Weekly Newsletter
A new month. Growing together.
October brings a new Bible study, fall gatherings, and opportunities to serve. Here’s what’s ahead at Crossroads.
Sent on Thursday, October 1, 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
September 27 Sunday’s Message · Acts 15:10–11 · Ephesians 2:8–10
The Jerusalem Counsel: Faith & Grace above works of the Law
Sunday’s message reminded us that salvation is God’s gift through faith in Jesus. Our growth and good works follow that gift as we learn to live for him.
Watch the September 27 message →Coming up at Crossroads
Trunk R Treat: we need candy!
Saturday, October 31
Help us get ready for Trunk R Treat! Candy donation bins and car-signup sheets will be in the lobby. Bring candy, sign up to decorate a trunk, or let us know if you would like to help with the event.
Women’s Bible Study launches October 4
New study: Colossians · Sunday mornings at 9 AM
A new study of Colossians begins October 4! Join us Sundays from 9:00–9:45 AM in the boardroom. Come at 8:45 AM for tea, coffee, and visiting.
Come join this friendly, encouraging group of ladies, grow closer to God, and make new friends. No prior Bible knowledge is required.
Men’s Group is back!
Mondays · 6:30–8:30 PM · Fireside Room
Men’s Group is back on Monday nights, 6:30–8:30 PM. Come join us as we encourage one another and grow in God’s Word.
Men’s Breakfast
Saturday, October 10 · 8:30 AM
Join us for 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
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 for a pumpkin. The corn maze is optional.
Meet at the church between 9:45 and 10 AM; the van departs by 10:15 AM. We return to the church around 1:30 PM; parent pickup is at 3 PM after pumpkin decorating.
Questions or need assistance? Contact Youth Director Chris Verrett at chris.verrett@crossroadsportland.com.
Help with Summit Youth
Explore serving with youth
Interested in helping with youth group? Connect with Chris Verrett to learn more about serving with Summit Youth.
Contact Chris →
Use your gifts with the worship team
A place to serve and grow
We’re looking for singers, bass players, guitarists, drummers, and other instrumentalists to join the worship team. If you’d like to use your musical gifts to serve, we invite you to audition. Contact kris.strobeck@crossroadsportland.com to get connected.
Contact Kris →
Senior Living Project presentation
Sunday, October 11 · 9 AM · Crossroads Church
Join Zigi for a presentation about the Senior Living Project with Kerala Christ Church Mission and learn how you can support it.
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 latest update
Expenses currently exceed income by $40,584.88.