A Word with the Pastor
May 16, 2024
Our summer theme song was written for us in 1965 by that quartet of quirky, crooning poets: The Beatles.
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As I sat to write this, I replayed the Help! music video; I encourage you to do the same (and to watch Ringo the entire time).
As we’ve said time and time again, our shared faith as a Christian people is not a solitary or individual one; this messy gathering that is the Body of Christ is a group project. As the Beatles sing, this mutuality is made clearer to us as we mature in community.
When we realized that Rev. Ethan, Rev. Lowell, and Drew would all be transitioning out at the same time, and that we all had conferences, renewal leave, transition leave, graduation, and vacations amid those transitions, we quickly gathered that we needed help(!) - and not just from anybody.
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Pentecost Sunday
8:30am & 10:30am
Join us this Pentecost where Rev. Karyn Richards-Kuan will be discussing Acts 2:1-8, 11b-18 (CEB).
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During the 10:30 a.m. service, we will welcome into membership this year’s students who will be confirmed in worship. This year’s celebration also includes the world premiere of a commissioned work by local composer David Walters. “Meditations on Fire” is an inspiring multi-movement piece, guiding us through the celebration, reverence, and mystery of the descent of the Holy Spirit upon Jesus’ disciples. Special musicians will accompany our Chancel Choir as we celebrate the Pentecost together!
When coming to worship, we invite you to wear Pentecost red or rainbows! If participating online, the Live Stream will begin broadcasting at 10:20 a.m.
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Welcome our New Members!
Last Sunday we welcomed, (pictured left to right), Faith Emerson, Linda Ridgway, Michael & Robert Thurman-Noche, Jeanette Palmiter, Kelly McCann & Anna Paffrath into Membership.
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COMING UP AT FIRST CHURCH
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The Shove and Rake Gang invites you to participate in a church-wide, outdoor clean-up day this Saturday. We will begin at 9:00 am, but you can come anytime and stay as long as you want. We plan to end by noon when a light lunch will be provided.
Tasks such as weeding, trimming, pruning, raking, and weed-whacking can be done. We will have three units of bark to spread.
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Wednesday, May 29 | 7pm | Zoom
Are you supporting someone living with dementia or other brain changes? Would you like to connect with others in the FUMC family to talk about things? Consider joining a small group of care partners who meet on the last Wednesdays of the month on Zoom from 7 - 8:30 p.m. All topics discussed are confidential. To join, contact Shelly Edwards at shellyedwards226@yahoo.com.
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Sunday, June 2 | 12pm | Fireside
Join Erik Pattison and Rachel Bidou as they describe NOAH’s role in addressing the housing crisis. They will explain different types of affordable housing and how they are funded, describe partnerships central to bringing projects to fruition, and provide examples of successful projects and lessons learned a long the way.
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Saturday, June 1 | 11:30am | 202
All are welcome to join Pathfinders on Saturday, June 1st as they gather for food, fellowship, and discussion. Potluck lunch begins at 11:30 a.m., followed by time with special guest, The Rev. Todd Bartlett, Executive Director of the Board of Camp and Retreat Ministries of the OR-ID UMC. RSVP to Harriet Ottaviano with the number of people attending and the dish you plan to bring at hbjotto90740@yahoo.com.
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Kids's Camp
June 26-28 | 9am - 4pm
Just Like Me is Portland FUMC's Kids' Camp 2024! It's our annual 3-day jam-packed fun that you don't want to miss! Kids, ages 3 to incoming 6th grade (incoming 7th grade and older are invited to serve with us!). Friends, Family, and Neighbors are all welcome! All abilities welcome.
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General Conference News & Updates
OPB story on First Church’s reactions to General Conference at the Service of Celebration and Healing
CLICK HERE
Think Out Loud featuring Jan Nelson and Rev. Ethan Gregory
CLICK HERE
A Message from Our Bishop about General Conference:
CLICK HERE
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Lift UP Food Donations
For May, Lift UP is asking for tea and coffee. Donations can be dropped off on Sunday mornings or anytime during the week when the church office is open. They are also in need of empty egg cartons.
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Summer Music
This summer, we are hoping to fill our musical offerings with a variety of musical styles, practices, and collaborations! If you are a musician who would like to share your musical talent with our congregation as a soloist or in a collaborative way with our soloists or choir, please register here, or email our Director of Music, Allison Cottrell at acottrell@fumcpdx.org
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A Celebration of Life for Melba Hauser
Melba Hauser, a long-time member of the Oregon-Idaho Conference passed away peacefully Monday, May 6. She was the wife of Harold Hauser another active conference member parent/grandparent of FUMC member Janice Hauser and her son Josh. A Celebration of Life will be Saturday, May 18 at 3:30 p.m. at Faith United Methodist Church in Troutdale.
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UWF Circle of Friends
May 29 | 12pm | Offsite
We will meet at Eastmoreland Golf Course Grill at 2425 SE Bybee for lunch. This is the last meeting until September. New members are always welcome.
More Info: CLICK HERE
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THIS WEEK AT FIRST CHURCH
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