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 ...
news & updates
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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…
Welcome to Two New Congregational Care Staff
Your Staff Parish Relations Committee is excited to share that Brenda Jacob and Rev. Lowell Greathouse began their staff roles in congregational care this week…
An Update on the Landing at FUMC
Conceived of in 2019, launched in the early spring, and formally opened in the fall of 2021 at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic, the…
Land & Housing Circle Fundraiser
The Land and Housing Circle is exploring what we and our property can do to reduce suffering caused by Portland’s housing crisis.
Interfaith Community Solar Challenge
Portland FUMC is taking part in an interfaith Community Solar Challenge campaign, where Oregonians can support our state’s transition to solar power.
October Study/Mission Opportunity in Mexico
Join us in South Central Mexico for a 10-day Study Mission trip with “Give Ye Them To Eat” – a rural development mission of the…
A More Sustainable Coffee Hour
In our 175th year as a church, we’re taking stock of what we have and who we’ve been, and how we can in turn carry…
2023 Church Leadership Process Begins
Have you ever wondered how members get selected to serve on leadership committees? The Committee on Nominations and Leadership ...
Together Toward Housing & Wholeness
On Sunday, Feb. 26th, First Church staff and members tromped down still icy sidewalks to First Unitarian where we joined our voices with 400+ neighbors…
Holy Week Worship Schedule
We are a week into Lent already, and Holy Week and Easter are just around the corner. Check out our worship schedule, and save the…
High School Quilts
For over 10 years now, First Church has presented graduating high school seniors hand-sewn quilts. Each quilt is made by a quilter ...
Youth Winter Retreat
A reflection on the recent Youth Winter Retreat by our Director of Children, Youth, and Family Ministries.
Update on Snow at First Church!
We are working towards opening the Church for activities this weekend.
Children’s Book Bank
Join the Kid’s Ministry in helping collect, clean, and donate children’s books for the Children’s Book Bank.
Afghan Refugee Project Update
Some of you may remember that, about a year ago, our congregation decided to support Afghan refugees.
Welcome to our New Members
Welcome our new members who joined last Sunday (and some who joined last fall).
UMCOR International Latest Responses
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck southern Turkey at 4:17 a.m. on Monday, Feb. 6, 2023, the most powerful earthquake recorded since 1939.