ABOUT US

TOC IS A NONPROFIT, NON-RELIGIOUS, ALL-AGES VENUE IN PORTLAND, OREGON

TOC is housed in the beloved Old Church building; a historic landmark in Portland’s West End creative and cultural district. Saved from demolition by community activists and volunteers in 1968, TOC was built in the carpenter gothic style in 1882 and is on the National Register of Historic places.


The devoted staff and supporters of TOC continue to preserve and celebrate the iconic beauty of TOC while presenting diverse performances and events that reflect and enhance the cultural life of our community. Our building's natural acoustics and intimate atmosphere bring artists and audiences together through profoundly shared experiences. 

TOC produces concerts through our TOC Presents and Moon Series, and our community program offerings include 50 years of weekly classical Lunchtime Concerts, Little Ears Concerts for Children, and the social justice series WE CAN LISTEN. During the almost two years of pandemic closures, we adapted from live programming to virtual by producing the live streamed Better Together series. We also produced the feature-length documentary, Tipping Point which won the Documentary Feature Gold Prize at the 2022 Seattle Social Justice Film Festival. Distribution efforts are currently underway.


We host concerts from Monqui Presents, and are long-time community partners with many of Portland’s innovative and beloved nonprofit arts organizations including Fear No Music, PDX Jazz and Chamber Music Northwest. We’re also excited to host storytelling groups The Moth Story Slam and vintage radio stars The Tesla City Stories.   

As we continue to develop programming that reflects the community we serve, TOC would like to hear from you. We want to know what social justice topics you would like us to explore through our WE CAN LISTEN series. We love to hear ideas for new community programs that you think would benefit the greater Portland community, and we welcome feedback about what we are offering now.


Email staff@tocportland.org or leave us a note in one of our suggestion boxes onsite.


Thank you for telling us how we are doing and what you'd like us to do next!

STAFF

 OUR CREATIVE TEAM

 THE VOLUNTEER BOARD

The Volunteer Board of TOC plays an essential role in governance, fundraising, and strategy. Our board members have varied backgrounds including music, design, architecture, and management. And they’re all passionate about TOC.

RANDY STEED
President


KATHARINE LAWRENCE
Secretary


MARY CULSHAW
Vice-President


JULIE LAUKA

Treasurer

NICHOLE ANGLIN

BRANDI DELFOSSE

JULIANNE JOHNSON WEISS

TROY RULMYR

COLIN SAVOY

SUSAN SCHWARTZ

GRANT THURSTON

EBONY WHITE

Entrances

Our accessible entrance is on SW Clay, to the right of our main entrance.


Accessible Seating

Most shows at TOC are general admission, however we do have designated seating for patrons with mobility devices, other assistance requirements, and their companions. Our seating consists primarily of church-style pews and some high-back chairs without arm supports.


While we do not require advance notice or reservations for accessible seating, it does allow our staff to provide the best possible experience for our guests who may need some extra time or accommodations.


To learn more or to reserve accessible seating please call 503-222-2031 or email staff@tocportland.org View our seating chart here


ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS

ALL OF TOC’S RESTROOMS, INCLUDING ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS, ARE LOCATED BELOW THE MAIN LEVEL AND ARE REACHED EITHER BY TWO SETS OF STAIRS OR BY ELEVATOR. THE ELEVATOR REQUIRES A KEY, BUT ANY BAR OR FLOOR STAFF WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU.




Entrances

Our accessible entrance is on SW Clay, to the right of our main entrance.


Accessible Seating

Most shows at TOC are general admission, however we do have designated seating for patrons with mobility devices, other assistance requirements, and their companions. Our seating consists primarily of church-style pews and some high-back chairs without arm supports.


While we do not require advance notice or reservations for accessible seating, it does allow our staff to provide the best possible experience for our guests who may need some extra time or accommodations.


To learn more or to reserve accessible seating please call 503-222-2031 or email staff@theoldchurch.org View our seating chart here


ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS

ALL OF TOC’S RESTROOMS, INCLUDING ACCESSIBLE RESTROOMS, ARE LOCATED BELOW THE MAIN LEVEL AND ARE REACHED EITHER BY TWO SETS OF STAIRS OR BY ELEVATOR. THE ELEVATOR REQUIRES A KEY, BUT ANY BAR OR FLOOR STAFF WILL BE HAPPY TO ASSIST YOU.




