Staying Connected
June 12, 2025
This Sunday's Message from Bryan Cooper
Title: A Good Shovel
Scripture: Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we are justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have obtained access to this grace in which we stand, and we boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God. And not only that, but we also boast in our afflictions, knowing that affliction produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us.
- Romans 5:1-5
Struggling with the state of the nation?
Beginning with a document by John E, we have compiled a list of websites to keep you informed, and several suggested ways to take action.
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Printed copies will also be available on the Welcome Table
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
Wrapping up for the summer at West Coast Drinkery
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Pride Prep
Join us tomorrow, Friday, June 13, from 5:00 - 8:00 pm in Fellowship Hall to prepare our giveaways for Pride Beaverton. We'll be writing & decorating our affirmation cards, assembling pin buttons, and making bracelets. Pizza and salad will be available for dinner.
No Kings Day
This Saturday, June 14, President Donald Trump is planning to spend $45 million in taxpayers’ money for a celebration of his birthday. In response, on that day people all over the country will celebrate NO KINGS DAY, a day of action described by its organizers as “a nationwide day of defiance” (but completely non-violent!) Local events include:
· Portland - SW Naito Parkway and Pine St (Battleship Oregon Memorial), 12 - 4 pm
· Tigard - Universal Plaza, 9100 SW Burnham St, 9:30 - 11:00 am (Espys will attend this one)
· Beaverton - 12375 SW 5th St, 2:30 - 4:30 pm
Game Night
What better time to play board and card games than on Father's Day? Bryan C will be there with a new game to share. This Sunday, June 15, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm in the Fireside Room. Bring your dad.
Fireside Friends
We will meet Monday night, June 16, from 6:00-8:00 pm in the studio. All are welcome! If you prefer to stitch at home, we now have paper piecing kits available to sew by hand. If you’re interested, contact Elizabeth Brown or Jan Espy.
Annual Conference
Pastor Anna will be in Salem June 19-21 for Annual Conference.
Pride Beaverton
Sunday, June 29, is the Pride Beaverton event, Pride in the Park. We will have two booth spaces #168 and 169, located near the southeast corner, as shown in red on the map. We will meet at Pride for our worship service that morning. There will be no worship on the Vermont Hills campus! The church will be closed that morning. It's our opportunity to live out our beliefs in fresh air among our queer friends. Parking will be limited; plan your carpools or mass transit now.
Sign-up Sheet
If you would like to help man our booth at Pride, you will need to sign up here. You may also sign up to help with set up from 8:30 - 10:30 am, or take down from 5:00 - 6:00 pm.
Pride Float
We're invited to join Christ UMC in decorating a float for Pride on Sunday, June 22, from 1:30 - 4:30 pm. In their parking lot at 12755 NW Dogwood St, so bring water and sunscreen. They have plenty of youth who plan to ride the float; we may have the opportunity to walk alongside and distribute giveaways or candy.
Youth Mission Opportunity
S.L.A.M. TRIPS is a program of Mending Wings—a nonprofit, Native American youth organization located on the Yakama Reservation in Washington State. They offer cross-cultural, summer youth service and learning trips on the reservation. Students entering 6th grade and older are invited to participate. Learn more at slamtrips.com/
Camp with Anna
Pastor Anna will serve as the head chaplain at Camp Magruder from August 3–8. Register now for 'Linked by Love'—a camp for elementary and middle school students. campmagruder.org
Night Strike on June 19
Slots remain open for hosting and tidiness stations. Sign up at https://cityteam.volunteerhub.com/vv2/lp/nightstrike, then head over to the VHUMC form, https://forms.gle/cW7HcaXzBqtmJPnv5 to give or get a ride downtown.
Night Strike is a humanitarian outreach program centered around community, connection, and kindness. They organize a volunteering event every Thursday under the Burnside bridge to serve houseless people. Serving is easy! They provide training and all the support you need to serve, and there are a variety of ways to contribute: from distributing items like food, blankets, and clothing to simply welcoming our guests and having a conversation with them. Registration has begun for our usual 3rd Thursday volunteer opportunity on July 17 (VHUMC form for July: https://forms.gle/4HBLhJxd8bDgjQEp6)
Yoga Camp
Yoga Playgrounds is hosting a week filled with play, positivity, and fun at VHUMC. July 14-18, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm each day, for kids in grades K through 5th. Learn more and register at www.yogaplaygrounds.com
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
Already 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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