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
Please join the Western Farm Workers Association for their celebration of Easter on Saturday, March 30.
They will serve a lunch and each child will receive an Easter basket. There will be games, crafts, egg dying, and, of course, the Egg Hunt.
They need donations of food, eggs, Easter baskets, plastic eggs, candy, small toys, and party supplies (no plastic or shredded paper ‘grass,’ please.) Please leave any Easter party items in the basket by the front door at church this Sunday.
Can you bring a simple craft and help the children with it? Join Merry G as a volunteer to celebrate the joy of the holiday. You will have so much fun! Call the WFWA office at 503-681-9399 or Merry G at 503-840-7410 to sign up or if you have any questions.
You and your (grand)kids are invited to participate in an egg hunt at Christ UMC on Palm Sunday, March 24, beginning at noon.
Christ UMC is located at 12755 NW Dogwood St. (You may know the location from our Help Build Hope partnership.)
Visit https://cedarmillchristumc.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/151245138 for all the details.
Online giving will be through Breeze, our church management system, beginning today.
It looks a little different, and you will have to enter your information again, but in the long run it will simplify things for our financial team.
You will be able to set up one-time or recurring donations, from your bank account, credit or debit card, to a particular fund (general fund, Change for Change, etc.) You may also donate to cover the processing fees.
PayPal will continue to be available for the time being, for those of you with recurring payments set up.
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the church office (office@westsidejourney.org) or Pastor Brett.
Save the date and time - Friday, March 29, at 5:45 pm - for our Good Friday worship service.
More details to come.
This week is our Family Promise host week. Thank you to those who have provided meals and gift cards.
If you would like to help out with ongoing needs at their shelter house, please consider donating any of the following:
Goodwill Gift Cards
Laundry Detergent
Dryer Sheets
Trash Bags
Feminine Care Products (tampons & pads)
Shampoo & Conditioner
Dish Soap
Non-perishable Food Items (can & box food)
Disinfectant Cleaning Products
Please reach out to Mercedes@fpgwc.org to coordinate delivery.
If you would like to read the latest newsletter from Family Promise of Greater WA County, click here
Did you miss Sunday’s service?
Catch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhZ8h8uV2-s
Please join the Western Farm Workers Association for their celebration of Easter on Saturday, March 30.
They will serve a lunch and each child will receive an Easter basket. There will be games, crafts, egg dying, and, of course, the Egg Hunt.
They need donations of food, eggs, Easter baskets, plastic eggs, candy, small toys, and party supplies (no plastic or shredded paper ‘grass,’ please.) Please leave any Easter party items in the basket by the front door at church.
Can you bring a simple craft and help the children with it? Join Merry G as a volunteer to celebrate the joy of the holiday. You will have so much fun! Call the WFWA office at 503-681-9399 or Merry G at 503-840-7410 to sign up or if you have any questions.
You and your (grand)kids are invited to participate in an egg hunt at Christ UMC on Palm Sunday, March 24, beginning at noon.
Christ UMC is located at 12755 NW Dogwood St. (You may know the location from our Help Build Hope partnership.)
Visit https://cedarmillchristumc.churchcenter.com/calendar/event/151245138 for all the details.
With a month until the event, they are sold out of tickets for Stand Up for HomePlate!
Don't worry - there's still a way for you to show your support!
Can you donate your ticket price? Help them reach their fundraising goals by donating here
Thank you for your generosity!
Tickets are going fast for Stand Up for HomePlate!
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.
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
Westside is hosting Family Promise (familypromisegwc.org) next week. We are providing two hot meals and gift cards for restaurants or groceries for the rest of the week.
If anyone would like to prepare dinner for four on Thursday, March 21, or Friday, March 22, please contact Bonnie. There are two families, including two teenagers. The only allergy is to ginger.
Thanks for your help!
