It’s not too late to buy tickets to the Family Promise fundraiser this Thursday, Feb 8th at 6:00 pm at Calvary Parkside in Beaverton! Enjoy tasting - and buying! - several sweet treats, as well as purchasing raffle tickets for several prizes.
Our own Bonnie B will be selling her desserts!
Learn more and register to attend or bake at https://www.familypromisegwc.org/sweetcause.
Collective Healing PDX is hosting a FREE event #MeToo and the Church: Healing and Preventing Sexual Abuse on Saturday, March 2nd at 9am-12pm at West Hills Covenant Church.
Join us, Rowena Chiu (Harvey Weinstein Survivor and #MeToo Activist) and Rev. Dieula Previlon (Pastor, Trauma-Therapist, Author of “Does God See Me?” and CEO of ElevateHer International Ministries) as we center survivor stories, learn effective ways to support survivors, understand the complexity and complicity of the Church, and help prevent further sexual abuse.
Register at https://westhillscovenant.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/2120868
In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUXsa0SFIRE
Yesterday’s initial gathering of The Journey was even better than anticipated!
Pastor Brett will host two more Thursday sessions this month - on Feb 8 and 29 - in the Family Room from 9:00-11:00 am. (The Family Room is down the hall to the right, as you enter the main building.)
Participants are encouraged to suggest topics for discussion.
Contact Pastor Brett for more information.
The 2023 Giving Statements were emailed on Tuesday, Jan 30. If you did not receive yours, please reach out to the church office at office@westsidejourney.org or 503.643.8070.
Printed copies were mailed to those without email addresses on file.
Thank you for your support of Westside and our ministries!
Join Family Promise for a Charity Bake-Off on Thursday, Feb 8th at 6:00 pm at Calvary Parkside in Beaverton! You can sign up to sell your treats (20% will go to Family Promise!) or attend as a taster and judge for only $10 per person.
Our own Bonnie B will be selling her desserts!
Learn more and register to attend or bake at https://www.familypromisegwc.org/sweetcause.
Join Pastor Brett in the Family Room this Thursday, Feb 1, from 9:30-10:30 am to explore and discuss what matters to you in your daily walk with Jesus.
Part bible study, part prayer, part spiritual journey. Participants are encouraged to suggest topics for discussion.
Contact Pastor Brett for more information.
Our Lighthouse building housed several members during the recent winter storms. It was a blessing to be able to offer a warm and safe place for them.
Before the next ice storm, we would like to stockpile some non-perishables. Bonnie B will keep track of the food inventory. Any items close to their expiration date will be used at one of our ministries.
Besides canned items, some other options are nut butters, crackers, dried fruits, granola and protein bars, and grains such as rice.
Please bring food items to church this Sunday.
In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbLwHfohfXE
Kari S is organizing a mini-retreat for the women of Westside this spring.
If you are interested in being a part of the planning team, please contact Kari at church or by email.
Join Pastor Brett in the Family Room on Thursday, Feb 1, from 9:30-10:30 am to explore and discuss what matters to you in your daily walk with Jesus.
Part bible study, part prayer, part spiritual journey. Participants are encouraged to suggest topics for discussion.
Contact Pastor Brett for more information.
Join Family Promise for a heartwarming Charity Bake-Off on Thursday, Feb 8th at 6:00 pm at Calvary Parkside in Beaverton! Showcase your baking skills, win bragging rights, and sell your treats (20% will go to Family Promise!)
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is a fantastic opportunity to share your passion, spread some love in the community, and make a real difference in the lives of families in need.
Not a baker? Attend as a taster and judge for only $10 per person.
Learn more and/or register to attend or bake at https://www.familypromisegwc.org/sweetcause.
Our Lighthouse building housed several members during the recent winter storms. It was a blessing to be able to offer a warm and safe place for them.
However, it would be even better with something to eat!
Before the next ice storm, we would like to stockpile some non-perishables. Bonnie B will keep track of the food inventory. Any items close to their expiration date will be used at one of our ministries.
Besides canned items, some other options are nut butters, crackers, dried fruits, granola and protein bars, and grains such as rice.
If you are able, please bring food items to church this Sunday.
In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ASSs3ge0rs
Sign-up has begun for our next blood drive on Tuesday, Feb 13, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. needs blood. The need for blood is constant, but only 3 percent of the U.S. population donates. If you have been turned away before, please visit the Red Cross website to see if you are now eligible. It takes less than an hour, but can help save the lives of up to three patients!
Be a hero and sign up today at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideUMC
Join Family Promise for a heartwarming Charity Bake-Off on Thursday, Feb 8th at 6:00 pm at Calvary Parkside in Beaverton! Showcase your baking skills, win bragging rights, and sell your treats (20% will go to Family Promise!)
Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this is a fantastic opportunity to share your passion, spread some love in the community, and make a real difference in the lives of families in need.
Not a baker? Attend as a taster and judge for only $10 per person.
Learn more and/or register to attend or bake at https://www.familypromisegwc.org/sweetcause.
Due to the weather conditions, worship on Sunday morning was online only.
We hope that you are staying warm and safe!
See you this Sunday in person!
Tigard UMC and Westside youth are partnering with Portland First UMC and Christ UMC in a prayer-a-thon tomorrow, Saturday, Jan 13, from 6-11 p.m.
Youth will be divided into small groups and the groups will take turns praying for the entire 5 hours. We are asking our churches to submit prayer requests for the youth. You can submit them electronically at https://forms.gle/mBzhCXxjEiBqEA1X8
In case you missed Sunday’s worship service:
Click here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2b36asMI88
Here’s an update on the Western Farm Workers Association from Merry G:
Hello Everyone, and Best Wishes in the New Year.
We had a very busy and successful holiday season this year. We filled toy and clothing gift requests for more than 230 children. We held a dinner party for the families, with entertainment by a folkloric dance troupe, and some excellent piano music. In the children's room, we had pizza, made ornaments, and did lots of craft projects. The parents were then able to pick up their gifts during the dinner.
On Dec 22nd, we had a very good turnout of volunteers for the food distribution. Westside donated 50 pounds of beans and masa. Each family received seven bags of food, and we were able to deliver them to 87 households.
We are now serving the membership with a Clothing Closet on every other Saturday. A small fee of ten cents per item is waived if members are unable to donate. We are looking forward to our next newspaper very soon, where you can find out more information.
Thank you all who helped out in 2023. Please join us again this year.