"Woman"' he said, "why are you crying?"
"Who is it you are looking for?"
– John 20:15

Hello,

Are you searching for a place where you can find answers to the BIG questions of life and perhaps experience a deeper relationship with God?

Do you want to ask the big questions about God and life and know someone will honestly listen to them without judging you?

Are you searching for a way to make a difference in the world around Portland?

Are you hoping to share your faith journey with others who seek to know Christ by studying God's Word and serving God in the world in and around Portland?

Who (or What) is it you are looking for?

Perhaps you will find both God and yourself here…

Those of us who are members of the First Presbyterian Church of Portland actively share God's love by serving the needs of people in this community and around the world! Individually and together we are working to make a difference by reaching out in God's love. We:

• ask the tough questions of God and understand that the answers aren't usually easy
• actively seek ways to strengthen their faith in Jesus Christ
• want to try new ways of being church and enjoy older traditions
• reach out to Portland's youngest learners through the Early Childhood Education Center, our 30+ year young pre-school program,
• help out at the food pantry
• offer cool water and shade for anyone seeking it during the Steam Engine & Tractor Show
• support the work of one of Christ's co-workers in Haiti
• connect with Portland's Latino community via the Casa de Portland organization
• and seek new ways to connect with God and energize faith in all!

But there's more to this family of faith that may excite you:

• Young families here are finding their way through life's maze
• We love to sing God's praises together in worship each Sunday
• We have terrific choral music here
• We genuinely enjoy being with each other
• And though we may be a bit quiet about it, we enjoy welcoming new comers to our group – even people who don't look or think exactly as we do!

So please come visit us. I'm here most days and could show you around. You're also invited to worship God with us any Sunday morning at 9:30a.m. And please feel free to stay after for coffee, conversation and maybe even a Bible study with us!

Until then,

Know that God loves you and be at peace,

Deb Bowsher,
Pastor