Proposed Changes to Board Governing Policies 2018 – 19
The linked document shows proposed changes in red with commentary about the changes in the right margin.
Category: Congregation News
April ’19 Moderator’s Letter
Greetings – It’s always a busy spring and Easter season here at First Church. Unfortunately, the sprinkler leak that flooded 3 floors of Buchan yesterday added additional work for all our … Continue reading April ’19 Moderator’s Letter
March ’19 Moderator’s Letter
Greetings I’d like to update you on some board and church activities and invite you to participate. It’s coming, the 2019 church auction – May 5, 12, 19! The focus … Continue reading March ’19 Moderator’s Letter
February ’19 Moderator’s Letter
Greetings I’d like to update you on some board and church activities and invite you to participate in our next forum. This church year the board has been reaching out … Continue reading February ’19 Moderator’s Letter
Special Blog: Rev. Sinkford’s Annual Fund Drive Commentary
Through January 30, total pledge dollars for 2019 are virtually identical to last year at this time. We budgeted for a 3% increase. We anticipate an income shortfall in the … Continue reading Special Blog: Rev. Sinkford’s Annual Fund Drive Commentary
Seminary For a Day – Keynote Address
You asked, we acted! Rev. Sofia Betancourt’s keynote address is now available on-line. Click here to watch her presentation (which begins at 29:30 minutes into the video). Click here to … Continue reading Seminary For a Day – Keynote Address
January ’19 Moderator’s Letter
Greetings and Happy 2019, Each year the Board identifies goals for the upcoming year. The goals are meant to be consistent with the Board’s regular responsibilities as articulated in the … Continue reading January ’19 Moderator’s Letter
December ’18 Moderator’s Letter
Greetings and Happy Holidays, This is a busy time of year for our church with all of the holiday festivities and services. Your Board has been busy too. We are keeping … Continue reading December ’18 Moderator’s Letter
November ’18 Moderator’s Letter
Greetings and Welcome On Sunday, November 4, the board held it’s fall congregant forum. About 25 people attended to learn about the board goals for the 2018-19 church year, to … Continue reading November ’18 Moderator’s Letter
This Year’s Holiday Drive begins on November 18
Join us in collecting gifts for the holiday party that Portland Homeless Family Solutions (PHFS) will host for their shelter families on December 14. To make sure there are enough gifts … Continue reading This Year’s Holiday Drive begins on November 18