Staying Connected
May 21, 2026
This Sunday with Pastor Anna
Pentecost!
Scripture: Acts 2:1-21 (Common English Bible)
Suddenly a sound from heaven like the howling of a fierce wind filled the entire house where they were sitting. They saw what seemed to be individual flames of fire alighting on each one of them. They were all filled with the Holy Spirit and began to speak in other languages as the Spirit enabled them to speak.
Opportunities this Week:
Sun, 10:30 am: Worship
In the sanctuary and on Zoom
Wed, 6:30 pm: ImBible Study
In the Fireside Room and on Zoom
Pentecost!
This Sunday is an intergenerational worship service *and* Pentecost, celebrating the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and other followers of Jesus, an event that occurred 50 days after Easter. Known as the "birthday of the Church," it marks the beginning of the Apostles' public ministry and the worldwide spread of the gospel. Some people choose to wear red clothing on this special day.
Pastor Anna OOO
Pastor Anna will be out of the office from May 25-27 for the Sacred Leadership Initiative.
Pride Bling
We will be collaborating with Christ UMC again this year for Pride Beaverton. They will have a "Pride Bling" making station at their monthly Piece and Quiet events. This Friday, May 22 (noon-late evening) and Saturday, May 23 (9am-4pm) and Friday, June 26, (noon-late evening) and Saturday, June 27 (9am-4pm). Everyone is welcome to come. Watch for other ways to help here at VHUMC.
Camp Magruder Fundraiser
You're invited to enjoy a benefit concert supporting UMC Camp Magruder, featuring renowned Pacific Northwest musician John Nilsen. On Saturday, May 30, at 3pm at Lake Oswego UMC. 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. Tickets are available at Eventbrite.com.
Fifth Sunday
On Sunday, May 31, donations put into the silver bucket will go towards our Good Samaritan Fund. This money is used at Pastor Anna’s discretion for those in need, in our congregation or community.
Talk ‘N’ Thought
TnT is taking a break for the next three Tuesdays. Plan to rejoin our book group at 1:00 pm on Tuesday, June 16, in the Fireside Room.
Film School
Mr. David’s School of Film will be using Fellowship Hall again this summer, beginning June 15, for their week-long kids’ camps. If you know a kid, age 5-14, who loves stop motion, Lego animation, and/or movie making, visit mrdavidfilm.com for more info.
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
Save the Date
Beaverton Pride in the Park will be on Sunday, June 28. As in previous years, we will hold our Sunday morning worship at the event. We have secured a booth and a spot in the parade! Watch for more details.
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.)
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
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.
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