Welcome to Westside UMC
Where you come as you are & go forth transformed by Jesus!

Representing a mosaic of backgrounds, ethnicities and ages, we have experienced God through Jesus Christ here in this body and are learning both to be more honest and vulnerable in all our relationships with one another while we grow in the hope and faith that comes from God.

Along the way we are learning to serve our neighbors through the Lord’s Harvest House Food Pantry, Prayer ministries, Migrant Camp ministries, CityTeam, Family Bridge and other opportunities.

Sunday worship is both casual and deeply meaningful. We would love the opportunity to meet, welcome and worship with you. Come as you are and visit us soon.

Yours in great Joy,
Pastor Brian Shimer

Mission

To connect people to Jesus Christ, nurture them in the faith, and equip them to serve in our community and world.

Staff

Pastor: Brian Shimer was called by God to ordained ministry in 1983, graduated from Asbury Theological Seminary in May 1988 and has now been a United Methodist pastor ever since. He married Karen in 1981. They have four beautiful daughters ages 18 to 25. Karen is also a pastor, currently serving at Canby UMC. In addition to pastoral ministry, Brian enjoys bike riding, walking, family outings, water color painting and cooking.

Dir. of Children's & Youth Ministries: Nancy Miller brings with her a fire for the Lord along with working with our children and young adults. Nancy married Darrell in 1989 at Twinlow United Methodist Camp. They live in Hillsboro with their two teenage children. Nancy works part-time as a social worker for Dove Adpotions International and enjoys being a Music/Drama/Dance/Soccer mom.

Secretary: Sherrell Davis has been secretary at Westside since the beginning and has 22+ years of secretarial experience. She is married to Santa Don Davis and is also known as "Mrs. Claus" during the Christmas season!

History

Westside UMC started in 1996 by gathering a small group of adventurous people who wanted a church home where worship is central and all could “come as you are.”

The first worship services were held at Five Oaks Middle School in Beaverton. Westside continued meeting in the school for six years. The current church building was purchased in 2002. 

Since then we have continued to grow in number and depth of experience of the life God gives. In July 2009, founding Pastor Dan Pitney was appointed to Salem First UMC and Pastor Brian Shimer was appointed to Westside. Current membership is around 176 people and average attendance is around 150 on Sunday mornings.

Together we are preparing to take the next faithful step God has for us. Come join us!

Contact Us
Visit us at 13420 SW Butner Road Beaverton, OR 97005
Call us at 503-643-8070
Email us at info@westsideumc.org