A creative collaboration between Trinity United Methodist Church and Sellwood Faith Community
Our community exists to embody the love of God in the world because we believe everyone needs a safe space to be loved for who they are already.
Let’s Go to Camp!
As I sit down to write this blog post, I feel so blessed. I’ve spent much of the last two weeks at Camp Magruder. I lead a family camp over the 4th of July, dropped my youngest daughter off for her first camp on her own, and then made a 24 hour site visit as a member...
Worship and remember to keep the Sabbath day.
This blog is coming out a bit later in the week than is typical. Part of the reason is because Bryn Wittmayer, who has been doing the technical work of posting the blog during Eilidh’s absence (thank you, Bryn), has been at Camp Magruder this week, serving as dean of...
The Body of Christ
I’m at Lake Junaluska this week! Sometimes considered the “mecca” of United Methodism, Lake J is a very large conference and retreat center operated by the Southeastern Jurisdiction of the United Methodist Church since 1913. Nestled in western North Carolina’s Great...
Friendship and Trust
Editor's note: While Pastor Eilidh is on renewal leave, Rev. Laura Jaquith Bartlett will write our blog. Laura is a deacon who has served in music ministry in local churches and has also led workshops on congregational song, global praise, and worship design in a...
Renewal
On June 17th I begin my first every renewal leave. While my husband Jeff stays home and works, our daughter and I will be camping throughout the western US, and then heading off to visit family in Scotland, spend a week at the monastery at Taize, and soak up the art...
All in the Family
This week I’m prepping for Annual Conference. This is the Oregon-Idaho United Methodist’s annual business gathering. We meet for 4 days to pass a budget, approve legislation, ordain new pastors, celebrate those we have lost, learn, serve the community, enjoy...
Saying Grace
As we continue to seek out how to live faith together as a community we are embracing some new rituals around the table. As we transition from dinner to music and close our music time before we leave we are adding some words of centering and blessing. We haven't...
The Balance of Time
Over the past year it is fair to say that Trinity United Methodist Church has received the bulk of my time and attention. Part of this is because the plan was never for me to do this work without an associate. Part of it is because it takes lots of work to build...
Visiting
The past few months I have worked to visit every member of the parish who I had not visited before. I'm down to my last 6 households to schedule. While there are many different ways to build relationship sitting with someone and listening to their story is...
Diversity is Strength
The All Blacks are widely considered one of the best rugby teams in the world. They are the pride of New Zealand, with one of the best records in test match rugby. The Black Ferns are their sister team, also known for their success. Both teams have rosters of...