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Bridgeport United Church of Christ (bridgeportucc.org) is a United Church of Christ congregation in Portland, Oregon, located at 621 NE 76th Avenue. Its website describes it as "an LGBTQ affirming, authentic community working for peace, justice and the integrity of creation," and it functions as the congregation's online hub for worship times, events, and ministry news.
Where it is and how to attend
The church meets for worship in person and on Zoom each week at 10:30 AM PST; the Zoom link is posted on the site. Masks are no longer required in the building at all times, but the congregation provides them for anyone who wishes to wear one. On-site child care and a nursery are available during services.
What the congregation says about itself
The site's own language is the clearest guide to its identity. Bridgeport UCC describes itself as:
- Open & Affirming and intentionally inclusive of LGBTQAI+ people
- Anti-Racist, stating it stands against racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, and anti-Semitism
- Just Peace and Immigrant Welcoming
- A place that welcomes "your questions, your doubts, and your curiosities"
It also states plainly: "Our faith is over 2000 years old... Our thinking is not." The site includes an explicit statement of support for transgender, nonbinary, masculine-of-center, gender fluid, and gender queer people, and celebrates the "T" in LGBT.
Ministries and community programs
The site highlights several ministry teams and community efforts:
| Ministry / Program | What the site says |
|---|---|
| Justice & Witness Ministry Team | Listed as a ministry team |
| Worship & The Arts Ministry Team | Listed as a ministry team |
| Beacon Village PDX Community | Listed as a community |
| Bridgeport Community Garden | Listed as a community |
Events and worship beyond Sunday
The site promotes recurring and one-time gatherings:
- Drag Brunch — the 4th annual event; the site notes "Save the date! Drag Brunch on Oct 10th" and links to tickets.
- Candlelight Prayer services — monthly services designed and led by Artist-in-Residence Stephanie Lynne Smith. The site describes them as repetitive, simple songs that quiet the mind, and notes they are open to everyone, not just the Bridgeport UCC community. The next service is listed as Friday, Oct 30th, with choir and instruments rehearsing at 6 PM and the service beginning at 7 PM. Contact: [email protected].
- World Communion Sunday — noted with "Rev T. returns Oct 4th."
- Junk In the Trunk — an event the site thanks attendees for making a success in 2026.
Who this page is for
If you are looking for an LGBTQ-affirming, explicitly anti-racist congregation in northeast Portland, or you want to check worship times, Zoom access, or upcoming events like the Drag Brunch and Candlelight Prayer services, this site is the congregation's own source for that information. If you need details the site does not state — such as specific beliefs on particular theological questions, membership requirements, or giving options — those would need to be confirmed directly with the church rather than inferred from the homepage.