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Around here, we don't just give presents, we give presence.
This Christmas, Imago Dei and Advent Conspiracy would like to invite you to do it yourself! Join us on November 19th for great eats, live music, and an inspiring collection of DIY gift ideas. Not the crafty type? Not all that artistic? Have no fear. We'll provide you with step-by-step instructions, tons of examples, and all the information you need to leave here feeling ready to go handmade and heartfelt this Christmas. You can also enjoy the Voodoo Donut van in the morning and some unbelievably festive sandwiches from PBJs cart in the afternoon.
While you're getting inspired, you and your family are also invited to visit the interactive hands-on "Advent Experience": a journey for families (and others!) to think through ways of more faithfully celebrating the Advent story.
Why D.I.Y.?
A few years ago, the Imago Dei Community thought: "Instead of celebrating Christmas exchanging gizmos and gadgets, what if we spent that money helping the poor, the brokenhearted, the enslaved?"
Today, this is how Imago Dei does Christmas - by giving more love and spending less money. The money we've saved so far by doing Christmas differently has funded a safehouse for trafficking victims in Portland, drilled water wells in Africa, and brought medical supplies to those who desperately need them, but there is still so much more good to be done.
So come, do it yourself, spread a little Christmas cheer, and become a part of the Conspiracy.
When: Saturday November 19th, between 10:30am-2pm
Where: Imago Dei Community : 1302 SE Ankeny, Portland, OR 97214
For information on how you can get involved, email
Come and learn how to:
Roast your own coffee with thrift store equipment
Make your own vanilla extract
Make art out of free paint samples
Craft some sustainable wrapping paper
Create life-size likenesses of your friends and family
Dress up candles in minutes
Cover your family fridges in adorable custom magnets
Build your own snowglobes
Transfer your favorite photos onto wood
Find jewels for a bracelet at the hardware store
Inspire creativity in your kids
Brew your own beer
... and so much more!