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…]
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…]
Due to inclement weather, worship is cancelled for Sunday, January 14th. Stay safe, and we’ll see you next week!
A simple service for Ash Wednesday in the sanctuary at 7pm, February 22nd. Weather may be a factor this evening, so please be safe when deciding whether to attend in person.
By Rev. Dr. David D. M. King The Fourteenth Sunday after PentecostJames 1:17–27 This Sunday we’re starting a series on the Book of James, also known as the Epistle of James, the Letter of James, or just James. We don’t know exactly who the author is. Obviously, it’s someone named James. Actually, someone named Jacob. … [Read more…]
Forest Grove UMC instituted a slightly revised COVID plan on February 5th, 2021. While we remain in “Phase 2” of Bishop Stanovsky’s reopening plan, this revised plan allows for Bell Choir and for occasional outdoor worship services. Find the new plan here.