Sing-a-long!
Nov
9
4:00 PM16:00

Sing-a-long!

Please join us for a Sing-A-Long on Saturday, November 9th, at 4:00 pm in the Meetinghouse! We look forward to having an extended amount of time for singing together. Please bring any instruments and/or song ideas. We will use the two hymnals, the Taize book, and the Song of the Spirit book, as well as any songs you may wish to bring along. (We invite you to bring a snack (for the singing time) or a dessert to share, if you wish.)

All ages welcome!

We will enjoy supper together in the community building after the sing-a-long - starting between 5 and 5:30. We invite you to bring a picnic supper, including your own dishware, silverware, cloth napkins if you have them,  beverages, etc.  If we each bring our own picnic meal in a basket, our cleanup and care for the earth (avoiding paper products) are simplified. 

We look forward to a time of sharing music and supper together! 

No need to RSVP - come if you can!

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Meeting for Worship - Nov 10
Nov
10
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - Nov 10

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship - Nov 17
Nov
17
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - Nov 17

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business (Nov)
Nov
17
12:00 PM12:00

Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business (Nov)

The meeting will start approximately a half hour after our morning meeting for worship. Zoom participation is through the same link as for the morning worship gathering.

Please bring a snack to share for the break in between meetings. We would like for Business Meeting snacks to be a potluck style going forward, so consider bringing a hearty snack to share if you are able. 

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Quaker Artisan Faire - vendor registration deadline
Nov
17
to Nov 18

Quaker Artisan Faire - vendor registration deadline

Vendor registration is due by November 17th. Early registration is encouraged to secure a space.

Vendors who are connected to West Hills Friends Church are needed for our annual Quaker Artisan Faire 2024! We're planning another exciting Artisan Faire, December 7-8. It's a wonderful time to get to know each other better, have fun, earn some extra income, and contribute to the HVAC System fund. Along with artisans, we are looking for people to donate handmade goodies.

Contact information (for more information and to register as a vendor) is included in the weekly update email.

(Image borrowed from https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product-category/quaker/)

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Snack-luck (November)
Nov
24
11:30 AM11:30

Snack-luck (November)

On the fourth Sunday of the month at the rise of the meeting, West Hills friends will gather for a social time in the community room. If you are able, please bring something edible to share. Please join us for conversation whether you bring something or not.

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Quaker Artisan Faire
Dec
7
to Dec 8

Quaker Artisan Faire

Come shop for your holiday gifts in West HIlls Friends Community Building (behind the meeting house on one side of the parking lot).

Everything is handmade by local artisans. We have handmade jewelry, nature photographs, textiles, greeting cards, baked goods, hand-crocheted items, books, and lots of handmade gifts. Proceeds will go to the West Hills Friends Capital (Building Improvement) Fund.

Located between Multnomah Blvd and Vermont Ave across from Maplewood Elementary School.

(Image borrowed from https://www.modernfolkembroidery.com/product-category/quaker/)

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Meeting for Worship - Nov 3
Nov
3
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - Nov 3

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Snack-luck (Oct)
Oct
27
11:30 AM11:30

Snack-luck (Oct)

On the fourth Sunday of the month at the rise of the meeting, West Hills friends will gather for a social time in the community room. If you are able, please bring something edible to share. Please join us for conversation whether you bring something or not.

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Meeting for Worship - Oct 27
Oct
27
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - Oct 27

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business (Oct)
Oct
20
12:00 PM12:00

Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business (Oct)

The meeting will start approximately a half hour after our morning meeting for worship. Zoom participation is through the same link as for the morning worship gathering.

Please bring a snack to share for the break in between meetings. We would like for Business Meeting snacks to be a potluck style going forward, so consider bringing a hearty snack to share if you are able. 

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Meeting for Worship - Oct 20
Oct
20
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - Oct 20

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship - Oct 13
Oct
13
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - Oct 13

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship - Oct 6
Oct
6
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - Oct 6

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

This is also World Quaker Day 2024.

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Meeting for Worship - September 29
Sep
29
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - September 29

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Snack-luck
Sep
22
11:30 AM11:30

Snack-luck

On the fourth Sunday of the month at the rise of the meeting, West Hills friends will gather for a social time in the community room. If you are able, please bring something edible to share. Please join us for conversation whether you bring something or not.

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Meeting for Worship - September 22
Sep
22
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - September 22

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business (September 2024)
Sep
15
12:00 PM12:00

Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business (September 2024)

The meeting will start approximately a half hour after our morning meeting for worship. Zoom participation is through the same link as for the morning worship gathering.

Please bring a snack to share for the break in between meetings. We would like for Business Meeting snacks to be a potluck style going forward, so consider bringing a hearty snack to share if you are able. 

