Rejoice with us in the Risen Christ with special music from our Sanctuary Choir, Bell Ensemble, and more!

This week is both one of my favorite weeks in the rhythm of the church year and one of my least favorite.  I love this story and the power of sitting with God in spaces of death, choice, betrayal, and love. And of course the mystic wonder that is Easter Sunrise worship has long been central to my faith. I am sustained by this moment where we proclaim that love is bigger than anything that empire or systems or people or evil can bring to the table. I feel like we especially need that now in this season of war and division. Holy Week is a rich season with so much of God’s life and way packed in.  I love all of it so much and have such fond memories from childhood of special worship moments.

It is of course my least favorite week because I am not an early riser and 3 extra worship experiences mean a lot of work and energy!  But I will trade the sleep and the time to be present to this incredible moment where we face the hard things, we see Christ humiliated and know that God is not with us just in blessings and joy, God is with us in the darkest parts of our experiences.  God is in the darkest parts of human experience, calling us all not to look away, but to extend mercy and grace, love and forgiveness in it all.

I hope you can join in this week with our special worship times.

Maundy Thursday April 2 7pm Sanctuary & YouTube

Good Friday April 3rd 7pm Sanctuary & YouTube

Easter Sunrise April 5th 6:30am Ft Vancouver Gazebo

Easter Morning Worship April 5th 10am Sanctuary & YouTube

Blessings,

Pastor Eilidh

Our next worship series, Making Sacred, will begin Sunday April 5th. 
Join us Sundays as we explore the intersection of art, intention, and the divine. 

Join us as New Song helps lead us in worship for our Good Friday Service. 
Friday April 3rd, 2026 - 7pm

Join us at the Ft. Vancouver National Historic Site at the Gazebo for a sunrise service led by local UMC clergy starting at 6:30am. 

This Easter Sunday, help us transform the cross into a symbol of new life.

Bring flowers from your garden and place them on the Narthex cross - each bloom a reminder of hope, renewal, and the beauty of resurrection.

Wow! One year is fast approaching, and time certainly flies when you're having fun! 
If you haven't scheduled a Pastoral Visit with Pastor Eilidh, please do so. 

Email Pastor Eilidh at pastoreilidh@gmail.com or call her direct line at 360-356-7394 to schedule.