A Trip Home: Reflections on Melissa Crabtree’s Summer 2026 Visit to Calvin
My trip to Calvin was wonderful! Coming to Calvin really is coming home for me, and it’s important for me to stay connected.
Snapshots from Presbytery
Calvin hosted the EPC’s Presbytery of the Pacific Northwest meeting in early October 2026.
Calvin Prays for Internationals
Each month this summer Calvin people were invited to gather to pray for our international neighbors. In August, the group participated in a prayer walk on the campus of Oregon State University.
Praying for USA Homestays
On August 30, We prayed for our ministry partner, USA Homestays, staffed by Calvin members Garrett and Mindy Smith.
ITEN Missionary Visits Calvin
ITEN Missionary Nathan Moser visited Calvin on Sunday, August 16. He delivered a sermon on Revelation 5, and presented information about his work in a sensitive country after the sermon.
Calvin Men Prep for Paint
This summer, the church building got a fresh coat of paint thanks to Tim Eby. However, this was not a one-person job, and on Saturday, August 8, a group of Calvin men gathered to prepare the building for painting. Enjoy photos from the morning of work.
What are the Deacons Up To?
Deacons at Calvin Presbyterian Church are called to be loving servants to the body of Christ. Their job is to facilitate a family quality among the congregation through a ministry of sympathy, encouragement, witness, and caregiving.
New Sunday School Class Set for Fall
Starting in September, Pastor Zach Washburn will lead a new Sunday School class for adults at 9 a.m. each Sunday titled, “The Author and the Story.”
Last year’s class focused on spiritual practices. Zach says that class was more “right brain discipleship.”
“So, this year, we’re doing more left-brain discipleship,” he says. “We plan to continue to alternate in coming years.”
This class will focus on the Nicene Creed, and its role as a universally-acknowledged profession of faith and a foundational statement of Christian faith.
Family Updates
In July, Katie and Christian Rude welcomed son, Joel. A mealtrain is ongoing for the family. July also held two weddings for the Calvin family.