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Children's Ministry & Students' Ministry - August 3rd
All children's ministry classes resume on August 3rd. School age children will move up to the grade level they will be in for the 2025-2026 school year. Preschool children only move when they have a birthday. Check the bulletin for grade and classroom information.
Our Students (grades 6th-12th) will not meet this Sunday, August 3rd. All middle school students, including those entering 6th grade, are welcome to join us for a Student Step-Up night on August 10th from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Families are invited to come along too. We’ll provide pizza, play a game, and share some information about our student ministry. RSVP here if you can join us! All high school students, including those entering 9th grade, are welcome to join us for a Student Step-Up night from 7:00pm-8:30pm on August 10th.
Adoption & Fostering Support Group - August 6th
Parents and guardians of adopted or fostered children are welcomed to attend this support group. The group will be led by Andrew Schlegelmilch, an adoptive parent and clinician with experience working with adoptive and foster families. The focus of the group will be on managing the unique aspects of parenting adopted and fostered children from a Biblical perspective. This group will begin on August 6th from 6:30pm-7:30pm in Room 210, and run weekly for four weeks. Childcare will be provided. Please RSVP to
Membership Class - August 10th
If you'd like to take the next step toward membership at Parkside Westside, please join us for a brief class on August 10th at 9:30am in Room 210. We'll spend some time looking at what it means to shift our focus from "me" to "we." Sign-up here.
Parkside at Prayer - August 17th
Join us as we share a meal and pray together. We'll meet in the lower level on Sunday, August 17th from 5:00pm-6:30pm. Please bring a side or accompaniment for the meal and RSVP to Wes if you plan to attend.
EOS Summer Retreat - August 23rd-24th
The EOS ("End Of Summer") Retreat is an overnight trip for all students entering grades 6-12. We’ll spend time playing games and soaking up the sun and water at Camp Patmos on Kelley's Island, while building friendships and diving into the Bible together. Register here!
Women's Gatherings Resume - September 5th
The Women's first Friday of the month gatherings will resume on September 5th at 6:30pm in the lower level! We will hear a speaker on her heroes, hardships, and highlights. We will have time for conversation and discussion. Whether you are new to Westside or have been attending for years, we hope to see you there! Please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. RSVP to Krista.
First Steps Bruncheon - September 7th
New to Parkside Westside? We'd love to meet you on Sunday, September 7th at 9:30am in Room 210. We'll spend some time together during the first service hanging out, answering your questions, and introducing you to some on our leadership team. Light refreshments will be provided. Sign-up here.