Parkside Church Westside Blog

 

Christmas Eve - December 24th

Join us for one of our Christmas Eve candlelight services on Wednesday, December 24th, at 4:00pm or 6:00pm. We encourage you to invite friends and family members. Children's ministry will be offered during the 4:00pm service for our nursery, toddlers, and special needs classes.

Holiday Children's Ministry - December 28th

Just a friendly reminder that children's ministry is only offered for nursery, toddlers, and special needs children during holiday weekends. This will include December 28th for Christmas. Our Youth Neighborhood is also on break during holiday weekends.

Adoption and Fostering Support Group - January 11th 

If you are a parent or guardian who has gone through the adoption/foster care process, join us for this support group on Sunday, January 11th, at 11:00am in Room 208. This group is also for those interested in adopting and fostering. Please RSVP to Jon if you plan to attend.

History & Theology: Church History Course - January 11th 

This class begins on January 11th and runs through March 22nd. We will meet in Room 210 from 11:00am-12:00pm. Please sign-up here if you plan to attend. 

Course Highlights Include:

• The Early Church: How the Apostles' faith was defended by Augustine and defined in the Councils, Creeds, and Canons (Nicea, Chalcedon).
• The Reformation: A deep dive into the Five Solas and the ministries of Martin Luther and John Calvin.
• The English Puritans: Explore the lives of faithful men like John Owen and their impact on Christian living.
• Revival & Missions: Contrast the Great Awakenings (Edwards vs. Finney) and learn the cost of commitment from pioneers like William Carey and Lottie Moon.
• Modern Challenges: Analyze the rise of Theological Liberalism and the courageous Fundamentalist Response that preserved orthodox faith in the 20th century.

Parkside Westside Playgroup - January 14th 

Join the moms, dads, and caregivers of preschool aged children (ages birth-preschool) for some purposeful play alongside your child and his/her peers. We will meet in the lower level on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month at 10:30am. We will have stations set up and have some time of song and stories. Feel free to pack your lunches and stick around after to eat together. Hope to see you there!

Informational Meeting: Serbia 2026 High School Mission Trip - January 18th  

From July 16-28 in 2026, a group of students from Parkside Church Westside's high school ministry will travel to Serbia and partner with Christian students there to host a week-long English Camp for unbelieving students in the community. Students who complete grades 9-12 in the spring of 2026 will be eligible to apply.

If you would like to learn more about this missions opportunity, join us for an informational meeting about the trip on Sunday, Jan. 18 at 12:15pm in Room 210. We will provide lunch, give an overview, and field questions you have. Sign-up here. 

Student Winter Retreat - January 24-25

This year, our winter retreat for students in grades 6-12 will be hosted at Camp Mission Meadows on Chautauqua Lake in New York! We look forward to playing games, building friendships, and digging into the Bible together. Click here for more information and registration.