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Recent Events Presbytery Pastoral Letter

Dear Cascades Faithful, Like you, we have been watching with deep sorrow the events unfolding in our nation’s capital today. The scenes of people* breaking through police barriers, smashing windows, and entering the Capitol building causing Congress to evacuate have shaken us up. We do not know what the next two weeks will bring as we continue to try to honor the peaceful transition of power that our country has prided itself on. What we do know is that we are people of peace and prayer. We do know that on this day of Epiphany we look to the One who revealed the character of God with truth, with light, and with love. What we do know is that our Christian faith calls us to “do justice, to love kindness, and to walk humbly with our God.” Micah 6: 8 [...]

Holy Listening; Ted Talks on Racism

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To continue our learning and exploration on racial justice, FPC invites you to a two-part class Holy Listening; Ted Talks on Racism Sunday, January 17th & 24th, from 9-10 am. Together we will watch a Ted Talk video on race from the perspective of a person of color; listening to their experiences, expertise, and examination of racism. We will then explore and reflect together. Zoom Link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81632238038 [...]

FPC Giving Tree has Wrapped Up!

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Our FPC Giving Tree was especially successful this holiday season. We gave over 300 gifts to 6 organizations plus hundreds of toiletry items to the residents of Alder House. Even during a pandemic FPC came together, learned how to give online and as always gave generously. #Proud to be a Presbyterian (First Presbyterian)! The organizations we gave to this year were: With Love Foster Care Support Life Change for Women and their Children Portland Public Schools (PPS) Homeless New Avenues for Youth Homeless EMO (Ecumenical Ministries Organization) HIV Day Center for Men and our wonderful Friendly House Senior Citizens [...]

Kids Cocoa Hour, Next Sunday, November 1st

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If you are a 5th grader or younger, you are invited to join Pastor Carmen for a half hour of fun over zoom where we will drink hot cocoa together, see the friendly faces of other kids in our church, and share stories with one another. We are so excited to see you! Have a parent use this login next Sunday, November 1st at 11:30 am to join in on the fun: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88590806543 [...]

Virtual Scripture Study Moved to Tuesdays

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Our Virtual Scripture Study in the evenings will now be held on Tuesday nights at 7 pm to avoid conflicting with other church activities. Join us during the month of October for a lively discussion of the book of Daniel. Zoom Link: https://us04web.zoom.us/j/73059586516?pwd=REVXbEN0OWp4LzFXK2daMW1IUGR4dz09 Meeting ID: 730 5958 6516 & Passcode: 0E6C10 [...]

2021 Stewardship Campaign “Live Our Faith”

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Second Timothy 4:7 “I have fought the good fight…I have kept the faith.” The focus of our stewardship campaign this year is “Live Our Faith”. After a challenging year we have much to be thankful for, and much to do. We are entering into 2021 with a renewed commitment to our church ministries and our place as a “Heart for the City” in a time of great need. Many thanks to those who have already joined in pledging, as we have reached our budgeted goal for pledges! We will still welcome additional pledges and gifts, because the shortfall in income from the church’s parking garage is likely to be greater than anticipated. Further gifts will help the church to reach out in mission and service in the coming year. Virtual Pledge Form or mail your pledge card to First Presbyterian [...]

Update on Julia West project:

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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! [...]

WOW! The Impact of NEFP & a Call for Volunteers

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Since early February and the beginning of the pandemic, the Northeast Emergency Food Program has fed over 250,000 and delivered over 6 million pounds of food! And FPC volunteers have been part of that success. Now NEFP needs additional volunteers to help with preparing boxes and food distribution. Please prayerfully consider joining other FPC-ers at this food pantry. Most FPC volunteers come for ‘shifts’ of about 2 to 4 hours, one or two days a week. The new volunteer sign up is here: www.signupgenius.com/go/9040a44aeac2ea2ff2-soyouwant Begin by joining the day or evening group. After you are part of one or the other group, you will get an email with a link to sign up for specific tasks/times/days. Questions? Please contact Bill Resley kayak500@gmail.com NEFP is located at 4800 NE 72nd Ave, Portland, OR 97218. [...]

Open Circle Support for the Rose Haven Shelter

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The Rose Haven Day Shelter for Women and Children thanks FPC members for their recent donations of so many urgently needed items. Rose Haven direct donation hours are from 1-3 pm, Monday through Thursday. Rose Haven is located at 627 NW 18th Ave. Visit their website at rosehaven.org for top needed items that are updated weekly. http://www.rosehaven.org. Questions? Please contact our office [...]

FPC Calvin Library: Request Books by Email

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If you are looking for your next good book check out the church library online at https://fpcp.scoolaid.net/bin/home. Search by title, author or subject just like the public library. Try a few keywords to see what we have. How about prayer, or justice, or women? Consider checking out several books and don’t forget to add a few for children. Send your request by email to Bette at pdxbookworm@gmail.com. Your books will be checked-out, placed into a brown bag ready for pick-up at the glass office entry of the church. You will receive an email letting you know of pick-up times. We will try to make turn around time no more than a week. We’re glad of this way of keeping you in touch with books that are timely for our lives and life of faith! [...]

Recent Events Presbytery Pastoral Letter

Holy Listening; Ted Talks on Racism

FPC Giving Tree has Wrapped Up!

Kids Cocoa Hour, Next Sunday, November 1st

Virtual Scripture Study Moved to Tuesdays

2021 Stewardship Campaign “Live Our Faith”

Update on Julia West project:

WOW! The Impact of NEFP & a Call for Volunteers

Open Circle Support for the Rose Haven Shelter

FPC Calvin Library: Request Books by Email

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