Friday Newsletter

 

August 29, 2025

 

This weeks bulletin

 
 

This Sunday

10 am: Worship Service

11:15 am: Coffee Hour

 

Upcoming Events

August 31st @10am: Worship Service in Boulder Hall

September 1: OFFICE CLOSED

September 15th: Tree Cutting Day!

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.

·      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


Pastor's Corner


REVELATION & RESISTANCE – Final Week.

The battles are done. The archnemesis subdued. The fighting finished. We arrived in Revelation 21 last week, the second to last chapter in the entire Bible. John of Patmos holds out a vision for a people whose city and kin had been totally annihilated during the Roman siege on Jerusalem in 70 CE. It is amidst the rubble of their lives that they begin to consider a new heaven and a new earth – a new Jerusalem. The innocent who had died would be avenged and the long-suffering witnesses who had stood strong would be lifted up. We listened to the Westminster choir’s beautiful rendition of A New Jerusalem Arise. Our music director Jeffrey helped us understand that the cello solo we hear at the beginning captures the somberness of one sitting amidst the rubble wondering how to go on. If you missed it, you can listen at 50:30: https://youtu.be/71SwtwP_59A?list=RD71SwtwP_59A.

We wrap up our summer worship series this week with Revelation 22 in Boulder Hall (while the carpet dries in the sanctuary). There will be extra singing, a hands-on art project for all ages, and a chance to reflect on our 8-week study of this last book in the Christian canon.


Please come and join us. 


Ever onward,

Pastor Kelly


 

A Note From The Office

 

We are reorganizing the office workroom to make it more useful. The large wooden desk will be donated, so all the items on it and around it on the floor need to be moved as soon as possible.


We will display the items that haven't been claimed on two Sundays - Sept. 14 and 28. 


You may take what you need. Anything left at that point will be donated.


We are brainstorming ideas of how best to use the open space after the desk is moved out. If you have ideas, please submit them to the office by September 30th.


Interested in volunteering in the office? sign up here: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0C4DA9A92BABFDC25-57977862-thursday


The Library is going to be getting rid of the DVD's. Please take what you want for FREE. everything left over will be donated by September 30th!


 

Get Involved

 

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, September 1, 2025. Learn more: poorpeoplescampaign.org.


 

Bible Study

 

The Tuesday Bible Study with Pastor Kelly starts back up on Sept 2 @ 10:30am. This is a discussion-based study of the lectionary scriptures for the upcoming Sunday. If you’ve been wondering about this mid-week offering, you are invited to come and check it out. You can find the weekly readings here: WP-Narrative-Lectionary-2025-26-John.pdf


 

Deacon Update

 

Arthur Hill is in Hospice. We pray for Gloria and him.

LeAnn Goodenberger as next steps in her cancer journey are discerned.

Darrel Tallman is having health problems and is in the hospital.

Betsy Swanson’s roommate Jill passed away.

 

Sunday School Teacher

 
 

Congregational Vitality Committee - Photo Directory

 

The Congregational Vitality Committee (CVC) is reminding everyone that the Westminster Photo Directory is being updated this summer. The first directory was published in December, 2023, and the plan is to provide an updated version for the congregation twice a year.

There are three reasons why you might be interested:

1. You missed getting your name, contact information, and/or photo submitted last fall, or

2. You need to correct or update your contact information, or

3. You want your photo updated or added.

There is a “Seasonal Photo Selfie Spot” set up in Boulder Hall , and it is available each Sunday for the remainder of the summer. Here are the guidelines:

1. Use your own camera/cell phone (there should be lots of folks to help out during coffee hour)

2. Submit your photo to office@salemwestpres.org; include your name in the subject line.

3. You may also submit your name/contact info/photo at anytime during the month of August to office@salemwestpres.org.

This is for anyone who wants to update any information already in the directory or for anyone who has not had their name included before. The newest version of the Westminster Church Photo Directory will be published in late September, so any information to be included needs to be sent to the church office email address (office@salemwestpres.org) on or before August 31, 2025. If you have any questions, please contact Katie Nelson, nelsonkatieallstar@gmail.com or 503-580-5631 (text or call)

 

Fall Opportunities from the Congregational Vitality Committee:


Presbyterian Beliefs Class: a five week led by Pastor Kelly to learn more about the basic tenets of our beliefs, traditions and faith. These classes are open to anyone, whether a frequent visitor or a member. The sessions will be from 11:30-1:00 in Russell Hall on 9/14, 9/21, 10/5, 10/19 and 11/2. Sign up by contacting the church office (office@salemwestpres.org or 503-364-3327).


Red Cross Blood Drive, September 22 from 1:00-6:00pm. Contact bnelson@pacificomm.net, Bobbie Clyde or Pam Garland to sign up to donate.


Fall Festival! September 28 in Boulder Hall. All committees are invited to share information at this festive event, which will also include the Stewardship Pledge Kick-off and family Potluck/BBQ! 


New Member Class: mark your calendars for November 11/9 and 11/16, 11:30-1:00 in Russell Hall; led by Pastor Kelly.


 

Red Cross Blood Drive

 

September 22 from 1:00-6:00pm. Contact bnelson@pacificomm.net, Bobbie Clyde or Pam Garland to sign up to donate.

 

Classes at Westminster

 

We’re hosting a community dance class!

Join us every Wednesday at 3:30 PM for a fun, beginner-friendly dance session — open to all ages and all experience levels.

We’ll move to a mix of Latin, pop, and world music — standing or seated, at your own pace. No cost, just joyful movement!

Free & open to all!

Bring a friend and come dance with us!

Christian Arroliga

 
 
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