Rick Warren, Pastor of Saddle Back church in California, wrote, “Small groups are not a ministry of the church, small groups are not a program of the church, small groups are not an outreach of the church, small groups are not an event of the church, small groups are the church.”  This quote is a great reminder of the importance of small groups (we call them Connect Groups). The church is not a bu...  Read More

Hi, I’m Erika and you will normally see me somewhere with the kids on Sunday mornings!I grew up attending West Side, participating in Sunday school and VBS. And I went to school in the Arbor Heights/ White center area. I went to college at the University of Idaho which was a bit of a culture shock after attending Evergreen High School, though I enjoyed the small-town atmosphere. I’ve always loved ...  Read More

In March our elders and deacons met together for a joint Session meeting, discussing the mission that we share to make disciples. The loving attention that our Deacons dedicate to our members, particularly those who are isolated or in need, encourages everyone in our West Side family to follow Jesus in faith, hope and love. We are grateful for the Deacons!At the end of the shared meeting Karol Aro...  Read More

In March 2021 the Congregational Care Team wanted to reach out to our most isolated members and had the idea of delivering Holy Week Bags. Just coming out of lockdown during the previous year, making deliveries to members who were still not attending in-person worship meant an opportunity for some face-to-face contact and conversation, as well as an opportunity to remind them that they were not fo...  Read More

“Would you like to go to church with us on Easter?”I was surprised that one small question caused me so much anxiety. I had gotten to know Brad at a weekly ultimate frisbee game and thought he and his family might enjoy attending our Easter Sunday service, but I hesitated to ask him.  I wondered if I would offend him, if it would strain our relationship, if he would be turned off that I was a Chri...  Read More

Raise your hand if you’ve ever skipped to the end of a book to decide if it is worth reading all the way through … or jumped to the last chapter on the DVD menu … used the ‘lightening speed’ feature on your DVR … asked someone to just get to the point.You see where this is going. We can be impatient with the slow unfolding of a narrative. It is important to notice, however, that the Gospels take t...  Read More

Come hear West Side Presbyterian Church's Choir perform with Seattle Pacific University Choirs, ChoralSounds Northwest and the Northwest Symphony Orchestra at  for the Season Finale at Benaroya Hall on Friday, April 28 at 7:30pm.  Purchase a ticket to this concert between Sunday services on March 12, and you will also receive a free ticket to the Northwest Symphony Orchestra's "Music for the Soul"...  Read More

This past fall, the WCFB was one our our Bless Big Local mission partners.This food bank serves a diverse clientele speaking multiple languages and having  varied cultural backgrounds. Onsite and mobile food distribution is offered as well as growing culturally relevant food onsite. Hi West Side Presbyterian Church,I wanted to send a message of gratitude for your donation and support of our missio...  Read More

By Stacy KutzFamilies and Youth Director Wednesdays, 4:00-5:30pm, March 1 through April 12Confirmation Sunday, May 21 After a COVID hiatus, we are excited to offer a Confirmation Class for youth once again this year! The GOAL of confirmation is for youth to be rooted and grounded in their faith in Jesus Christ. Our desire is for them to have a language of faith and be able to articulate and claim...  Read More

By Chris KochSenior Director of MinistryI am currently involved in a Connect Group, primarily with families, and have led two Rooted groups and two Lenten groups since I have been at West Side. Part of my role at West Side is to shepherd Connect Groups and leaders, but even if I was a congregation member, I would still be a part of Connect Groups. The reason why is that I need to be with other peo...  Read More

Thanks to everyone who participated in our festive gathering last Sunday, February 5th! We loved the great soups – learned who serves behind the scenes – and completed the business of electing a new Congregational Nominating Committee (along with our Stewardship elders as the Trustees of the congregation). Here are the names and (mostly) happy faces of our new nominating team as you pray for their...  Read More

Keep Kid’s Alive (one of our mission partners) in your prayers. Click below to see the Dominican Republic’s February Prayer and Praise Guide....  Read More