Weekly Newsletter
Gather, remember, and reconnect.
September is opening with a full stretch of ways to gather—from a movie night and men’s breakfast to Church Round Up, PlayZone, and the return of Wednesday kids and youth.
Sent on Thursday, September 3, 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
August 30 Sunday’s Message · Acts 13:1–3
Worship, Fasting, & Prayer
Acts 13 shows a worshipping church drawing near to God through worship, fasting, and prayer. The message invited us to respond with obedience and humility—serving, listening, and making room for God to lead.
Watch the August 30 message →Coming up at Crossroads
Crossroads Kids PJ Movie Night
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
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 →
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
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 →
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 after the picnic
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.
Indoor PlayZone is back
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 →
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
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.
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, 6:30–7:45 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
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.
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 July 31, 2026
Expenses currently exceed income by $40,554.73.