First United Methodist Church PDX

This morning, we conclude our "Open Hands" worship series. We are invited to relinquish our need to manage results: in ministry, justice, relationships, even our own healing, and to trust that God is at work beyond what we can see.

The livestream will start at 10:20am (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hr73H0SRrPA). Worship will begin at 10:30am.

This month marks our 32nd year as a reconciling congregation! 🏳️‍🌈

A Word With the Pastor: Some New Delight

Much to the chagrin of the rest of the household, our house is ready for new furniture. We have sofa shopped for two years, never quite finding the perfect fit. We weren’t in a hurry, as the existing couch was… fine. Despite its shredded upholstery far from the possibility of patching, the couch had plenty of cushion.

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This Sunday, May 17th, First Church will host the Ecumentical Ministries of Oregon Earth Summit. As usual, the event will focus on ideas for taking better care of God’s creation. But this year, following the theme of “Re-Connect, Re-Imagine, Re-New,” there will also be an opportunity to contribute to a statewide, earth-themed art project. Participants will design 8.5x8.5 paper squares that will be gathered photographically and electronically into a massive “community quilt.” Ideas for square design will be provided, but feel free to bring your own creativity—the sky’s the limit!

Activities at the First Church hub will begin after worship at noon. A lunch of vegetarian chili and fixings will be provided, and there will be an opportunity for conversation and connection before the statewide event kicks off at 1pm.

Anyone who can’t gather at the hub in the Fireside Room can join the Summit at one of the other hubs around the state or log in from the comfort of their home at 1pm.

In either case, more information, a list of hubs and a link to registration for the event can be found at emoregon.org/event/2026-earth-summit. We hope you can join us in person or online!

Today, we celebrate 70 years of women’s ordination in the ! At the 1956 General Conference of what would later become the United Methodist Church, a proposal was accepted to “admit any woman who can meet the same conditions that men now meet, to enter any conference.”

Join us as we celebrate our foremothers, and their patience, persistence, and perseverance, as well as Rev. Karyn Richards-Kuan & Rev. Rachel Beyers, who we are blessed to have pastor us at .