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Read the latest news and updates at First Church here! Download a pdf file of the latest Circuit Rider or Program Guide, as well as other news and announcements from first Church are posted here.

Please Note: The monthly “Circuit Rider” newsletter has suspended production. As we continue to adapt to new ways of doing and being church, news about upcoming events and opportunities here at First Church will come to this page and our weekly emails. To subscribe to our email list, please click here. 

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From the Pastor

Updates from Rev. Donna on how to continue supporting First Church, and regarding our Mask Making Ministry.
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Sacred Circles, FUMC

Plans are progressing for the FUMC Portland State University student shelter! We hope to be able to open and provide overnight housing plus meals for…
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Joyful, Joyful

During our October Sermon Series “Joyful, Joyful” we will be using images of the classic hymn to speak of the life of faith.
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Lift-UP Food Drive

Lift-UP Food Drive As the Covid-19 pandemic continues and many of our neighbors continue to struggle with employment and food security, the Lift Up Preston’s…
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Hygiene Kits

The recent wildfires in Oregon have taken a toll on many people in our state. Particularly hard hit have been members of the migrant farm…
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Card Connection Ministry

We have an exciting new interacting ministry called the Card Connection Ministry. The purpose is for interested people to send cards to three other people…
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Fall Program Guide 2020

Ministries continue at First Church. Get a peak at what's happening at First Church this Fall! Worship Series, Sunday School classes, small groups and much…
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Photo Scavenger Hunt

As we strive to stay in community and connection with one another, a few of our church leaders thought it would be fun for us…
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8:30AM WORSHIP SERVICE RETURNS

The Sunday after Labor Day (September 13) would normally be our “Rally Day” when we welcome back the Chancel Choir, children’s choirs, regular Sunday School…
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Prayers, Please?

During this time of pandemic, when we are limited in our social interactions and challenged by a new way of living out our faith, it…
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Back to Basics

Beginning Rally Sunday we will be going back to the basics of our faith, looking at the three essential rules of John Wesley: Do No…
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Rally Weekend

Make sure to join us at First Church as we continue the tradition of “rallying” back to worship, community, connection, and ministry as we celebrate…
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