A creative collaboration between Trinity United Methodist Church and Sellwood Faith Community

At SFC the place we gather and the structure of our time together is not your typical Sunday morning church.  However the ways we explore faith and the tools we use to grow as disciples come from the traditions of the church and the wisdom of the ages. We observe...

This week we got to film a video about our community for United Methodist Communications.   Check out this amazing one about a church in Massachusetts that does an epic Harry Potter Halloween event each year for an idea of what we will end up with. We think that...

I read an article this past week about the best practices for docents in creating a positive art experience for adults.  What struck me about the piece was how much it reflected truths about our society that have great impact for all of us who are engaged with...

Last week we had a really big gathering at SFC for dinner.  We had to add two tables and it was our biggest meal ever, full of kids and lots of wonderful adults.  After it ended I realized two things: Our event that night was only just okay church planting...

Awhile back I was reorganizing the magnets and papers on our refrigerator.  We really don't need info about the 4th grade field trip now that 5th grade has begun.  As I was working I noticed a new magnet, one I had never seen before.  After talking to...

Our faith community has grown and changed.  We've adapted and reconsidered.  We've gone with our strengths and learned from each other.  A little more than two years in and together we have created a strong and vibrant community of faith.  What...

This month at the Sellwood Faith Community we have been discussing the rhythms of life.  From the seasons of the year to the pace of the everyday, we are challenged to find the Holy Moments in the midst of our busyness.  This part of October always seems to...

So often it seems like the very thing I need is what the group at Sellwood Faith Community also longs to engage.  As we were brainstorming our theme for this month we talked about lots of options.  One of our new ladies, Colleen, suggested that we talk about...

One of the things that people seem to have the hardest time with about our model, aside from the no building, not worshiping Sunday morning thing is how our Sunday dinner works. Folks are horrified that I am regularly cooking for 10-15 people. My reassurance that I...