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# West Chehalem Friends Church

Promoting Christian Discipleship

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- [](https://westchehalemfriends.org/) - Drawing people to Jesus Christ, Developing people for Christ-like maturity, Deploying people for Christian service.16700 NE North Valley Road (503) 538-5903
- [Sermons](https://westchehalemfriends.org/sermons/) - Click on any of the sermons below to listen: September 6, 2026 Paul Almquist - "Good Labor" Audio Format August 30, 2026 Paul Almquist - "Preparation for Life" Audio Format August 23, 2026 Paul Almquist - "Beauty and the Beast" Audio Format August 16, 2026 Phil McLain - "The Problem....The Solution: The Way" Audio Format August 9, 2026 Paul Almquist
- [About Us](https://westchehalemfriends.org/beliefs/) - Senior Pastor: Paul AlmquistAssociate Pastor: Phil McLain We believe... In the Trinity: Father, Son and Holy Spirit.In the deity of our Lord Jesus Christ and His Virgin birth.In the forgiveness and victory over sin and evil only by the blood of Jesus Christ.In salvation by grace through faith in Jesus Christ.In the guidance of the
- [Sunday School](https://westchehalemfriends.org/sunday-school/) - ADULT SMALL GROUPS We currently have an adult Sunday School class after church on Sundays starting at 11:15.
- [Contact Us](https://westchehalemfriends.org/contact/) - Address:West Chehalem Friends Church16700 NE North Valley RoadNewberg, Oregon 97132 Phone: (503) 538-5903Email: office@westchehalemfriends.org
- [Did Jesus really say that?](https://westchehalemfriends.org/faith-discussions/) - Most people think Jesus was a great teacher – if not more than that. The best way to decide about Jesus is to look at the statements he made and the questions he asked. We invite you to join a weekly small on-line Zoom group where we can investigate what Jesus said and come to
- [Photos](https://westchehalemfriends.org/photos/) - Outdoor worship services during COVID-19 Photos from pre-COVID-19 events Hanging of the Greens Men's Retreat Puppet Palooza! Worship at Camp Tilikum Easter Celebration Valentines Dinner Christmas Worship 2018 Hanging of the Greens Worship at Camp Tilikum Their Story View more photos from past events.
- [Calendar](https://westchehalemfriends.org/calendar/)
- [Ministries](https://westchehalemfriends.org/ministries/) - Worship Prayer Discipleship Service Missions
- [Missions](https://westchehalemfriends.org/missions/) - We support a number of individual missionaries through Evangelical Friends Mission, World Gospel Mission and International Students Inc.
- [Service](https://westchehalemfriends.org/service/) - Our church is a partner with Love, INC and also donate food to FISH as well as clothes and food to the Community Drop-In Center at 2nd Street Community Church. We also serve students in cooperation with Ewing Young Elementary School.
- [Prayer](https://westchehalemfriends.org/prayer/) - Every Thursday we have a prayer meeting via Zoom at 9:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to join in. We also have a prayer chain via email and phone. If you have a request, please send the name(s) and some details of the request to office@westchehalemfriends.org
- [Worship](https://westchehalemfriends.org/worship/) - Sundays: 8:30 AM – Zoom Sing and Share 9:30 AM – Zoom Salt & Light Club for Children 11:00 AM – Worship Gathering in the Multipurpose Room We gather weekly on Sundays to celebrate our life in Christ and worship together as a community of faith. Services include worship in song, giving, prayer, sharing, reflection,
- [Women's Ministries](https://westchehalemfriends.org/womens-ministries/) - There are several groups for women at West Chehalem. Friends Women This group meets on the second Tuesday of each month during the school year at 1:00 pm. The group has a missions focus and a guest speaker shares about a specific mission each meeting. Meetings take place in homes or at the church.
- [Men's Ministries](https://westchehalemfriends.org/mens-ministries/) - All men are invited to come to the monthly men’s breakfast held September through May on the second Saturday of each month. We gather at the church building at 8:00 am for a good meal, time of fellowship, prayer and devotions. Occasionally guest speakers are brought in for this time. Also, there are several community
- [Hanging of the Greens - 2019](https://westchehalemfriends.org/hanging-of-the-greens-2019/) - We celebrated the beginning of Advent at West Chehalem Friends Church with our annual "Hanging of the Greens". Great music! Great cookies and fresh hot apple cider.
- [Men's Retreat 2019](https://westchehalemfriends.org/mens-retreat-2019/)
- [Youth](https://westchehalemfriends.org/youth/) - The youth meet on Sunday mornings at 9:30 during the Sunday School hour. Currently we are encouraging middle and high schoolers to attend youth group at Newberg Friends Church on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. The church supports young people going to camps at Camp Tilikum and Twin Rocks Friends Camp.
- [Easter 2019](https://westchehalemfriends.org/easter-2019/) - What a great celebration of Jesus' resurrection together with the Los Amigos Church! (Photos courtesy of Ross Howard)
- [Valentines Dinner 2019](https://westchehalemfriends.org/valentines-dinner-2019/) - Valentines Day Dinner was a lot of fun! We had speakers from Toastmasters, and a delicious dinner of chicken cordon bleu.
