Events

This Bible study is a welcoming space for women ages 50 and up to gather around God’s Word, grow in faith, and build meaningful friendships. Together, we’ll belong by sharing life, stories, prayer, and encouragement in a safe and caring community. No matter where you are in your faith journey, you are welcome here. We’ll believe by opening the Bible together—learning, asking questions, and seeking to understand who God is and how His Word speaks to our lives today. And as we walk with Jesus and with one another, we’ll become more like Him—growing in wisdom, hope, and a faith that continues to shape every season of life. Come as you are. This group is designed as a child-free space so women can focus on conversation and connection. Bring your Bible, your questions, and your story. We’re excited to grow together.

All hands on deck as we prepare and make room for new people to encounter the hope of Jesus’ resurrection. Easter is one of the moments each year when people are especially open to showing up, asking questions, and encountering the good news of Jesus. This workday is about more than getting tasks done - it’s about creating a space that feels ready, cared for, and welcoming as we celebrate that Jesus is alive. We’ll roll up our sleeves together to prepare our facilities - both inside and outside - for Easter Sunday, tackling projects like: * Stuffing Easter eggs * Pressure washing sidewalks and entryways * Laying bark chips * Deep cleaning the church facility * Trimming bushes and landscaping * Mowing the lawn and outdoor touch-ups Every swept floor, trimmed hedge, and filled egg is an act of hospitality - helping remove distractions so people can clearly hear and respond to the gospel. Once you sign up, Ron will be in contact with you to get you assigned to a job that's a good fit for you and/or your family! We'll wrap up with a catered lunch for us to all enjoy.

Belong as you are, connect with some awesome and encouraging people, worship our amazing God, and find hope and wisdom from engaging biblical teaching.

There’s something profound that takes place when we get around the table - in proximity to others - and share a meal. Jesus framed his last moments with his disciples before going to the cross at the table (Matthew 26:17-30.) Today, we call that potluck! For families of 3+ please bring a main dish (casserole, chicken, spaghetti, etc.) For families under 3 please bring a side (ie. salad, fruit/veggie tray, dessert, etc.)

Following Jesus was never meant to be a solo journey. This ongoing, coed group is a space to learn what it looks like to follow Jesus together. Each week, we’ll return to the Scripture preached on Sunday and sit with it again—listening, reflecting, and helping one another notice how God’s Word meets us in everyday life. In conversation with one another, we learn not just what the text says, but how it shapes how we live. Our time together follows a simple, shared rhythm: * Two worship songs to help us settle in and turn our attention toward God. * A facilitated conversation led by Loren and Delight, where we make observations from the passage and learn from one another’s perspectives. * Prayer together, trusting God with what we’re becoming. * Light snacks and time to be present with one another. No Bible knowledge or church background is required. Whether you’re just beginning to explore faith or have been following Jesus for years, this group is designed for growth together. This group is open to men and women. Nursing babies are welcome. At this time, due to the absence of childcare, this will be a kid-free group. Come as you are. Bring your Bible, your questions, and your willingness to walk with others as we learn to follow Jesus—together.

This training is for all ministry leaders and volunteers who have signed up in any capacity to help make our Easter worship gathering and kids egg hunt happen. We’ll take time to walk through Easter morning together - clarifying the flow of the morning, reviewing roles and responsibilities, and answering any final questions so that every person feels confident, prepared, and set up for success in their specific role. We'll also take some time to pray for first-time decisions for new folks to follow Jesus and what follow up will look like for the week after.

Thanks for your interest in participating in our church's Easter festival! Below are all the event details you'll need to know to both prepare and have a great experience with your family. ******** Schedule ******** 9:30am - Doors open. 10am - Easter worship service in the sanctuary. Kids programming 0 - 12 (pre register your kids here for an easy child check-in. ( https://columbiaview.churchcenter.com/people/forms/33687 )) 11:30am - gather on the back field immediately following the worship gathering. Enjoy bounce houses, bubbles, lawn games, and popcorn for parents. 11:50am - kids egg hunt instructions (kids will be divided by age into 3 areas.) 12pm - Ready, set, go!!! 12:20pm - Special golden egg prize giveaways. 12:30 - wrap up. ********** Age groups ********** To ensure both little kids (ages 1-3) Mids (4-6) and Bigs (ages 7-12) have a good experience, our staff will create three egg hunt areas for each of these age groups to search. ************* What to bring ************* * A basket / bag of some sorts. * Shoes that you are ok getting a little wet / muddy. * Your A game. ****************** Parent involvement ****************** Parents are welcome to search with their kids and help "referee" to make sure all kids are getting some eggs in their baskets. ******* Helpers ******* It takes around 20-30 adults to help put this event on! If you're interested in being a helper (ie. hiding eggs, running bounce house, serving popcorn, etc.) please select "Helper" in your registration . *************** Prize giveaways *************** Each age group will have 3 golden eggs to find. Kids who find a golden egg will be able to turn them in at the end of the egg hunt for a special prize. ********* Bathrooms ********* Our church has two sets of bathrooms, one to the left of the lobby as you enter the building, and the other at the rear of the building. *************************** How "big" is this egg hunt? *************************** Last year we had over 40 kids participate, so plan for somewhere between 40 - 50 for this year. ************************* What happens if it rains? ************************* This is Portland in the spring, so in the likely event of rain, we will simply move our egg hunt "indoors."