Wednesday June 19th 2013

Headlines

Pride Parade! Come Join In!

Pride Parade! Come Join In!

First Church to march in Portland Pride Parade Sunday, June 16th. [Read More]

Summer Jazz Service on June 16

Summer Jazz Service on June 16

Our own Brandon Nelson has arranged a jazz band and will offer performance and congregational jazz music interspersed [Read More]

“UNDIE SUNDAY” – JUNE 9

“UNDIE SUNDAY” – JUNE 9

The UMW of FUMC is collecting underwear of all sizes and all types for all ages and both genders to be donated to [Read More]

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Sunday Morning

Sunday, June 23, 2013

Sunday, June 23, 2013

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Children, Families and Youth

What’s Up Wednesday: June 12

What’s Up Wednesday: June 12

The latest news and updates from First Church's Children and Family Ministries. [Read More]

Shout Out: June 12

Shout Out: June 12

The latest news and events from First Church Youth Ministries. [Read More]

Inter-Generational Bible Study & Breakfast

Inter-Generational Bible Study & Breakfast

Join your First Church Family for an Inter-generational Breakfast and Study. [Read More]

Read more about our Children, Families and Youth ministries.

Pastor Notes

I Must Go Down to the Seas Again

I Must Go Down to the Seas Again

It's true, none of us had much money in those days, and we certainly were limited in terms of our gift-buying opportunities. But I had requested that this birthday - my 21st - be commemorated creatively... [Read More]

Community Outreach

Olive Oil Sales June 2

June 2 will be your next opportunity to support Palestinian farmers! Global Missions will [Read More]

Global Missions Presents! Our Observer in Palestine Has Returned!

Global Missions Presents! Our Observer in Palestine Has Returned!

Join us at noon on Sunday, June 2, in the Fireside Room. Dee Poujade will report on her [Read More]

Our Bread for the World Results are In

Our Bread for the World Results are In

A recap of our 2013 Offering of Letters. [Read More]

Read more about our Community Outreach Programs.

Congregational Life

I Must Go Down to the Seas Again

I Must Go Down to the Seas Again

It's true, none of us had much money in those days, and we certainly were limited in terms of our gift-buying opportunities. But I had requested that this birthday - my 21st - be commemorated creatively... [Read More]

Pride Parade! Come Join In!

Pride Parade! Come Join In!

First Church to march in Portland Pride Parade Sunday, June 16th. [Read More]

Summer Jazz Service on June 16

Summer Jazz Service on June 16

Our own Brandon Nelson has arranged a jazz band and will offer performance and congregational jazz music interspersed with [Read More]

Benediction from Sunday, June 2, 2013

Benediction from Sunday, June 2, 2013

We've had several requests for the benediction from this week's service. It's adapted from a poem by John O'Donohue. [Read More]

Those are only some of the great things happening currently in the life of our congregation. Check out more in the Congregational Life pages.

Today at First Church

Wednesday, June 19th
9:00 am
Alliance Classroom
209
12:00 pm
Ruth Circle
204
3:00 pm
CCEH Meeting
202
7:00 pm
Parish Conference Meeting
Fireside Room
7:30 pm
Boy Scouts Troop 1
Gym & 136
See the full calendar

New Member Orientation

Our New Member Orientations are a great way to get to know more about First Church and are especially helpful if you are considering joining the church.

Contact Rev. Jeremy Smith if you would like more information: jsmith@fumcpdx.org or 503/228-3195.

About the Website

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If you don't see your group or committee listed anywhere, it's because we don't have a volunteer from your group to help maintain your area yet.

Contact the web manager to get the ball rolling, and we'll have you contributing to the site before you know it!

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Statement of Faith

The United Methodist Church is an 11-million-strong global church that opens hearts, opens doors and opens minds through active engagement with our world.

John Wesley and the early Methodists placed primary emphasis on Christian living, on putting faith and love into action. This emphasis on what Wesley referred to as "practical divinity" has continued to be a hallmark of United Methodism today.

Portland First United Methodist Church declares that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world. As a Reconciling Congregation, members of First United Methodist Church have pledged to welcome and support all who want to worship with us, regardless of race, gender, class or sexual orientation.

We invite you to learn more about our rich theological heritage.

Circuit Rider

Our Church Newsletter

The Circuit Rider newsletter is published biweekly.

Download the current issue (May 29, 2013) in PDF format or find previous issues.

Submit articles to the church office to be included in the next issue.