Updates

August 26, 2026

August 30th: One More Simple Summer Sunday

Join us we gather in the Lopez Ericksens' backyard for worship, prayer and snacks as we welcome Pastor Joel back into the fold!

August 19, 2026

August 23rd: Oxbow Park Picnic (Plus Updates!)

August 7, 2026

August 9th: Imperfect Family Park Gathering

Come hang out for good times at a local park while you embrace your imperfect family

July 25, 2026

July 26: The Satisfaction Cookout

Come hang out, enjoy good food, fun music, great conversation, and find... ahhhhhh.... satisfaction

July 18, 2026

July 19: Sabbath Rest, Book Club & Cookout Invite

We're recapping last Sunday's joyful backyard gathering, and sharing new developments to come...

July 11, 2026

July 12: Backyard Worship & Waffles

Join us at Casa de Familia Lopez Ericksen for worship service and waffle bar

July 4, 2026

July 5th: Sabbath Sunday (Independence Day Version)

No church this week. But here's a meditation on freedom, independence, and loving one's neighbor.

June 26, 2026

June 28: Move It Out Sunday

We gather at Knight Street to move our belongings into storage as we prepare for the next phase of church life.

June 20, 2026

June 21: Pack It Up Sunday

We gather at Knight Street to help assess and prepare for the move... with pizza, of course

June 13, 2026

Simple Summer Sunday (Last One!)

We gather in the basement of Knight Street to worship, pray & connect

May 23, 2026

What to Expect this Sunday (May 24)

This Sunday--it may not be what you expect. Let's get on the same page.

May 21, 2026

5 minute Listening Session Prep: Survey

We are now asking *EVERYONE* who calls Access their church to complete this before Sunday morning. It only takes 5 minutes.

May 18, 2026

Two Crucial Updates

## MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENTS **Dear Church, Pastor Joel here.** This email is a recap of major announcements that were shared in our gathering on Sunday, May 18. SUNDAY was going to be the day when I shared with you that the lead team has approved me for a ministry renewal leave from J

May 7, 2026

Art IS Resistance - Community Project

***ART IS RESISTANCE: A Collaborative Art Project*** Something beautiful is growing. At Access, we believe that God loves self expression through art, and gave us these gifts to use for Her purposes and to His glory. Through the Holy Spirit, this expression can help us heal our s

April 8, 2026

Re: Escalating Threats Of Violence

Hi Church, Even as I went to write this, the President once again appeared to shift course from his threat to wipe out the entire nation of Iran. These are hard days for me and I am not present with you the way I wish I was. But as Sabrina and I engage her medical journey, I also

March 28, 2026

Palm Sunday Action

## Small & Mighty Action 3/29 **Access Family;** *We received the following from Ron Werner of Together Lab. What a great way to spend Passion Sunday!* **Palm Sunday Actions:** Christians are called to love our neighbors—healing the sick, feeding the hungry, welcoming the strange

March 21, 2026

Together - A Backpack Story

Access Family, Bonnie here. I was praying for you all this morning. We are carrying heavy loads, individually and collectively. Medical, financial, career, relational, situational. It is a lot to bear. We add those worries to the existential angst we all feel as our democracy is

March 11, 2026

Sommers Family

Dear Church, We can’t thank you enough for the way you prayed for our family last weekend. Unfortunately, the results of Sabrina’s MRI indicated signs pointing to early onset Alzheimers. I believe the chances of that in a 47 year old are around 0.5%. Not what we hoped for. We are

March 8, 2026

March 8 - Songs Of Resistance

Please click [here](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1L782M3oRq_xRe-JKYbocrbiOlpkfDZwAXTclZY5l3NE/edit?usp=drivesdk) for important information! *Copyright (C) . All rights reserved.*

February 13, 2026

Eloheh Update

**Update from Eloheh:** **Dear Friends** Edith and I walked into the Yamhill County Board of Commissioners hearing this morning not knowing exactly what to expect. We walked out encouraged—and honestly, a little overwhelmed by all of you. No decision was made today. The Board has

February 13, 2026

Event March 8th

Let us know if you plan to go; we can talk safety and taking transit together. *Copyright (C) . All rights reserved.*

February 11, 2026

Small & Mighty - For Eloheh

Access Fam; Please see below from Randy and Edith. Email the commissioners if you can, today. Tomorrow at 10 and before, please pray. **“Dear Access,** Tomorrow morning at 10:00, Edith and I will walk into the Yamhill County Courthouse to appeal permit conditions that effectively

February 10, 2026

Today’s Small&Mighty Justice Action

## LAST DAY TO EMAIL YAMHILL COUNTY ABOUT ELOHEH - we’ve just learned that only submissions until 11:59 tonight will be considered. See below. ## Small & Mighty Dear Access family: Two weeks ago, we talked about ways to dispel fear and hopelessness. One of those ways is to lean i