Staying Connected
April 16, 2026
This Sunday with Pastor Anna
Intergenerational Sunday!
Title: The Butterfly Prayer
Christ is risen!
This week we will celebrate with a liturgy of lessons and songs created by Traci Smith (tracismith.com)
Familiar tunes and uplifting words. Don't miss it!
Opportunities this Week:
Sun, 10:30 am: Worship
In the sanctuary and on Zoom
Tue, 1:00 pm: Talk 'n' Thought
In the Fireside Room
Wed, 6:30 pm: ImBible Study
In the Fireside Room and on Zoom
Spaghetti Dinner & Bingo
It's here! Our annual fundraising dinner is this Saturday, Apr 18, beginning at 5:30 pm. A delicious meal, including gluten-free and vegetarian options, and rousing games of bingo! Tickets are $15, which includes one bingo card; additional cards are available for $5 each. Tickets are available at the door. Hope you can come!
Intergenerational Worship
Once a month, we have worship for all ages (no children's Sunday School) to encourage the interaction between generations, believing that we all have experience and thoughts to share. Be sure to join us this Sunday for our intergenerational worship!
VHUMC Travelers Meeting
The Travelers are having a get-together to talk about their upcoming Nordic Coastal Trip, to see pictures of their most recent trip to Croatia, and to begin exploring options for a 2027 trip. You and your travel-curious friends are invited; Sunday, Apr 26, at 3:30 pm in the Fireside Room. Contact Janet Z for more info.
Game Night This Sunday
An evening of fun and fellowship as we play all types of games for all ages. Tonight in the Fireside Room from 4:00-6:00 pm. Feel free to bring friends, games, and snacks.
Fireside Friends
We’re got three quilts in progress, so it’s a great time to join us! We meet in the studio downstairs on the 1st and 3rd Mondays (4/20) from 5:00-7:00 pm. You may also pick up a kit for some hand-stitching at home! Contact Elizabeth B or Virginia C for more info.
Kids Summer Camp
Adventures in Spanish invites kids, ages 5-9, to have fun learning Spanish through song and play. The weeklong camp, June 29 - July 3, will be held here at Vermont Hills from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm each day. Learn more and sign up at adventuresinspanish.org
White Privilege Conference
You are invited to attend the White Privilege Conference, a national gathering designed for anyone committed to understanding and dismantling systems of oppression, in Seattle, April 22-25. Learn more here
Auction Update
We have decided to try holding the auction in the fall instead of late spring. We hope to have less competition from school and other non-profit auctions. We understand that this is quite a shift for those of you who like to host events, but hopefully this will make it easier for those bidding to hold your 2027 date available. We thank you in advance for your support! And if you would like to be a part of the planning, please contact Virginia C.
Night Strike
We continue our connection with Night Strike, a ministry to the houseless, under the Burnside Bridge. Our usual evening is on the third Thursday of each month. Slots fill very quickly. You can register at cityteam.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/nightstrike (the link is also at the top of this email.)
Camps for All Ages
The Oregon-Idaho Conference of the UMC offers camps and retreats for all ages at their six locations. They serve individuals, families, educational institutions, religiously affiliated groups, social service agencies, community service organizations, and other nonprofit organizations that enrich life in the world. Find your place at gocamping.org
Camp Magruder Fundraiser
You're invited to enjoy a benefit concert supporting Camp Magruder, featuring renowned Pacific Northwest musician, John Nilsen. Join us Saturday, May 30, at 3pm at Lake Oswego UMC for a camp-tastic afternoon of music, fellowship, and purpose at a benefit concert featuring a solo piano performance by Oregon’s own John Nilsen. John, a cherished member of the Camp Magruder family, is a world-class songwriter, pianist, vocalist, and composer. All proceeds from the concert will go toward the Smith & Herron Lodge project – helping to restore and enhance two of Magruder’s oldest and most beloved structures. With more than 20 albums released and well over a million albums sold worldwide, John is every inch the troubadour. His accolades include membership in the Oregon Music Hall of Fame and being named a Yamaha Signature Piano Artist in 2021. John will bring an unforgettable performance to support Camp Magruder, and we sincerely hope to see you there. Go to the Eventbrite page to get your tickets.
Vigils
There are ongoing vigils at the Portland ICE building, 4310 S Macadam Ave, from 2:00-2:45 pm every 1st and 3rd Thursday. Grab your group and peacefully protect our democracy.
Easy Giving
Donate online
Fred Meyer Rewards program, code SY323
CarEasy.org to give 70% of vehicle sale to VHUMC
Contact the church office with any questions.
Calendars
Receiving 2026 calendars that you won't use? You can leave them on the Welcome table and Donna will make sure they get to Neighborhood House for those who need them.
Talk N Thought
The ‘dynamite’ ladies of TnT meet every Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm, in the Fireside Room to read and discuss together. Contact Linda Miller at raylindamiller@comcast.net for more info.
Prayer Chain
Email your prayer requests to PrayerVHUMC@gmail.com. If you do not have access to email, you may call Linda Miller at 503.699.8628. The ‘Prayers of the People’ is crafted weekly from this information; please indicate if your prayer is private.
Want to receive this as a weekly email? Sign up below.