Worship at First Church
Welcome to First Church! We’re glad you’re here.
All are welcome.
If you’re new to the area, new to church, or just looking for a new start, our Sunday services offer you the opportunity to build your faith in God and connect with others.
Sundays at 10:30 a.m.
Congregational hymns, Chancel Choir, and organ accompany scripture and response in this inspiring traditional service. Children age 3 thru 2nd grade leave for Children’s Church after the Children’s Time. Communion is taken each first Sunday of the month.
This service is also livestreamed: youtube.com/@firstumcpdx
Sanctuary Service
Chapel Service
Sundays at 8:30 a.m.
Contemplation and contemporary music meet in this smaller format service, allowing face-to-face connection. Prayers are shared with one another, communion is taken weekly, and spiritual practice stations guide our individual responses to the scripture and sermon.
We know it can be challenging visiting a new church for the first time, so we want to make your experience an encouraging one.
Our Sunday atmosphere is relaxed and casual, and we welcome all to participate in the full life of the church.
Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime.
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Whatever you wear in your everyday walking-around life! Jeans to sport coats, t-shirts to blouses, shorts to pleated khakis, are all fine. Yes, even socks with sandals.
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Yes! Nursery care is provided on Sunday mornings from 8:30am to Noon for infants and young children. If a special event follows morning worship, nursery care is extended. Our nursery staff are CPR certified and background checked.
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There are many opportunities for children, youth, and adults on Sunday mornings!
9am: Christianity in a Changing World (Adult | Room 202)
9:30am: Children’s Bells (Room 210); Adult Class (Room 134); Peace Project (Room 110)
10:45am (during the Sanctuary service): Children’s Sunday School (Room 209) & Youth Sunday School (Room 133)
11:45am: Children’s Choir (Room 210)
5pm: Youth Group (Fireside Room)
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Public Transportation
We are located at the Goose Hollow Tri-Met stop and can be reached by the Red and Blue Max lines, and 6, 58 and 68 bus lines. Additionally bus lines 51 and 63 are only a few blocks away.Parking
Access the main church lot by going south on 18th street from Jefferson, then turn right into the driveway behind the Sanctuary. Additional parking is available on the east side of 18th street. -
Most of our campus is on a single level with few places requiring a ramp or elevator to access. We have many handicapped parking spaces close to our Sanctuary and Collins Hall entrances. For worship we provide large print bulletins and hearing assistance devices.
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After the Sanctuary service, we meet in Collins Hall for a time of fellowship, treats, and locally sourced, fair-trade coffee.