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June 2025 Messenger

In June, we finish up the Season of Easter, celebrate Pentecost, and begin the season of Ordinary Time. We join Paul and Silas in their jail cell, locked up for disturbing the peace. We witness the birth of the church in Jerusalem, where disciples were miraculously able to share the good news of God in … [Read more…]

April SPRC Report

We had an SPRC meeting last week and are working to plan an appropriate farewell for Pastor David and a welcome for Pastor Rhett. The parsonage is being repaired. Betty spoke with Rev Ansley several times. He wants very much to meet with both Hillsboro UMC and Forest Grove every Sunday and probably the best … [Read more…]

April Finance Report

Then new Pastors salary was considered during our budget cycle and was built into the budget.Pledge cards submitted this year were down from last year. This makes our reliance on ourendowment fund even more critical.A one time 5% draw from both of our major accounts was taken to help with the remodeling ofthe parsonage prior … [Read more…]

April Messenger

During the season of Lent, we have been following Jesus on a 40-day sojourn through the wilderness. Now, this April, we follow him on his journey to the cross, to death, and ultimately to resurrection and new life. Holy Week begins with Palm-Passion Sunday. Jesus entered Jerusalem to the adulation of the crowds. But before … [Read more…]

3-Church Co-op News

Hello to all members of the Forest Grove United Methodist Church, We are working alongside the members of the Cornelius UMC and Hillsboro UMC to share resources and opportunities for service. This cooperative program is intended to strengthen the connections among the churches. It is not intended to encourage any of the churches to close. … [Read more…]

April Worship-at-a-Glance

April 6, 2025, The Fifth Sunday in LentCommunionPhilippians 3:4b–14“Press On” April 13, 2025, Palm-Passion SundayLuke 19:28–40, Luke 22:14—23:56 April 17, 2025, Maundy Thursday, 7pmJoint Service with Cornelius & Hillsboro @ Forest GroveCommunionRev. Linda Quanstrom, preaching April 18, 2025, Good Friday, 7pmJoint Service @ Hillsboro UMC April 20, 2025, Easter SundayJohn 20:1–18“Apostola Apostalorum” April 27, 2025, … [Read more…]

Youth Service Project – Sunday March 30th

Sunday, March 30th will be an opportunity to gather together and give back to the community. The youth will be leading a time of discussion and a service project of preparing Easter bags for the food bank. Everyone is invited to join in to help right after worship 11:30 am.