Events
February, March and April at MCC
We have a LOT of exciting things coming up in the next few months. There is a schedule below but PLEASE remember to read your bulletin and read your newsletter to keep up to date on what’s going on.
February 18- Ash Wednesday Service/Beginning of Lent, 6:30pm
February 22- We begin our Lenten Sunday Morning Message Series on intentional Evangelism. BLESS is an outline for simply, lifestyle evangelism. Begin with Prayer, Listen with Care, Eat Together, Serve with Love, Share Your Story.
Also on the 22nd, we will begin a six week, Sunday morning class digging deeper into the BLESS method, using a handbook called “Blessed to Bless: How God’s Mission to Reach and Restore People Can Happen Through You and Your Church.”
February 25- 18 hours of prayer. An opportunity to sign up for a half hour slot dedicated to praying for our church, our community, our country, and our world.
March 29- Palm Sunday, the final message in the BLESS series, and a planned baptism Sunday. If you are interested in being baptized, please contact Sharmon in the office.
March 29- Soup n Stuff- Lunch together and stuffing eggs for Easter Fun Day, following the service.
April 2- Maundy Thursday Service, 6pm
April 3- Good Friday Service, 6:30pm
April 4- Easter Fun Day!
April 5- Celebration of the Resurrection, 10:30 a.m. Easter Breakfast, 9am.
New Members Class- February 15, 22, and March 1 after Worship. Are you interested in becoming a member of Milwaukie Covenant Church?Join us for these three classes to learn about the history and mission of Milwaukie Covenant and our denomination- the Evangelical Covenant Church. Taking the class doesn’t mean you have to become a member, it’s just some information about where we came from and where we are going.
Thursday Night Discussion and Exploration of Justice- March 5, 12, 19 and 26, 6:30 p.m.Justice is a word that gets thrown around a lot. It has been politicized and turned into a weapon in culture wars. But justice is important. What does justice mean in a legal context, in a social context, in a political context, and what does the bible mean when it talks about justice?
Young adult retreat
Calling all young adults (ages 18–28) of all backgrounds from the Pacific Northwest! Join us for a rejuvenating weekend of fellowship, fun, and growth in your faith. You can expect dynamic teaching, engaging worship, exciting activities, opportunities to relax, new friends, and much more. You’ll also experience hands-on creation care at Sunrise Farms—learning and serving through sustainable practices, plus discovering how faith and stewardship intersect in everyday life.
Costs:
Per Person Rate: $150
Discount for Fully Hired 2026 Summer Staff*: 50% off
Scholarships are available via partnership with Cascades Camp, the Pacific Northwest Conference.
Garage sale fundraiser for PACE
Cathy Murphy and friends are having a garage sale and 60% of the proceeds will be given to PACE to use however they want.
When: February 13th 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Where: 11552 SE Linwood Ave.
Questions: Cathy Murphy 503.975.2886
Backpack Buddies
March 10th at 6:00 p.m. Come help pack weekend meals for the food insure students at Linwood Elementary. Questions? Call Karen Strejc 503.702.0090
Indoor Playtime
February Indoor Playtime is being held on February 5th and 19th from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Women’s Bible Fellowship
Join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:30 for our new study. The study, Anchored, will run from February 10 to May 19. Please contact Karen Eggersgluss, Marilyn Smith or Janine Gillespie if you have any questions.
Guatemala Mission Trip
TOP TEN FACTS ABOUT OUR GUATEMALA TRIP:
1. The trip is August 10-19.
2. People of any age/stage are welcome! (Young kids w/ a parent)
3. We’re traveling with a few small groups from other PacNWC Churches.
4. We will go as guests of the Guatemalan church leaders.
5. We will learn from and be encouraged by the faithfulness of our Guatemalan brothers and sisters, who seek to share Christ’s love with their community just as we do ours.
6. We will be ready to pitch in and serve in any way the national leaders ask: cleaning, hosting games for kids, helping tutor English students, etc.
7. We expect mutual blessing to come from the friendships we develop.
8. We will be doing fundraisers to help ensure participants can afford the trip.
9. We ask participants to register and pay a deposit by February 8th.
10. There is help available with the deposit if needed!
Please reach out to Kristi with questions, comments, inquiries, or to discuss financial limitations and scholarships: kristi@milwaukiecovenant.org.
Cascades Camp
Cascades opened registration on January 10th for this summer. We have scholarship money for your child to go to camp. Details will be out by the end of February.
Confirmation
What is Confirmation?
Confirmation is an opportunity for students to explore the foundations of the Christian faith. Students will learn about how the Bible fits together, and discover what it has to say about God, ourselves and the word. It is a two-year class (Sept - June) overviewing both the Old and New Testaments. At the end of the class, students will be invited to affirm their faith in a confirmation ceremony during the worship service.
Who should participate?
Early adolescents: middle and early high school students are the target. Both students raised in the faith or exploring it are welcome.
What am I committing to?
Attend Regularly - Classes build upon each other and are only 50 minutes long so regular, prompt attendance will help ensure success!
Scripture/Prayer - Students will be encouraged to spend 5 - 10 minutes 5 days/week reading Scripture and prayerfully responding to it. This is our goal.
Feed the Hungry
We will be helping with St John’s Episcopal Feed the Hungry meal on March 15 from 1:30-3:00. Please join our compassion team in this important ministry. Questions or to let me know you are coming Missy Moore- jmjarmoore@gmail.com
Sandwich ministry
Tuesday Mar. 3 at 5:30 p.m. Come help make sack lunches for Clackamas Service Center. Questions? Call Cathy Murphy (503) 975-2886