Service to others, along with meditation and study, are the three basics of living a theosophical life.

Sometimes, one’s aid to others takes the form of a spontaneous soul impulse. At other times, it takes the form of organized group activity.

Since the early 19th century, groups dedicated to the welfare and uplift of other people and the Planet have proliferated and spread across the globe. The arm of the Theosophical Society (TS) dedicated to such organized service is called the Theosophical Order of Service (TOS), founded in 1908, with chapters in almost 40 countries. The TOS is an independent volunteer service organization aligned with the TS and working in the areas of education, ecology, healing, family, animal welfare, emergency relief, and peace.

Each year, as part of its TOS work, the Portland Lodge selects one or more service projects. These have included food contributions to the Oregon Food Bank, support for a Backpack program for needy students, and participation in the TOS Healing Network.  You can join our action projects without being a member of the Theosophical Society.

The Theosophical Society in Portland is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization and all donations are tax deductible

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