Weekly News & Announcements
Enhance Your On-line & On-Site Worship with MCC Portland
Visit Our New Worship Hub!
As we grow in our shared hybrid worship, whether you join us on-site or on-line, check out our new worship hub to help support your worship experience. It's your one stop location to find:

  • Links to the Sunday live stream & archived previous services.
  • Link to the texts for worship to print or enlarge on your device.
  • Link to fill out the Connection Card on-line.
  • Link to make your offering on-line.
  • Link to view and subscribe to our weekly e-newsletter.

Get to the hub by scanning the QR code or using the link: Worship Hub
Share Connection With Others at MCC During the Week
Wednesday Midweek Prayer @ 6PM 
Share a time of midweek prayer with Pastor Nathan -- either on-line OR in person at 2828 SE Stephens St. Join on-line through this Zoom link:
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81765140669 or call in from any phone: (253) 215-8782 (Meeting ID# 817 6514 0669)

Thursday Evening Group Study & Discussion @ 6:30PM

NOTE: No Thursday Group for 3 Weeks.
Resumes Thursday, August 5 with Series Below

Join us for this weekly study group also conducted on-line. Copy and save this Zoom link: 
 https://us02web.zoom.us/j/324221462 or call in via phone: (253)215-8782. All are welcome.
Myth Busting Queers & Christianity 101:
Confronting the Lies & Revealing the Rainbow Truth
Series Begins Thursday, August 5 @ 6:30PM
"The Bible clearly condemns..." "The church has always rejected..." For far too long and still far too often misinformation has been spread about the Bible and the Christian tradition in relation to LGBTQ+ persons. These falsehoods spread in the name of religion have grave consequences! Pastor Nathan will lead a 5-part series covering the basics with his own unique twist. A great primer -- or a refresher -- on an important topic for you or someone you love! All are welcome to attend.
(NOTE: Use the Zoom link above to join on Thursday evening group.)
Monthly Board meeting THIS Wednesday, July 14
The monthly meeting of the MCC Portland Board of Directors will be held this Wednesday at 7PM. NOTE: This meeting begins with an Executive Session at 7PM; open session which allows observers and guests will begin by 7:30PM.
This Board meeting will be held in hybrid fashion, both on-site at 2828 SE Stephens St. (lower level) and on-line via Zoom. Guests and observers are welcome.
You can attend on-line using this Zoom link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84188230471
(Meeting ID: 841 8823 0471) You can also call in by phone: (253)215-8782.
If you have questions or comments for the Board e-mail [email protected].
Are You LGBTQ+ and age 55+ living in Oregon?
Participate in A Groundbreaking Survey!
The Oregon LGBTQ+ Older Adult Survey is funded by the Oregon Department of Human Services Office of Aging and People with Disabilities (APD) and is partnering with agencies and organizations serving LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit Oregonians (including MCC Portland). The goal is to gather information to enhance planning, program development, and community education and advocacy to address the service, aging and health needs that support the strengths of LGBTQ+ and Two Spirit older adults in Oregon. For more information on the survey visit the website HERE.

The project seeks your help! If your are an LGBTQ+ Oregonian 55 or older, complete -- or share with others -- the confidential and anonymous on-line questionnaire HERE. (You can also be eligible for a drawing for a $100.00 Gift Certificate to five randomly selected individuals; see info in the survey.)
Saturday, August 28, 4-6PM
Front Porch Party at 2828 SE Stephens St.
Plan ahead to share a time of summer fun, fellowship, and entertainment with our friends and partners at Common Ground. Stay tuned for more information coming soon!
Do You Need Some Extra Care?
If you or someone you know with MCC Portland has a special need for additional care or support at this time please be in touch: 
  • Contact the church office: email [email protected] OR call 503-281-8868.
  • Contact the Congregational Life Team (CLT): email [email protected] OR call the CLT phone at 971-977-3708.

*CLT members: Rev.. Nathan Meckley, Charles Donald, Kim Sharp-Zook, Vicki Sharp-Zook, Philip Patterson-Sims 
Have You Gotten Your COVID Vaccination?
All people over age 12 are eligible!
If you have not yet done so, please take this important measure to protect your health and the health of our communities. All people over the age of 12 are eligible and most vaccination locations welcome walk-ins with no appointment needed!

Looking for a Vaccination Now?
Check out this very helpful Facebook group!
A Facebook group with more than 9,000 members posts frequently with available sites and other information for vaccinations throughout the Greater Portland area. Check it out at the link here: Find a COVID Shot Oregon

REMEMBER: The more of us who are vaccinated,
the safer it is to gather in-person with others!