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Welcome to First United Methodist Church of Portland.
We’re so glad you’re here.
SUNDAY SERVICES
If you’re new to the area, new to church, or just looking for a new start, our Sunday services offer you the opportunity to build your faith in God and connect with new people.
Let us know you’re coming if you’d like us to make introductions when you arrive.
Our excellent Chancel Choir joins with our organ to help create worship that is inspiring and powerful. Children from age 3 through 2nd grade meet after the Children’s Sermon for Children’s Church. Communion is taken on the first Sunday of each month.
10:30 AM
Traditional Service
Chapel Service
8:30 AM
In this informal service we include newer songs with piano accompaniment. Every week there are four different stations set up for responding to the sermon in your own way.
Join Us Online
Can’t join us in person this week? We broadcast our 10:30am worship services as well as devotional messages and other videos to our YouTube Channel.
WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN YOU ARRIVE
We know it can be challenging visiting a new church for the first time, so we want to make your experience an encouraging one. Our Sunday atmosphere is relaxed and casual, and we welcome all to participate in the full life of the church.
Parking: Parking is readily available between our parking lots and the surrounding neighborhood, and we are located at the Goose Hollow Tri-Met stop, so you should be able to make your way in without much hassle. You’ll be greeted by an usher when you arrive who can guide you to a seat and answer any questions you may have. Sunday School classes for all ages are available at 9:30am.
Duration: Services last about an hour, with music crafted in such a way that the hymns and choruses work in harmony with the spoken word. After both services we meet for a time of fellowship, treats, and locally sourced, fair-trade coffee and tea provided by World Cup Coffee.
What We Believe
As a Peace Church, we declare that we will be an advocate for peace in our local communities and world.
As a Reconciling Congregation, we welcome all 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.
Getting Involved
Looking for more connections throughout the week? Consider getting involved with one of our ministries.
Guide
SUNDAY
SCHOOL
Classes for adults, Youth, and Children meet at 9:30 am onsite. Additionally, there is an adult class that meets online at 8:45 am on Sunday mornings.
WHAT TO
WEAR
Whatever you wear in your everyday walking-around life. Jeans to sport coats, t-shirts to blouses, shorts to pleated khakis, are all fine. Yes, even socks with sandals.
PARKING
Access the main church lot by going south on 18th street from Jefferson, then turn right into the driveway behind the Sanctuary. Additional parking is available on the east side of 18th street.
ACCESSIBILITY
Most of our campus is on a single level with few places requiring a ramp or elevator to access. We have many handicapped parking spaces close to our Sanctuary and Collins Hall entrances. For worship we provide large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices.
COFFEE
FELLOWSHIP
After both services we meet for a time of fellowship, treats, and locally sourced, fair-trade coffee and tea provided by World Cup Coffee.
Service
Times
On Sunday mornings, we offer an informal service in the chapel with piano and accompaniment at 8:30am. At 10:30am, we offer a traditional service with choir and organ. Communion is taken on the first Sunday of each month.
YOUTUBE
We broadcast our worship services as well as devotional messages and other videos to our YouTube Channel.
Activities
View the church calendar or subscribe to our email list for details of our upcoming church events. We frequently host choral and orchestral concerts in our Sanctuary.
NURSERY
CARE
Nursery care is provided on Sunday mornings for infants and young children. If a special event follows morning worship, nursery care is extended. Our nursery staff are CPR certified and background checked.
PUBLIC
TRANSPORTATION
We are located at the Goose Hollow Tri-Met stop and can be reached by the Red and Blue Max lines, and 6, 58 and 68 bus lines. Additionally bus lines 51 and 63 are only a few blocks away.
MUSIC
Our music is crafted in a way that the hymns and choruses work in harmony with the spoken word.
Church
Office Hours
Our front office is open from 10am to 4pm, Monday through Friday, and is closed for lunch between 12pm and 1pm. The church office is not open on Saturdays.
You can also contact our staff and lay leaders directly via phone or email.
LET US KNOW YOU’RE COMING!