The Lantern invites us all to embrace and illuminate the full human experience.

We are restoring a mid century church into an inclusive, intergenerational gathering place that offers connection, grief support, healing, and belonging. Here, we can come together to share in life’s joys and sorrows.

The Space

  • A rendering of The Sanctuary at The Lantern showing the stained glass and open, modern layout of the space.

    The Sanctuary

    The Sanctuary is filled with colored light from the original stained glass windows. It holds up to 300 people and offers a flexible space for concerts, movement classes, social gatherings, ceremonies and celebrations.

  • Rendering of The Living Room at The Lantern showing open, modern seating and the stained glass.

    The Living Room

    The more intimate Living Room is designed for healing and connection to host grief circles, rituals, community workshops and educational events. Equipped with a kitchen and dining area, the Living Room also welcomes private gatherings and retreats.

Preschool at The Lantern

 As part of our mission to create an intergenerational gathering place, The Lantern will host a preschool onsite. We are so grateful to welcome Childswork Learning Center into The Lantern community. Please visit Childswork Learning Center for more information and enrollment opportunities.

The Lantern provides connection, grief support, and belonging.

Mission

  • Nourish deep connections

  • Expand access to care for grief and healing

  • Advance grief literacy across sectors

  • Reawaken our capacity to grieve, love and connect

Offerings

  • Community grief circles

  • Grief rituals & retreats

  • Ceremonies of celebration & loss

  • Art making, writing & creative workshops

  • Book clubs, film screenings, curated presentations

  • Intimate concerts, choir, sound baths, song circles

  • Yoga, dance, movement classes

  • Mindfulness & meditation

  • Grief & end-of-life educational trainings

WE ARE PLEASED TO PRESENT:

Befriending
Mortality

with Holly J. Pruett

Six 90-Minute Online Sessions
March 9–May 18, 2026 (Alternating Mondays)

$175–$350 Sliding
Scale for All Six Sessions

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Learn More & Get Involved

  • February 18, 2026

    Community Information Session

    11:30 AM–12:30 PM @ Kiln
    1120 SE Madison St
    Portland, OR 97214

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  • March 13, 2026

    Community Information Session

    11:30AM-12:30PM @ Kiln
    1120 SE Madison St
    Portland, OR 97214

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Support the Vision

With your contribution, The Lantern can be a true pillar of the community and can provide the much-needed infrastructure for grief support, healing and connection.

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3% Cover the Fee

If you would prefer to pay by check, please make it payable to The Lantern Foundation and mail to 2828 SE Stephens St., Portland, OR. 97214. The Lantern Foundation is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and your donations are tax-deductible as allowable by law. Our tax identification number is 33-1712903.