Weekly Newsletter

A weekend together. A season to connect.

This weekend brings PJ Movie Night, Men’s Breakfast, a time to remember Louise Tatro, and our all-church picnic. Then PlayZone and Wednesday kids and youth return next week. There are plenty of ways to share a meal, reconnect, and make room for someone new.

Sent on Thursday, September 10, 2026

Speaker teaching during the September 6 service beside the Stand Firm message slide.

Equipping one another to practice the compassion of Jesus every day.

Our Mission

Ephesians 4:11–13  ·  Matthew 9:35–38  ·  1 Peter 3:8

September 6 Sunday’s Message · Acts 13

Stand Firm!

As Barnabas and Saul share the gospel in Acts 13, they encounter a variety of responses. Sunday’s message called us to remain faithful to our kingdom assignment, be intentional in sharing and showing the gospel, and stay steadfast in the Lord and our church family.

Watch the September 6 message →
Fri, Sept 11PJ Movie Night
Sat, Sept 12Breakfast + memorial
Sun, Sept 13Church Round Up
Sept 15–16Kids ministries return

Coming up at Crossroads

Crossroads Kids PJ Movie Night on Friday, September 11

Crossroads Kids PJ Movie Night

Fri, Sept 11
6:30–8:30 PM

Kids entering grades 1–5 are invited to wear their pajamas and join us for The Super Mario Galaxy Movie, pizza, popcorn, and prizes. Bring a friend, blanket, and pillow. The event is free; a suggested $5 donation is appreciated if your family is able.

Doors open at 6:15 PM · South parking lot entrance

See PJ Movie Night details →
Men’s Breakfast

Men’s Breakfast

Sat, Sept 12
8:30–10 AM

Men, start Saturday around a table with a good breakfast, unhurried conversation, and a chance to connect. Whether you have been part of Men’s Ministry for years or are simply looking for a way in, you are welcome.

Fireside Room · $10

Register for Men’s Breakfast →
Celebrating the life of Louise Tatro; memorial service September 12 at 1 PM

Remembering Louise Tatro

Saturday, September 12 · 1 PM · Doors 12:30 PM

Everyone is invited to celebrate the life of Louise Tatro, one of the original founders of Crossroads and an instrumental part of the Food Bank. Please enter through the north or south doors closest to the street. The service will be recorded to view later.

Church Round Up all-church picnic with sliders, hot dogs, chili cookoff, side dishes, and desserts

Church Round Up

Sun, Sept 13
11:30 AM–2 PM

Church Round Up is an all-church picnic—not just a chili cookoff. Crossroads is providing sliders and hot dogs as the main dishes. We still need side dishes and desserts, so please sign up in the lobby. Come for lunch, the western theme, time with the church family, and the chili cookoff too.

See Church Round Up details →
Church Round Up: bring a side dish or dessert and sign up in the lobby

Help round out the table

We still need side dishes and desserts for Church Round Up. Please sign up in the lobby and let us know what you can bring.

Pickleball at Crossroads on Sunday, September 13 from 3 to 5 PM

Pickleball after the picnic

Sun, Sept 13
3–5 PM

After Church Round Up, head to the Crossroads gym for pickleball from 3–5 PM. It is a relaxed afternoon for players of all skill levels and a fun way to keep connecting after the picnic.

September 13 only: 3–5 PM after the picnic. The regular second- and fourth-Sunday time is 2–4 PM.

Indoor PlayZone returns Tuesday, September 15 from 9 to 11 AM

Indoor PlayZone is back

Tue, Sept 15
9–11 AM

PlayZone is a free indoor play time in the gym for children nursery through kindergarten. A parent or guardian stays with each child. Enter through the red gym door in the south parking lot.

See PlayZone details →
Youth and Kids Kickoff, Wednesday September 16. Doors open 6:15 PM; classes 6:30–7:45 PM. Middle and high school downstairs; preschool–kindergarten and grades 1–5 on the main level.

Kids & youth Wednesday nights return.

Wednesday, September 16 · Doors 6:15 PM

Wednesday-night kids and youth activities are starting a new fall season. Families can arrive beginning at 6:15, with activities from 6:30 to 7:45 PM.

