June 30 @9:30am: NWCDS Thai Chi (Boulder Hall)

July 1 @10:30am: Bible Study (Russell Hall)

July 1 @6pm: Southwest Association of Neighbors Meeting

July 1 @7pm: Yoga (Eastminster)

July 2 @9:30am: NWCDS Thai Chi (Boulder Hall)

July 4th: Office Closed for Independence Day

For the full church calendar see 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

Participate:

Summer Sunday Childcare

We would like to have somewhere for our youngest members to go during summer church services. If you are willing to help with infant through five-year-old childcare, please visit our SignUpGenius and sign up for one or more weeks this summer. The goal is to keep our youngest safe and happy during the church service, and allow their parents to worship without distraction. You do not need to teach a lesson, but you are welcome to offer an activity for the kids if you feel like it. You must be current with Child Protection Training. If you have any questions or need to take the CPT, please contact Terri Crall.

🔥 Summer Finale Bible Study! 🔥

📅 When: Tuesday, July 1st | ⏰ 10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

📍 Where: Russell Hall

Get ready for an inspiring time together as we dive into Episodes 3 & 4 of The Chosen! After watching, we’ll have a lively discussion—so bring your thoughts, questions, and insights.

🍽️ Feel free to bring a sack lunch and stick around for fellowship—stay as long as you’d like!

Don’t miss out—this is our last Bible study of the summer! Let’s make it meaningful and memorable. See you there!

💬 "For where two or three gather in my name, there am I with them." — Matthew 18:20

Vacation Bible Camp

Sign-ups are open for Vacation Bible Camp. August 18-22, kids entering kindergarten through sixth grade are invited to join us for Changemakers Lab! Spend a week learning about God's love and how kids can make a change in the world. The cost is $10.00 per child or $20.00 maximum per family.  Register here!

Vacation Bible Camp Volunteers

We are still looking for volunteers for Vacation Bible Camp August 18-22. We need registration help Monday morning, snack help any day, and crew leaders to move with kids and help mentor a small group throughout the week, as well as possible one or two day substitutes for a variety of jobs. Whether you can offer just one hour or the whole week from 8:00 to noon, please contact Terri Crall and see where you fit in!

Red Cross Blood Drive:

Greetings all, 

We hope that you can help serve our community by donating blood for hospital patients in need. Join the congregation at Westminster Presbyterian Church as well as other community members to give blood on July 14 from 1:00PM to 6:00PM at Westminster Presbyterian Church at 3737 Liberty Rd S. in Salem, 97302.  

 Your donation can help save more than one life! To make an appointment, visit RedCrossBlood.org or call 1-800-RED-Cross. OR

You can make a reservation directly on-line for our blood drive at 

https://www.redcrossblood.org/give.html/drive-results?zipSponsor=westminsterpres 

OR you can contact us for an appointment at:

Bill Nelson : bnelson@pacificomm.net

OR

Voice-Voicemail-Text: (503) 576-1278

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, June 30, 2025. Learn more: poorpeoplescampaign.org.

🕺 New! Community Dance Class Starting July 2nd

Starting Wednesday, July 2 at 3:30 PM, we’re launching a joyful and inclusive dance class right here at church!

This class is open to all ages and all ability levels. No dance experience needed — just come ready to move in a way that feels good for you. All movement can be done standing or seated, and we’ll keep things light, fun, and adaptable.

There are no limits - only creative ways to make movement accessible for everyone in a welcoming, low-pressure space.

We’d love to have you join us - and feel free to invite a friend or neighbor! 🎶🪑💃🕺 If you have any questions, you can contact Christian Arróliga 

🚨 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