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 19
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 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.
Safe Families equips church communities to be like extended family to their neighbors by caring for kids and befriending parents who are isolated or at-risk for child welfare involvement. Gather with us at the Justice and Mercy Center as we connect with and meet other Safe Families volunteers at Bridgetown and the surrounding area. Whether or not you have served, are in the process of becoming a volunteer, or are interested to learn more, everyone is welcome. Learn more and register to attend.
Date: Apr 29
Time: 6:30 - 8 PM
Location: Bridgetown Justice & Mercy Center (1648 SE Ellis St, Portland, OR)