Staying Connected
December 4, 2025
This Sunday with Pastor Anna
Title: Joy Rooted In
Scripture: Luke 1:24-45
Nothing is impossible for God. --Luke 1:37
Opportunities this Week:
Sun, 10:30 am: Worship
In the sanctuary and on Zoom
No Talk 'n' Thought
Happy Thanksgiving!
No ImBible Study
Happy Thanksgiving!
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IMIrJ Worship and Training
On Sunday, Dec 14, we will have guests from the Interfaith Movement for Immigrant Justice group. Stand with IMIrJ by giving through their Amazon Wishlist, donating through the Give!Guide at giveguide.org, and by staying after worship on Dec 14 for a short presentation/training of the work that IMIrJ does. Our offering that day will support their work, including their Sanctuary Fund, which delivers urgent support to families with loved ones detained at the Northwest Detention Center.
Intergeneration Service & Potluck
Join us on Dec 21, for a special Christmas edition of our intergenerational worship service, followed by a potluck. The potluck will include a cookie exchange. If you’re a baker, bring home-baked cookies to share. All should bring a container to take home some goodies!
Work Party
There will be no All Church Work Party this Saturday, Dec 6, but you may still work outdoors, helping Hayhurst Elementary, 9:00-noon. They ask you to bring your own wheelbarrows and rakes
MealTrain
There are still two open slots in the Zimmerdahls MealTrain. Go to https://mealtrain.com/2w3k2e if you can provide a meal.
Winter Wishes Gift Drive
Share joy with our neighbors this season by donating much-needed clothing, toys, games, books, and gift cards to Neighborhood House. All items must be new; bring to church by Tuesday, Dec 9. Find gift ideas on this flyer or on their website at nhpdx.org/events/
Concert
The ISing choir, that includes Will M, will present concerts at the Reser this Friday and Saturday, Dec 5 & 6, including the West Coast premier of composer Christopher Tin’s To Shiver the Sky, about the history of humankind's quest to conquer the stars. Hear the first track of this oratorio at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0pBzowOKU4&list=RDQ0pBzowOKU4&start_radio=1. For more information and to purchase tickets, click here.
Confluence Concert
Join Confluence, the Willamette Valley LGBTQIA2S+ Chorus, for Kindle the Flame, the first concert in the series Building Community, helmed by new Artistic Director Jeff Witt. Kindle The Flame is a heartwarming winter concert celebrating the power of light, love, and chosen family in the darkest season. Concerts are December 5 in Salem; December 6 in Portland; and December 7 in Corvallis. Tickets are $25 and available at https://www.confluencelgbtchorus.org/events
Winterfaire at Christ Church
Want more bazaar? Christ UMC in Cedar Mill is having a Winterfaire on Saturday, Dec 13, 9:00 am-4:00 pm. It is a community marketplace with local vendors, a display of Nativity sets, kids’ activities, holiday treats, and more.
Night Strike
It's now time to sign up for December 18, our usual third Thursday outing with City Team. Night Strike is a ministry to the houseless, under the Burnside Bridge. You can register at https://cityteam.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/nightstrike.
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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