Weekly Newsletter

Hope to carry into every day.

Revisit Sunday’s message, then look ahead to Young Adults, the McKinley trip, Summit Youth’s Beach Bash, congregational prayer, and Church Round Up.

Sent on Thursday, July 30, 2026

Sean Thome speaking during the July 26 Sunday message

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

July 26 Sunday’s Message · Acts 6–7

Hope in the Midst of Opposition

Sean Thome continued Empowered Witnesses in Acts 6–7, looking at Stephen’s witness in the face of opposition. He reminded us that the Holy Spirit empowers everyday witnesses to rely on God’s faithfulness and power through hardship, pointing us to the hope and forgiveness found in Jesus.

Watch Sunday’s Message →
Thu, July 30Young Adults
Aug 6–9McKinley trip
Sat, Aug 22Beach Bash
Sun, Aug 30Prayer meeting

Coming up at Crossroads

Crossroads Church Young Adults Ministry

Young Adults Gathering

Thu, July 30
6:30–8 PM

For ages 18–30—single, married, or divorced—with fellowship, prayer, worship, and Bible-based conversation.

See gathering details →
McKinley Mission Trip for Summit Youth, August 6–9 in Toppenish, Washington

McKinley Mission Trip

Aug 6–9
Toppenish, WA

Be in prayer for our Summit Youth as they prepare to head out for the McKinley Mission Trip. Pray for safe travel, meaningful conversations, and for God to work in and through every student and leader.

Mission-trip details →
Summit Youth Beach Bash and Movie Night on Saturday, August 22

Beach Bash + Movie Night

Sat, Aug 22
Noon–9 PM

Summit Youth will celebrate the end of summer with beach volleyball, grilled food, games, ice cream, and a movie back at Crossroads. The event is free; preregistration is required for transportation waivers and planning.

Register for Beach Bash →
Congregational Prayer Meeting

Congregational Prayer

Sun, Aug 30
9–9:45 AM

Set aside time before the Sunday gathering to pray together as one church family. We’ll meet at Crossroads from 9–9:45 AM.

See prayer meeting details →
Church Round Up all-church picnic and first-ever chili cookoff, Sunday, September 13 after church

Church Round Up

Sun, Sept 13
After church

Save the date for our western-themed all-church picnic, immediately after church from 11:30 AM–2 PM—and our first-ever chili cookoff!

See Church Round Up details →

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

Crossroads Food Bank

Community care

Latest shared ministry snapshot

1,249

families served

4,052

individuals served

Visit the Food Bank website →

Year-to-date income & expenses

Financial snapshot

As of June 30, 2026

Total income
$304,323.91
Total expenses
$335,768.96

Expenses currently exceed income by $31,445.05.

Plan Ahead.

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

Full Events List