A note from Pastor Travis 3/21/24

The celebration of Jesus coming into Jerusalem stands in contrast to the events of the week ahead. Palm Sunday helps us imagine victory, but we get a cross — perhaps that is because we, much like the disciples, haven’t really listened to Jesus as he traveled and taught, we haven’t understood his message. The victory isn’t in the beginning of the week but in its end. Perhaps that is why Palm Sunday’s reading is so anticlimactic. 

Those who came for a parade go. They have had their celebration and can go on with life. But for those who are willing to stay for the week, to go to the garden for prayer and feel the grief of Jesus on the cross, the power of this week is yet to come. When it comes, it is life transforming. 

We invite you to join us on this life transforming journey through holy week, and invite family and friends to participate in its blessings. 

Blessings and Grace,

Pastor Travis 

Holy Week Schedule

Sunday, March 24 – The Ecumenical Palm Sunday Service

8:30am–Breakfast at First Baptist Church

9:00am–Depart down Main Street to Ell Pond Gazebo

9:15am–Blessing of the Palms Service at the gazebo

9:30am–Depart from the gazebo to FUMC!

10:00am–Palm Sunday Service

Thursday, March 28 – Maundy Thursday 

7pm Service w/Communion



Friday, March 29 – Good Friday 

7pm Service

Sunday, March 31 — Easter Sunday

6:30am–Sunrise Service at Mt. Hood

9:30am–Children’s Egg Hunt at FUMC

10:00am–Easter Sunday Service w/Communion