An independent film by Pastor John Shuck and Josh Townsley. In October of 2018, John and Josh traveled to Iraq with Caravan 72, sponsored by the Husayniah Islamic Society of Seattle for Arbaeen, a 50 mile walk from Najaf to Karbala, Iraq.

Sing Here Now rehearses at Southmin Tuesdays May 7th – June 18th at 1:30pm, culminating in a concert on June 28th at 6:30pm. Sing Here Now is a community choir that provides an opportunity for people in the early stages of memory loss, as well as their care partners, to enjoy music and socialize with other people living with Alzheimer’s. To register or for more information, please contact the Alzheimer’s Association at 800.272.3900. There is no cost for the program.

Visit https://alz.org/orswwa/helping_you/early-stage_programs/sing_here_now

On Fridays in June, Southminster hosts Oregon’s first Veteran’s Choir. This is a 10-week pilot project through Washington County for Veterans and Veteran Advocates to address social isolation and mental illness through music and songwriting.

Our mission is to create a community of comradery that unites the brotherhood and sisterhood of people who have served. Together we will disrupt isolation and bring awareness to the Veteran story through choral singing and songwriting. The Oregon Veteran’s Choir will be of musical service in the community by singing at Veteran’s events and community concerts. If you have a desire to be a part of a community and seek a space to share your experiences with service trauma, including PTSD, this is the choir for you. For more information or to join, contact Crystal Akins at (503) 358-6143 or crystal@communitymusicmission.org

If you are looking for a way to get involved with the community, this is the perfect chance. During Family Promise week, Southminster hosts a family in need and provides a meal and a safe place to sleep. We need volunteers to cook/serve dinner and stay overnight.

2019 Schedule:

• July 14th – 20th
• September 22nd – 28th
• December 1st – 7th

Please contact the office (503) 644-2073 with any questions.

Legacy Giving

Your gifts, both now and after your lifetime can make your church home stronger and more responsive to the needs of generations to come. And a memorial gift or bequest enables the Southminster community to remember you or someone you love. Click the picture above to learn more.