Here I Am, Lord

Pastor Eilidh Lowery - Sunday, July 13, 2025

Join us at 10am this Sunday for Pastor Eilidh Lowery's first sermon at VanFUMC.

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/here-i-am-lord/2025-07-13

Welcome Pastor Eilidh!

Ice Cream Social - Sunday, July 13, 2025

Join us in the lobby and Conrad room for fellowship, mingling and welcoming our new Pastor, Eilidh Lowery!

Please bring your favorite ice cream topping to share. We can't wait to see you there!

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/welcome-pastor-eilidh/2025-07-13

A Word From Pastor Eilidh

Dear church,

My first few days at Vancouver 1st have been a joyful blur of meeting new people, sweet welcome gifts, unpacking all my books (which reminded me I need to read more Bonhoffer) and figuring out where the microwave lives. I have this deep sense of rightness as I settle in. This is where God has called me at this moment. One of my favorite quotes from the bible comes from the Book of Esther chapter 4 verse 14, "Perhaps you were made for such a time as this". I love this sentiment so much it's even in a sticker on the back of my laptop. It is a reminder that God has a vision for us and that all the moments in our lives lead us to these liminal spaces where our gifts and courage match the moment. This is one such moment where I am so content and at ease at being here, walking with you as a people, and figuring out what grand adventure of faith God has in store for us now.

I look forward to meeting more of you, sharing our stories, and finding ways to celebrate God at work in our midst, for we all have been made for such a time as this!

Blessings,

Pastor Eilidh

Family Camp at Ocean Park

Join us for our annual Labor Day Family Camp at Ocean Park Camp & Retreat Center!

This year, we'll be at camp from Friday August 29th through Monday September 1st.

More details coming soon!

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/family-camp-at-ocean-park/2025-08-29

July's Climate Change Group Action Plan

Zero Waste in the Home

Week 1

Get rid of unwanted junk mail. Register to receive less at dmachoice.org, optoutprescreen.com and catalogchoice.org.
Refuse: things you don’t really need like freebies at conferences, parties or the dentist office. Refuse plastic and buy items in glass, metal or cardboard.

Week 2

Bring your own: coffee cup, water bottle, take out container, grocery and produce bags, reusable cultery and stainless steel straws to cut down on waste.
Go reusable: ditch paper towels for cloth rags, switch out paper plates and napkins for reusable ones and handkerchiefs instead of tissues.

Week 3

Buy in bulk: bring your own containers, tare them at the service desk and fill them up in the bulk section at the grocery store to avoid unnecessary packaging.
Buy used or second hand items at thrift stores or consignment stores. Find local buy/sell/trade groups like the Facebook group Buy Nothing, Give and Take or Freecycle.com.

Week 4

Compost: find a compost system that works in your home or sign up for a compost service.
Plan your meals to avoid unnecessary purchases at the store and food waste.
Move toward a plant based diet- you can find most produce with out packaging at grocery stores.

Bonus Action: Introduce your work or church to the zero waste lifestyle!

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/news/julys-climate-change-group-action-plan

Taoist Tai Chi Society

VanFUMC Welcomes You!

VanFUMC recently opened it's doors to a new Saturday tenant. The Taoist Tai Chi Society have begun meeting in Jason Lee Hall Saturday mornings at 10am. Having meeting locations all over the greater Portland Metro area, we are pleased to welcome them into our little corner of Vancouver, and even more pleased they have chosen Vancouver First for their newest location.

Choir Rehearsal

Choir is rehearsing Saturday morning from 10am - 11am and again on Sunday at 8:45am to prepare for Pastor Eilidh's arrival. Please join us!

For more infomation visit:

http://vanfumc.org/events/choir-rehearsal/2025-07-10

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