Thursday May 17th 2012

Circuit Rider Newsletter

Beginning in June, 2012, The Circuit Rider will be published once per month. Find archived issues back to 2004 on our newsletter archives page.

Circuit Rider Newsletter for May 2, 2012

The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by May 15 to be included in the May 23 issue.

In this issue:

  • Youth Sunday
  • All Church Potluck
  • A Message from our Pastor
  • EMO Dinner
  • Big Horn Brass
  • Portland State Madrigal Choir
  • Prayer Concerns
  • Adult Sunday School Classes
  • United Methodist Women

…and more!

Circuit Rider Newsletter for April 18, 2012

The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by April 12 to be included in the next issue.

Circuit Rider Newsletter for April 4, 2012

Circuit Rider for April 4, 2014The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by April 12 to be included in the next issue.

In this issue:

  • Easter Worship
  • Climate Change Forum
  • Digital Photography Lessons
  • EMO Dinner
  • Prayer Concerns
  • Adult Sunday School Classes
  • United Methodist Women

…and more!

Circuit Rider Newsletter for March 21, 2012

Circuit Rider for March 21, 2012The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by March 29 to be included in the next issue.

In this issue:

  • Holy Week
  • Easter Sunday
  • An Intro to Rev. Jeremy Smith
  • UMCOR West Mission Trip
  • Economic Justice Forum
  • EMO Dinner
  • Prayer Concerns
  • Adult Sunday School Classes
  • United Methodist Women

…and more!

Circuit Rider Newsletter for March 7, 2012

Circuit Rider March 7, 2012The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by March 1 to be included in the next issue.

In this issue:
All Church Spring Retreat
Pathways to Life in the Spirit
Lenten Suppers
Compassion Coins
Bread for the World
Prayer Concerns
Adult Sunday School Classes
United Methodist Women
…and more!

Circuit Rider Newsletter for February 22, 2012

Cover of the Circuit Rider, February 22, 2012The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by March 1 to be included in the next issue.

In this issue:
Pathways to Life in the Spirit
Prayer Concerns
Adult Sunday School Classes
United Methodist Women
…and more!

Circuit Rider Newsletter for February 8, 2012

The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by February 16 to be included in the next issue.

In this issue:
Mardi Gras Party
Lenten Events
Pathways to Suicide Understanding
Staff Spotlight on Kelly Qualls
A Forum on Hunger
Prayer Concerns
Adult Sunday School Classes
United Methodist Women
…and more!

Circuit Rider Newsletter for January 25, 2012

The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by February 2 to be included in the next issue.

In this issue:
Ecumenical Bible Discussion & Fellowship
Preacher’s Pub
UMVIM Team to UMCOR West
Library Book Sale
Responding to Domestic Violence
Prayer Concerns
Adult Sunday School Classes
United Methodist Women
…and more!

Circuit Rider Newsletter for January 11, 2012

The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by January 19 to be included in the next issue.

In this issue:
Ten Great Ways to Grow
Earth Care Summit
Confirmation Class Orientation
Staff Spotlight: Megan Humphreys-Loving
Prayer Concerns
Adult Sunday School Classes
United Methodist Women
…and more!

Living a COLORFUL Faith

You may have noticed that your last Circuit Rider newsletter was printed in vibrant color.

The change is in part due to the fact that our office copy machine now supports the ability to create a beautiful quality product at a lower cost to the church. Printing “in house” allows the church to save money and look better. Who can argue with that change for 2012?

You can find the newest issue of the newsletter at on the front page of our website or by clicking on this address: http://fumcpdx.org/CurrentNewsletter/

By switching to the electronic copy, you can eliminate the long wait for each issue to arrive in your mailbox and do your part to save a tree or two.

If you are interested in switching you can let the church office know at office@fumcpdx.org and we will send you a reminder email every two weeks when the new Circuit Rider is posted.

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Circuit Rider Newsletter for December 21,  2011

The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by December 29 to be included in the next issue.

In this issue:
Christmas Eve Services
Estimates of Giving update
Winter Program Guide
Prayer Concerns
Adult Sunday School Classes
United Methodist Women
…and more!

Circuit Rider Newsletter for December 7, 2011

Cover of the Circuit RiderThe Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by December 1 to be included in the next issue.

In this issue:
Make Christmas Count
World Bazaar & Alternative Christmas
Youth Christmas Party
Carol in Goose Hollow & Zoo Lights
Preacher’s Pub
Longest Night Service
United Methodist Women
…and more!

Circuit Rider Newsletter for November 23, 2011

The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks. Submit articles to the church office by December 1 to be included in the next issue.

In this issue:
Make Christmas Count
ADVENTure for All
New Web Design(!)

November 9, 2011 Newsletter

The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks.

This issue includes the articles “Advent Wreath Making & Chili Feed Lunch”, An announcement about an upcoming Forum: “Sharing Our Holy Land Experiences”, Third Grade Bible Sunday, “First Church Reads”, and other news.

October 26, 2011 Newsletter

The Circuit Rider newsletter is published every two weeks.

In this issue:
“Let’s Make a Kitchen”
Perspective Matter, Rev. Pritchard
Death Penalty, Rev. Luckman
Homelessness Awareness

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Sunday, May 20, 2012

Sunday, May 20, 2012

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Today at First Church

Thursday, May 17th
7:30 am
IB Testing
Collins Hall
9:00 am
NOVAA Meeting
Fireside Room
10:00 am
Shovel & Rake
110
10:30 am
Library
12:30 pm
IB Testing
Collins Hall
5:00 pm
Gym
5:00 pm
After School Group
134
6:00 pm
PHFS Board Meetings
160
6:00 pm
juBELLation Rehearsal
202
6:30 pm
Nursery Open
Nursery
7:00 pm
Chancel Choir Rehearsal
Sanctuary