White Fragility
On October 11, Early Church is beginning study of White Fragility: Why It’s So Hard for White People to Talk about Racism by Robin DiAngelo. You can join in Sunday … [Read more…]
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October Messenger
As we continue in the liturgical season of Ordinary Time in October, we will consider scriptures from the Book of Exodus and the first letter of Paul to the Thessalonians. … [Read more…]
Breathing Smoke … Seeking Hope
a time of prayer, reflection, and praise As wildfires rage, we add to our prayers yet another crisis. Our individual prayers are crucial, but our corporate prayers are needed, too. … [Read more…]
District News from Wendy
Fire Updates in Cascadia District as of Thursday Morning I want to keep you informed related to the fires throughout the Cascadia District and also offer a word of prayer. Please … [Read more…]
Responding to Wildfires across the Greater Northwest Area
Friends in the Greater Northwest Area, United Methodist leaders from across our area have been meeting to monitor and respond to the wildfires ravaging our land and threatening many communities … [Read more…]
Youth Group
All middle school and high school youth are invited to meet on Sundays starting September 13th at 6 pm. We’ll play games, check in with each other, explore questions of … [Read more…]
Campfire in the ZoomYard
It’s our tradition to gather at this time of the year for Campfire in the Courtyard. Since we can’t yet gather in person, we’ll gather using Zoom. On Sunday, September … [Read more…]
September Messenger
As we continue in the liturgical season of “Ordinary Time” in September, we will consider scriptures from the Gospel of Matthew and the letters of Paul. We contemplate two of … [Read more…]
August Messenger
During the month of August, we’ll be ex- ploring the books of Genesis, Exodus, and Matthew. From Genesis, we’ll see how Jacob wrestled with God and won. From Exodus, we’ll … [Read more…]
Phase 2 Reopening
On Friday, we received approval to enter Phase 2 of the bishop’s reopening plan. This allows designated people to resume routine work in and around the building, and it increases … [Read more…]
Pastor David’s First Day
It’s Pastor David’s first day in the office today. Looking to worship with you on Sunday. Early Church is at 8:30 on Zoom. Contact John Hayes for details. Livestream Worship … [Read more…]
July Messenger
The Church Council has elected a Reopening Task Force to work with Rev. Dr. David King on creat- ing a plan to resume gatherings and activities at the church. The … [Read more…]
June Messenger
Hello Friends,This article will be my last one to you, and likely my last of any kind, for publication in a church newsletter. Like the completion of other aspects of … [Read more…]
May Messenger
Worship, Messages, and Offerings FYI there are sermons, and some church music from our staff, soon to be available on our website, www.www.umcforestgrove.org. Look for links on the home page. Also, … [Read more…]
April Messenger
Palm Sunday Forest Grove Community Prayer Walk April 14th, 2020, 3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. Starting and Ending at St. Anthony & St. Bede Shared Parking Lot 1660 Elm Street, … [Read more…]
March Messenger
Worship in March Lent begins February 26 , on Ash Wednesday.Lent lasts 40 days and is, traditionally, a time to pursue mindfulness and to ponder our relationships with God. For … [Read more…]
February Messenger
Worship in February This month we continue in the season of Epiphany – a time to open our minds and hearts to new insights about who Jesus is. This season … [Read more…]
January Messenger
Worship in January January begins the seven-week season of Epiphany, starting on January 5th with the visit of the Magi and continuing until February 16 . In this season we … [Read more…]