Portland church holds its final Christmas Eve service after 130 years

[@frafraplanner9277]

Meanwhile, Saint Stephens in Southeast Portland, a real (Catholic) church is doing better than ever.

[@danarose6314]

Yes it's great that no Roman Catholic churches are closing. Shows the true faith.

[@TheAlgomalo]

@@danarose6314Sure, the catholic PDF files need safe places to lay low until the vatican can reassign them to another diocese.

[@TheJakeman789]

An episcopal church… no loss

[@danarose6314]

How charitable.

[@tedmartin5239]

Many more to follow!

[@anthonyi6572]

Did I miss something? Was there any mention of worshipping God? Anyone can open a food pantry or soup kitchen.

[@danarose6314]

I think you've missed quite a bit.

[@MrNedsaabdickerson]

That is what happens when you forget who the boss is, Jesus Christ is king. Your God of virtue signaling has led you to a road of perdition!

[@danarose6314]

And you know all of this how?

[@corym8358]

​@@danarose6314 The numbers don't lie. The liberal denominations are all shrinking.

[@jenna2431]

A shock? No, like every other church they've been seeing attendance crater. Members are fewer and grayer. Lighter offering plates. Performing more funerals than baptisms. Excellent trend.

[@lovewillwinnn]

“Too bad, too bad you great city!” Revelation 18 They’re all drying up.... Except one 😊

[@Charles-d4e3b]

Ain’t nothing non profiting on non profits. Many profiting by servicing the needy

[@AllanPaone]

Right, the heads of these organizations are usually paid very well. However, many of those working there are volunteers, and the property pays no taxes, thus more money to steal. Having worked with some of these groups, most will refuse shelter solely because they cannot use alcohol and drugs. I never encountered one person who became homeless except by their own fault. I did, however, lose a condo due to a special assessment which I could not pay and thus moved to a cheaper one here in Portland. Along Burnside the homeless problem has gotten even worse thanks to the political hacks here. At times everyone is homeless on the bus including now their dogs. Not to mention waiting one half hour to cash a small check at Fred Meyer thanks to my bank closing and the long lines of homeless to cash in their bottles.

[@danarose6314]

@@AllanPaone Knowing there are righteous folks like you in this world just gives me hope.

[@manoharyadav9121]

MERRY CHRISTMAS TO YOU ALL AND YOUR FAMILIES 👨‍👩‍👦 🧡 🎄☃️❄🎂🍰, STAY HEALTHY STAY HAPPY 🧡