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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.  
Create a Home Altar for Holy Week
We invite you to set aside a shelf or tabletop, cover with a cloth, & each day add beautiful or meaningful objects from home or outdoors. Ideas:

Palm Sunday:  fern or leafy branch
Maundy Thursday: bowl, washcloth & soap to remember Jesus washing feet
Good Friday: a special cross & candles
​Easter Sunday:  flowers, eggs, butterfly crafts & other signs of new life

May this altar space remind you to stop, breathe, pray, and thank God each day. Especially in the midst of today’s confusion and grief, it is a treasure to remember that we belong to our Creator in love.

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In keeping with Stay Home, Save Lives, all in-person gatherings are on hold for now, but we want to stay in touch. 

Join us for Worship by Zoom, Sundays at 11 AM with special opportunities for Holy Week -- 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. 

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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Pastors' meditations & devotions are posted under the "Get Inspired" tab. God bless and keep you in courage, health and hope.         -- Pastors Aaron & Melinda 
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​HOLY WEEK & EASTER
ZOOM WORSHIP SERVICES

​Please note these are NEW LINKS due to increased Zoom security. Link for Thurs & Friday is different from Sunday  :-)

MAUNDY THURSDAY WORSHIP
April 9 at 7:00 PM  
We recall Christ’s Last Supper with the disciples, how he washed their feet and gave them a new commandment to love one another.
Use this special Zoom link for Thursday & Friday:  CLICK HERE 
Worship materials will appear on Zoom screen, or print here:
Maundy Thurs Liturgy download here
Maundy Thurs Sermon here

GOOD FRIDAY WORSHIP
April 10 at 7:00 PM 
In this solemn yet hopeful service, we reflect on God’s self-giving love through meditations on “The Way of the Cross” for our times. 
Use this special Zoom link for Thursday & Friday: CLICK HERE
Worship materials will appear on Zoom screen, or print here:
Good Friday Liturgy download here
Good Friday sacred music recording from St. Olaf College, listen here

EASTER SUNDAY
THE RESURRECTION OF OUR LORD Sunday April 12

EASTER BREAKFAST opens 9 AM
Easter Devotion 9:30 AM 

EASTER WORSHIP at 10 AM
with Oregon Synod Bishop Laurie Larson Caesar, via special synod Zoom link

FILC’s Easter Breakfast by Zoom begins at 9 AM. Eat at home while enjoying the company of friendly faces and voices on-screen.  A special Easter Devotion happens at 9:30 AM on the same link, featuring scripture, blessing, prayer & video. Easter Breakfast & Devotion Zoom link  CLICK HERE    

Tune in to Easter Zoom Worship led by Oregon Synod Bishop Laurie Larson Caesar at 10:00 AM.  As a sign of festive unity, we’ll join Lutherans statewide to sing, learn & dwell in the mystery of resurrection.  Please be prepared for the service with:  a candle; matches; a sprig of rosemary or greenery; a small bowl of water for the Remembrance of Baptism ritual.  Look for the special Synod Easter Service Zoom in your weekly Enews or call a pastor. 

Recent sermons and worship:

Palm Sunday Liturgy download here
Palm Sunday Passion Reading here
Palm Sunday sacred music recording from St. Olaf college, listen here

Pastor Melinda's sermon Mar 29 here
Pastor Aaron's sermon for March 22 here
Pastor Melinda's sermon March 15 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 11 AM  
followed by coffee hour

SUNDAY SCHOOL for kids 3 & up during the school year- 
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"