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On Friday, Sept 5th, something beautiful was uncovered in Old Town. Beyond the gritty look of the streets and the chaos of a weekend night, a table was set. Together with church goers, recovering addicts, artists, young adults transitioning off the streets, business owners, non-profit leaders, those experiencing houselssness, families, shelter workers, and more, a meal was shared.

This was a tangible expression of the Kingdom as we sat side by side, unidentified by our life work or economic status, but rather through a shared humanity, an incredible meal, original song and poetry, and easy conversation.

In Old Town, a historic neighborhood often identified as a place to fear, radical hospitality was offered and community was formed.

Joy and peace filled the streets where brokenness abounds.

This was an act of intercession. A place that became Holy Ground. As we sat in the streets, welcome and laughter healed hearts and offered a piece of true home.

We are so grateful to Tom Herbert of The Longtable, Jacobsen Valentine of Feed the Mass, Lance Orton of City Team Ministries, Austie Eckley of cALLed Ministries, Augusto Piccio for the beautifully designed menu, and Charlie Kang who connected us all together and led and served continually with joy and kindness.

Thank you to the many volunteers who worked so hard over the last days to prep, to host, and to offer beauty, welcome and hospitality to our neighborhood.

We are forever changed.

So much happens around the table.

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(And so many of you who posted)

This Friday, two events!!

Young Adults will meet to pray and worship at the Garden Space.

All others, join us at the Double Tree hotel by the Lloyd Center for an evening of prayer and worship hosted by Casa del Padre

Let's continue to pray together for the Portland Region!

Both start at 7pm!

At the Garden Space, we are praying continually for 3 big issues in Old Town: houselessness, addiction, and trafficking & the s3x industry. Thank you for all you do and for helping us pray with insight and intentionality around the last of these issues mentioned.

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Did you know Old Town was once Portland’s red-light district?
 
Today, it’s most recognized for its homelessness crisis, but traces of its past remain. The area is still surrounded by strip clubs, including iconic places like Mary’s Club and the Star Theater.   
   
In the 1970s, the Star Theater featured erotic films, n**e dances, and live s3x shows. Though the neighborhood has evolved, its deep-rooted connection to the s3x industry is still evident.   
   
We believe God hasn’t forgotten this part of the city. We are deeply invested in Old Town, praying and working toward its renewal — a place restored to beauty, dignity, and hope.

We would love to have you join us for the official launch of the new Portland Prayer Room in Old Town.  

Registration Link is in our bio, but not required. We just want to know you are coming!  

The doors will open one hour early (6pm) to share light refreshments, see City Team's new building, and to check out some cool merch!

During the launch, we will share the vision of the Prayer Room and enter into a time of worship and prayer together. 

We are so excited to have a team from the  lead worship. 

You won't want to miss this: invite your congregations, your family, and your friends!

Please check out the new website and consider a year end gift to help us get ready! [Link in bio!]  

If you would like to volunteer in the on-going rhythms of prayer as a room host, prayer facilitator, artist, or worship leader please contact us by sending a DM to get plugged in. 

We are expectant as we pray for our city to be transformed through the presence of God and faithfulness of His people; and we are so grateful for your partnership in Portland.

We can't wait to worship with you tomorrow night (Saturday, Sept 7th) as we put a close to our week of prayer in the city of Portland.

Sessions continue tonight with a great lineup, so come on out if you can, but tomorrow we will be having a party!

*Join us at the Block Party from 4-7pm*

There will be LIVE MUSIC with and

BUILDING TOURS of City Team's new building and guided prayerwalks

Also, food, games, and small inflatables for the kids.

*At 7pm, we will have our final set or prayer and worship with Steve and Jahana McCoy*

Spread the word and see you there!

205 NW 4th Portland

Let's bless Old Town!