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to First United Methodist Church of Portland, OR.

Christmas Eve

Carols & Candlelight

Tuesday, Dec 24 | 7pm & 9pm

Join us for a celebration of the Christmas story at our Carols & Candlelight worship service. We will celebrate in the Sanctuary with word and music by the Chancel Choir, Organ, and Festival Brass. It will be a beautiful and holy night. This year’s Christmas Offering will go towards Lift UP. 

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

We are open for in-person worship on Sundays at 8:30am & 10:30am, with our 10:30am service live-streamed on Youtube. 

Coming Up at First Church

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The Star in the Sky (and in your hand)
A Word with the Pastor
The Star in the Sky (and in your hand)
A Word with the Pastor

Biblically, it’s a little early to be talking about stars in the sky. We haven’t gotten to that part of the story yet; Epiphany isn’t for another couple weeks!

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A Word with the Pastor
Tis the Season
A Word with the Pastor
Tis the Season
A Word with the Pastor

I have shared before that there is no slow season of ministry. If you trick yourself into thinking summer is the slow season, you will be caught completely off guard by service-learning trips, Methodist conference season, annual programming plans, and clergy transitions.

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A Word with the Pastor
How Does a Weary World Rejoice? 
A Word with the Pastor
How Does a Weary World Rejoice? 
A Word with the Pastor

How does a weary world rejoice? 

This is the question we are wrestling with as we travel through this Advent season.

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A Word with the Pastor
Starting at the Beginning
A Word with the Pastor
Starting at the Beginning
A Word with the Pastor

Your weekly newsletter is popping into your inbox a day early, thanks to the Thanksgiving holiday. Whether your Thanksgiving will be with friends, family, or in cozy solitude, I hope that this week you will know that there are many who give thanks for you.

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A Word with the Pastor