With the cold weather coming on, the Mission Committee has teamed up with Transition Projects to run a collection drive for winter items needed for warming centers and the homeless they serve. Both Kenilworth Church and the Creston Kenilworth community are invited to donate for this cause. Transition Projects have given us a list of … [Read more…]
We are invited to contribute an assortment of things this year, trying to make the giving less commercialized. Selected parents at Grout will be able to ‘shop’ for their children and have the pleasure of personally wrapping the gifts. Hopefully the items will include choices of quiet activities that their children can use during hectic … [Read more…]
New members, Kate and Alex, were welcomed into our fellowship on Sunday, October 13, 2024
We will host a guest speaker from Eastside Village, a non-profit supporting aging in place. This agency is being considered for the focus of the 2025 Tea Party. Meeting begins at 10 am with Bible Study at 11. This month we will look at lesson 2, dealing with Land Justice. Join us at 10 am … [Read more…]
You will be enriched in every way for your great generosity, which will produce thanksgivings to Godthrough us; for the rendering of this ministry not only supplies the needs of the saints but also overflows with many thanksgivings to God. 2 Corinthians 9:11-12 The eight recipients of the 2024 Thank Offering grants provide a variety … [Read more…]
Wy’East Veteran’s Shelter Mission Project Wy’east is Portland’s first 24/7 Veteran-priority shelter, and the evolution of Do Good Multnomah’ first ever program that began in 2016. It houses 90 male-identifying participants, the majority of whom are Veterans. Participants have access to laundry, showers, secure storage for belongings, and a consistent bed each night. Daily homemade … [Read more…]
Every Friday from 1:30 to 3 pm, the Groceries 4 Grout food pantry sets up along SE 34th Ave, offering lots of nutritious foods for those visiting the pantry. September was watermelon month. The pantry distributed 3638 pounds of watermelon. The number of people served is up 39% over last year. September food pantry stats:
Three members of KPC PW joined three other women from the Presbytery of the Cascades to attend the 2024 Churchwide Gathering of Presbyterian Women in St. Louis in August. The Gathering featured worship, singing, inspiring and challenging speakers, feasting, and meeting new and old friends. The theme this year was “Do Everything in Love,” based … [Read more…]
The saying goes “When one door closes, another door opens.” Unfortunately, the doors at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church are closing in mid-September. The congregation of Holy Trinity have graciously gifted their beautiful Allen Organ to Kenilworth. With the help of Gentle John Moving, Allison and Alan, Rick and Laura, the organ was moved into the … [Read more…]
Folding tables, pop-up tents, and chairs are available for use by members of KPC for private events provided they are returned in good condition by Friday morning at 8 am. These items are reserved for Groceries 4 Grout every Friday from 8 am until 3 pm. A sign out sheet will be made available near … [Read more…]