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Pulpit Swap

This summer, the Revs. Richards-Kuan will host one another at their respective congregations!
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A Gracious Welcome

On the Houston light rail, it was common to wait at the station and hear the automatic announcer say, “The Red Line will be delayed…
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Add Your Story

On Rev. Karyn’s first Sunday as our Senior Pastor, she adamantly declared in worship, “I want to meet every single person” in her greetings to…
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A Gateway to Connection

Being welcoming and inclusive is something many churches say about themselves, but don’t always live out. Our mission statement declares ...
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Discover & Connect

To say First Church has gone through multiple transitions in the last few years would be an understatement. Even as news stories of COVID-19 outbreaks…
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UMCOR Kits Update

Many thanks to all who contributed items and/or helped assemble Hygiene Kits during the recent Youth and Family Ministries/Global Missions project ...
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Senior Quilts Turns 10

2023 is a special year for members of our Tabitha Circle – the sewing ministry of United Women in Faith at Portland FUMC – as…