The latest news for November 23, 2025
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We are rejoicing with Payton Triplett and Mackenzie Barricklow who were married on November 15th. Congratulations Mr. and Mrs. Triplett.
Young Adult Friendsgiving - November 21st
All young adults ages 18-30ish are invited to a celebration of friendship on Friday, November 21st, at 6:00pm in the lower level. Please bring a favorite dish to share with everyone. Contact Olivia with questions.
Thanksgiving Box Project - November 22nd
Westside Students have an opportunity to partner with Scranton Road Bible Church on Saturday, Nov. 22nd in the distribution of Thanksgiving meals to people in near-west Cleveland. As groups, we’ll be hand-delivering boxes that have been pre-assembled for families and individuals. Send your student to Parkside Westside at 9:15am if they are willing and able to help! Transportation to the serving location will be provided by our adult volunteers. We will stop by McDonald's on our way back to warm up and grab a quick snack, so send your student with some cash. We should be back at the parking lot by 12:30pm! Sign-up here.
Holiday Children's Ministry - November 30th
Just a friendly reminder that children's ministry is only offered for nursery, toddlers, and special needs children during holiday weekends. This will include next Sunday for Thanksgiving. Our Youth Neighborhood is also on break during holiday weekends.
Thanksgiving Service - November 30th
A portion of time during our 9:30 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. services will be set aside for you to share some of the ways in which you’re grateful to God. Click here for the details.
Help With The Christmas Store
What is the Christmas Store?
The Christmas Store takes place in the lower level, and provides children from over 100 families in Lakewood with stockings filled with small gifts. In addition, we will provide families with gift cards to purchase gifts for their children and groceries for the holidays.
How Can You Help?
Purchase small gifts to fill the stockings. A list of age appropriate ideas can be found here. The greatest need is boys/girls ages 6-9 and boys/girls ages 10+. Collection containers will be in the lower level from Sunday, November 16th-November 30th.
Wednesday, Dec. 3rd, 10:00am-12:00pm
Help to Stuff the Stockings in the lower level.
Tuesday, Dec. 9th, 10:00-2:00pm
Help during The Christmas Store hours, when we’ll distribute the stockings and the gift cards to the families.
Volunteer to help with the store here. Questions? Contact Rebecca Ruprecht.
Advent Vespers - December 2nd, 10th, and 18th
The word “vespers” means evening prayer. Going back for many centuries Christians have gathered for vespers as a means of spiritual formation in the context of community. Join us at 6:30pm in the auditorium on Tuesday, December 2nd, Wednesday, December 10th, and Thursday, December 18th as we gather and reflect upon the incarnation and life of our Lord Jesus. We'll have a time of scripture reflection, prayer, and singing.
Women's Gathering - December 5th
Join the women of Parkside Westside for their first Friday of the month gathering on December 5th at 6:30pm in the lower level. December's gathering will be a craft night. 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 and RSVP to .
Membership Class - December 7th
If you'd like to take the next step toward membership at Parkside Westside, please join us for a brief class after the first service on Sunday, December 7th at 10:45am in Room 210. We'll spend some time looking at what it means to shift our focus from "me" to "we." Sign-up here if you plan to attend.
Caroling and Cookies - December 7th
Join us on Sunday, December 7th as we spread some holiday cheer at Haven at Lakewood senior living residence. Our plan is to provide lunch in the lower level after the 11:00am service. Then we’ll practice a few Christmas carols together and head over to Haven just before 2:00pm. We’ll sing our carols for the residents, have a short Christmas talk, and enjoy some cookies with them. We ask that each family bakes some Christmas cookies to share. Sign-up here if you plan to join us.
Parkside Westside Playgroup - December 10th
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!