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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.
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.
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 ... "
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.
Welcoming Our New Director of Children’s Music
Good Sam is excited to welcome our new director of children's music, Mrs. Xi Li.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Samaritan Village News and Views
Read the monthly newsletter from our neighbors at Samaritan Village.
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.
Upcoming Events
Wednesday Scripture Study
Online Event ORJoin on Wednesday mornings online for Lectio Divina, a contemplative study of next Sunday’s Gospel readings. Meditate on the readings ahead of time and enjoy a deeper connection with the liturgy during services.
Sacred Ground (Third Wednesday)
Good Sam Church Lounge 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United StatesJoin 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.
Scribes Open Writing Time
Good Sam Church Library 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United StatesWould you like a dedicated time and space to focus on your writing? Come to Scribes on Fridays. Drop-ins and newcomers are welcome.
Sunday Said Eucharist
Good Sam Chapel 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United StatesA 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.
Sunday Sung Eucharist
Good Sam Sanctuary 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United StatesA 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.