Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the second Monday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel hosted. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at Pub 210 East at 3:45 pm. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

For questions or more information you can reach out to Scott at drscottburns@gmail.com or Christy at christypolk@gmail.com.

Please note that this meeting is in place of the 9/24 gathering. You’re encouraged to attend that day’s Gospel Gathering instead.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the last Thursday of most months at 9 AM at Mt. Angel. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at the Benedictine Brewery. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

To be added to the email list for a monthly reminder, contact John Rosensteel at john.rosensteel@hubpdx.org.

Join us on September 24th to hear Carmen Imes speak on Exodus and the Presence of God.

On the pages of Exodus, we encounter not just a liberation story, but a story of God's abiding presence. The Israelites discover a God who has heard their cries and promises to be with them. After centuries of building for Pharaoh's aggrandizement, God invites them to build him a home so that he can dwell among them. Because of our faith in Jesus, we join the community gathered around the presence of God, empowered to join his mission.

— Carmen Imes

• Clackamas: 6-8 PM @ Eastridge Church, 14100 SE Sunnyside Rd, Clackamas, OR 97015

• Urban Core: 6:30-8:30 PM @ Society Church, 1832 NE Cesar E Chavez Blvd, Portland, OR 97212

• Beaverton: 7-9 PM @ Westside Community Church, 18390 SW Farmington Rd, Beaverton, OR 97007

Note: Hillsboro’s gathering is happening 9/16 and SW Suburbs is 9/20

5-8 PM @ Oregon City Christian Church, 1179 South End Rd, Oregon City, OR 97045

Continue the conversation over a shared meal as Hugh explores the vision of a Brave City—a city transformed as everyday people faithfully live out the way of Jesus through their homes, work, neighborhoods and relationships.

Together we'll explore how Kingdom ecosystems—networks of churches, businesses, ministries, artists, entrepreneurs and neighbors working together—can create lasting change and contribute to the flourishing of a city.

Following a short presentation, Hugh will host an open Q&A around topics including everyday mission, co-vocational ministry, church planting, Kingdom culture, and what it looks like to cultivate communities that produce creative missionaries rather than simply church attenders.

Whether you're curious, skeptical, or already engaged in this work, come prepared for an evening of good food, meaningful conversation, and fresh imagination for what God can do through ordinary people.

Register HERE

Hosted by Garden Space, PrayerPDX and Multiply PDX

What if the greatest opportunity to transform a city isn't building bigger churches—but helping ordinary people discover the Kingdom already at work where they live, work, create and serve?

Join author, church planter and Brave Cities founder Hugh Halter for an interactive afternoon exploring what it looks like to live a truly missional life in today's world.

Together we'll imagine how neighborhoods, businesses, churches, nonprofits, artists, entrepreneurs and everyday people can become part of connected Kingdom ecosystems that cultivate the flourishing of an entire city.

Rather than simply listening to a speaker, you'll engage in conversation, reflection and practical exercises that help you discover what God may already be doing in your own neighborhood, workplace or sphere of influence—and how you can join in.

Whether you're planting churches, launching businesses, creating art, leading nonprofits, serving your neighborhood or simply longing to live with greater purpose, this lab will expand your imagination for what a Brave City can become.

Register HERE

Hosted by Garden Space, PrayerPDX and Multiply PDX

7-9 PM with a pre-party at 6 @ 26 West Church, 2900 NE Century Blvd, Hillsboro, OR 97124

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the second Monday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel hosted. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at Pub 210 East at 3:45 pm. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

For questions or more information you can reach out to Scott at drscottburns@gmail.com or Christy at christypolk@gmail.com.

A Four-Course Community Feast in the Heart of Portland

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Hosted by the Garden Space

With Special Guest Chef Tom Herbert (The Long Table), Chef Jacobsen Valentine (Feed the Mass), and Local Artists & Musicians

What if one beautiful evening around a shared table could change the way we see our city—and one another?

The Garden Table is more than a dinner. It is an invitation to experience hospitality as a force for renewal.

For one unforgettable evening, nearly 250 people from every walk of life will gather around one extraordinary table in downtown Portland. Neighbors, artists, students, business owners, families, community leaders, and those experiencing hardship will share the same meal, the same conversations, and the same welcome.

Hosted by the Garden Space PDX and many community partners, this four-course feast celebrates the beauty, abundance, and generosity of Oregon through thoughtfully prepared seasonal ingredients, meaningful table design, live music, and artistic experiences that encourage connection.

We are honored to welcome special guest chef Tom Herbert, founder of The Long Table in the UK, whose work has inspired communities around the world to rediscover the power of gathering across differences. Together with talented local chef Jacobsen Valentine and Portland volunteers, artists, and musicians, the evening will become more than a meal—it will be a living work of art.

Throughout the night you'll enjoy:

• A seasonal four-course dinner celebrating Oregon's harvest

• Beautifully designed communal tables that invite conversation

• Stories of hope and renewal from our city

• Live music and artistic experiences from local creatives

• Opportunities to meet people you may never have encountered otherwise

• A glimpse into the vision of Garden Space PDX and the growing movement of radical hospitality in Portland

At a time when loneliness and division are increasing, we believe one of the most powerful things we can do is simply create spaces where people belong before they believe, are welcomed before they achieve, and are known before they are judged.

Every ticket purchased helps make this possible. Your attendance also helps provide complimentary seats for art students, neighbors in recovery, community partners, and individuals who otherwise would not be able to participate.

Come hungry for exceptional food.

Leave nourished by community.

Join us as we discover what can happen when strangers become neighbors and a simple meal becomes a sign of hope for our city.

