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    Designated Offering: Meals on Wheels

    This month, Good Sam is supporting Meals on Wheels. To join in, make your check to the church with "designated offering" in the memo line.

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    Designated Offering: Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center

    This month, Good Sam is supporting the Corvallis Daytime Drop-in Center. To join in, make your check to the church with "designated offering" in the memo line.

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    Samaritan Village News and Views

    Read the monthly newsletter from our neighbors at Samaritan Village.

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    Designated Offering: United Thank Offering

    This March, Good Sam is participating in the United Thank Offering. To join in, make your check to the church with "designated offering" in the memo line.

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    A Message from Rev. Dan Warren

    As we prepare to say goodbye, Rev. Dan Warren pens a note to the Good Sam community. Read his message here.

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    Corvallis for Refugees

    Sign up to build supply kits on Sunday: items for cleaning, plus bedroom items for a three-year-old and for parents. Or if you prefer, donate $10 cash or check.

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    Holy Week Services at a Glance

    Join in services and special events from Palm Sunday through Easter Sunday, in celebration of the resurrection of Jesus Christ.

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    Children’s Choir Returns! Register Now

    Join in this free opportunity to receive quality music education, learn more about faith and liturgy, and to form friendships with other parish kids.

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    Designated Offering: Doctors Without Borders

    This February, Good Sam is supporting Doctors Without Borders. To join in, make your check to the church with "designated offering" in the memo line.

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    Lenten Services at a Glance

    View all of the special liturgies, services and study groups scheduled for this year, to mark your observance of Lent.

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    Good Sam Has a New Rector

    Father Marshall comes to us from St. Dunstanโ€™s parish in Shoreline, WA, where he served for 15 years. Father Marshallโ€™s first Sunday with us will be March 10.

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    Adult Education Sessions at a Glance

    View all of the topics that the Adult Education committee has in store for you during the second half of this academic year, to enrich your faith and stimulate your mind.

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    World Labyrinth Day

    Good Sam Courtyard Labyrinth 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    All are welcome to come enjoy a guided labyrinth walk in the beautiful Good Sam Courtyard.

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    Scribes Open Writing Time

    Good Sam Church Library 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    Would you like a dedicated time and space to focus on your writing? Come to Scribes on Fridays. Drop-ins and newcomers are welcome.

    Sunday Said Eucharist

    Good Sam Chapel 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    A quiet service spoken in Elizabethan English (Rite I in the Book of Common Prayer). Afterward, come to Simpson Hall for coffee, tea, snacks, conversation, and a fireplace.

    Adult Ed: Contemplative Prayer (Early)

    Good Sam Church Lounge 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    Join Chaplain Michelle Cornwell to understand contemplative prayer through the eyes of monastic writers, followed by 5-10 minutes in silence to practice what we're learning together. Each adult ed class is offered twice: first at 9:15am-10:15am, and again at noon-1pm; drop in at whichever time is convenient for you.

    Sunday Sung Eucharist

    Good Sam Sanctuary 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    A traditional service accompanied by full choirs and organ. Godly Play in session. Click through to find out about Sunday School and other resources for young families. After the service, come to Simpson Hall for coffee, tea, snacks, conversation, and a fireplace.

    Adult Ed: Contemplative Prayer (Noon)

    Good Sam Church Lounge 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    Join Chaplain Michelle Cornwell to understand contemplative prayer through the eyes of monastic writers, followed by 5-10 minutes in silence to practice what we're learning together. Each adult ed class is offered twice: first at 9:15am-10:15am, and again at noon-1pm; drop in at whichever time is convenient for you.

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    Sung Compline

    Good Sam Sanctuary 333 NW 35th St, Corvallis, OR, United States

    A unique offering in the state of Oregon, this contemplative, candlelit service offers a chance to pause against the backdrop of candlelight, Gregorian chant, polyphony, and other ancient music sung by the Good Sam Schola Cantorum.