Upcoming Events
Waverly Wildflower Hike
Saturday, April 13, 8:15 am to 3:00 pm
Organizer: Laura Ocker
Hike with us! Meet at the church (3300 SE Woodward) at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, April 13. Bring a sack lunch or snacks and a water bottle and whatever you need for the weather.
HIKE DETAILS: There are two possible destinations for the day, both gloriously beautiful, both within a 90-minute drive from the church, both about a three to four-mile walk. And it’s wildflower season! These hikes are great for beginners and families as well as experienced hikers. Count on two to three hours on your feet walking at a gently moderate pace up and down hills on uneven trails. Laura will monitor wildflower, trail, and weather conditions and make a final call as to which hike we do as we get closer to the date. Either way, it will be spectacular.
Option 1 - Salmon River Trail: This trail is on the west slope of Mount Hood and meanders along a crystal river through a gorgeous old growth forest. In the spring there are often delicate woodland wildflowers and everything is fresh and green.
Option 2 - Memaloose Hills Hike: This hike is among the top wildflower destinations in the Columbia River Gorge and includes some of the most stunning scenery on the planet.
SUNDAY WORSHIP
Sunday, April 7
Sermon Messenger: Lisa Kane
Theme: In the beginning was the Word...but then what comes next?
John 20:19-31
Contemporary Reading: The Silence, by Wendell Berry
Music Leader: Albert Palmeter
Sunday, April 14
Sermon Messenger: Rev. Rob Tulloch
Theme: Books of Wisdom
Psalm 139:13-16
Music Leader: Maria Olaya
Sunday, April 21
Sermon Messenger: Monty Moore
Theme: Being Sheepish
Psalm 23 and John 10:11-18
Music Leader: Albert Palmeter
Sunday, April 28
Sermon Messenger: Rev. Rob Tulloch
Theme: Music of Our Lives
Ephesians 5:19-21
Music Leader: Maria Olaya
CHURCH LIFE
Waverly Ukes: Practices are on the first and third Thursdays at 7 PM. New members are always welcome!
Waverly Book Group: Monday, April 1 at 6:30 pm. Hosted by Lisa and Paul Kane. The book title is Foster, by Claire Keegan. Join us for lively conversation, even if you haven't read the book! May book: An Indigenous Peoples' History of the United States by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz.
Waverly Salon: Our next gathering will be on a Monday at 6 PM toward the end of May. Check back for the date and topic. All are invited to share a personal response to the theme, a dance, a story, scientific research, or a poem. Or just relax, listen, and respond to others. And there will be food! Bring a friend!
Share Your Closet!
A red barrel in the narthex is ready for your Lenten donations of clean used clothing for Hygiene4All, serving unsheltered residents of Portland's Central Eastside. Have you been wearing a long-sleeved shirt with slightly fraying cuffs, or a warm sweater that is just a bit too small for you? Clothes don't have to be perfect--just clean and wearable. Questions? Ask Glen Pullen.