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May 23, 2024

Trinity Sunday

8:30am & 10:30am

 

Join us this Trinity Sunday where Rev. Karyn Richards-Kuan will discuss Acts 10: 1-17, 28, 34-35 (CEB).
If participating online, the Live Stream will begin broadcasting at 10:20 a.m. 
10:30am in the Sanctuary

Meet Cassidy

Joining the Staff as the Director of Children, Youth & Families.


The Staff Parish Relations Committee was excited to share this past Sunday that we have hired Cassidy Smith as our Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries, beginning June 24. 
Cassidy will move to Portland from Michigan, having received a Master’s in Ministry and Counseling. Cassidy’s call and passion to work with young people is evident from her eagerness to form relationships and journey with students as they grow. 
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COMING UP AT FIRST CHURCH

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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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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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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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.
REGISTER NOW
Join Youth from across the Greater Northwest Area (Alaska, Oregon, Idaho, and Washington) for SLAM (Service, Learning, And Mission) on the Yakima Reservation. SLAM is run by the indigenous community on the Yakima Reservation. The trip will include a combination of serving with the community and learning about Indigenous culture, the history of Native Americans in the U.S.. For more information, and to register, click the link below!
REGISTER NOW

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Pentecost Sunday


10:30 am Livestream:
CLICK HERE

Prayers of the People:
CLICK HERE

Boat Trip at Tomahawk Island Marina

June 23 | 2:45 - 6:45pm
You are invited to join the Cromers and Kaysers for a boat ride! We will enjoy an afternoon of sightseeing, fellowship, and picnicking aboard. This will be on a pontoon boat that is very easy to board. We will meet at Tomahawk Island Marina. Seating is limited, so contact Steve Cromer at cromer.steve@gmail.com to reserve your spot! 

Lift UP Food Donations

For June, Lift UP is asking for nut butters (peanut butter is very popular) and canned meats (tuna and chicken are popular). 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. 

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

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

THIS WEEK AT FIRST CHURCH

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