How to Join Worship at Bridgeport United Church of Christ

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Bridgeport United Church of Christ (Bridgeport UCC) holds worship every week at 10:30 AM PST, and you can attend either in person at 621 NE 76th Avenue in Portland, Oregon, or online via Zoom. Masks are no longer required in the building, though they are provided for anyone who wishes to wear one, and on-site childcare plus a nursery are available so you can take part in the service. No membership or prior connection is needed — the church states that all are welcome.

Attending in person

  • Address: 621 NE 76th Avenue, Portland, OR.
  • Time: Worship begins at 10:30 AM PST each week.
  • Masks: Not required at all times in the building, but the church provides them for those who want them.
  • Childcare: An on-site childcare provider and a nursery are available during the service.

Attending online via Zoom

Bridgeport UCC also meets for worship on Zoom each week at the same 10:30 AM PST time. The Zoom link is posted on the church's website — look for the worship section, where the page notes "You may find the link for Zoom here." If you can't locate it, the site lists a contact address for at least one program ([email protected] for the Candlelight Prayer services), which suggests reaching out through the site's listed contacts is a reasonable fallback.

What to expect from the community

Bridgeport UCC describes itself as "an LGBTQ affirming, authentic community working for peace, justice and the integrity of creation." Its stated commitments include:

  • Being Open & Affirming, Anti-Racist, Just Peace, and an Immigrant Welcoming Congregation.
  • Intentional inclusion of LGBTQAI+ people — the church says it celebrates who you are "wherever you are on life's journey."
  • An explicit welcome for visitors to "come with your questions, your doubts, and your curiosities."

The congregation also states it stands against racism, sexism, homophobia, transphobia, Islamophobia, and anti-Semitism.

Other services and events

Beyond Sunday worship, the site highlights a few recurring or seasonal gatherings:

Event Details
Candlelight Prayer service Monthly; next listed date Friday, Oct 30th. Choir and instruments rehearse at 6 PM, service begins at 7 PM. Designed and led by Artist-in-Residence Stephanie Lynne Smith. Open to all people, not just the Bridgeport UCC community. Contact: [email protected]
Drag Brunch 4th annual event; the site lists Oct 10th as the date and notes tickets are available through a link on the page.
World Communion Sunday Rev T. returns Oct 4th, per the site's announcements.

The Candlelight Prayer services are described as using repetitive, simple songs (in the style of Taizé) to quiet the mind, and are open to everyone regardless of affiliation.

Practical notes before you go

  • Check the site for current details. Dates like the Oct 30th Candlelight service and Oct 10th Drag Brunch appear as announcements, so confirm times and any ticketing before traveling.
  • Zoom link: The site indicates the link is available on the page rather than providing it in the general description — plan to find it there before the 10:30 AM start.
  • Accessibility of participation: With both in-person and Zoom options, plus childcare, the church structures worship so attendees can join in the way that fits them.

If you're deciding whether to visit, the clearest signal from the church's own description is that it is intentionally inclusive and expects visitors to arrive with questions rather than certainty.