The Lord bless you

and keep you;

the Lord make his face shine on you

    and be gracious to you;

 the Lord turn his face toward you

    and give you peace.

~Numbers 6:24-26

Announcements

Sunday School for PreK-5th grade (9:00am & 10:30am) and Middle School (10:30am) resumes on Communion Sunday, January 4.

Programming for Grove 345, Middle School Youth Group and Adult classes resumes Wednesday, January 7. High School youth group resumes Sunday, January 11.

Middle School Night of Unending Games

Friday, January 23, 6:00-9:00pm

The Middle School Night of Unending Games is a game-filled fun event for all 6-8th graders. We will play a variety of games throughout the church building and have lots of snacks. 

This is a free event and you are welcome to bring a friend! Register here.

High School Ski Retreat

February 13-16

Bend, OR

We're heading to Mt. Bachelor again this winter. Whether you want to ski, snowboard, or just hang out, you're welcome to join. We'll spend time on the slopes, play games in the evenings, and enjoy the mountain together. Cost depends on what activities you sign up for. Registration closes Monday, January 19. Register here.

Columbia Faith & Life Conference:

Faithful Living in Secular Times

February 27-March 1

Registration opens January 9

We live in an age that goes at the speed of the internet, with social media, deep fakes, and AI an everyday part of life. In this fast-paced world, for many people God and church seem like ancient remnants of another time. How do Christians make sense of things and live faithfully in this secular age? Andy Root will help us to see how deeply the church has been impacted and exhausted by trying to keep up with the speed of these secular times. He will help us to find new spiritual footing that will help us avoid the traps of the secular age and live a richer, more abundant life that is grounded in Jesus Christ.

We are often unknowingly shaped by the culture that we live in. Ours is a secular culture that tells us that our identity and value is in what we can produce and how popular we are. We get caught up in the rat race and become exhausted or come crashing down when we fail to live up to the expectations of secular society. Andy unmasks the forces of secularism and will help us to see how we can resist secular forces and embrace the deeper ways of Christ.

Tifny Mathena, Children and Intergenerational Ministry Director

tifny@columbiapresbyterian.org

Anna Haagenson, Director of Grove 345 and Children's Music

anna@columbiapresbyterian.org

Lydia Fitzpatrick, Youth Director

lydia@columbiapresbyterian.org

Catherine Feeny, Youth Ministry Worship Leader

catherine@columbiapresbyterian.org

Viva Dennis, Administrative Associate for Children's Ministry

viva@columbiapresbyterian.org

Katie Mrochko, Administrative Associate for Youth Ministry

katie@columbiapresbyterian.org

Lindsey Wright, Childcare Coordinator

lindsey@columbiapresbyterian.org

Laura Ericcsen, Circle of Friends Preschool Director

laura@columbiapresbyterian.org

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