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Meeting for Worship - September 15
Sep
15
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - September 15

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship - September 8
Sep
8
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - September 8

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship - September 1
Sep
1
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - September 1

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business (August 2024)
Aug
25
12:00 PM12:00

Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business (August 2024)

The meeting will start approximately a half hour after our morning meeting for worship. Zoom participation is through the same link as for the morning worship gathering.

Please bring a snack to share for the break in between meetings. We would like for Business Meeting snacks to be a potluck style going forward, so consider bringing a hearty snack to share if you are able. 

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Meeting for Worship - August 25
Aug
25
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - August 25

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

Australian Friends David and Trish Johnson at Meeting for Worship on August 25, 2024. David Johnson is the author of several Pendle Hill Pamphlets, most recently Pendle Hill Pamphlet #483, "The Fundamental Principle of Quaker Spirituality: Light in the Conscience" about the writings of the early Friends. David will be sharing the prepared message for the day. 

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Meeting for Worship - August 18
Aug
18
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - August 18

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship - August 11
Aug
11
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - August 11

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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FWCC Plenary - Zoom Hub at WHF
Aug
5
to Aug 10

FWCC Plenary - Zoom Hub at WHF

In August, the Friends World Committee for Consultation is meeting in South Africa. This will be a worldwide gathering of Friends. Gil George will be in attendance! West Hills Friends will be a hub for Portland area Friends for the following sessions, since most of the programming is happening while we are sleeping.

It is recommended that everyone who plans to attend the hub should also register to have access to advance materials. The online portal for the World Plenary offers many different ways to interact as a participant so be sure to sign up as an individual too. There is no cost, however donations are accepted. Deadline was yesterday so do it soon. Even if you are not interested in attending the hub at WHF, sign up so you can participate from home!

Monday, Aug 5, 2024

10:30am-12pm

What FWCC is and what it does (hybrid)

Tuesday, Aug 6, 2024

10:30am-12pm

George Fox at 400 (hybrid)

Wednesday, Aug 7, 2024

1pm-2:30pm

Online Thematic Stream: Ubuntu & community 1

Thursday, Aug 8, 2024

1pm-2:30pm

Online Thematic Stream: Care of Creation 2

Friday, Aug 9, 2024

1pm-2:30pm

Online Thematic Stream: Healing historical injustices 3

Saturday, Aug 10, 2024

7:30am-9am

Weaving plenary of all three thematic streams (hybrid)

Here is the FWCC World Plenary Schedule with Pacific Times listed

Save the dates and consider attending these sessions from West Hills Friends meetinghouse!

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Navigating Difficult Conversations Workshop
Aug
4
1:00 PM13:00

Navigating Difficult Conversations Workshop

Braver Angels is leading the nation’s largest cross-partisan, volunteer-led movement to bridge the partisan divide. As we head into the election, they are bringing together “We the People” to find a hopeful alternative to toxic politics. The American Hope campaign is equipping Americans across the political spectrum to work together and demand the same of politicians from both parties.

 The Peace Committee is sponsoring a free BA workshop in the meeting house - Navigating Difficult Conversations (Handling the challenge among family, friends,  neighbors, and colleagues) on August 4th. This information will be shared with other Quaker meetings in the area and other churches near West Hills Friends. All are welcome to attend. Follow this link to the registration page.

 This one-hour session serves as both an introduction to Braver Angels, as well as provides a “mini-experience” of what happens in one of our longer experiences. During the session, the audience is presented with the problem of polarization and learns how Braver Angels workshops are structured to address this problem. They then get to practice an essential skill in difficult conversation.

After the workshop we will discuss doing additional workshops or events.

For a short introduction to BraverAngels view this video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ap3GLx5cepI), a longer video (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u6kZpN5T3lU) or go to their website: https://braverangels.org).

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Meeting for Worship - August 4
Aug
4
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - August 4

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business (July 2024)
Jul
28
12:00 PM12:00

Meeting for Worship with Attention to Business (July 2024)

The meeting will start approximately a half hour after our morning meeting for worship. Zoom participation is through the same link as for the morning worship gathering.

Please bring a snack to share for the break in between meetings. We would like for Business Meeting snacks to be a potluck style going forward, so consider bringing a hearty snack to share if you are able. 

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Meeting for Worship - July 28
Jul
28
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - July 28

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship - July 21
Jul
21
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - July 21

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship - July 14
Jul
14
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - July 14

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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Meeting for Worship - July 7
Jul
7
10:00 AM10:00

Meeting for Worship - July 7

We meet for worship on Sunday mornings from 10:00-11:30am both in person and on Zoom. Expect casual dress and the occasional giggle.

Nursery care is available at 9:50. At about 10:30, children K-5 are invited to separate activities. If you prefer, a child of any age may stay with you during meeting for worship.

West Hills Friends considers its style of worship, "semi-programmed." Although we have at least 20 minutes of silent worship each week, we also invite people to prepare songs and spoken messages. We believe these preparations arise from the practice of listening and contribute to our overall awareness of God's presence.

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