Lenten Book Study. “The difficult Words Of Jesus”
Join a congregational study of The Difficult Words of Jesus by Amy-Jill Levine. Pastor Sue will preach on four of the chapters during Lent, and we offer two sections of study classes in coordination with her sermons. Pastor Sue will lead an in-person class starting Tuesday, February 28 at 1:30 PM. Cindy Skrivanek will lead a zoom section meeting Mondays at 7:00 PM starting on February 20. Please order your own copy of the book and notify the church office (360-892-2421…
Work Party
all church Work Party, if you are able and available come help spruce up the church.
Transgender 101
March is Transgender Awareness Month, and the Social Justice team is pleased to bring Jackie Stone from the Northwest Gender Alliance to lead a discussion that covers the scientific grounding of transgender, intersex and binary people, the importance of pronouns and the reality of personal experiences so that we may learn how to best create a welcoming, safe and respectful community for all.
Drive By Food Bank Collection
Mill Plain United Methodist Church is hosting a community-wide drop-off food drive on Saturday, March 18. Drive up and drop off items from 10 am – 2 pm at 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd, Vancouver, WA. A GREAT NEED With current economic conditions, our local community food banks are experiencing a greater need than ever. Federal pandemic funding has ended and donations are down, but the need is increasing. All donated items will be given to FISH of Orchards, which operates…
Reconciling Ministries Network, Whats Next?
Join us for an upcoming event (Saturday, March 4th) for churches that joined the Reconciling Ministries Network (RMN) or have considered joining the Reconciling Ministries Network. The theme of the event will be “What’s Next?”. This will be a hybrid, simulcasted event throughout the district. Folks can join in person or on zoom. This 2-hour event will be a great way for clergy and laity to hear from one of RMN’s regional organizers, Rev. Dr. Israel (Izzy) Alvaran, and to…
Preschool Open house and registration
Come join the preschool with an open house and registration event!
Ash wednesday
Ash Wednesday Stations, 6:30 a self-directed journey in the sanctuary with Scripture, reflection, and a simple activity.
Pancake Dinner
Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023 5:30 – 7pm Mill Plain UMC, in the sanctuary $5 / person suggested donation Invite a friend – they eat for free! Pancakes, Sausages, Syrup, Butter, Juice, Coffee Games & Prizes
St Andrew’s who Shelter
Our congregation has the opportunity to serve at St Andrew’s Winter Hospitality Overflow (WHO) Women’s and Family Shelter starting February 2nd and finishing on the morning of February 5th. We need volunteers to bring dinner on February 3rd and 4th. The help of two volunteers is also needed in the mornings from 6am to 10am and in the evenings from 6:30pm to 10pm. Our role is to be in the family area to serve either breakfast or dinner, clean up…
Grace Notes
A group that writes special notes and letters to our church family.
New Year’s Day Service 10AM
New Year’s Day Service will be a wonderful service about reaffirming our covenant with God. Our morning worship service is at a special time of 10 am. It will be a beautiful traditional service. Join us for a celebration of the birth of Jesus. Oh, and if you are still in Christmas PJs, just come like that. Jesus was wearing at lot less than that on Christmas day. 😀 Nursery/Childcare available during the service. Need assistance? Our greeters will make…
CANCELLED: Christmas Eve Service
***CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER*** A Christmas eve service with a beautiful mixture of contemporary and traditional songs. Join us for a celebration of the birth of Jesus. Nursery/Childcare available during the service. Need assistance? Our greeters will make sure you are taken care of. Service will be live steamed here. And, remember – ALL are welcome.