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This year’s Stewardship Campaign at First Presbyterian Church.

Posted on by Kim Hill
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During this unprecedented year, our congregation at First Presbyterian Church has been shepherded by our pastors, staff and lay leaders. They have provided weekly streaming church services which have guided, uplifted, comforted, and encouraged us. Through our monthly Spire and weekly eBlasts, we have been offered many opportunities for social interaction, such as volunteer activities, Zoom book club, bible study and coffee hour. The focus of our 2021 stewardship campaign is to “live our faith”, so we prayerfully ask that you remember how essential your pledge is to the ongoing work of First Presbyterian Church. Please help us meet these extraordinary challenges. Virtual Pledge Form in CCB Last week we were glad to have Jon and Sally Bates do a Moment for Stewardship. This week we will welcome Doug Blomgren. Second Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight…I have [...]

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Update on Julia West project:

Posted on by Kim Hill
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A task group from our church has been working toward redevelopment of the church’s Julia West site, seeking funding to build low-income housing with supportive services on site. We have recently had news that the State of Oregon’s Oregon Housing and Community Services agency (OHCS) will be issuing a funding round in the Spring of 2021, and Portland Housing Bureau (PHB) will be issuing a bond funding round by the end of this year. The developer with whom our church is working, Community Development Partners, have let us know that both look promising for the Julia West project. Thanks for your continuing interest and prayers for the next chapter of Julia West’s life!   [...]

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All are welcome!

Posted on by Kim Hill

The Presbyterian Church (USA), of which First Presbyterian is a part, works to affirm the worth of all persons, including those in the LGBTQ community. The governing body of our church, the Session, affirms ours as a welcoming and affirming congregation.  All are welcome to join in worship, fellowship, and service! [...]

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Resources in Response to the Killing of George Floyd

Posted on by Kim Hill

  Please scroll down for other resources, including those from our Presbytery and denomination. Dear friends, In recent days, the tumultuous impacts of the coronavirus have left a sense that the usual certainties and patterns of life have undergone a shaking of the foundations.  This has been compounded by an appalling act of violence in the killing of George Floyd, and the many protests that have happened in its wake, as well as the recent deaths of Ahmaud Arbery and Breonna Taylor.  Though we have seen over the years too many of these killings, there was something uniquely chilling in the image of a man’s knee on another’s neck, something that echoed the years and even centuries of oppression, bereft of any sense of common humanity. W.E.B. DuBois, an American sociologist and the first African-American to earn a Harvard doctorate, [...]

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Coronavirus Season Update

Posted on by Kim Hill

Dear friends, During these days amid all the changes and challenges they are holding, First Presbyterian is continuing to connect with our congregation, church friends, and those exploring our website. While apart, we are still the church.  With God and with each other, we are not alone. As this time of sheltering at home has continued, people are seeking things to sustain their soul.  Hoping you’ll stream our Sunday worship services at 10:30 am, or look at the Virtual Vespers services, quiet times of reflecting on faith and spirit.  You’ll also find here children’s sermons and creative resources for families at home with children. Many church groups are continuing to meet by Zoom, and there is a Zoom coffee hour after worship each Sunday.  The Sunday Scripture study class is meeting by Zoom at 9 am on Sundays, as well [...]

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Support the Northeast Emergency Food Bank

Posted on by Kim Hill

In these challenging times, our neighbors who were already struggling economically are greatly impacted and those organizations that serve vulnerable populations are feeling the impact as well. Our mission partner, the Northeast Emergency Food Bank is looking for additional supplies and volunteers. Due to the pandemic, NEFP is serving an average of 400 to 600 families each day they are open! Volunteers are needed for a variety of tasks Mondays through Thursdays and on Saturdays. The Food Bank is located at 4800 NE 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218 [...]

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Virtual Scripture Study

Posted on by Kim Hill

Are you looking for an opportunity to explore the scriptures and connect with others? Join us on Mondays at 6 pm on Zoom for a Bible study for this unique season.  To learn more, please contact Brenna. To join us, follow the link (https://zoom.us/j/97941419399), Meeting ID: 979 4141 9399. This is a recurring meeting, the above link can be used until further notice. [...]

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Lectionary Adult Bible Study on Zoom

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Every Sunday morning, Dr. Will Deming leads an Adult Bible Study on the lectionary Scripture passages for that day’s worship, using the lectionary. This is a wonderful way to dive into the Scriptures before hearing them in the worship service. Join study class on Zoom on Sundays from 9 – 10 am via this link:(https://zoom.us/j/92285138816), the Zoom Meeting ID is 922-8513-8816. This is a recurring meeting, the above link can be used until further notice. [...]

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Every Sunday at 10:30 am

First Presbyterian Church
1200 SW Alder Street
Portland, Oregon 97205

Tel: (503) 228-7331