Tomorrow is our Women’s Mini-Retreat!
If you didn’t sign up, you’re still welcome. There will be music, plenty of delicious food, a message, conversation, and a craft. Doors open at 8:45 am; the program will begin at 9:00 and end at noon. Please bring your own teacup and saucer.
We hope that you can join us!
Our older youth would like to host a Parents Night Out event as a fundraiser, on Saturday, May 25, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm in the Lighthouse.
We will need at least two (non-related) adults to chaperone, to meet our Safe Sanctuary requirements.
If you are interested, please contact Pastor Brett.
We will be serving dinner at HomePlate Youth Services on Thursday, June 6 (postponed from May.)
Setup begins at 4:00 pm and we begin serving at 6:00. We should be done by 8:00.
We need the following items donated:
10 loaves of garlic bread
48 bottles of water
2 bottles of chocolate syrup for ice cream
4 dozen purchased cookies
You may bring items to church on June 2. If you need to bring them earlier, please let Bonnie know and she will freeze or store them.
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rSbZLDUyrzU
Our older youth would like to host a Parents Night Out event on Saturday, May 25, from 4:00 - 8:00 pm in the Lighthouse.
We will need at least two (non-related) adults to chaperone, to meet our Safe Sanctuary requirements.
If you are interested, please contact Pastor Brett.
“The Journey,” our weekly gathering on Thursday mornings, will not meet at the church this week, April 25.
We will be back next week, May 2, at 9:15 am.
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F7A-r7OLmSI
Do you have a friend that you’ve been wanting to introduce to Westside? The ladies’ mini-retreat on Saturday, May 4, is the perfect opportunity!
There will be music, plenty of delicious food, a message, conversation, and a craft. Doors open at 8:45 am; the program will begin at 9:00 and end at noon. Please bring your own teacup and saucer.
Sign up at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-48391210-womens. If you need any assistance, don’t hesitate to email the office.
We hope that you - and your friends! - can join us!
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Westside began with $316 from the Change for Change bucket in Aug 2019. Three loans were made at that time. Another $430 was deposited in Jan 2020 for another seven loans. As those loans have been repaid, the money has been re-invested in more loans.
To date, 35 loans have been made for a total of $1800. Twenty have been fully repaid, nine are in re-payment status, five have defaulted, and one was refunded.
Thanks to your initial support, Westside has made loans in nine countries, including the Dominican Republic, Tonga, Uganda, and the US, for purposes of agriculture, education, and supporting small businesses.
Learn more about Kiva at https://www.kiva.org/
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Go5UKC1bMXs
On Saturday, May 4, we will enjoy a morning of music, food, a message, and conversation, followed by a craft and free time for fellowship. Doors open at 8:45 am; the program will begin at 9:00 and end at noon. Please bring your own teacup and saucer.
Let us know how many will be in your party (friends are welcome!) and what food items you would like to bring, at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-48391210-womens
We hope that you can join us!
The date is set for our 2024 Rummage Sale! It will take place on Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15.
Your gently used items may be dropped off at church on Sunday, June 9.
There will be plenty of tasks that week - sorting, pricing, setting up, etc - so please contact Rose D or Jane W to volunteer to help!
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SpXTrGSqeao
We are less than a month away from our Women’s Mini Retreat on Saturday, May 4!
Please let us know how many will be in your party (friends are welcome!) and what food items you would like to bring, at https://www.signupgenius.com/go/8050B4BABAF22AB9-48391210-womens
We will enjoy a morning of music, food, a message, and conversation, followed by a craft and free time for fellowship. Doors open at 8:45 am; the program will begin at 9:00 and end at noon. We hope that you can join us!
There will be a Social Justice Workshop on Sunday, April 7. Lunch will be served at noon, followed by the workshop from 1:00 - 3:00 pm at the Beaverton Baha’i Center, 5355 SW Murray Blvd.
The workshop will focus on improving communication skills, recognizing and avoiding subtle acts of exclusion, and examining unconscious biases.
Learn more by clicking on this flyer
Home First Development and Christ United Methodist Church started working together more than 5 years ago with a shared goal of creating an inclusive, safe, and affordable community.
Now there are 54 units and a comprehensive services space opening to Cedar Mill and the LGBTQ/Ally community, in partnership with Friendly House/Elder Pride.
The Opal will provide a safe, welcoming, positive, and colorful environment for its residents for years to come!
You are invited to tour the new facility on Thursday, April 11, from 1:00 - 3:00 pm. Please contact Pastor Brett if you would like to attend.
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TahAD7K2KSc
Our Easter worship service, this Sunday at 10:00 am, will overwhelm you!
Sing some of your favorite songs, hear the resurrection story from the gospel of Mark, and have your hearts uplifted!
The children will have an opportunity to hunt eggs during the service.
Don’t miss it!
This Friday, March 29, at 5:45 pm.
Hear the story of Jesus’ last days, as told in the gospel of Mark. Participate in the Last Supper. Absorb the music.
Set your heart and mind in preparation for the glorious resurrection to come!
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRRJLpjnaOY
