COVID-19 Update: Effective immediately, we are back to phase 2, which permits no more than ten persons in any of our facilities at a time. DS Tim Overton-Harris will contact us in the coming week with further information about extensions to this policy. |
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Links for this coming Sunday Worship Service will be sent at the end of the week. |
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Open Door Churches
Sunday Worship Service
Video Now Available!
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In case you missed our worship service last Sunday (4/25), CLICK the video link to watch last week's service now. (The LINK for the 5/2 service will be sent out on Friday.)
And remember, all past services are available to view at any time via the Open Door Churches YouTube Channel... youtube.com/opendoorchurches
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Those with health concerns, illness, and loss of loved ones:
Pastor John and his family, Wes Carr, The family of Lou Haugen, Margie Lowe, Christine Kinney (Sam Kinney's daughter), Nancy Johnson and family, Carol Cady, Gary Moore (husband of Kay Delaney Moore), Eudora Zagyva, Allen Patterson-Sterling, Mary Jo and Layton Gilson, Harriet Mock, Ron and Lynn Ham, Duane Medicine Crow, Fred Wiedner, Jim and Phyllis Boston, Nahnie Williams, Liz Toy, Susi Bromley, Lyle Dragoo, Diane and Brigitte Rolph, Robert Kuenzli, Arlen Hollinshead, and Elisa Reckendorf.
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Disabilities Connections Team
Part 3 of 4
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Here is this week's Disability Connections video featuring mask wearing safety tips!
So informative... take a minute to watch!
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What's New for Kids and Families?
Family Zoom Parties - Please email [email protected] and ask to be sent the updated Zoom link for the twice a month online activity! The Zoom party precedes worship (9:30 a.m.) on those Sundays!
Family Fun with Tes - Open to anyone (singles, couples and families) from Morningside or Open Door Churches! A chance to visit, laugh, check in and have some fun! Wednesday evenings at 7:00 PM via Zoom: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82478203718
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Open Door Churches Youth Group - May |
Open Door Youth Group continues to meet every Thursday evening from 7-8:30 for Jackbox Games and on Sunday afternoons from 1-2:30 for a variety of activities. All youth 6-12th grade are welcome to join us.
If you would like more information contact Jeff Lowery at [email protected] for more information and to get signed up for our weekly emails.
Important dates to put on your calendar:
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Sunday, May 9th - There is NO Youth Group (Mother's Day)
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Sunday May 23rd - Confirmation Sunday, we will be confirming our youth in worship on Pentecost Sunday.
If you have questions or would like the Zoom codes contact Jeff Lowery and [email protected]
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Open Door Churches Young Adults - May |
What: Coffee Conversation and Community Online
When: May 5th and May 19th via Zoom
Zoom Information:
Meeting ID: 131 231 344
Password: 033240
The Young Adult Group meets twice a month online for a time of spiritual conversation and community on Zoom online!
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During our May gatherings we will continue our series from theworkofthepeople.com "Creating Bigger Stories." We hope you can join us! |
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Faith Formation Opportunities |
Prayers of the Heart - Zoom every Sunday at 9:00 a.m.
This group gathers to share a short reading, a time of meditation, and lectio Divina. Contact Dennis Lundeen [email protected] for the Zoom link.
Digging Deeper - Zoom every Sunday morning at 11:15 a.m.
Beginning April 11 we will explore the book "Following Jesus in a Culture of Fear: Choosing Trust over Safety in an Anxious Age" by Scott Bader-Saye (2nd edition, 2020). Bader-Saye teaches ethics and theology and serves as Academic Dean at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin, Texas. Join us Sundays at 11:15, right after Open Door worship. Our discussions are led by Jody Felton and Charlie Wallace, either of whom can provide you with our Zoom connection details.
Modern Christian Life: Getting Educated on Race & Racism - Zoom every Monday evenings from 7:00-8:00 p.m.
Study of James Baldwin, The Fire Nest Time & Related African American Authors.
Tuesday Evening Lenten Study - Zoom Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m.
This group will take a couple of weeks off to re-group and announce a new book series soon.
Sunday School for those Who May Not Believe in God - Once a month class via Zoom, on Sundays, from 4-5:30 p.m.
Christian Education for Children - Contact Christina Gordon at
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Open Door Churches - Shalom Prayer Group Invitation |
All are welcome to join in our Open Door Churches online prayer community via Facebook. CLICK HERE or search for "Shalom Prayer Group - Open Door Churches" from your Facebook page. |
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News, Announcements & Opportunities |
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Blood Drive
Wednesday, June 2nd, 11 AM - 4 PM
Morningside UMC - Herrmann Hall
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It's time for Morningside's quarterly Blood Drive in partnership with the American Red Cross. Join us on Wednesday, June 2nd from 11:00 PM to 4:00 PM. The blood drive will be held in the church's fellowship hall and all Covid-19 safety precautions will be practiced.
This blood drive is open to all of Open Door Churches and the general public, so let your friends and neighbors know about it, too. Please call 800-733-2767 or CLICK THE LINK to go to RedCrossBlood.org and enter the word "Morningside" in the FIND A BLOOD DRIVE box in the top right-hand corner of the page to schedule an appointment.
Be sure to sign up soon to reserve the timeslot that works best for you. Participants will receive this great Red Cross Blood Drive t-shirt!
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Youth Talent Show & Fundraiser
Saturday, June 5th @ 7 PM
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The Open Door Youth are a talented group of folks and they want to share that talent with you! We’ll be holding an online talent show/fundraiser, which will debut on Saturday June 5 at 7 p.m. They not only want to share their talent but they also want to invite folks from the Open Door congregations to submit videos as well. Do you have a talent/no talent you would like to share via video with the congregation? Contact Jeff Lowery at [email protected] for instructions on how to be a part of this event.
Start working on your magic tricks, juggling, storytelling, music *, or unique athletic feats. All ages are welcome to participate. Join us on June 5 for a fun fellowship event and celebration.
*Note: Due to copyright restrictions we do have some limitations on what music we can show on YouTube, contact Jeff for more info.
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Morningside Yard Angels - April Results |
We had nine people helping on Saturday, April 22nd: Sara Amend, Fred Cooper, Kelly Freels, Tom Jewett, Karna Johnson, Candace Nichols, Sue Reid, Paul Wagner, and Judy Webster.
Everybody worked hard and got wet and cold and tired. But we greeted each other happily, shared hot coffee, tea, donuts, and the latest news of our families and friends. It is a 'get together' event that we all enjoy, in spite of the hard work, frequent rain and cold. We happily share friendship and time.
Fred and all of us Trustees really appreciate people’s participation. We want to ensure that when we are allowed to come back to church, Morningside won’t look as if we abandoned it to ruffians or elements.
Sue Reid,
for the Trustees
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CHP Working On Re-Opening, Location Change for Now |
Are you ready to get out of your home or apartment and help someone? Are you ready to see some friendly faces in person (still masked and socially distanced!)?
Congregations Helping People is excited to reopen to serve our community after a year on hiatus due to the corona virus/covid-19 pandemic. We are in great need of volunteers!
We are going to do things a little differently than before the pandemic. We are starting out to serve clients at Our Savior's Lutheran Church, located at 1770 Baxter Rd SE, Salem, OR 97306. We are going to open with at least one or two board members -- and hopefully, two volunteers every session.
We plan to have sessions where we will see clients by appointment only, either in person or remotely, just two Saturdays a month from 10 am to 1 pm. Masks will be required, we will social distance, and hand sanitizer and masks will be available for those who need those things while in their appointment.
Volunteers will greet clients, check to be sure they have brought necessary paperwork, and work with the board members to help clients in our community. Volunteers are not expected to be there for every session, and we will train you. Just help as you are able!
You can help! We are going to have a training session for volunteers on Saturday, May 22nd from 10 am to noon. We hope to start our CHP sessions on Saturday, June 5th. You can attend the training session to find out if this is something that you might be interested in, and you do not have to make a commitment, if you just want to check it out! Likewise, if you are interested in volunteering but can’t come on May 22nd, we can find another time to train you.
If volunteering is not in the cards, but if you would like to support Congregations Helping People in the work that they do to provide direct aid to the community, donations can be given through their website at Chpsalem.org, or mailed to Congregations Helping People, PO Box 12412, Salem, OR. 97309
If you are interested in volunteering, or if you have any questions, please contact Laura Metzger at [email protected].
Thank you and God Bless You!
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Quick News Items, Volunteer Opportunities,
Save the Dates and Reminders
- American Red Cross Blood Drive - Wed., June 2nd (11:00 AM - 4:00 PM) (MUMC - Herrmann Hall)
- Youth Group Talent Show & Fundraiser - Sat., June 5th (7 PM) (More information to follow)
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Pastor John Fleming
Open Door Churches Pastor
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Pastor Alyssa Baker
Open Door Churches Pastor
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Pastor Kalina Malua-Katoa
Open Door Churches Pastor
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Pastor Zaida Hureca
Pastor of Las Naciones Hispanic Fellowship
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Rev. Jeff Lowery
Director of Youth Ministries and Community Organizer for Mission & Outreach
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Morningside United Methodist Church
Physical Address: 3674 12th Street, SE
Mailing Address: PO Box 3076
Salem, OR 97302
Telephone: 503-364-5013
Web: morningsideumc.net
Office Hours: Office is currently CLOSED
Ministry Team
Ministers: All the Laity
Pastor Team:
Communications/Office Manager: Vicki DeVol
Bookkeeper: Christine Stevens
Family & Program Ministry Director: Tes Lacy
Praise Band Leader: Jan Nelson
Organist: Brace Langenwalter
Keyboardist: Teresa Stewart
Custodian: Jan Wetherbee
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If you need a printed copy of the newsletter, copies are available on the counter in the Narthex. |
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