1. Families and children are what drew me to St. Aidan's during the 1970's when my children were of school age.  I wanted Sunday school activities for them.

2. St..Aidan's is a warm and friendly parish with beautiful grounds.  The outdoors is my passion.

1. The rector who was here when we came, the inspiring music from the organist and choir, and the beauty and dignity of the worship service.

2. The congregation is very friendly and welcoming and focused on helping those in need.  It is not a large congregation, but it seems there is always someone who has the knowledge, skills, and willingness to do whatever needs to be done.  And, we have great coffee hours.

1. The warm friendliness of the congregation and being welcomed into the life of the parish.

2. We welcome everyone at St. Aidan’s without regard to race, launguage, age, gender, sexual orientation or identity, physical or mental abiliities, or economic level - no exceptions! At St. Aidan’s we take seriously our baptismal vow to respect the dignity of every human being.

1. What first drew me to St. Aidan’s was simply the people.  Such a welcoming and warm group of parishioners.  After our first visit I knew I had found my church home and was here to stay.

2. The world should know that St. Aidan’s welcomes everyone.  And when I say everyone I mean everyone.  There is no other way to say it other than simply “St. Aidan’s truly welcomes all”.  I think it is one of our greatest attributes.

1. My mother was attending St.Aidan's at the time. I liked the people and the worship services.

2. I would like the world to know that we truly care about those we come in contact with, and want to share with them what we have here.

1. I was drawn to St. Aidan’s by my dear friend, Mary Anderson. It also was a refreshing change to see women clergy. I also treasure the openness of the Episcopal Church to include everyone and make them feel welcome!

2. I would like everyone to know that St. Aidan’s treats everyone like they are part of a family, from greeting newcomers to providing a luncheon spread at coffee hour. We also celebrate birthdays, anniversaries, and health milestones. Everyone sincerely cares about one another.

1. My family has been Episcopalian since Diane and I were married sixty years ago.   When we moved to Oregon a few years ago and began looking for a new church home.  St. Aidan's was close to our new home and to our hearts.  

2. "Come to me all whose work is hard, whose load is heavy; and I will give you relief.  Bend your necks to my yoke, and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble-hearted; and your souls will find relief.  For my yoke is good to bear, my load is light."  Matt. 11:28-30

1.The beauty of the campus, and the respectful and traditional worship services.

2. We have a fantastic music program!

1. What drew me to St Aidan's was first the immediate welcome even before I had moved to Portland and services were still on Zoom.  That welcome continued when I was physically here.  Also I was drawn by the emphasis on the Celtic side of our heritage and a brand new labyrinth.

2. i think the world should know that St Aidan's is made up of people who are active in their faith and in their parish.  Visitors and those searching for a church home are welcomed and included.   And let's not forget that we have really tasty things to eat at "coffee hour."