This spirited gathering of believers is on Thursdays at 9:15 am in the Family Room (down the hall to the right, as you enter the main building.)
With something new to think about each week, come whenever you are available. Participants are encouraged to suggest topics for discussion.
Contact Pastor Brett for more information.
From Merry G:
We have been busy at Western Farm Workers Association! Our new clothing Benefit Office, located at Hillsboro United Methodist Church, is up and running twice a month. This allows us to expand our distributions and more efficiently use the space at our business office in Hillsboro. The new office is being planned and run by our members.
At our annual Tamale Benefit in February we made 6,600 tamales in five days. It was an amazing effort!
We also held an Optical Session with Kaiser Permanente in Tanasbourne, and about 100 members were able to have their vision tested and receive new prescription glasses free-of-charge. Three follow-up optical surgeries were donated to address more serious conditions for our members. Our next event will be an audiology session on March 9.
Thank you for your support! Call Merry at 503-840-7410 or the WFWA office at 503-681-9399 with any questions.
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2qweCzjlWa8
Road 2 Hope is celebrating 25 years with a gala on Saturday, Mar 9. There will be dinner, music, and a silent auction. It’s at Sheraton Airport Hotel, beginning at 5:30 pm. The event is free but you must RSVP at road2hopepdx.org/rsvp.
Road 2 Hope is our Change for Change recipient through June.
We will be serving dinner at HomePlate Youth Services on Thursday, Mar 14.
Our volunteers meet at First Congregational Church, 494 E Main St in Hillsboro, around 4:30 pm to cook and setup. We serve dinner to approximately 40-50 youth and clean up afterward. We finish around 8:30 pm.
Due to health department regulations, the food is purchased rather than prepared from scratch. We serve a main entree with a vegetarian alternative, vegetables, beverages, and dessert.
Volunteers and cash donations for the food are always appreciated! You may give online or at church; please indicate Outreach Ministries.
Contact Bonnie B for more information.
Apologies! The initial version of the directory, which came out two weeks ago, was missing mobile phone numbers for several people. Corrected pages are available at church on the entryway table.
If you need a pdf copy emailed to you, please contact the church office at office@westsidejourney.org.
After 4 years, Stand Up for HomePlate is BACK! Enjoy a night of improv comedy benefitting Homeplate Youth Services at the Walters Cultural Arts Center in Hillsboro on Friday, Apr 12.
Tickets include heavy appetizers, a drink ticket, and a night of laughs.
HomePlate supports youth across Washington County experiencing housing instability. Washington County has the leading rate of youth homelessness in the state of Oregon, so the need for their services is essential.
Stand Up will raise money to meet the growing financial needs of programs and introduce people to the work and services that HomePlate provides youth in the community.
Purchase your tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-for-homeplate-2024-tickets-795619046987?aff=oddtdtcreator
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=477NKw1blwg
Road 2 Hope is celebrating 25 years with a gala on Saturday, Mar 9. There will be dinner, music, and a silent auction. It’s at Sheraton Airport Hotel, beginning at 5:30 pm. The event is free but you must RSVP at road2hopepdx.org/rsvp.
Road 2 Hope is our Change for Change recipient through June.
What a way to spend Leap Day!
Pastor Brett will host Thursday, Feb 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.
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMGv39ovapg
Sandy is looking for a few folks to help this Thursday, Feb 22, at 9:00 am.
We are welcoming our new renters, Father’s House, by doing a one-time setup of chairs and tables in the Lighthouse for their use.
If you have a spare hour (or less, with enough people!), please drop by and help. Thank you!
Sandy is looking for a few folks to help on Thursday, Feb 22, at 9:00 am.
We are welcoming our new renters, Father’s House, by doing a one-time setup of chairs and tables in the Lighthouse for their use.
If you have a spare hour (or less, with enough people!), please drop by and help. Thank you!
There is a new church directory for 2024. Besides listing new members, this version has updated lists of team members and outreach ministers.
Pick up your copy from the entryway table, beginning this Sunday. If you need a pdf copy emailed to you, please contact the church office at office@westsidejourney.org.
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 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
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE9PnYwS0QI
God pours out new blessings every morning!
Please join us for a tea party on Saturday, May 4th from 9:00 am to noon in the Lighthouse.
We will enjoy music, food, a message, and conversation followed by a craft and free time for fellowship.
Westside is hosting a blood drive on Tuesday, Feb 13, from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm in the Lighthouse.
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. It takes less than an hour, but can help save the lives of up to three patients! And if you donate in February, you will receive a $20 Amazon gift card by email.
Be a hero and sign up today at https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=WestsideUMC
Lent, a season of seeking God in preparation for Easter, begins on Wednesday, Feb 14.
Some people mark these six weeks by giving up something; others by being more intentional in a spiritual practice. You may choose whatever you feel will draw you nearer to God.
Be sure to join us for our Ash Wednesday service at 1:00 pm on Feb 14.
Westside is planning another rummage sale in early summer.
If you’re spring cleaning, be sure to set aside gently used items for the sale. We’ll let you know when to bring them to the church.
Contact Rose D with any questions or to volunteer to help!