Upcoming Events

Sunday we have a great celebration coming up. First of all it is Confirmation Sunday for two of our Messiah high school youth. These are Samantha L and Ryan McP. Each has completed their three year confirmation studies and look forward to sharing their faith statements with you. Their confirmation will take place at our Hazel Dell campus at th...

Treat Street is back Wednesday, October 25 from 6:00 - 7:00pm, beginning in the Sanctuary.  Children up to 5th grade are encouraged to come dressed in a non-spooky costume and bring a treat bag. There will be Trick-or-Treating, crafts, photo op, games and more!  Friends are welcome! A kid-friendly meal will be served in the lower level di...

Dear Sisters and Brothers in Faith, Last week we included a link to ELCA Presiding Bishop Elizabeth Eaton's pastoral letter on the escalating violence between Israel and Hamas. You may know that I served as bishop of the Oregon Synod for 12 years, from 2007-2019. Bishop Eaton was both a synodical bishop collogue and then my presiding bishop du...

The Endowment Committee meets every quarter to review grant proposals. The committee then recommends grants to the Church Leadership Team for approval and the funds are distributed accordingly.  This month the following requests were granted: $430 Granted to purchase additional, new, Food on the Fourth bags. $2200 Granted to purchase vacuum cl...

HOP TOPICS will meet in the Church House on Thursday, October 26th at 7pm. Bring a favorite brew (witches?) and snacks will be provided. No costumes needed, but if you have a fun Halloween fact or Halloween story to share that would be splendid! How did a church-sanctioned holiday come so far afield? What is the meaning of ancient rites and what si...