Upcoming Events

Often, people tell me that they want to keep politics out of church. And while there's a certain wisdom in that, from time to time the politics of the day invoke the Church, in general, or our (Lutheran) branch of the Church, specifically. Our faith does not call us to support one political party or another, but it does call on us to have certain r...

Greetings People of Messiah, It's WINTER, and it's cold outside! Messiah committed to help support the Winter Hospitality Overflow (WHO) program in Vancouver over 20 years ago. WHO is an overflow shelter providing additional capacity for individuals and families in our community who are currently experiencing homelessness and need to get in from th...

Steve Friebel writes: I have been fortunate to be Messiah's agent at the Clark County Juvenile Detention Center for the last nine years. Even during the pandemic, "clients" were provided with pizzas, sodas, Werthers and Oreos on a monthly basis; I just could not go inside the facility to visit with them. Apparently, I am not quite done with God's W...

Messiah's Annual Meeting of the Congregation is coming up February 2 at 11:30 am at Messiah Hazel Dell. All members are encouraged to attend to hear reports from the Pastors, CLT President, Financial Secretary, Treasurer and Endowment Committee. There will also be elections for Church Leadership Team and Nominating Committee. Link to reports and me...

Middle and High School youth are invited to cheer on the Portland Winterhawks hockey team February 23. Meet at Messiah Hazel Dell at 2:30pm on February 23 and plan to return for pickup at 7:30pm. Cost for the event is $20 per per person, which includes a ticket, hot dog and soda. Youth can also bring additional money for extra snacks.  Friends...