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No matter which Gospel writer you read, the events of Holy Week are a dramatic change for the Jesus’ disciples: especially the resurrection.
No matter which Gospel writer you read, the events of Holy Week are a dramatic change for the Jesus’ disciples: especially the resurrection.
Friends, First Church is no stranger to the work of the General Conference of The United Methodist Church.
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.
Happy Easter, First Church! In this first week of Eastertide I want to share some ambiguous good news.
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.
We have made it through the bleak midwinter and to the promising hint of spring- Holy Week is nearly here!
Last month Paul and I schlepped over the Santiam Pass to Suttle Lake Camp. Having safely arrived without donning the brand-new tire chains that sat in our trunk, we found what we trekked out to see …
The Flower Committee is taking orders for Lilies and Azaleas to decorate the Chancel for Easter Sunday.
“Discernment” is the word of the season! Between all the happenings of church life as well as Rev. Lowell and Rev. Ethan’s departures, plus Drew’s work with the Board of Ordained ministry, we throw around the word discernment around here every day!