We have made it through the bleak midwinter and to the promising hint of spring- Holy Week is nearly here!


You are invited to celebrate Holy Week with First Church:


Palm Sunday, March 24

Exciting and hope-filled shouts of “Hosanna!” and palm branch waving leads Jesus into Jerusalem and leads us into Holy Week.
• Worship at 8:30am in the Chapel, 10:30am in the Sanctuary (live streamed)
• Spring Festival (with Egg Hunt!) at 11:45am in Collins Hall


Holy Wednesday, March 27

Come into a space of movement and reflection as the Peace Project hosts an open labyrinth walk focused on God’s grace.

• Hosted from 2:00-7:00pm in Collins Hall (plan to stay 30 minutes or longer)


Holy Thursday, March 28

Christ gathers us around a table of grace where we will celebrate Holy Communion before turning toward the cross in a moving and dynamic worship service.

• Worship at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary (live streamed) 


Easter Sunday, March 31

Our Easter joy is as resonant as the brilliant brass tones that will lead us in the Easter proclamation on this glad morning.

• Worship at 9:00am and 11:00am in the Sanctuary (live streamed) 


You are also invited to participate in our Easter Offering. Each year we celebrate the joy of the resurrection with our generosity. With our offering we put our hope in God’s resurrection power and take seriously our call to create spaces of hope and connection within and around our church.


You may provide your financial support online (fumcpdx.org/easter-offering).


I look forward to continue to dream with you of the vibrant faithfulness we are called to in the resurrection season.


With joy,