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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.  
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Forum on Sundays 9:15-10 AM by Zoom
Becoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred Earth by Randy Woodley
In the 100 days leading up to Earth Day 2022, we join groups around the nation in a unique journey with the author Randy Woodley—recognized Cherokee descendant, writer, professor and co-sustainer of Eloheh Farm and Indigenous Center for Earth Justice in Yamhill, OR. His new book, Becoming Rooted: One Hundred Days of Reconnecting with Sacred Earth, contains 100 short reflections which invite us to live out a deeply spiritual relationship with the whole community of Creation and with Creator. To receive your free book, email pastormelinda@firstimmanuelluth.org. To learn more about this author, “Like” or follow Randy Woodley on Facebook or Instagram for notice of regular live conversations. You can watch the kickoff video here even without a Facebook account. Join us for weekly discussions on Sundays, 9:15-10 AM at this Zoom link (Meeting ID: 779 9370 1820, Passcode: P83zhU). Read and reflect for Jan. 23: Learning to Know All our Relatives, Days 4-10. 

Baking Day by Zoom
this Sun, Jan. 23 at 1:30 PM 
Did you know you can make cheesecake in an Instant Pot? Join our next baking day and see how this really works! A member will show us how to make cheesecake inside an Instant Pot. Feel free to come and learn, watch, create, and/or chat. This baking day uses interesting equipment, so here's a heads-up about what you need to have (or borrow):  Mixer;  6” or 7” springform pan (needs to fit into Instant Pot) – Amazon carries these if you need this size;  Instant Pot;  Trivet (stand that comes with Instant Pot);   Parchment Paper;  Tinfoil
Ingredients: graham crackers (or lemon nilla wafers), unsalted butter, salt, brown sugar, flour, 16 oz. cream cheese at room temperature, 2 large eggs at room temperature, white sugar, ½ cup sour cream at room temperature, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, 2 teaspoons vanilla extract, sea salt, lemon zest, ½ cup lemon juice, and optional yellow food coloring.
We hope to see you on Zoom: click link here, Meeting ID: 889 1104 7093, Passcode: 659950.

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Join us for Worship on Sundays at 11 AM -- details are frequently updated on this home page. To receive regular church updates, subscribe to our weekly E-news on this page. 

SUNDAY WORSHIP AT 11 AM
Online Only during January

​While we ordinarily offer hybrid worship (where some people worship in person and others join online via Zoom), health precautions have made it necessary to scale back temporarily to online worship only during the remaining Sundays in January. Please stay tuned for updates, as we do expect to resume in-person services as soon as health conditions permit.

TO WORSHIP ONLINE VIA ZOOM:
Zoom link opens 15 minutes early
Phone option available
Stay after for virtual coffee hour 

Each week we 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.

Hymns & liturgy will appear on Zoom screen, or you may download them:
Worship bulletin for Jan. 30 here
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​​More recent sermons:
Pr Melinda's sermon for Jan 16 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Jan 9 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Jan 2 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Dec 24 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Dec 19 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Dec 5 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Nov 28 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Nov 7 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Oct 31 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Oct 24 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Oct 17 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Oct 10 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Oct 3 here
​(Also available under "Get Inspired" tab)
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Annual Meeting of First Immanuel Congregation
Sun, Jan. 30 after worship at 12:30 PM
(Same Zoom link as Sunday worship)

In preparation for our Annual Meeting on Jan 30, the annual report is now available by clicking here. If you'd prefer to receive a paper copy, please contact Debbie: 503-226-3659, debbie@firstimmanuelluth.org. 

Grab a bite of lunch and join us on Zoom at 12:30 PM, using the same link we access for Sunday worship: Click this link to join the Zoom meeting. If you’d like to phone in for audio only, dial 253-215-8782 (Tacoma) and enter Meeting ID: 733 824 909, Password: 891242.

Along with approving a budget, the Annual Meeting will elect our Congregation President and members to serve on Church Council, Audit Committee, Nominating Committee and Endowment Committee. We will receive reports from our pastors and committees and will honor some outstanding volunteers.
ADDRESS
1816 NW IRVING ST
PORTLAND, OR. 97209
503.226.3659
office@firstimmanuelluth.org

Our usual school-year schedule is below (currently on hold as we meet by Zoom until conditions change):

WORSHIP with Holy Communion 
every Sunday at 11 AM  
followed by coffee hour
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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)  

Please note that in-person worship is temporarily suspended for the month of January due to health concerns
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FILC’s In-Person Worship Protocols 

As we continue in-person services, First Immanuel leaders have prioritized keeping worshipers safe. Members of the Covid-19 Task Force have updated our health and safety protocols as follows. Please note that advance reservations are no longer required to attend in-person worship.
  • Out of an abundance of caution, a maximum of 50 worshipers (in addition to leaders) are allowed to attend services in the sanctuary.
  • All youth and adult worshipers are expected to be vaccinated. Unvaccinated children who can mask are welcome.
  • Masks will be mandatory for the entire service.
  • Attendees will be asked to sign in upon arrival and provide contact information in the event contact tracing is needed.
  • Seating arrangements will align with all protocols associated with social distancing.
  • Church bulletins and the offering plate will be located at the back of the church.
  • Communion will be dispensed using individually packaged wafers and juice.
  • Choir members will be allowed to sing during worship (observing safety protocols). 
  • Congregation may sing along with hymns while remaining masked.
  • No childcare will be available, and children’s play bags will not be available.
  • All hymnals will be removed from the sanctuary until further notice.
  • Coffee hour will remain suspended until further notice.
  • Restrooms will be available for use.
The Covid Task Force will evaluate and adjust protocols, as needed. It is likely these practices will change as safety conditions improve and health recommendations are updated.

To confirm, members who prefer to attend Sunday services virtually will still be able to do so.

If you have any questions or concerns about in-person services, please contact Lauren Kim (laurenhhkim@gmail.com) or James Bash (jdwbash@yahoo.com).

FILC Covid-19 Task Force: Lauren Kim, Becky Shoemaker, Bobbi Varnes, Chia Stockwell, James Bash, Pastors Aaron Couch & Melinda Wagner
 "A Welcoming Community, Centered in Christ's Love, Joyfully Reaching Out Together"