Jubilee Sunday

About a dozen congregations in the Portland/Vancouver metro area observed Jubilee Sunday in January. Some have chosen to become member congregations.

St John the Baptist Episcopal Church, off Scholls Ferry Road, celebrated the day with special prayers, music, a display, sermon and a forum. The response was strong and the February vestry (church council) meeting voted unanimously to become a Jubilee member, which includes prayer, study, simple action and a contribution. A plan for a Jumble Sale to raise a donation is in progress.

This decision is also seen as a way to participate in the Episcopal ONE Campaign, a parish focus for this Millennium Development Goals Sabbath Year 2007. Jubilee is a primary partner for the ONE Campaign focused on MDG goal for removal of odious international debt. Congratulations people of St John's Church!