Sunday Gatherings
Sunday gatherings are the primary way we gather as a church to worship together, learn the Scriptures, pray for one another, and create space to hear from the Spirit. We also gather in similar age groups and stages of life to grow together.Bridgetown Communities
Communities are the way we gather during the week around the bread and cup to be the people of Jesus in our city. In communities, we are practicing the way of Jesus, together, in Portland and we invite you to start or join a community in your neighborhood of the city.About Bridgetown
We are a church practicing the way of Jesus, together, in Portland. We gather Sunday mornings on the Eastside and Sunday evenings on the Westside. Then all week long our communities spread across the urban core of the city.
Sunday Mornings
on the Eastside
Date: SundaysTime: Postponed for COVID-19
Location: Bridgetown Church
2120 NE Tillamook St.
Portland, OR 97212
Sunday Evenings
on the Westside
Date: SundaysTime: Postponed for COVID-19
Location: First Baptist Church
909 SW 11th Ave.
Portland, OR 97205
Upcoming Events
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Refugee Restart Kits
Refugees arrive to Oregon with few possessions and have to quickly build their lives again. In partnership with Refugee Care Collective (RCC), help us assemble Restart Kits and provide essential household items to welcome refugees into our city and give them the hospitality needed to make a new place feel like home.
Dates: Dec 19 & Jan 23
Location: RCC Warehouse (10160 SW Nimbus Ave, Suite F-3, 97223)
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Self-Care Backpacks for Survivors of Sex Trafficking
Sex-trafficking is a major issue in our world, including right here in Portland. The average age of entry into this industry is 13, often due to lack of resources, safe and supportive networks, and/or other viable options. Self-care backpacks are a great way to help restore dignity and remind individuals of their worth. Bridgetown Church would like to collect 100 of these backpacks to distribute to various organizations in our city. Visit our justice page for more information on assembly guidelines.
Dates: Jan 23
Time: 12 - 2 PM
Location: Back parking lot of Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook)
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31 Days of Prayer
We are taking the month of January to focus on prayer. We believe that prayer changes reality. The starting point for all significant works of God is prayer. It is here that we have an opportunity to interact with the Spirit of God and participate in the work of bringing redemption to our city and healing into our lives. We will be offering a daily prayer card, an all night prayer event on New Year’s Eve, a teaching series on prayer, practice classes on prayer, and continuing our rhythms of noon intercessory prayer and morning worship.
Dates: Jan 1 - 31
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Practice Classes
Whether you are new to the Practices or are simply wanting to learn more, we want to invite you to a 5-week class on one of the following Practices: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality, Prayer, or Fasting. Each class will provide a theological overview of the Practice as well as a hands-on approach to implementing it in your day-to-day life. Registration for in-person or virtual attendance is available.
Dates: Sundays, Jan 10 - Feb 7
Time: 1 - 2:30 PM or 4 - 5:30 PM
Location: Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook)
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Bible Reading Plan
One of the most important ways that followers of Jesus hear from God is through the reading of Scripture. We’ve created a Bible reading plan that takes you through the entire Bible in a year, with an option to read through the New Testament and Psalms in a year. Both plans include short, animated videos from The Bible Project. We invite you to follow along with us this coming new year!
Dates: Jan 1 - Dec 31
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Bridgetown Basics
What does Bridgetown believe? Why is community important? Basics is a three week course designed to introduce you to the Bridgetown story, vision, and our model for Communities. By the end of the course, you will be placed into a new or existing Bridgetown Community.
Dates: Jan 31, Feb 10, 11, 17, 18
Time: Sun 2:30 - 4:30 PM, Weds & Thurs 6:30 - 8:30 PM
Location: Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook)
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Faithful Friends Mentoring
Bridgetown Church is a longtime partner of Faithful Friends, a mentoring program that provides children support and stability through a loving and consistent volunteer mentor. We match individuals, couples, or families with kids ages 6-9 for a period of at least one year. To learn more about this transformational opportunity, register for an informational session.
Dates: Jan 14, Feb 8, & Mar 2
Time: 6 - 8 PM
Location: Online
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Alpha: A Conversation About Faith
Is there more to life than this? Bridgetown Church is hosting Alpha, an open and informal conversation about life, spirituality, and the person of Jesus without judgement or pressure. We want to hear your thoughts and questions as we explore these themes together. Register for Alpha and invite a guest.
Dates: Weds, Jan 20 – Mar 10
Time: 7 - 8:30 PM
Location: Online
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Young Adults Worship Nights
As a church, we want to take every opportunity to worship God and pray. Gather with us every Sunday evening to worship and make space to listen to the Spirit alongside other young adults at Bridgetown. Registration available weekly.
Dates: Sundays
Time: 6 PM
Location: Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook St.)
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Rule of Life for Covid-19
We want to use this moment of disruption to grow deeper as apprentices of Jesus. A rule of life is a schedule and set of practices and relational rhythms that create space for abiding in God and allow us to live in alignment with our deepest desires.
Dates: During COVID-19
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Noon Prayer
We want to be a people that prays continually, especially in the midst of uncertain and anxious times. We invite you to gather with us in person for intercessory prayer for our city, church, and one another. In-person gatherings will be limited in size, and set up for physical distancing. We will not be gathering on Monday due to MLK Day, but registration is available for Wednesday.
Dates: Mon & Weds
Time: 12 - 12:45 PM
Location: Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook St.)
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Sunday Gatherings Live
Bridgetown Church is now streaming live on Sundays. Gather with us as we worship together, learn from the Scripture, and pray for one another. We wish we could all be together in person but look forward to sharing time together online.
Dates: Sundays
Time: 10 AM (Live) & 6 PM
Location: Bridgetown Online
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Online Individual Prayer
Register for a time to pray one-on-one with our Bridgetown pastors, staff, or prayer team members. We want to support you in prayer however we can. These are 15 minute slots based on your availability.
Dates: Mon-Sat
Location: Zoom
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Morning Worship
This January, gather with us for worship and prayer each Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday morning. Attend in person or watch via Instagram Live. In-person gatherings will be limited, and held in the Auditorium to allow for maximum physical distancing. Register in advance to attend.
Dates: Tues, Thurs, Fri
Time: 8 - 8:45 AM
Location: Bridgetown Church (2120 NE Tillamook St.)
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Flash Boxes for Foster Families
Flash Boxes are filled with activities, gift cards, snacks, and items for both the guardians and kids. As foster families offer radical hospitality, love, and care for kids in crisis in the community, this surprise box is designed to encourage and support foster families in our area.
Dates: Tuesdays and Wednesdays
Cost: Boxes range from $100–125 to assemble
Time: 9 AM – 4 PM
Location: Bridgetown Church office
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Lunch Drop for Unsheltered Neighbors
Organizations in Portland work tirelessly to provide food for our unsheltered neighbors. We want to help by hosting a no contact lunch drop every week. Learn more about what goes in to a lunch bag and sign up to provide a certain number of lunches each week. Please note Lunch Drop is canceled Nov 29, and will conclude for the year Dec 13.
Dates: Sundays
Cost: Approx $2 per lunch
Time: 2 – 3:30 PM
Location: Bridgetown Church parking lot
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Prophetic Words & Dreams
We believe that God speaks to us in the form of words, images, and dreams. In this season, a lot of you are probably hearing the Spirit speak or having dreams that may be from God. Share with us the prophetic words of encouragement, comfort, and hope that the Spirit is speaking.
Dates: During COVID19