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    Walk in Love

    We are grateful to have been asked to lead our Stewardship Campaign this year and to spend these weeks with intention as we enter a season of giving. Our theme this year is Walk in Love, and it calls us to remember that our greatest gift in community is how we align, come together in purpose and mission.

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    Designated Offering: Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers and Community Outreach

    This month, Good Sam is supporting two organizations: Volunteer Interfaith Caregivers and Community Outreach, Inc. To join in, make your check to the church with "designated offering" in the memo line.

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    Walk in Love

    A note from Fr. David: "Walk in love. That’s what we are here to do, here at Good Samaritan and here in life. Our congregation is named after a parable ... "

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    Designated Offering: Episcopal Relief and Development

    This month, Good Sam is supporting Episcopal Development and Relief. To join in, make your check to the church with "designated offering" in the memo line.

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    Welcoming Our New Director of Children’s Music

    Good Sam is excited to welcome our new director of children's music, Mrs. Xi Li.

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    Adult Education Sessions, This Fall

    Drop into the Lounge after services for fascinating classes on a variety of topics, brought to you by the Adult Education committee.

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    Designated Offering: Linn-Benton Food Share

    This month, Good Sam is supporting the Linn-Benton Food Share. To join in, make your check to the church with "designated offering" in the memo line.

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    Thanks for Making the Backpack Drive a Success!

    The backpacks have been collected: 115 backpacks are ready to help kids prepare for school! Many thanks to all who donated this year.

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    Designated Offering: Corvallis School Foundation Family Advocacy and Support Program

    This month, Good Sam is supporting the Corvallis School Foundation Family Advocacy and Support Program. To join in, make your check to the church with "designated offering" in the memo line.

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    Designated Offering: Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV)

    This month, Good Sam is supporting the Center Against Rape and Domestic Violence (CARDV). To join in, make your check to the church with "designated offering" in the memo line, or donate items to the wishlist.

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    Samaritan Village News and Views

    Read the monthly newsletter from our neighbors at Samaritan Village.

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    Hymn Series for LGBTQ+ Pride Month

    This month at Good Sam, we’re observing Pride Month with a series of hymns and songs that celebrate the love that comes from God and moves through and between all of creation.

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    Event Series Sacred Ground

    Sacred Ground (Third Wednesday)

    Good Sam Church Lounge 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    Join Good Sam on first and third Wednesday evenings this fall through early next spring for Sacred Ground, a film- and readings-based dialogue series on race, grounded in faith. Please email Fr. David to register at rector@goodsamcorvallis.org.

    Event Series Sunday Said Eucharist

    Sunday Said Eucharist

    Good Sam Chapel 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    A quiet service spoken in Elizabethan English (Rite I in the Book of Common Prayer). Afterward, come to Simpson Hall for coffee, tea, snacks, conversation, and a fireplace.

    Adult Ed: Up Ye Joyous (Early)

    Good Sam Church Lounge 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    “Text, Music, and Theology of Johann Sebastian Bach's Advent “Cantata Schwingt freudig euch empor” (Up ye joyous, raise your song), jointly offered by Zachary Duell and Michelle Cornwell. Each adult ed class is offered twice: first at 9:15am-10:15am, and again at noon-1pm; drop in at whichever time is convenient for you.

    Event Series Sunday Sung Eucharist

    Sunday Sung Eucharist

    Good Sam Sanctuary 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    A traditional service accompanied by full choirs and organ. Click through to find out about Sunday School and other resources for young families. After the service, come to Simpson Hall for coffee, tea, snacks, conversation, and a fireplace.

    Adult Ed: Up Ye Joyous (Noon)

    Good Sam Church Lounge 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    “Text, Music, and Theology of Johann Sebastian Bach's Advent “Cantata Schwingt freudig euch empor” (Up ye joyous, raise your song), jointly offered by Zachary Duell and Michelle Cornwell. Each adult ed class is offered twice: first at 9:15am-10:15am, and again at noon-1pm; drop in at whichever time is convenient for you.