July 24th: Pastor Kelly will be out of the office for study leave.

July 28th @10am: Tai Chi (Boulder Hall)

July 29th @7pm: Yoga (Eastminster)

July 30th @10am: Tai Chi (Boulder Hall)

July 30th @3:30pm: Dance Class (Boulder Hall)

August 2nd: Youth Mission Trip Starts

August 2nd: Parking lot restripe

August 3rd @5:30pm: 50th ministries celebration for David Mannock

August 4th @10am: Tai Chi (Boulder Hall)

August 6th @10am: Tai Chi (Boulder Hall)

August 6th @3:30pm: Dance Class (Boulder Hall)

August 6th: Youth Mission Trip Ends

For the full church calendar click here. To change or add something to the calendar, please email or call the church office (office@salemwestpres.org), (503-364-3327).

Whom to contact

  If questions or concerns arise while Pastor Kelly is away, please contact:

--Office Manager Katie Moore during office hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., Monday-Thursday, office@salemwestpres.org or 503-364-3327.

--Church elders (Sandy McLean is clerk of Session), clerk@salemwestpres.org

--Deacons (Lori Dalen is head deacon), westpresdeacons@googlegroups.com

--Facility Caretaker Rick Cobb, facilitycaretaker@salemwestpres.org

A Note From Pastor Kelly:

We take a short pause this Sunday from our summer series REVELATION & RESISTANCE as guest preacher Rev. Del Burnett joins us and brings his message from the Gospel of Mark. Pastor Kelly will still be in worship helping to commission our 3 youth and 3 adults for their upcoming summer mission trip. 

Here’s a review of where we’ve been with this last book in the Bible and a look at what is coming next. 

• ART: A new ‘Revelation 1’ art installation available on the sanctuary doors, come early to see it.
• READ: Get caught up on past readings: Revelation 1:1-20 Revelation 13:1-18 Revelation 5:1-20
• PEEK: Look ahead for August 3 – Revelation 2 & 3
• VIDEO: A conversation with Professor Brian Blount about Revelation: Reading Revelation Well - A Conversation with Dr Brian K. Blount

Ever onward,

Pastor Kelly

P.S.

Pastor Kelly will be a part of the Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration and Candlelight Vigil on August 6, 2025 @ Howland Plaza, Corvallis, OR. Corvallis Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration  There is also a Family Peace Day on August 9^th @ 1-3pm at the Corvallis Museum. 

Hiroshima Nagasaki Commemoration and Candlelight Vigil

Wednesday, August 6, 2025

6:30 pm to dusk | Program at 7:00 pm

Howland Plaza 200 SW 1st St, Corvallis, OR 97333

Renewing our pledge to promote peace and end war.

Enjoy live music, traditional koto music, fold peace cranes, view displays, listen to wonderful speakers. Program culminates at dusk with a candlelight procession to watch a lantern-lit flotilla on the Willamette River . . . All are Welcome!

1. Kitchen & Boulder Hall Closure

The kitchen and Boulder Hall floors will be closed Friday, July 25th, and Saturday, July 26th for deep cleaning and sealing.

2. Carpet Cleaning – August 25th

On Monday, August 25th, carpets in the following areas will be cleaned:

• Narthex
• Sanctuary
• Russell Hall
• Eastminster & Westminster Rooms

Service Relocation – August 31st

The Sunday service on August 31st will be held in Boulder Hall instead of the Sanctuary.

Meeting & Event Adjustments

If you have meetings or events scheduled between August 25th and September 5th, please:

• Consider relocating (if possible), or
• Contact the office for alternate access routes.

Thank you for your patience as we refresh our spaces!

Participate:

Youth Updates:

* July 27th, Sunday  - During the 10:00 Service we will be praying over and wish our Mission Trip a safe and fun trip.

* Aug 2nd to 6th  - Youth Mission Trip to Tucson, AZ

* Aug 10th to 13th - Youth Collective at Camp Adams - 

This camp is being run by our Youth Collective and there is still time to sign up.

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1n4iXNdAf_r4q5ipKYG2V5_nUwIc8upjKLUs6eEDBZQs/edit

For questions about upcoming events contact Mat Worley, Youth Coordinator, at youth@salemwestpres.org.

Next Gen Committee:

The Next Gen committee will meet after the Sunday service on August 3 in Russell Hall.

We are focused on hiring a teacher for Sunday school.

We invite members of the congregation to join us.

The old adage is truer than ever - “It takes a village to raise a child.” 

Do you have any of those green or brown cardboard containers from berries or fruit? Don’t toss them—bring them to church!

You can drop them off on the table in Boulder Hall, where they’ll be given a second life at a local farm. 🌱 Every week, fresh produce from this farm is donated to a food bank in North Salem, helping feed those in need.

Your small act of recycling makes a big difference! Thank you for your support. 🙏

—Mary Snethen

Table of Plenty:

This past Tuesday felt like a return to the days before COVID as the Table of Plenty crew weighed and shelved the generous donations you all contributed. Thanks to your kindness, we’ll be able to share 377 pounds of food with our neighbors in need, who rely on Table of Plenty to supplement their meals.

A special thank you to our dedicated crew: Bobbie Vlyde, Lori and John Dalen, their 7-year-old granddaughter Camille, and Tim Hilfiker. Many hands made light work—the weighing and shelving flew by with laughter and teamwork.

Most of all, thanks be to God for the ability to serve those in need together. Let’s keep this momentum going for next month!

School Supplies Drive:

The school supplies drive is on! During the months of July and August, we collect basic school supplies for several schools in our area. Collection boxes have been set up in the Narthex. Any donations are appreciated - paper, pens, pencils, crayons, markers, binders, folders, etc. Thank you in advance for helping make this school supply drive a success.

Opportunities:

Want to participate in Moral Mondays at the capital with the Oregon Poor People’s Campaign? We meet every Monday, 12pm, at First Presbyterian Church. Contact Michele (michelehare25x2@gmail.com ) or Paul Negstad (pandd.negstad@gmail.com) to join or just show up! Next: Monday, July 21, 2025. Learn more: poorpeoplescampaign.org.

🚨 URGENT: Don’t Get Tricked by Scammers! 🚨

Hey Westminsterites,  

We need to talk about something critical—scammers are getting sneaky, and we want YOU to stay safe. Here’s the deal:

✅ Westminster & Pastor Kelly will NEVER suddenly email or text you asking for money, gift cards, or personal favors. Ever. 

✅ Legitimate requests only happen through official church channels—not random, out-of-the-blue messages.  

🚩 If something feels fishy, it probably is!  

➡️ DO NOT reply—even if it looks real.  

➡️ DO forward it to the church office ASAP so we can investigate.  

💡 A quick double-check protects all of us. When in doubt, call or email us directly—we’re happy to confirm what’s real!  

Stay sharp, stay safe, and let’s keep our community secure! 🙏💙

Westminster Presbyterian Church