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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.  
Choir & Bell Choir: New members always welcome!
Fall has arrived -- that means our choir and bell choir have resumed rehearsals on Thursday nights in the sanctuary. Bell Choir meets from 6 PM-7PM, and Choir meets from 7 PM-8:15 PM. We always welcome new members! Questions? Contact choir director Ralph Nelson (ralph.nelson@yahoo.com).

Forum meets Sundays at 9:30 AM 
Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Warren
The Forum discussion group returns at 9:30-10:30 AM meeting in Sodergren Library and live via Zoom. We are reading Liturgy of the Ordinary: Sacred Practices in Everyday Life by Tish Harrison Warren, a bestselling author, Anglican priest and recent NY Times columnist. "How do we embrace the sacred in the ordinary and the ordinary in the sacred? Each chapter looks at the author's daily routines--making the bed, brushing her teeth, losing her keys--and helps us view ordinary life through the lens of faith." Books are free through a Thrivent grant, contact Pastor Melinda.  Here is our new zoom link. Hope you'll join us! For Oct. 1: Ch. 3―Brushing Teeth: Standing, Kneeling, Bowing, and Living in a Body
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FILC Endowment Grants: Apply Now
It's time to apply for First Immanuel endowment grants! A total of $13,775 is available: $8,775 from the First Immanuel Endowment Fund, designated for evangelism outreach, social ministry outreach, and building improvements; and $5,000 from the Doris Palmblad World Missions Endowment Fund, designated for ministry and service activities outside the United States.

Applications are due by October 1. Click here for details and to download application forms and instructions, or call Debbie at 503-226-3659. Send completed applications to office@firstimmanuelluth.org or mail them to the church office. We encourage church committees to solicit applications and to submit their own.
 
Your Endowment Committee: James Bash, Jim Dunn, Marja Selmann, Chris Wiens, Pr. Aaron Couch

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​WORSHIP EACH SUNDAY AT 11 AM
Join us for hybrid worship, where some gather in person and others join online via Zoom or Youtube. To learn more about all our activities, subscribe to the weekly enews on this page.   
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TO WORSHIP IN PERSON:
All services and activities are now mask-optional. There's plenty of room for you!
Sunday parking is readily available on the street, and also permitted at Les Schwab, Ferguson Appliance, and ARC Printing.

TO WORSHIP ONLINE VIA ZOOM:
Each week we celebrate Holy Communion together (please have ready some form of bread and wine/juice).For services on Sunday morning, click this link to join the Zoom meeting, which opens 15 minutes before worship. If you’d like to phone in for audio only, dial 253-215-8782 (Tacoma) and enter Meeting ID: 733 824 909, Password: 891242.  Hymns & liturgy will appear on Zoom screen, or you may download them:
Worship bulletin for Sunday, Oct. 1, is here.

First Immanuel YouTube Recordings
Did you know we have a YouTube channel? Our Sunday services are recorded and posted for viewing at any time. Link to the FILC YouTube channel is here.

​​​​More recent sermons:
Pr Melinda's sermon for Sept 24 text here and video here
Deacon Laura Gifford's sermon for Sept 17 video here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Sept 10 text here and video here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Sept 3 text here and video here
Pr Kintner's sermon for Aug 27 video here
Pr Hiller's sermon for Aug 13 video here
Pr Teyler's sermon for Aug 6 video here
Pr Kintner's sermon for July 30 video here
Pr Herzfeldt-Kamprath's sermon for July 23 video here
Pr Teyler's sermon for July 16 video here
Pr Kintner's sermon for July 9 video here
Pr Aaron's sermon for July 2 text here and video here
Pr Melinda's sermon for June 25 text here
Pr Aaron's sermon for June 18 text here and video here
Pr Melinda's sermon for June 11 text here and video here
Pr Aaron's sermon for June 4 text here and video here
Pr Melinda's sermon for May 28 text here and video here
Pr Aaron's sermon for May 21 text here and video here
Pr Melinda's sermon for May 14 text here and video here
Pr Aaron's sermon for May 7 text here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Apr 30 text here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Apr 23 text here
Pr Aaron's sermon for April 16 text here.
Pr Melinda's sermon for Easter Sunday text here and video here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Maundy Thursday text here.
Pr Aaron's sermon for Mar 26 text here and video here.
Pr Melinda's sermon for Mar 19 text here and video here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Mar 12 text here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Mar 5 text here & video here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Feb 26 text here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Feb 19 text here & video here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Feb 5 text here & video here
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1816 NW IRVING ST
PORTLAND, OR. 97209
503.226.3659
office@firstimmanuelluth.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP at 11 AM
(10 AM in Summer) 

Our school-year schedule resumes on September 10: 
​WORSHIP with Holy Communion 
every Sunday at 11 AM 
followed by refreshments
​SUNDAY SCHOOL for kids 3 & up at
   10AM, 2nd & 4th Sun.
   (Sodergren Hall building, 19th & Irving) 
ADULT CLASS   9:30AM-10:30AM 
   (Sodergren Hall Library & on zoom)  
CONFIRMATION  certain Sundays after   church, contact office
BELL CHOIR PRACTICE 6 PM Thursdays
CHOIR PRACTICE  7 PM Thursdays
FILC worship & activities are mask-optional
Our worship services and all activities are mask-optional. Those who wish to wear a mask are welcome to do so, since this is a very effective way to prevent infection. The church continues to provide masks, run air purifiers, and make hand sanitizer available.

Our caring FILC physicians continue to encourage vaccination for everyone. They also recommend that if you have any sign of illness, it’s best to stay home and take care of yourself. Many thanks to everyone who has observed our health protocols, and to our FILC Covid-19 task force for their careful leadership throughout the pandemic health challenge.
 "A Welcoming Community, Centered in Christ's Love, Joyfully Reaching Out Together"