WHAT'S HAPPENING
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Interested in learning more about CTR? Considering joining our church as a member? Come to our Inquirers’ Class! This is a great opportunity to hear about our heart and our history as a church, to interact with our leaders and staff, to meet other newcomers, and to ask your questions about who we are and what we do. --- Attending the class does not mean you have to join the church now. However, if you would like to become a member, the Inquirers’ Class is a prerequisite. --- Click here to sign up: https://ctrportland.breezechms.com/form/fffb1395

Do you desire to go deeper in God’s word in community with others? Join us for a weekly bible study at the church. This fall, we will begin going through the book of Galatians, diving into Scripture together as we learn what it means to experience freedom through our identity in Christ. --- Be sure to sign up so we can make sure we have materials and discussion table placements for all. --- Men’s Study Saturdays, 6:45 AM, beginning September 26, in The Commons --- Women’s Study Thursdays, 6:15 PM, beginning October 1, in The Commons --- Follow this link to sign up: https://subsplash.com/u/-WMNPXT/forms/d/c6f832c5-ccd0-43d8-af92-8257d17f2598

Join us for our very first Trunk or Treat! We’re looking for people to decorate and fill their trunks with treats for families to enjoy as they make their way through the parking lot on October 31. Go big, keep it simple, get creative — we just want a parking lot full of fun and welcoming faces! This is a great opportunity to invite your neighbors, friends, and families to come hang out, enjoy some treats, and experience a little of what makes our church community special. Please let Claire Roberts know if you are decorating a trunk!

Let’s roll up our sleeves and care for our church home together! Join us for the CTR Church Work Day on Saturday, November 7 from 9 am–4 pm. We’ll tackle projects inside and out, enjoy time together, and share lunch—it’s included! Whether you’re handy with a paintbrush, ready to rake, or happy to lend a hand wherever needed, there’s a place for you. Come for the whole day or whatever time you can give! Check out the Order of Worship or the Keeping in Touch email for the link to sign up!

Each quarter, we set aside a Sunday to prayerfully consider giving above and beyond our regular offering to support the Deacons Fund. These gifts go directly toward caring for individuals and families in our church and community who are facing financial hardship. If you feel led to contribute, mark your gift “Deacons Fund” or select that option when giving online. Thank you for being part of this quiet, faithful work of care and compassion.

Please note a date change! Our Annual Congregational/Corporation Meeting is moving from December to Sunday, November 15, immediately following the worship service. The meeting will include reports from the Elders and Deacons, a Financial Report, and the election of Trustees for 2027. Please mark your calendar and plan to join us as we reflect on the past year and look ahead together.

Join us for Books & Bubbly on Wednesday, November 18, at 7 PM! We’ll discuss The Blackout Book Club by Amy Lynn Green. Set in small-town Maine during World War II, this novel follows an unlikely group of women who form a book club to save their local library—and discover friendship, courage, and hope along the way. Come enjoy an evening of conversation and good company!