The Missions Team at Montavilla have been involved in a variety of support and services.  They meet once a month on Zoom.  If you are interested in being part of the Missions Team contact the church office for more information.

Family Promise
Family Promise of Metro East helps families experiencing homelessness achieve sustainable housing and independence through a rotational shelter network – congregations and organizations coming together to provide shelter for homeless children and their families. Some of the volunteer opportunities are making meals, serving meals, onsite support, transportation, special events, activities, etc. If you are interested in volunteering or want more information, contact Elissa  (montavillaumchurch@gmail.com). More information:
Family Promise of Metro East Volunteer Virtual Training
Training Link  

Healthcare for all Oregon
Montavilla is a member of Healthcare for all Oregon. HCAO educates about and advocates for an equitable, affordable, comprehensive, high-quality publicly funded universal healthcare system that will improve the lives of individuals, families and communities across Oregon and throughout the United States.

Current and Past Mission Activities
Haven Dinner – a young adult group
Support congregation for Family Promise
Joining with our community in a  “Book for Every Child” to help Community Transition School students have a book for their school study
Advent local project called “Return to Neerchokikoo”.The Native American Youth and Family Center (NAYA) is raising funds to build a permanent campus called Neerchokikoo at an ancient Native encampment and gathering site near the confluence of the Columbia and Willamette Rivers in Northeast Portland.
Blood Drives
Support: for Wotje Science Camp, Marshall Islands
Alaska Travel Funds, Annual Conference
Research & Support for Preschool for All
Research & Support for Ground Score/ trashforpeace.org
Lenten Discussion Book: The Lifesaving Church: Faith Communities and Suicide Prevention
Abundant Health congregation
Advent & Lenten Offerings: From books to IRCO (Immigration……) to an offering supporting Cambodian Street Children Ministry in Phnom Penh by our covenant missionary Clara Biswa.
Another recipient was the Palestinian Women’s Gardens in Gaza.
Church All-Reads: Wonder and Evicted
Classes: Emergency Preparedness, Fall Prevention…
Donations via Erickson Funds: IRCO, Transitional School, Hollywood Senior Center
Participation in the Gay Pride Parade and Women’s March
Selection of Message Stones around the church
Letters Supporting Legislation, i.e., Preschool for All