"Summer Fun Bunch" (Kids and Youth Ministry) -- The "Fun Bunch" is open to elementary-age children, although kids and youth of all ages may participate. This drop-in program will be open from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and will include a lunch, board games, and a classic children's story each week. The Fun Bunch summer program begins on Wednesday, July 8, and will go through the end of August; please note that due to church summer camp or other events and activities, Fun Bunch may not take place every Wednesday. Call for more info.
Weekly Women's Bible Study -- Resumes in the fall.
"Out of the Boat" (Young Adult/College Age Ministry) -- We call our young adult/college age ministry "Out of the Boat." They prepare and eat a meal, as well as do some learning as a part of their time together. They also plan and get ready to lead each month's "Fun Bunch," the ministry with kids and youth. Delphine Kover helps facilitate "Out of the Boat." Call for info on the summer schedule.
"The Gathering" (middle and high school youth ministry) -- The Gathering, will be meeting after worship on June 14, eating together, and then probably going for an outing on the coast. And there will be a lock-in on July 31-August 1. Josh Eggleston, a college sophomore and Elder, and Pastor David Eggleston serve as co-leaders of The Gathering.
Sunday, June 7 -- Pastor Doug Wirt, Co-Regional Minister, speaking in worship
We welcome Pastor Doug Wirt as our guest speaker in our 10:30 worship. Doug and his wife, Cathy Myers Wirt, serve as Co-Regional Ministers with the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oregon
June 21-26, 2009 - Yakama Mission Learning and Service Trip to White Swan, Washington
Registration may be closed at this point. Call to double-check if you are interested.
Yakama Mission Registration
Click here to get information about the trip, the who, what, when, why, how, and where . . .
Yakama Mission Information Flyer
For more information or if you have additional questions, email the church, or call at 503-645-1923.
To find out more about the rich and amazing work being done through the Yakama Mission, check out this link: http://www.disciplesnw.org/yakama//
July 29- August 2 - General Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Indianapolis, Indiana
2009 Youth Summer Camps at Camp Whitebranch. Kids from 3rd grade to high school seniors have the amazing opportunity to join together in a beautiful place and learn of community and grace with one another and committed, caring leadership. This year's them is "Faith Out of the Box." Registration is now open, and you can find more information by following the "Summer Camp" link at http://www.oregondisciples.org/
To download this year's summer camp brochure, please click:
Summer Camp Brochure, page 1
Summer Camp Brochure, page 2
ACC summer camp early registration is due on Sunday, June 21. To download this year's registration form, please click:
2009 Summer Camp Registration
o August 2-8 – High School Camp (completed 9-12)
o August 9-14 – Middle School Camp (completed 6-8)
o August 16-20 – Grade School (completed 3-5)
September 26 - Selah, A Conference for Women at George Fox University from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. "We often find ourselves distracted and running off course and in need of realignment with the Spirit of God. Immerse yourself in God through worship and conversation at Selah 2008 and experience the fresh focus of the Spirit in your life. As Selah women we aim not on perfecting ourselves, but on setting our compass on Jesus Christ - our True North - the direction by which we align ourselves, our families, our work, and our friendships" More information will be posted as it becomes available.
October 2-3 - Fall Women's Retreat with Sandra Gourdet Sponsored by the Regional Women's Circle to be held at Murray Hills Christian Church in Beaverton. Toward late summer and early fall, you'll find more information by following the "Women's Ministries" link at http://www.oregondisciples.org/
November 13-14 - The Revolve Tour, 4Real: God loves you. The real you. 4Real. The Revolve tour for young women is coming to the Rose Garden Arena in Portland on Friday evening, Nov. 13, and goes through the day on Saturday, Nov. 14. To check it out, to sign up on the Revolve email list, or view the 4Real blog, go to http://www.revolvetour.com/
To sign up at a special group rate with Aloha, email accdoc@alohachristianchurch.org
May 14-15, 2010 - Regional Assembly of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Oregon The 2010 Regional Assembly will be held at Portland First Christian Church featuring Rick Morse with New Beginnings and New Church Ministry as the special guest speaker.