Our annual Charge Conference with District Superintendent Tim Overton-Harris will be on Sunday, Nov 19, following worship (11:30 am-1:30 pm.) Snacks will be provided. Please attend if you are able.
Members of church council and the Staff-Parish committee are also invited to a meeting from 8:45-9:45 that morning.
Westsiders have an opportunity to serve at HomePlate Youth Services again!
We will provide dinner on the second Thursday of the month at their Hillsboro drop-in center, 494 E Main St., Hillsboro, beginning October 12.
HomePlate offers drop-in services where youth ages 12-24 can stop by for a free meal, access clothing, showers, or job support, and build relationships with trusted adults.
Contact Bonnie B for more information.
In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wgS7kyCM7HU
May God protect you and guide you as you begin a new school year!
Charge Conference is an annual all-church meeting with our District Superintendent, Rev Tim Overton-Harris.
This year’s meeting will be on Sunday, November 19, following the worship service (11:30 am - 1:30 pm.) Snacks will be provided.
Members of church council and SPRC are requested to attend an additional meeting from 8:45 - 9:45 am.
More details to come.
The Western Farm Workers Association’s Back-to-School distribution of food and school supplies will be on Saturday, September 2, at Reedville Presbyterian Church in Aloha.
Volunteers are needed to sort and distribute items. Sign up for a shift by calling the WFWA office at 503-681-9399, or call or text Merry at 503-840-7410.
Backpacks and all types of school supplies for grades K through 12 may be donated at church. Thanks for your support!
About 200 people from our community attended the Western Farm Workers Association event last Saturday. The evening included a delicious dinner, tres leches cakes, live music by two local recording artists, and a celebration of the volunteers and the advancements made in the past year.
In 2023, WFWA expanded their twice-weekly food distributions to about 75 families. A cooperative of organic farmers are bringing fresh produce to the office each week. They are also able to partner with St. John the Baptist Catholic Church to take non-perishable food to the farm labor camps.
Thank you for your continued support of this valuable ministry!
In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4s_rg87eSzE
The Western Farm Workers Association’s Back-to-School distribution of food and school supplies will be on Saturday, September 2, at Reedville Presbyterian Church in Aloha.
Volunteers are needed to sort and distribute items. Call or text Merry at 503-840-7410 for more info. Backpacks and all types of school supplies may be donated at church.
Tomorrow, Saturday, August 19th, the Western Farm Workers Association will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary.
They will be hosting a dinner with live music at the Calvary Lutheran Church from 6:00 to 8:00 pm.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP to Merry Goldthorpe at mcgoldthorpe@yahoo.com as soon as possible.
Since this was an outdoor service, there isn’t a video for August 13. But enjoy these photos of the Blessing of the Animals taken during the service.
Family Promise is seeking volunteers to help hand out flyers and share info about the organization at Mod Pizza, 2695 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, on Thursday, Aug 17th.
Shifts are 1 - 2.5 hours in length, between 10:30 am and 10:00 pm. Staff, board members, and interns will also be at the event during shifts. Sign up at Mod PIzza Signup
If you are interested in this volunteer opportunity but have questions you can reach out to Shaely at: shaelyk@fpgwc.org.
On Saturday, August 19th, the Western Farm Workers Association will be celebrating its 35th Anniversary. They will be hosting a dinner with live music at the Calvary Lutheran Church from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Please join in this event by sending your RSVP to Merry Goldthorpe at mcgoldthorpe@yahoo.com.
The WFWA Back-to-School distribution of food and school supplies will be on Saturday, September 2, at Reedville Presbyterian Church in Aloha. Volunteers, backpacks, and school supplies are needed and will be greatly appreciated.
It is a very well-organized and busy day, as donations are sorted and backpacks are filled with each student’s required supplies. It takes many generous volunteers who care about families. Call or text Merry with any questions about either event at 503-840-7410. Thank you
The annual Blessing of the Animals is this Sunday, August 13.
This is an outdoor service, under the tent, with a special blessing by Pastor Brett. All well-behaved pets are welcome to attend!
Kids are invited to bring their favorite stuffed animals as well to be blessed.
After the service, Sandy H will provide wood-fired pizza and salad for lunch. If you haven’t already, please RSVP at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/Aug-13-lunch.
Be sure to invite your friends and their pets!
The Blessing of the Animals is this Sunday, August 13. This is an outdoor service where you can bring your pets for a special blessing by Pastor Brett.
After the service, Sandy H will provide wood-fired pizza and salad for lunch; you’re welcome to bring store-bought desserts and/or soft drinks to share. Please RSVP at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/Aug-13-lunch
Make plans to attend - and be sure to invite your friends and their pets!
In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gGLINLDawW4
Video from July 30, featuring our special guest, Lanndhese Talice, Executive Director of Family Promise of Greater Washington County.
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=26davttFBqo
One of our favorite Sundays is coming up!
The Blessing of the Animals will be on Sunday, August 13. This is an outdoor service where you can bring your pets for a special blessing by Pastor Brett.
After the service, Sandy H will provide wood-fired pizza and salad for lunch; you’re welcome to bring store-bought desserts and/or soft drinks to share. Please RSVP at https://westsidejourney.breezechms.com/form/Aug-13-lunch
Make plans to attend - and be sure to invite your friends and their pets!
Be sure to join us at 10:00 am this Sunday, July 30, when we welcome Lanndhese Talice to Westside. Lanndhese is the Executive Director of Family Promise of Greater Washington County.
Lanndhese has 9 years of experience working with disadvantaged populations experiencing homelessness and those living with complex behavioral health challenges. With skills in non-profit management, community organizing, fiscal and grant management, outreach, and relationship building, Lanndhese is a strong advocate for the underserved and is passionate about advancing the health and well-being of those in need.
Westside has been part of the program since the very beginning and was the first church to host a family in 2018. Learn more about new programs, the challenges and accomplishments of Family Promise, and how you can be involved.
Our annual Worship at Hagg Lake is this Sunday, July 23, beginning at 11:00 am.
Here are some important things to know beforehand:
No childcare is available
If you want to be baptized, please text or call Pastor Brett asap
GPS can be spotty at the lake; click here for Google Maps directions from the church