Festavos Auction Sun., Feb. 26th, save the date

Save the date! Bring a friend! You are cordially invited to Milwaukie Presbyterian Church’s Annual Festavos Auction, Sunday, February 26th 4-8 PM at MPC. Good Food, Good Friends, Great Causes!

Personnel Committee meets at noon

Personnel Committee meets at noon on Sun., Jan. 29 in Pastor Katie Pate’s office.

Spiritual Formation Sunday

Spiritual Formation Sunday, first in a monthly series, is Sun., Jan. 29, 11:15 a.m. during Adult Christian Education in Schmidt Hall. Opportunities to explore spiritual practices for action and contemplation.

Winter Weather Plan

Please do not risk life and limb to come to church! As a general rule, if Tri-Met buses are running on snow routes in Milwaukie, we will cancel worship services.

Chili Cookoff & Bingo Night is Sun., Jan. 29

Chili Cookoff & Bingo Night is Sun., Jan. 29, 5:30 p.m. Share your favorite chili recipe, have it judged by the distinguished Youth Group Taster Panel, and stay to play bingo for prizes.  This event is open to all church members and is a fundraiser for our 2012 Youth Mission Projects.

Confirmation Class begins Sun., Jan. 22

Confirmation Class begins Sun., Jan. 22, 6 p.m. Do you ever think, “What does it mean to be a Christian?” Do you ever wonder what Presbyterian really means? Come enjoy a potluck dinner and hear answers to these questions and more.  This class is open to all youth who in the 8th grade or older.

The Eat Pray Love book group

The Eat Pray Love book group will discuss I Want to be Left Behind by Brenda Peterson at its next meeting on Sun., Jan. 22, 7 p.m. RSVP to hosts David & Cynthia DeVore, 503.653.5886.

Adult Ministries Get-Together

Adult Ministries Get-Together, Jan. 22, 12:30 p.m. at Nancy’s Kitchen and Restaurant, Park and McLoughlin Blvd. Come celebrate as our own Laura and Victor showcase their skills and recipes. RSVP to Jackie, 503.654.8363.

Youth & Family Dinner Sun. 1/8 at 6 p.m.

Youth & Family Dinner Sun. 1/8 at 6 p.m. All youth and their families are invited. Come to enjoy pizza with your family and hear about the great things we did in 2011 and what’s planned for the 2012 youth program.

2012 Per Capita apportionment

The 2012 Per Capita apportionment is $23.85 per active member. Since 1755, Presbyterians have pooled their resources through a “per capita apportionment” to provide ministries at the national and local level. Please write “per capita” on the memo line of your checks.