Weekly Newsletter
Gather together. Serve our neighbors.
Share a meal, connect with our youth, and help welcome and serve our neighbors. Here’s what’s ahead at Crossroads.
Sent on Thursday, October 8, 2026
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
October 4 Sunday’s Message · Acts 15:36–16:15
Sometimes the detour is the destination
Sunday’s message followed Paul and his companions through unexpected changes, closed doors, and new opportunities. God used those detours to strengthen the church and bring the gospel to new people, reminding us to trust his guidance as we follow Jesus.
Watch the October 4 message →Coming up at Crossroads
Trunk R Treat: we need candy and volunteers!
Saturday, October 31 · 5–7 PM
Help us welcome our neighbors at Trunk R Treat! We need candy, decorated trunks, and volunteers. Candy donation bins and car-signup sheets will be in the lobby. We’re also collecting canned food at Trunk R Treat, with collection bins out front. Bring candy, sign up to decorate a trunk, or let us know if you would like to volunteer.
Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, October 10 · 8:30 AM
Join us for good food and fellowship at Men’s Breakfast in the Fireside Room. A $10 donation is suggested.
Breakfast details →
Summit Youth: Autumn Outing
Saturday, October 10 · Meet at church at 9:45 AM
Join Summit Youth and bring a friend for a pumpkin patch outing on Sauvie Island! Youth ministry will provide lunch. Bring $20 for the optional corn maze. After we return to church, we’ll decorate pumpkins and enjoy refreshments.
Meet at church between 9:45 and 10 AM; the van departs by 10:15 AM. We return around 1:30 PM; parent pickup is at 3 PM.
Questions or need assistance? Contact Chris Verrett at chris.verrett@crossroadsportland.com.
Help with Summit Youth
Sunday, October 11
Interested in helping with youth group? Join Chris on Sunday, October 11 to learn more about volunteering with Summit Youth. Contact Chris Verrett for meeting details.
Contact Chris →
Senior Living Project presentation
Sunday, October 11 · 9 AM
Join Zigi at Crossroads Church for a presentation about the Selah Senior Living retirement home project, part of Kerala Christ Church Mission. Learn about the project and how you can support it.
Leaf of Joy Family Service Project
Saturday, November 14 · 9 AM–2 PM
Join our church family for the Leaf of Joy Family Service Project on Saturday, November 14, from 9 AM to 2 PM. We’ll meet at Crossroads Church before heading out to serve our neighbors. Families with children in grades 1–12 and individuals of all ages are welcome. Bring rakes, leaf blowers, yard gloves, shovels, or other yard tools. We’ll serve rain or shine, so wear weather-appropriate clothing and sturdy shoes. Sign up in the church lobby.
Questions? Contact Hannah Keo at hannah.keo@crossroadsportland.com.
Christmas décor team
Sunday, November 29 · After church
Help decorate Crossroads for Christmas! Join the Christmas décor team as we prepare our sanctuary and hallways for Advent. Come on Sunday, November 29, immediately after church. Pizza will be provided. Register online or sign up in the lobby.
Register for Christmas decorating →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
Work through Isaiah with Glen Heiner on Wednesdays, 6:30–7:45 PM.
Wednesday Sermon Study
Revisit Sunday’s teaching and discuss it together, Wednesdays at 6:30 PM in the lower-level Fireside Room.
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
Learn and practice prayer together Sundays, 9–9:45 AM.
Women’s Bible Study & Prayer
Women gather Sundays at 9 AM for Bible study, prayer, and fellowship.
Thursday Sermon Discussion
Men discuss Sunday’s message Thursdays, 10–11:30 AM in the Board Room.
Friday Book Study
Read and discuss together twice a month on Fridays, 1–3 PM in the Fireside Room.
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.
Plan ahead
See every event & registration →
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
Monday Night Men’s Group
Men’s Group meets Monday nights, 6:30–8:30 PM. All men are welcome.
Thursday Morning Men’s Sermon Discussion
Meets Thursdays at 10 AM in the Board Room. All men are welcome.
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
Community care
New shopping hours effective September 1, 2026
1,249
families served
4,052
individuals served
Year-to-date income & expenses
Financial snapshot
As of September 30, 2026
Expenses currently exceed income by $44,219.34.