Upcoming Events

Beginning this Sunday, June 29, our sermons will focus on some of the daily themes from our upcoming Vacation Bible School program. The overarching theme of VBS this year is "True North" and it's an arctic setting. Similar to the program we will look at how it is easy to lose sight of what is true in the world today and when we trust Jesus to be ou...

VBS is coming up, and there are a lot of items still needed to help make VBS run smoothly.  In order to make sure we have the right amount of what we need, please sign up with your name and the quantity you plan to donate on this spreadsheet (please only edit this spreadsheet by adding your name and what you plan to donate in the corresponding...

June 13th and 14th was the 33rd Synod Assembly for the Southwest Washington Synod of the ELCA.  I've been to 19 assemblies in six different synods, and I can honestly say that this was one of the smoothest and best-run assemblies I've attended. Even more importantly than that, there was a real sense of collaboration and camaraderie among the p...

Church Leadership Team News, June 2025 The Church Leadership Team (CLT) meets the second Tuesday of each month to consider and decide on a wide range of church matters. This is intended to be a monthly column to keep you updated on CLT business. At our most recent meeting on June 12, 2025 It was noted the Financial Review is underway, and should be...

The Prayer Chain consists of members and friends of Messiah who have offered to pray for others. When contacted by email they pray for those who have requested prayers. Would you like the Prayer Chain to pray for your concern? Requests can be sent to julieb@messiahvancouver.org or use the yellow card in the pews. You are welcome and encouraged to e...