PMC Meetups

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PMC Meetups are groups that get together to build connections among PMC members and help us support each other in our journeys of faith. These groups are open to anyone who wants to join and typically have a specific focus, activity, or shared life experience. They may be a one time thing or happen regularly throughout the year. Contact the group leader to join.

​If you have any questions, feel free to contact someone from the Small Group Committee: Micah Engle-Eshleman, Caroline, McCarty, Joan Steininger, and Kristen Swartley.

​​Young Adult Social

 Join other PMC Young Adults on the first Wednesday evening of the month for a social dinner gathering at a food cart pod or other dining option. Contact Kristen to join the PMC Young Adult WhatsApp chat group to get updates on various Young Adult gatherings. We've kept our definition of Young Adult fairly wide currently (ages 20-45ish) since we know people move through stages of adulthood at different times.
Contact: Kristen Swartley ([email protected]).

​Hiking Group (Join the mailing list to be in the know about hikes)

Need some more forest bathing in your life? Join this group to do hikes once a month together. It is a great time to be out in nature and get to know other PMCers better. Hikes will be minimum 6 miles, 1000 ft elevation gain.
Leaders: Lois Gearhart and Henry Janzen 
Gatherings: Once a month on a Saturday morning or Sunday afternoon (TBD)
To join: Send Lois or Henry an email to get on their email list.

​​Friday Coffee Group

Wanting to connect with fellow PMCers? This group meets on Friday mornings for a drop-in Conversation Gathering over Coffee/Tea at Papaccino's. Come join us if you'd like. 
Leader: Linda Smith or Leroy Chupp
Gatherings: Friday mornings at 10:00 am, Papaccino's Coffee House & Cereal Bar (4411 SE Woodstock Blvd., Portland, OR, 97206)
To join: Check in with Linda Smith or Leroy Chupp, or just show up.

Book Group

We meet to read and talk about books. Anyone can join.
Leader: Dave Johnson
Gatherings: Often the third Saturday morning of the month, though we move this around every once in a while. Lately we have been meeting at Vivian Heading’s home. 
​To join: Contact Dave Johnson

Transitions

Transitions is a group for older adults that meets on the fourth Monday of each month. Everyone is welcome to join us for conversations about faith and life as we grow older. Contact Kris in the PMC office with any questions.
Leader: Kris Voss-Rothmeier
Gatherings: In the PMC Old Chapel, 4th Monday of the month, 1pm. 
​To join: Just show up! Or, send a message to Rod.

​Dorcas Needles & Stitches

We knot comforters for MCC. These may be sent directly to refugees or some get sold at the Oregon Mennonite Festival for World Relief. The group is open and anyone who wants to come is welcome. Just show up! Children should be able to tie a square knot so probably anyone by age 6 or 7 could join us.
Leader: Gail Manickam
Gatherings: We meet at the church, usually in the Old Chapel on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month from roughly 9am - 12 noon.
To join: Just show up! Or contact Gail for more information.

​Bison Coffee House / ​Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery (DDoD)

​This Group is focused on repairing the harm done under the Doctrine of Discovery to Indigenous people and cultures. Support, learning, and action for aspiring helpers at every level of interest and engagement. Gather at 10am on the 2nd TUE monthly to share what we are learning about Dismantling the Doctrine of Discovery, and to patronize Portland’s only Native-American owned coffee & bake shop. 3941 NE Cully Blvd.
Contact Connie Brown or Irene Morrow for details. 

​​Portland Mennonite Quilters

This group is focused on hand quilting. Usually quilts are completed to be auctioned at the Oregon Mennonite Festival for World Relief. Sometimes we accept commissions - hand quilt for donation to MCC. The group is open to anyone. Beginners are welcome!
Leader: Ardy Alberts
Gatherings: Every Monday morning in the Lower Level of the Church.
To join: Contact Ardy Alberts, 541.680.3675

​​Nightstrike

Night Strike is a community gathering that mobilizes volunteers/services, meets felt needs, and develops relationships that transform lives. It is an opportunity for members of Portland’s homeless community to hang out, enjoy a hot meal, receive a free haircut or shave, have their feet washed and have their old shoes/clothes/sleeping bags replaced. PMC gathers a group of 5 volunteers once a month to help at Nightstrike. LEARN MORE HERE
Leader: Kim Bonner
Gatherings: 2nd Thursday of the month, 6:45-9pm
To join: There are limited volunteer slots each month, please contact Kim each month to see if there is space to participate and for the location to meet at.

​​Monday Knitting Circle

We gather twice a month for a knitting circle in NE Portland. We welcome all knitters to bring a project and come knit together with us two evenings a month.
Leader: Lois Gearhart
Gatherings: 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month at 6:30pm, Liz Heaney’s home in NE Portland
To join: Contact Lois for more information