What's Happening at Waverly

CHURCH LIFE

​Waverly Book Group.

Next gathering: Monday, December 2

at 6:30 pm, hosted by the Kanes

The December title is Everything I Never Told You, by Celeste Ng. Join us for lively conversation, even if you haven't read the book! Want to get started on the January selection? It's The Cost of Free Land by Rebecca Clarren. And don't miss the chance to meet the author on Wednesday, February 5 at 6:00 pm at Lewis & Clark College. Click here for more details on the Lewis & Clark event.

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Grief Support

Wednesdays: December 4 and December 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Is the loss of a loved one weighing on you, and do you think it would be helpful to have the focused support of others to process that grief? Rev. Rob Tulloch will hold small group sessions in the lounge space of the Waverly Fellowship Hall. Then, on Saturday, December 21 Waverly will observe the Winter Solstice and the Longest Night with a candlelight evening of contemplation and song intended to help those who grieve.

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Waverly Ukes: Practices are on the first and third Thursdays at 7 PM. New members are always welcome!​

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Waverly Holiday Bazaar

Sunday, December 8, after worship. Mark your calendar and bring your donations of crafts and baked goods for the Waverly Holiday Bazaar, which will take place right after worship on Sunday, December 8. Bring cash or your checkbook, too! If there are items left over, they will be sold on Sunday, December 15, after worship. Questions? Ask Amy Hardin.

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Unplugged Christmas

Wednesday, December 11. Take a midweek break and meet in Hyde Hall from 5:00 to 6:30 pm to wrap gifts, make or address Christmas cards, work on crafts, or just enjoy the company of friends as you sip hot chocolate and nibble on Christmas cookies. Children are especially invited to attend

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​​​​​Strengthening our Hearts II 

Thursday, December 12, 6:30-8:30 pm. The November 14th post-election community gathering, Strengthening Our Hearts, drew 57 people from a variety of organizations. Attendees asked for a follow-up, so we will gather again on December 12 for music and mingling, resilience skill building, break-out groups, singing, and finding action steps! This is a collaborative program of Waverly, EcoFaith Recovery and Third Act Oregon.

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​Black Santa

Tuesday, December 17, from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Waverly once again hosts Black Santa, who hears Christmas wishes from kids of all ages. Last year about 150 people participated in the event at Waverly! Advance registration is requested at BlackSanta.com. To register for the event and/or to learn how to donate toys via Santa's Amazon wish list, click here.

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Longest Night 2024: What We Carry; What Carries Us.

Saturday, December 21, 6:30-8:30 pm. Join us on the Winter Solstice--the shortest day and the longest night of the year--as we remember the losses and pain of the previous year and work together toward healing. We will reflect with music by the Portland Threshold Singers, meditation, movement, and creation. We will honor the beautiful people and relationships that have been lost while envisioning a new beginning. Join us as we look at all that we are carrying and all those who have carried us.

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​Rock Music Benefit

On Friday, December 27.Doors  open at 7:30, and the music starts at 8:00 pm. Join us at Waverly for a rocking benefit for programs that support queer youth. This is an all-ages program. . The suggested donation is $10.

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​Share Your Closet!

The Waverly community continues to support the work of Hygiene4All by sharing gently worn clothing with the unhoused community of Portland's Central Eastside. Check your closets and bring your donations to the red barrel in the Waverly narthex. To learn more about the work of Hygiene4All, click here.

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