West Hills Friends Church

01/03/2026

Friends again state unequivocally: War is not the answer. See full statement here:
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Washington, D.C. – The Friends Committee on National Legislation (FCNL) strongly condemns the U.S. government’s attack on Venezuela and kidnapping of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores. This is a deeply immoral and unjust escalation of President Trump’s campaign of violence a...

12/22/2025

Hi friends! If you're looking for a welcoming Christmas Eve worship gathering, please join us this Wednesday at 6PM for carols and other lovely music, with readings, candlelight, and warm fellowship. On-site or via Zoom (for Zoom link, email [email protected]). May your Christmas and New Year be filled with blessed Light!

03/06/2025

West Hills Friends Meeting is Seeking an Interim Pastor!
West Hills Friends is looking for a temporary Released Minister to support our community and ministries during this time of discernment. Candidates should be experienced in transitions, committed to Quaker process. We welcome BIPOC and LGBTQ+ applicants.

📌 Learn More: westhillsfriends.org/interim-pastor
📩 Questions? Contact: [email protected]
📅 Application Deadline: March 31, 2025

We invite those called to this work to connect with us! Please share if you know someone who may be a good fit.

01/20/2024

Meeting for Worship for January 21 will be on Zoom only again this week.

Sadly, the Meetinghouse is without power, the two downed trees are still leaning on our community building, and there are still several inches of snow covered with a layer of ice.

Let’s continue to hold one another, and all the people working out in these elements. ❤️

01/13/2024

The Meetinghouse will be closed tomorrow, January 14th due to the winter storm. Unprogrammed worship will be available on Zoom starting at 10:00 am. To receive the link, please contact us through our website westhillsfriends.org

11/09/2023

Hello Friends!
On Saturday November 18th, we are inviting Carole Spencer to West Hills Friends to give a talk entitled "Radical Beginnings: A History of Early Quakers" from 10:00am - 12:00pm. With time for discussions/questions, we will hear about the fascinating origin of Quakerism. Here is a link to register:

We are excited to invite Reedwood's Carole Spencer to WHF on Saturday November 18th to discuss the radical beginnings and the evolution into Quietism (1646-1720) of early Friends. Carole will present for 45-60 minutes, leaving another 45 minutes after for questions/discussion. We will meet from 10:0...

08/09/2023

Family and Friends of our dearly loved, Patricia Timberlake are invited to join us exactly one month after her passing on Saturday August 12th, 2023, at 1 pm, to celebrate her 75 years of abundant, vibrant living! You may join us in person at West Hills Friends Church or via Zoom link provide in the invitation linked below.

The service will begin at 1 pm (doors open at 12:30 pm), and we will include some of Patricia's most treasured music/hymns and readings. The opportunity will exist for anyone who wishes--either in person or via Zoom--to share a short memory you have of Patricia.

After the service, we will all enjoy her most favorite dessert together: ICE CREAM! We will have a sundae bar, with various types of ice cream to choose from--including non-dairy--as well as an assortment of decadent toppings!

RSVP is requested. Please click for a "ticket" on this site, which will generate an approximate headcount for us. Of course, there is no cost. However, if you don't RSVP by the day of, still come! In other words, don't let a lack of RSVP stop you from joining us in the celebration!

RSVP REQUESTED:Please join us in celebrating Patricia Timberlake's life, at West Hills Friends Church on Saturday August 12, 2023, at 1 pm.

07/11/2023

Last night's plenary was chock-full of wisdom. Thank you to Cherice Bock, Margery Post Abbott, and Gretchen Castle!

05/05/2023

02/16/2023

Renowned Quaker Activist George Lakey will be in Portland next month. There are a few opportunities to interact with George...

01/24/2023

Hi Friends!

This is a super exciting opportunity! We will be hosting Greg Woods and Jen Newman as they travel to the PNW for a retreat! The description of the retreat... "Are you interested in exploring your work (whether paid, volunteer, or other?) and the deep questions of what your gifts are and what you have to offer the world, to find some clarity on what your right next steps might be? Then this retreat is for you!"

A link to register is here: https://lu.ma/WHF-Vocation