PATRON DROP-OFF ZONES

Curbside drop-off zones are located on SW 11th (flat) and on SW Clay (short incline).




Parking

TOC does not own any parking facilities. However, designated accessible parking is available on a first-come, first-served basis in regular on-street metered parking spaces and nearby parking lots for vehicles bearing a valid Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) disability parking placard. The City Center pay parking lot is the closest to TOC. More parking information is available here .


ASL INTERPRETATION

If you would like to request a Sign Language interpreter please email staff@tocportland.org with the date of the event you would like to attend.

RANDY STEED
President


MARY CULSHAW
Vice President


KATHARINE LAWRENCE
Secretary


JULIE LAUKA
Treasurer

NICHOLE ANGLIN

BRANDI DELFOSSE

JULIANNE JOHNSON WEISS

COLIN SAVOY

SUSAN SCHWARTZ

GRANT THURSTON

EBONY WHITE

BRAD WULF

We're all about creating an unparalleled experience of music, art, and strong community. Harassment has no place here for any of our community members: attendees, staff, vendors, artists/crews, volunteers, and other guests. 


What are harassment and bullying?
Harassment includes but is not limited to: stalking, physical assault and/or battery, unwelcome physical conduct such as touching, blocking, staring, making sexual gestures, and making or displaying sexual drawings or photographs, verbal or physical intimidation, and unwelcome verbal conduct, such as slurs, insults, sexual propositions, sexual jokes, and other sexual comments. 


Bullying is conduct that seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce, examples of which may include, but are not limited to, screaming and verbal or physical threats.


Where to report and/or get help (patron version):
If you witness or experience harassment, please report it to the box office or a staff member wearing a staff badge or t-shirt. If you are unable or choose not to report at the event but would like to follow up afterward, please email our Executive Director at staff@tocportland.org


Where to report and/or get help (contractor/artist version):
If you experience harassment or witness harassment, please report it to the Production Manager, and if they’re unavailable, the Executive Director. If you are unable or choose not to report at the event but would like to follow up afterward, please email our Executive Director at staff@tocportland.org



We're all about creating an unparalleled experience of music, art, and strong community. Harassment has no place here for any of our community members: attendees, staff, vendors, artists/crews, volunteers, and other guests. 


What are harassment and bullying?
Harassment includes but is not limited to: stalking, physical assault and/or battery, unwelcome physical conduct such as touching, blocking, staring, making sexual gestures, and making or displaying sexual drawings or photographs, verbal or physical intimidation, and unwelcome verbal conduct, such as slurs, insults, sexual propositions, sexual jokes, and other sexual comments. 


Bullying is conduct that seeks to harm, intimidate, or coerce, examples of which may include, but are not limited to, screaming and verbal or physical threats.


Where to report and/or get help (patron version):
If you witness or experience harassment, please report it to the box office or a staff member wearing a staff badge or t-shirt. If you are unable or choose not to report at the event but would like to follow up afterward, please email our Executive Director at staff@theoldchurch.org


Where to report and/or get help (contractor/artist version):
If you experience harassment or witness harassment, please report it to the Production Manager, and if they’re unavailable, the Executive Director. If you are unable or choose not to report at the event but would like to follow up afterward, please email our Executive Director at staff@theoldchurch.org



What to expect from our team if someone harasses you or if you harass others:
Our staff take proactive steps to identify and address harmful behavior and take all reports of harassment seriously. When harassment is witnessed by or reported to our staff, we
1) ensure the victim’s safety through connection to friends on-site plus referrals to local resources off-site as needed and
2) swiftly take action to ensure the safety of other community members through direct communication with the aggressor(s). This action with aggressor(s) can range from a verbal warning to eviction and future ban from the venue depending on the severity of the behavior.


Law enforcement may be involved for behavior that is potentially criminal, though it is up to the victim whether they would like to be present or participate in filing an official report with law enforcement.


Harassment is never the fault of the victim. It is our expectation that all community members behave appropriately and with care, but if someone does harass you here, we hope we’ve created an environment where you feel safe and comfortable reporting it.