View kids & youth details →

Small Groups are getting ready.

A new September season

Watch for more information and opportunities to sign up, find a group, and get connected.

Summit Youth Autumn Outing, October 10, departing from the church at 10 AM for the pumpkin patch on Sauvie Island

Summit Youth: Autumn Outing

Saturday, October 10 · Departing from church at 10 AM

Summit Youth invites students and their friends to a pumpkin patch and maze on Sauvie Island. Pick out the perfect pumpkin, enjoy food, and try the optional corn maze. After we return to the church, we’ll decorate pumpkins and enjoy refreshments.

No charge to attend. Students are encouraged to bring about $20, which should reasonably cover activities at the farm.

Questions or need assistance? Contact Youth Director Chris Verrett at chris.verrett@crossroadsportland.com.

Operation Christmas Child: Collection Day Sunday, November 15

Operation Christmas Child

Collection Day · Sunday, November 15

Start packing your shoebox today. We are collecting school supplies, small toys, and personal care items to share Jesus’ love with children around the world. Pick up a packing flyer in the lobby for guidelines and gift ideas. Shoeboxes and labels will be available soon.

Collection Day: Sunday, November 15

Find your weekly rhythm.

More ways to connect

Whether you want to study Scripture, revisit Sunday’s message, pray with others, read together, or simply play, there is a place to connect during the week.

Isaiah Wednesday Night Study

Isaiah Wednesday Night Study

Work through Isaiah with Glen Heiner on Wednesdays, 6:30–7:45 PM.

Wednesday Evening Sermon Study

Wednesday Sermon Study

Revisit Sunday’s teaching and discuss it together, 6:30–7:45 PM in the lower-level Fireside Room.

Prayer Team Meeting

Prayer Team Meeting

Pray for our church and community Sundays, 8–8:45 AM, and Wednesdays, 5–5:45 PM, in the Prayer Center.

Prayer Study Class

Prayer Study Class

Learn and practice prayer together Sundays, 9–9:45 AM.

Women’s Bible Study and Prayer

Women’s Bible Study & Prayer

Women gather Sundays at 9 AM for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.

Thursday Morning Sermon Discussion

Thursday Sermon Discussion

Men discuss Sunday’s message Thursdays, 10–11:30 AM in the Board Room.

Friday Book Study

Friday Book Study

Read and discuss together twice a month on Fridays, 1–3 PM in the Fireside Room.

Pickleball at Crossroads

Pickleball

Play in the Crossroads gym on the second and fourth Sundays, 2–4 PM.

Weekly ministries & ways to connect.

Ongoing at Crossroads

Join us at 10 AM.

Sunday gathering

Join us in person every Sunday, or gather with us through the livestream.

Crossroads Church Women’s Ministry

Women’s Ministry

Sunday Bible Study & Prayer meets 9–9:45 AM in the Board Room, with coffee, tea, and fellowship beginning at 8:45. Thursday Girls gathers for coffee at 9:45 AM, then Bible study from 10–11 AM. Questions? thursdaygirlspdx@gmail.com

Crossroads Church Men’s Ministry schedule

Monday Night Men’s Group

Resumes September 14. The next Men’s Breakfast is Saturday, September 12. All men are welcome.

Thursday Morning Men’s Sermon Discussion

Meets Thursdays at 10 AM in the Board Room. All men are welcome.

Pray with us Sundays at 8 AM and Wednesdays at 5 PM

Come pray with us.

Prayer

Sunday mornings: 8–8:45 AM in the Prayer Center  •  Wednesday evenings: 5–5:45 PM in the Prayer Center and on Zoom. We pray for our church, our city, our nation, and one another.

Crossroads Food Bank new shopping hours effective September 1, 2026

Crossroads Food Bank

Community care

New shopping hours effective September 1, 2026

1,249

families served

4,052

individuals served

Visit the Food Bank website →

Year-to-date income & expenses

Financial snapshot

As of latest update

Total income
$402,182.88
Total expenses
$442,767.76

Expenses currently exceed income by $40,584.88.

Plan Ahead.

View the full events list to see everything coming up at Crossroads.

Full Events List