and read along with us 2024!
Gather with us every third Wednesday at 3 AM for a special hour of prayer during the watch hours of the night—we wait on the Lord as we wait for the morning. Hosted by one of our Elders, Peter Quint. Email Peter to RSVP.
Date: Weds, Apr 17
Time: 3 - 4 AM
Location: Bridgetown Church Hospitality Room (2120 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR)
For those of you attending our downtown Sunday gatherings at 5 PM, we wanted to remind everyone that the parking lot on 12th and Salmon (across 12th street, west from First Baptist Church) is available for free use. This does not apply to weeknight events.
Date: Sundays
Time: 5 PM
Location: 1221 SW Salmon St, Portland, OR
We are hosting a monthly prayer night centered on the work of justice in our city! Gather with us as we worship together and intercede for various justice partners and issues around the city. This month, we will be focusing on Foster Care and get to hear from the founder of Every Child, Jillana Goble.
Dates: Apr 11, May 9
Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
Location: Bridgetown Justice & Mercy Center (1648 SE Ellis St, Portland, OR)
We sense a growing hunger for the presence of God among the Young Adults at Bridgetown. In response, we want to make space for our Young Adults to pursue Jesus together and follow where he leads. Gather with us every first Monday for Worship & Wait, where we’ll worship God in song and wait on the Holy Spirit to move.
Date: Mon, May 6
Time: 7 PM
Location: Downtown (909 SW 11th Ave, Portland)
Family Camp is a day away for families to spend time together outside and connect with other families at Bridgetown Church. We will enjoy activities like archery, climbing wall, zip-line, time around the camp fire, and more. Each year, Family Camp is an incredible time of joy, connection, and adventure and we hope your family will join us this year! This event is recommended for families with kids age 3-11. Lunch is provided.
Date: May 18
Time: 10 AM - 4 PM
Cost: $40 adult, $35 child, age 2 and under attend free
Location: Trout Creek Bible Camp (38105 SE Gordon Creek Rd, Corbett, OR)
Throughout Scripture we see that Jesus healed the sick, and he told his Disciples to do the same. Today, the same Spirit who raised Jesus from the dead is alive and empowering followers of Jesus around the world to heal the sick. What is healing prayer, and how do we do it? Whether you have experience with healing prayer already, or you're curious and skeptical, we invite you to attend our training on healing prayer.
Date: May 7
Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
Location: Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR 97212)
We are looking for individuals with experience in sewing who would like to participate in making quilts for Refugee Care Collective. Please fill out the interest form and we will follow up with details about a few small sewing events that will take place to bless the families served by Refugee Care Collective.
The Bridgetown Recovery Community holds a gathering on the second Friday monthly to join together for a meal, listen to a speaker, and reflect in prayer. We are dedicated to providing support, connection, and encouragement to those within our church family who are on a journey of recovery from substances. If you are in recovery or have a desire to stop drinking or using drugs please register to attend. If you have additional questions, please email brc@bridgetown.church. Note: Your information is collected for internal planning purposes and future communications. It will be held confidentially within the Bridgetown Recovery Community.
Date: May 17
Time: 6:15 - 8 PM
Location: Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook St, Portland, OR)
The mission of The Family Room is to increase the likelihood that children living in foster care can be successfully reunited with their birth parents. The program model offers a homelike visitation space within the community and increases both the quantity and quality of supervised time families spend together. The Family Room's program operates at four church locations throughout Portland Metro area, including Bridgetown on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Volunteers are needed to help with Family Time and provide meals at all locations. If you are interested in learning more, please register for an upcoming (virtual) Volunteer Informational Session.
Dates: May 10, 15
Times: May 10, 12 - 1 PM; May 15, 6 - 7 PM
Location: Online
This year, we introduced a communal Rule of Life for Bridgetown Church. We know there are some who hunger for more and are ready to take steps of commitment to these practices. With this, we are beginning the Covenant Community, which is a group of people who covenant together to practice Bridgetown’s Rule of Life. If you are already practicing most of the nine practices and have been in a Bridgetown Community for at least a year, you are invited to prayerfully consider and discern if this opportunity is right for you, and take the first step by registering for our Covenant Community Course.
Register by: Sun, May 5