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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.  
Lenten Midweek Worship 
Thursdays at 6:30 PM 
Holden Evening Prayer in person
“God Blesses the Lives We Actually Have”
During Lent we’ll gather at church on Thursday evenings to sing Holden Evening Prayer by candlelight—please join us in person (Zoom is unavailable). The pastors will share reflections on the theme, “God Blesses the Lives We Actually Have.” Based on a new book by Kate Bowler and Jessica Richie, we claim the promise that Jesus will walk with us through whatever kind of Lenten day we are having. Practicing spiritual honesty, we bless the days we actually have, while longing for the future God promised when there will be no tears or pain. We hope and pray to understand that our actual days—pain-filled, lovely, ordinary, garbage—are blessed. March 23: Blessed are those who feel alone 

Forum discussion, Sundays 9:30 AM―The Book of Joy: Lasting Happiness in a Changing World by His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu
Feeling the pain of the world and recognizing how many are struggling with isolation and despair, His Holiness the Dalai Lama and Archbishop Desmond Tutu met one last time before Tutu’s passing to create a final gift―poignant, practical, and often humorous teachings on how we can live with more Joy, even during deeply troubled times. Join us in person in Sodergren Library, 9:30-10:30 on Sunday, or by Zoom, Meeting ID: 826 9448 2199, Passcode: PhtMa8 For March 26: Pillars of Joy: Generosity, pp. 263-275 (Generosity practice p. 341-2)

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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).On  Sunday morning, click this link to join the Zoom meeting, which opens at 10:45. 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 March 19 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. It’s a whole new frontier of outreach! Link to the FILC YouTube channel is here.

​​​​More recent sermons:
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
Pr Aaron's sermon for Jan 29 text here & video here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Jan 22 text here & video here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Jan 15 text here & video here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Jan 8 text here & video here 
Pr Aaron's sermon for Jan 1 text here & video here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Dec 24 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Dec 18 here
Children's Christmas program here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Dec 4 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Nov 27 here
Pr Aaron's sermon for Nov 20 here
Pastors joint sermon Nov 13 here
Pr Melinda's sermon for Nov 6 here
 ADDRESS
1816 NW IRVING ST
PORTLAND, OR. 97209
503.226.3659
office@firstimmanuelluth.org

SUNDAY WORSHIP at 11 AM
(Summer Worship 10 AM)

Our school-year schedule is now in effect: 
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WORSHIP with Holy Communion 
every Sunday at 11 AM 
followed by refreshments
​SUNDAY SCHOOL for kids 3 & up 
   Class with music -- 9:45AM-10:45AM
   (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
HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES

Palm/Passion Sunday, April 2, at 11 AM
Dramatic reading of the Passion from St. Matthew’s gospel
Maundy Thursday, April 6, at 7 PM
We recall Christ’s Last Supper and share Holy Communion
Good Friday, April 7, at 7 PM
“Gifts from the Cross” Tenebrae service of shadows

EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 9
Breakfast at 9:30 AM
Easter Egg Hunt at 10:30 AM
Festive Worship at 11 AM
Celebrating the Resurrection of our Lord with Holy Communion, Festive Music, and the return of Easter Breakfast! 
FILC worship & activities are now mask-optional
Our worship services and all activities are now 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"