Our Misson Statement

"... We are individuals called together to worship a loving God in response to the saving grace of Jesus Christ.

As a community of believers, we are led by the Holy Spirit to feed the hungry and welcome the stranger; to teach the truth of the Gospel and become fully alive in Christ..."

Our Ministry

“. . .as individuals called together into a community of believers:. . .”

Ministered to by the Reverends Keith and Laura Hudson, as well as Elders and Deacons. Elders are lay members of the congregation who serve in leadership roles. Deacons lead ministries of care and compassion to the church and community.

"...to worship a loving God..."

• Sunday mornings at 9:30 am.
• Communion the 3rd Sunday of each month.
• Communion service at 2:00 pm at the Grande Ronde Retirement Center on the 3rd Monday of each month.
• Chancel Choir.
• Peal Out Bell Choir (Grade 7 through adult).
• Alleluia Bells an ecumenical ensemble striving for musical excellence by ringing handbells to the glory of God.

"...to feed the hungry and welcome the stranger..."

• Outreach programs.
• Church Mission Projects.
• Prayer Shawl: Knitters meeting the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month to create shawls and lap robes, accompanied by prayers, for shut-ins, new mothers, the sick, and others.
• Wednesday Night Church Fellowship Dinners: A meal prepared by our Slice n’Dice group.
• Through Church support of other local ministries and organizations:

Neighbor to Neighbor Ministries Assistance to the elderly, disabled and needy PO Box 1135, La Grande, OR. 97850 (541) 963-9126

University Christian Ministries (Koinonia House) Campus ministry to the students of Eastern Oregon University PO Box 926, La Grande, OR. 97850 (Corner of 6th and "I")

Youth for Christ (J House) Ministry to La Grande middle school and high school students PO Box 1, La Grande, OR. 97850 (541) 963-4190

Shelter from the Storm Domestic Violence and Sexual Assault Services PO Box 173, La Grande, OR. 97850 (541) 963-7226 Hotline: (541) 963-9261

Grande Ronde Valley Habitat for Humanity PO Box 111, La Grande, OR. 97850 (541) 663-9515
email: grvhfh@eoni.com
website: http://www.hfhoregon.org/

Friday Backpack Program (FBP) Providing food to grade school children from low income families 1308 Washington Ave. La Grande, OR 97850 (541) 963-5114
web site: http://www.lfbp.org

"...to teach the truth of the Gospel..."

• Christian Education for all ages on Sunday mornings at 10:45 am.
• Church Fellowship Night classes on Wednesday evenings during the school year.
• Women’s Bible Study.
  • Mondays at 6:15 am in Richardson Parlor.
  • Thursdays at 8:30 am (contact Church for location information).
• Men’s Breakfast Group.
  • Thursdays at 7:00 am at Joe and Sugars.
• Vacation Bible School

"...to become fully alive in Christ..."

Parish Nurse
Robin Ostermann, our Parish Nurse, provides health ministry services to the congregation through individual counseling and group education. The focus is on promotion and maintenance of health of the body, mind and spirit within the context of the congregation's overall ministry.

La Grande Presbyterian Women (LPW)
Supporting the work of the church through fundraising activities, including the Fall Bazaar, Spring Rummage Sale.

Flocks
The congregation is divided into eight groups known as "flocks", each served by two deacons for the purpose of support, compassion and outreach.