Youth Led Worship (and Congregation)

What does it look like for us to be in relationship with Cornelius and Hillsboro United Methodist Churches? On Sunday, November 30, our youth led us in worship. They did a great job, but what we saw in worship is only a glimpse of the beautiful thing that is happening. These youth are gathering every … [Read more…]

Christmas Baskets

We will be supporting two families this year. Gifts of monetary donations are appreciated. Please bring any wrapped gifts to the church with nametags attached to each item. All gifts and donations are due by December 17th. Donations can be made out to FGUMC – Christmas Baskets. Thank you so much!

Music Bridge Community Song Circle

Music Bridge, a community song circle sponsored by Forest Grove United Methodist Church and Cascadia District Grants and Loans, meets on Mondays from 1 – 2 pm in the Garden Room. The group is facilitated by Lisa Peterson, a certified Music Therapist. The focus is on seniors, but the group is open and welcoming to … [Read more…]

Pastor Rhett’s Office Hours

Pastor Rhett will be in the church office on Tuesdays and Thursdays. If you wish to schedule a meeting with Pastor Rhett, you can reach him at 503-357-2689 or email fgumcorg@gmail.com.

Youth Activities in June 2025

Our YOUTH GROUP had a great turnout for our Summer Kick-off gathering in June!Eleven youth showed up, including youth from Hillsboro and Forest Grove and fourfirst time youth. Emily is starting a Youth Ministry Team to collaborate and plan TOGETHER! Youth and adults are welcome to join our monthly meetings. Our very first meeting was … [Read more…]

Get Up and Eat

The Third Sunday after Pentecost1 Kings 19:1–15a Elijah is coming off the greatest victory of his life, but you wouldn’t know it by how poorly he has been feeling. Elijah has been struggling with the loyalty of the people of Israel. Will they follow יהוה YHWH, the God of Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, or will … [Read more…]

I Still Have Many Things to Say

Trinity SundayJohn 16:12-15 The passage from the Gospel of John today is part of what we call the farewell discourse. For three full chapters during the last supper, Jesus goes on telling the disciples everything they are going to need to know once he is gone. It’s in the style of a deathbed testimonial, where … [Read more…]