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 is at 10 on Facebook live. Find it here: www.facebook.com/forestgroveumcoregon/live
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 Conference, and your leaders, will continue to take a cautious approach and make plans with a mind toward doing no harm. The reopening plan will … [Read more…]
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 my pastoral work in this strange time, I don’t think you will find any espe- cially world-changing bits in this. For me the time has … [Read more…]
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, I am sending sermons out via email, and some regular mailings. I hope they give you something to think about. Of course, if ever you … [Read more…]
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, Forest Grove…
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 many Christians, Lent is a time of self- denial to help this focus. God bless you if you choose to give up something for Lent … [Read more…]
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 concludes with Transfiguration Sunday on February 23 , when we join Jesus on a mountain top and see him revealed as the Son of God. … [Read more…]
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 will read Bible stories that have to do with light bulb expe- riences — “Aha!” moments that help us see and understand who Jesus is. … [Read more…]