News & Events

Open Circle Support for the Rose Haven Shelter

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The Rose Haven Day Shelter for Women and Children continues to serve the needs of those experiencing the trauma of abuse, loss of home, and other disruptive life challenges. Current needs are: (new or gently used) Women’s plus-size tops, athletic shoes (sizes 7-9), leggings (sizes large & up), jeans (size 22), women’s underwear (sizes 5-6), ankle socks, hygiene kits, body wipes and hair care products for Black Women. Men’s briefs and boxers (new), ankle socks. And sleeping bags, tents, tarps, rolling luggage (new only). The updated list of the Shelter’s needs and the donations drop-off schedule is posted each Monday: http://www.rosehaven.org. Donations can also be dropped off at the church from 10 am- 2 pm on Tuesdays through September at the 13th avenue doors or contact Cindy Finch cindyloufinch@yahoo.com. [...]

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! [...]

Ordination Service of Brenna Dykman

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You are invited to virtually attend the Ordination Service of Brenna Dykman, our Interim Associate Pastor. The service will be streamed live on Friday, September 4th at 2 pm on YouTube: https://youtu.be/kRirtfFPy8k Brenna’s Ordination Bulletin [...]

A Pastoral Letter from Brian Heron, Presbyter

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Dear Members of the Presbytery of the Cascades, Like many of you in active ministry, I had planned one message for today only to realize that the world had shifted over the weekend. It is hard to believe that a message meant to provide resources to help our congregations negotiate through the coronavirus pandemic suddenly felt incidental. But that is the reality of our current American context. A virus just as deadly as the coronavirus seems to be sweeping across our nation right now. America’s deep stain of structural racism is impossible to ignore. The death of George Floyd in Minneapolis at the hands of police officers and the response is just the most recent and obvious sign that racism is deeply imbedded in America’s DNA. While the nation tries to share equally the burden of the coronavirus African Americans [...]

Collecting School Supplies for Rose Haven – Thank you!!

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School Supplies Drive Thank you to everyone who brought in school supplies. As a church, we gathered 440 items to be donated to Rose Haven and New Avenues for Youth. Thank you for helping children and youth in Portland start their school year off with the things they need to grow and learn. [...]

Menucha Offers Day Passes, Personal Retreats & Weddings

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Menucha Hiking Day Passes Available Spread the word: Come park at Menucha and enjoy hiking our trails, walking our labyrinth or just meandering our property for $40 per car. Plan accordingly – no food or restrooms are available with a Hiking Day Pass. Payment must be made prior to arrival. Hiking days are Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays only. Call ahead (please no drop-ins) to purchase your day pass and schedule your hike to make sure we have the front gate open for you, (503) 695-2243. Menucha is Open for Personal Retreats! Come for recreation, rest, and renewal. Cost is $110 per night, per room. A room can be shared by up to 4 persons who live in the same household. We encourage signing up for three Menucha meals during a personal retreat. Cost: $45 per adult, $23.75 per child age [...]

Coronavirus Update

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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. We share a regathering letter and message of hope at the link below from Rev. Brian Heron, Presbyter for Vision & Mission with Presbytery of the Cascades. Click here for Regathering Letter from Rev. Brian Heron 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 creative resources for families at home with children. Many church groups [...]

Second Columbarium Plinth

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Located on the eastern half of the Plaza, the first plinth of two planned for FPC’s Columbarium* has been installed and can be viewed from the Plaza. The second plinth will be installed later this summer. Future work will also include landscaping, seating, lighting and security. The Columbarium may be used by members of First Presbyterian Church and their families. Information is available by contacting (office@firstpresportland.org). *A Columbarium is a holy site with niches for storing one or two funerary urns. [...]

21-Day Racial Justice Challenge Zoom Talk Through

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Are you participating in our denomination’s 21-Day Racial Justice Challenge and want to talk about what you’re learning? (https://www.presbyterianmission.org/ministries/matthew-25/racism/). Our church is hosting a zoom meeting on Sunday evenings at 7 pm. This will be a safe space to learn and grow together as God’s people who seek justice for all. Enter the meeting via this link: (https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5106757393?pwd=RU91bjVzeWNHRVZpS29HS1BTa05rUT09) Meeting ID: 510 675 7393 password: Signin1. This is a recurring meeting, the above link can be used until further notice. [...]

Virtual Vespers

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You are invited to participate in a time of prayer and reflection on scripture. These Vespers can be found on our Facebook page (First Presbyterian Church, Portland Oregon) and our Instagram account (firstpresbyterian_pdx). Vespers for the week can be viewed here on our website. We hope that these quiet moments of meditation provide a time of peace in challenging times. [...]

Open Circle Support for the Rose Haven Shelter

FPC Calvin Library: Request Books by Email

Ordination Service of Brenna Dykman

A Pastoral Letter from Brian Heron, Presbyter

Collecting School Supplies for Rose Haven – Thank you!!

Menucha Offers Day Passes, Personal Retreats & Weddings

Coronavirus Update

Second Columbarium Plinth

21-Day Racial Justice Challenge Zoom Talk Through

Virtual Vespers

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