- [Christmas Worship 2018](https://westchehalemfriends.org/christmas-worship-2018/)
- [2018 Hanging of the Greens](https://westchehalemfriends.org/2018-hanging-of-the-greens/) - Photos courtesy of MarDee McDougal (Red Hen Photography) and Ross Howard
- [Small Groups](https://westchehalemfriends.org/small-groups/) - Our church has several small groups and new groups may be formed at any time. These groups usually run from 8 – 12 participants and meet in homes or at the church. A study of the Bible or a particular book is often done along with times of fellowship, prayer support and outreach. Please contact
- [Events Archive](https://westchehalemfriends.org/events-archive/) - Worship at Camp Tilikum Uplifting worship and an abundance of food! A special thank you to Highway Home for leading us in worship at Camp Tilikum! See more photos here... Summer Picnic What a great time with lots of delicious food, a great band, and lots of fun at our picnic this year. See
- [2018 Tilikum Worship](https://westchehalemfriends.org/2018-tilikum-worship/) - Photos courtesy of Red Hen Photography
- [Easter 2018](https://westchehalemfriends.org/easter-2018/) - Photos by Ross Howard Easter Cross by Red Hen Photography
- [Hanging of the Greens 2017](https://westchehalemfriends.org/hanging-of-the-greens-2017/) - Photos courtesy of MarDee McDougal and Ross Howard " order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]
- [2017 Worship at Camp Tilikum](https://westchehalemfriends.org/2017-worship-at-camp-tilikum/) - Special thanks to the Highway Home Band! " order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"] All photos copyright Red Hen Photography (by MarDee McDougal)
- [Global Missions](https://westchehalemfriends.org/global-missions/) - Our church has a long history of sending missionaries overseas as well as praying for and financially supporting many foreign workers. We have sent short-term work teams to Haiti, Kenya, Mexico and Rwanda. Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends Church Evangelical Friends Missions
- [Mary's Peak 2017](https://westchehalemfriends.org/marys-peak-2017/)
- [2017 Summer Picnic](https://westchehalemfriends.org/2017-summer-picnic/)
- [Local Missions](https://westchehalemfriends.org/local-missions/) - West Chehalem Friends believes that we are here to serve the needs of people in our local area. We do this by partnering with local ministries such as Love INC. We also regularly collect food to be distributed through FISH - Friends In Service to Humanity, a local food bank. As God directs we engage in group and individual service to
- [Easter 2017](https://westchehalemfriends.org/easter-2017/) - All photos courtesy of MarDee McDougal (Red Hen Photography)
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- [December 2016 - Hanging of the Greens](https://westchehalemfriends.org/december-2017-hanging-of-the-greens/) - " order_by="sortorder" order_direction="ASC" returns="included" maximum_entity_count="500"]All photos courtesy of MarDee McDougal
- [2016 Picnic](https://westchehalemfriends.org/2016-picnic/) - All images courtesy of MarDee McDougal.
- [Their Story](https://westchehalemfriends.org/their-story/) - Every so often, we hold an event called "Her Story" or "Their Story", which is designed to allow people in our community and/or church members to get to know each other better. Our pastor's wife interviews a "mystery guest" or guests, and it's always a great time full of laughter, friendly people, and even some introspective questions. Oh, and
- [Twin Rocks Friends Camp Serve Retreat](https://westchehalemfriends.org/twin-rocks-friends-camp-serve-retreat/)
- [Easter Sunday 2016](https://westchehalemfriends.org/easter-sunday-2016/) - Easter Worship 2016 Our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters of Los Amigos Church in Newberg and McMinnville joined us for a potluck breakfast including tamales. There was a sunrise service in Spanish around a bonfire in our church parking lot as the sun came up. All photos courtesy of MarDee McDougal
- [Camp Tilikum Worship Service](https://westchehalemfriends.org/camp-tilikum-worship-service/)
- [Rwanda Trip](https://westchehalemfriends.org/rwanda-trip/)
- [Twin Rocks Men's Retreat 2014](https://westchehalemfriends.org/twin-rocks-mens-retreat-2014/) - Click any photo below for a larger view.
- [August 2014 Camp Tilikum Worship Service ](https://westchehalemfriends.org/august-2014-camp-tilikum-worship-service/) - Click on any photo to enlarge. Photos courtesy of MarDee McDougal
- [Summer Picnic](https://westchehalemfriends.org/summer-picnic/) - All photos courtesy of MarDee McDougal
- [Easter Sunday 2014](https://westchehalemfriends.org/easter-sunday-2014/) - All photos courtesy of MarDee McDougal.
- [Youth Volleyball 2014](https://westchehalemfriends.org/youth-volleyball-2014/)
- [Youth help out at Twin Rocks Camp](https://westchehalemfriends.org/youth-help-out-at-twin-rocks-camp/) - Photos from the Youth Group's recent trip to Twin Rocks for a serve weekend.
- [Notes from Peru](https://westchehalemfriends.org/notes-form-peru/) - Below is a series of emails from the group that traveled to Peru to build new relationships: 5/20/13 From: Dan Cammack Hello, everybody! And greetings from the port of Ilo, Peru! We are rapidly nearing the end of our time here in Peru. We are all safe and healthy, including Dannica. This afternoon we head
- [Event Details](https://westchehalemfriends.org/calendar-page/)