Reserve your seat at the table.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the last Thursday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at the Benedictine Brewery. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

To be added to the email list for a monthly reminder, contact John Rosensteel at john.rosensteel@hubpdx.org.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the second Monday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel hosted. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at Pub 210 East at 3:45 pm. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

For questions or more information you can reach out to Scott at drscottburns@gmail.com or Christy at christypolk@gmail.com.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the last Thursday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at the Benedictine Brewery. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

To be added to the email list for a monthly reminder, contact John Rosensteel at john.rosensteel@newhopepdx.org.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the second Monday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel hosted. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at Pub 210 East at 3:45 pm. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

For questions or more information you can reach out to Scott at drscottburns@gmail.com or Christy at christypolk@gmail.com.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the last Thursday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at the Benedictine Brewery. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

To be added to the email list for a monthly reminder, contact John Rosensteel at john.rosensteel@newhopepdx.org.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the second Monday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel hosted. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at Pub 210 East at 3:45 pm. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

For questions or more information you can reach out to Scott at drscottburns@gmail.com or Christy at christypolk@gmail.com.

Portland is not an easy place to build anything that multiplies. You feel it every week. Spiritual curiosity… but deep resistance, real need… but low trust in the Church, moments of openness… followed by silence. And if you’re honest, sometimes it feels like you’re experimenting in the dark. But here’s the thing…

We’re not the first city to face this. Cities in the UK have been living in a post-Christian reality for decades. And some leaders there have quietly figured out what actually works.

On Thursday, May 28, we’re bringing one of those leaders to Portland, Nic Harding from
Liverpool, UK. Nic has spent years helping leaders: find clarity in their calling and next steps, build communities that actually multiply, develop city-reaching strategies (not just church growth tactics) and create evangelism and discipleship rhythms that work in skeptical cultures.

This isn’t theory. This is what it looks like to lead where Christianity is no longer assumed—and still see movement.

Why this night matters. Portland is showing signs of spiritual hunger in a new and fresh way. But momentum is fragile. And if we default to models that don’t fit our city, we’ll miss the moment. This is a chance to step back, get perspective, and learn from someone living ahead of us culturally.

Who this is for: Church planters, Microchurch / house church leaders, Discovery Bible Study leaders, Pastors who want to multiply ministry and Anyone serious about multiplying disciples, not just gathering crowds.

Bring your spouse. This calling is shared.

Our time will be personal, interactive, and value-packed

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the last Thursday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at the Benedictine Brewery. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

To be added to the email list for a monthly reminder, contact John Rosensteel at john.rosensteel@newhopepdx.org.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the second Monday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel hosted. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at Pub 210 East at 3:45 pm. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

For questions or more information you can reach out to Scott at drscottburns@gmail.com or Christy at christypolk@gmail.com.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the last Thursday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at the Benedictine Brewery. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

To be added to the email list for a monthly reminder, contact John Rosensteel at john.rosensteel@newhopepdx.org.

Join us on Wednesday, April 15th as we hear from John and Nancy Ortberg on “Lessons from a Lifetime in Leadership.” Ministry is sacred work, but it is rarely simple. Over decades of leadership, John Ortberg and Nancy Ortberg have walked with churches through seasons of growth, disruption, clarity, and complexity. Along the way, they have learned what endures — what is worth holding onto when leadership feels weighty and the path forward is not always obvious.

Drawing from a lifetime invested in the local church, they will reflect on the lessons that have clarified their calling, steadied their faith, and shaped how they lead after seasons that tested both. Together, they will name what they have found trustworthy in God, what leadership has required of them, and what they believe matters most for those serving today.

The day will include extended teaching paired with a facilitated Q&A, creating space for honest questions and meaningful dialogue — not only to listen, but to engage the realities many leaders quietly carry.

If you are seeking encouragement, perspective, and wisdom for the road ahead, this will be a day worth setting aside — designed for pastors and ministry leaders who hope to lead with depth, resilience, and faithfulness over the long arc of their calling.

This event is sponsored by the M.J. Murdock Charitable Trust and co-sponsored by George Fox University.

Tickets are $20 with lunch, or $10 with no lunch. Groups of 10 or more receive a 25% discount, which is automatically applied when they register together. 

Note: Registration will close on April 12th or when we reach capacity, whichever comes first. At that time, we will not be able to offer any additional registrations or exceptions.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the second Monday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel hosted. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at Pub 210 East at 3:45 pm. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

For questions or more information you can reach out to Scott at drscottburns@gmail.com or Christy at christypolk@gmail.com.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the second Monday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel hosted. This new addition to the Abbey opportunity will be hosted by Scott Burns and Chrisy Polk. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at the Benedictine Brewery. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

For questions or more information you can reach out to Scott at drscottburns@gmail.com or Christy at christypolk@gmail.com.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the last Thursday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at the Benedictine Brewery. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

To be added to the email list for a monthly reminder, contact John Rosensteel at john.rosensteel@newhopepdx.org.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the second Monday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel hosted. This new addition to the Abbey opportunity will be hosted by Scott Burns and Chrisy Polk.

The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at the Benedictine Brewery. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

For questions or more information you can reach out to Scott at drscottburns@gmail.com or Christy at christypolk@gmail.com.

Pastor and ministry leaders from many churches all over the Portland metro area meet the last Thursday of every month at 9 AM at Mt. Angel. The goal of this monthly rhythm is to create space for God and one another. We offer a few connection points throughout the day. We gather at 9 for prayer on the bottom floor of the Retreat Center. We gather again for noon prayer with the monks and lunch in Mt. Angel. We end the day with a beverage at the Benedictine Brewery. All gatherings are optional invitations. 

To be added to the email list for a monthly reminder, contact John Rosensteel at john.rosensteel@newhopepdx.org.