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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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! [...]
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. [...]
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! [...]
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 [...]
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 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 [...]
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 [...]
First Presbyterian Church
1200 SW Alder Street
Portland, Oregon 97205
Tel: (503) 228-7331