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FILC's Virtual Choir Cantata performance of Buxtehude's 'In Dulci Jublio' - Enjoy!

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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...

New Forum book study - Love is the Way: Holding on to Hope in Troubling Times by Bishop Michael Curry
Saturdays, 10-11 AM
Join us discuss 1-2 chapters per week of an inspirational and enlightening book by the first African American Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. Books are provided through an FILC endowment grant. To order your free copy sent directly to your home, please email pastormelinda@firstimmanuelluth.org. Join us Saturdays at 10 AM via this Zoom Link. For Feb 27: Chapters 1 & 2​

Book Synopsis: “Walk the path of love with one of the warmest, most beloved spiritual leaders of our time, and learn how to put faith into action.” Much of the world met Bishop Michael Curry when he delivered his sermon on the redemptive power of love at the royal wedding of Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. As the descendant of slaves and son of a civil rights activist, Bishop Curry’s faith, ancestry, and personal journey illuminate both America’s path to the present and a way forward. The way of love is essential for addressing the seemingly insurmountable challenges: poverty, racism, selfishness, deep ideological divisions, competing claims to speak for God. This book will lead readers to discover the gifts they need in order to live the way of love: deep reservoirs of hope and resilience, simple wisdom, the discipline of nonviolence, and unshakable regard for human dignity.

Movie Group Wed 3/3 at  7 pm
A Portland sports documentary: The Battered Bastards of Baseball

Enjoy an entertaining documentary about a chapter in Portland sports history. Summary: The colorful true story of the Portland Mavericks, a scrappy, independent baseball team of underdogs. In 1973, baseball lover and actor Bing Russell, father of Kurt Russell, starts an independent triple-A team in Portland consisting of outcasts and misfits, and turns them into an unlikely overnight success. The footage builds in such a way that it’s impossible not to get caught up in the enthusiasm of this bunch of unruly players defying conventions. View movie trailer here. Watch the movie on your own (free on Netflix) then sign into Zoom at 7 PM on Wednesday 3/3 to discuss—Zoom link here.

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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 11 AM during the school year -- details & links are frequently updated on this home page. To receive regular church updates, subscribe to our weekly Enews on this page. 

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

Weekly Holden Evening Prayer on
Thursday Nights during Lent
Beginning February 25 at 6:30 PM
(via Zoom at our regular Sunday worship link)

During Lent we’ll gather for weekly evening services to sing Holden Evening Prayer. We’ll share a recorded Holden Evening Prayer service on-screen, including the words. The pastors will share a reflection each week based on themes related to our Lenten journey—contemplation, prayer, the call of truth, honoring creation, and finding joy in the journey. We’ll have some time to visit after worship too. Join us each Thursday at this link (it is our usual worship link).
 
SUNDAY WORSHIP at 11 AM
Zoom link opens at 10:45
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 Trouble with Zoom? Call the pastors for a test run.

Hymns & liturgy will appear on Zoom screen, or you may download them here: Service bulletin for Feb 28 here

​​Recent sermons:
Pr Melinda's sermon for Feb 21 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Feb 17 here
​Pr Aaron's sermon for Feb 14 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Feb 7 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Jan 24 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Jan 17 ​here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Jan 10 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Jan 3 here
Pr Aaron's Christmas Eve sermon here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Dec 20 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Dec 6 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Nov 29 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Nov 8 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Oct 25 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Sept 27 here
Pr Joan Beck's sermon for Sept 20 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Sept 13 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Sept 6 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Aug 16 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Aug 9 here
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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, join us for Zoom worship every Sunday!  
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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)  
 "A Welcoming Community, Centered in Christ's Love, Joyfully Reaching Out Together"