Countryside is partnering with Dayspring Fellowship again this year to provide a complete Thanksgiving meal to around 200 families in our community. We are collecting donations of:

• Turkey-sized roasting pans
• Canned Corn
• Canned Green Beans
• Boxes of stuffing
• 5 lb bags of potatoes
• Gravy packets
• Frozen turkeys (On November 24 only)

Come help us decorate the church building for Christmas!

Pizza will be provided.

No sign-up required

Join us for a Kidventure Lego Building Party! For Kidventure kids and their parents. Legos and snacks will be provided. (Parental supervision required)

CLICK HERE to sign up

Celebrate Recovery is a Christ-Centered 12-Step program helping all individuals deal with life's Hurts, Habits and Hang-ups: Not only alcohol and/or drug addiction but also depression, stress, anger, anxiety, marital, financial concerns, and many more! 

CLICK HERE to learn more

Come and join us at Countryside Christian Church for our annual

HOLIDAY BAZAAR! Featuring local vendors with a wide assortment of items. Come and put the finishing touches on your Christmas Shopping and don't forget to stop by the Bake Sale. All proceeds from the Bake Sale support the Women's Community Ministry at Countryside.

CLICK HERE for more info

Countryside Members: We need volunteers! To sign up to volunteer, CLICK HERE

Let's do lunch! This event is presented by the Wisdom Warriors Senior Ministry, but all are welcome regardless of age. Lunch Bunch occurs on the second Wednesday of every month, locations change monthly.

For the month of December, Lunch Bunch will be at

Lum Yuen Restaurant

3190 Portland Rd NE, Salem

CLICK HERE to sign up

We need all available hands to help us clear the leaves from our church grounds! Come whenever you can and help us rake and haul. Bring gloves and rakes if you have them.

No sign-up required, come any time between 9 and noon!

This one-of-a-kind children’s Christmas program puts the “sea” in the Christmas season! Incorporating favorite Bible Memory Buddies and music from Group’s Scuba VBS, Scuba Christmas will reignite the energy and delight of VBS at Christmastime, too.

"Scuba Christmas" is a performance for kids in kindergarten through 5th grade (interested Elevate students are welcome to join in). The performance will take place during first and second service on Sunday December 15.

Rehearsal will be held on the Sunday prior -- 12/8 from 1:00pm - 2:30pm.

Sign up your child to rehearse and perform this exciting Christmas experience on the Worship Center stage at Countryside!

CLICK HERE to sign up

Join us for a festive, cozy Christmas Pajama Party and White Elephant gift exchange ($10 or less). Slip into your favorite PJs, grab some hot cocoa, and get ready for a night of holiday cheer and fun!

No sign-up required, bring your friends!

Women in the Word is a monthly gathering for women to dive into biblical teaching, fellowship with each other, and learn to STAND FIRM. Join us each month as we learn from a guest teacher and grow together as disciples of Jesus. Childcare will be available by reservation at the time of sign up. Each month is a stand-alone event that you will need to register for. We encourage you to be at them all! 

CLICK HERE to sign up

Feelings aren't something to fix; they are something to feel. As we discover how to name and navigate our emotions, we'll learn how they can draw us closer to the God who built us- soul, mind, and heart.

This 6-week Bible study for women by Jennie Allen (facilitated by Amy French) runs Tuesdays from January 7 until February 11. Cost is around $13 for the workbook. Childcare provided upon request.

CLICK HERE to sign up

Join us for a 9 week study of the book of Philippians.

We will study precept upon precept using the "How to Study the Bible" method. This study is open to all men, women, and young people in 5th grade or older.

Cost is $25 for book (Payment will be collected at the first class on January 9)

CLICK HERE to sign up

Countryside is hosting a CPR/First Aid Class with Salem CPR & First Aid Center. This course will help participants recognize and respond appropriately to cardiac, breathing and first aid emergencies. The 4 hour training provides certification in CPR.

Provided for ages 10 and older, training will involve hands on skill practice for infant, child, and adult CPR.

(Will count as credit hours toward license certification for health care workers)

The class includes 2 hours of First Aid training and 2 hours of CPR training with a break for lunch.

Wear comfortable clothing for CPR training on the floor

A light soup lunch will be provided, participants can bring a sandwich or snack to supplement if desired.

CLICK HERE to register

This new life group will meet remotely online using RightNow Media's "Watch Together" feature. The group will start with a 6-week study on the book of James. Each session will include real-life conversation, a 10-15 minute video followed by discussion, and prayer time. There is no expectation for members to watch the video before the meeting.

To join the group, participants will need a RightNow account (link will be shared via email to create an account if needed). This group is lead by Countryside online service host Doug Hearn.

For more details on all the life groups offered at Countryside, CLICK HERE to visit the Life Group page and/or fill out a Life Group interest form

Hey there, high school students! Get ready for an incredible experience at our annual FOCUS Retreat. It's all about diving into scripture, building an awesome community, and having a blast! This year, our theme is "GRAVITATE" based on James 4:8: “Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you.”

The cost for the retreat is $125 and includes all food, lodging, activities, and a themed t-shirt. Partial scholarships are available by request on a first come, first serve basis.

CLICK HERE to register