Staying Connected
February 5, 2026
This Sunday with Pastor Anna
Title: A Different Kind of Knowing
Scripture: 1 Corinthians 2:1-12 (CEB)
What we say is wisdom to people who are mature. It isn’t a wisdom that comes from the present day or from today’s leaders who are being reduced to nothing. We talk about God’s wisdom, which has been hidden as a secret. God determined this wisdom in advance, before time began, for our glory. It is a wisdom that none of the present-day rulers have understood --1 Cor 2:6-8a
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
All Church Work Party
Join us this Saturday at 10:00 am. It may not be spring officially, but the weeds don’t know that! Bring your work gloves and a bucket to take home what you pull/trim. Many hands make light work. See you on Saturday!
VHUMC Travelers
The Travelers have one more cabin available on their Nordic Coastal Voyage, May 27-June 10. Join this trip of a lifetime, exploring Norway and Finland—and supporting VHUMC at the same time! Doesn’t work for you? Spread the word to your adventurous friends; this is a lovely group of folks to travel with! Contact Janet Z or Linda M for all the details
Vision Team
Let Anna know by Feb 7 if you would like to join the team to envision our decolonial path forward. Help answer the question, “What are we building at VHUMC?”
Community Garden Event
You’re invited to attend the winter meeting of our community gardeners tomorrow, Friday, Feb 6, from 3-5 pm, in the Fireside Room. Speakers will be Scott Gall from the West Multnomah Soil Conservation District and Carol Tompkins from Produce For People. Contact Lorraine C with any questions.
Latest Board of Lay Ministry Workshop
BOLM continues their year-long focus on equipping lay members to live out the vision of Jesus’ love through advocacy. Their theme this year is Listen with Love, Speak with Grace, Act for Justice. The “Speak with Grace - Community Engagement for Public Witness” workshop will be interactive, bringing together people just like you! Participants will come away with tools for practical application. The Zoom workshop will be held on Tuesday, February 17 from 5:30-7:30pm. Learn more and register at umoi.org/creationcare
Important Zoom Gathering
Together Lab, PIRC, Oregon for All, and Protect Oregon are organizing a Zoom call next Thursday, Feb 12, from 6:00-7:15 for a multifaith, statewide convening for faith communities. They will cover: Understanding the increased ICE activity in Oregon, including where and how they’re operating; and knowing where to plug into faithful organizing strategies across the state, including neighborhood-based, legislative, and upcoming mass mobilizations. Please register at: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/BxsqeHLBSKu5kxxjEpSBFw
Giving Statements
You should have received your 2025 Giving Statement by now, either at church or through the mail. Statements were not printed for singular events with tangible goods (e.g. spaghetti dinner) but we will happily email it if you contact the church office.
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.
Support MN
Find vetted organizations at standwithminnesota.com or this list from the Mpls/St Paul Magazine: https://mspmag.com/arts-and-culture/general-interest/ice-minnesota-support-immigrant-communities-fundraisers-food-drives-trainings/
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. It’s not too early to sign up for Feb 19 or Mar 19. You can register at 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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