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We are a Reconciling in Christ congregation. Together, in our diversity, we seek to embrace the love of God and welcome ALL people in Christ Jesus.  
Upcoming Zoom gatherings...

Forum Book Study, Saturdays 10 am
Inspired: Slaying Giants, Walking on Water, and Loving the Bible Again” 
Join us Saturdays at 10-11 AM to dig into the stories of scripture, guided by the creative book “Inspired” by Rachel Held Evans. July 4 -- Ch 7: The Sea and Fish Stories. Need a book or workbook? call Pastor Melinda. To join, click this link 
 
Virtual Sunday School for kids
Pastor Aaron’s class for elementary ages enjoys a virtual gathering on Thursdays at 3 PM. Pr Aaron will contact families with a Zoom link.  
 
Movie discussion Mon 7/6 at 7 pm
Local Color: Oregon’s Forgotten History of Racism & Civil Rights
This one-hour OPB documentary chronicles the little-known history of racism in Oregon and the moving story of people who worked for civil rights. First released in 1990, when memories of 'White Trade Only' signs had been forgotten, 'Local Color' found the people who still remembered that era and documented their firsthand accounts. To watch the movie free on OPB’s website, click here  
Watch on your own, then sign into Zoom on 7/6 to discuss – link here  

Something new!  FILC Zoom Baking 
Learn to make Peasant Bread, 7/19 at noon
There's no experience necessary to join our first Zoom-based baking experience. We'll learn to make Peasant Bread -- the easiest bread you will ever bake! We’ll spend about 15 minutes together, take an hour break to let the dough rise and then another 15 minutes together to get it ready for the oven. In order to prepare for this baking activity, gather the following ingredients: all-purpose flour (unbleached), kosher salt, sugar, quick rise yeast, and butter (salted or unsalted). You will also need two 1 to 1 1/2 quart oven-proof glass mixing bowls (available on Amazon) or small (8.5 x 4.5”) loaf pans. The Pyrex glass mixing bowls work best.  To join the session, use this zoom link      

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finding us
In response to Covid-19, all in-person gatherings are on hold for now, but we are staying in touch. 

Join us for Worship by Zoom, Sundays at 10 AM -- this is our summer worship time -- details & links are frequently updated on this home page.

To receive regular church updates, subscribe to our weekly Enews on this page. Call the pastors for a church directory to stay in touch with others. Pastors' meditations & weekly devotions are posted under the "Get Inspired" tab.

Our congregation would like to pray for you. Send prayer requests or join our prayer chain by emailing to firstimmanuelprayers@gmail.com 
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God bless and keep you in courage, health and hope.     Pastors Aaron & Melinda 

Please note that during the summer we worship at 10 AM (June-July-August)
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SUNDAY WORSHIP at 10 AM
Zoom link opens at 9:45
Stay after for virtual coffee hour 

We will celebrate Holy Communion together (please have ready some form of bread and wine/juice).  
​On Sunday morning, CLICK THIS LINK to join the Zoom worship. 
To phone in for audio only, dial 253-215-8782 Meeting ID: 733 824 909, Password: 891242 Trouble with Zoom? Call the pastors for a test run.

Hymns & liturgy will appear on Zoom screen, or you may download them here:
Worship service for July 5 here
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Recent sermons:
Pr Aaron's sermon for June 28 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for June 21 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for June 14 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for June 7 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for May 31 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for May 24 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for May 17 here
Pr Melinda's sermon May 10 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for May 3 here
(Also available under "Get Inspired" tab)
Strolling through the leafy neighborhood, on your bicycle, by streetcar or auto, we're located in a pedestrian friendly area.  Whatever your mode or style,  we're excited to welcome you to  First Immanuel, come as you are!

PARKING INFORMATION
ADDRESS
1816 NW IRVING ST
PORTLAND, OR. 97209
503.226.3659
office@firstimmanuelluth.org

Our usual schedule:

WORSHIP with Holy Communion 
every Sunday at 10 AM  (in summer)
followed by coffee hour

During the school year:
SUNDAY SCHOOL for kids 3 & up 
MUSIC -- 9:45AM-10:00AM
CLASS -- 10:00AM-10:45AM 
CHILDREN's CHOIR --10:00AM- 10:15AM
(Sodergren Hall building, 19th & Irving) 

ADULT CLASS   9:45AM-10:45AM 
(Sodergren Hall Library, 19th & Irving)  
 "A Welcoming Community, Centered in Christ's Love, Joyfully Reaching Out Together"