General Conference 2020 – in 2024!
Friends, First Church is no stranger to the work of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Who We Are
As a Peace Church
We declare that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world.
As a Reconciling Congregation
All are welcome to participate in the full life of the church, including all races, abilities, ages, classes, gender identities and sexual orientations.
As a Creation Care Congregation
We advocate for lifestyles and social policies which bring healing and renewal to our precious Earth.
Worship at first church
We are open for in-person worship on Sundays at 8:30 am & 10:30 am, with our 10:30 am service live-streamed on Youtube.
Coming up at First Church
Easter Sunday
Come and hear how Bridge Meadows creates communities where children, families, and elders flourish together.
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All are welcome to join Pathfinders for our meeting on Saturday, April 6th
as we gather for food, fellowship,...
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10:30 a.m. – Business meeting
11:15 a.m. – Program: Bob Wilson, a member of Planet Church will...
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News & Updates
Youth Summer Serice Fundraiser
Help the Portland FUMC Youth attend their Summer Service & Learning Trip from July 21-26 with S.L.A.M. Trips (Students Learning About Missions) on the Yakama Reservation.
What Easter People Do (Part 1: Lift UP)
Happy Easter, First Church! In this first week of Eastertide I want to share some ambiguous good news.
Help Asylum Seekers this Easter Weekend
Our friends at IMRJ (the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice) and the Leaven Land and Housing Coalition have made us aware of the needs of asylum seeking families this weekend.