For decades, I have heard—and seen embodied in memes on the internet—a quote attributed to Mark Twain: “Reports of my death have been greatly exaggerated.”

The fact is, however, that Mark Twain—aka Samuel Clemens—never said or wrote those words. Though they may hold some measure of truth about his actually statement, the versions that most of us have seen are in themselves, exaggerated....

Let's come together on Saturday, August 21st to serve our community through Saturdays of Service! Details of what our projects will be is forthcoming in the next week or two. Stay tuned and save the date!

United Methodist Open Door Churches of Salem-Keizer Compassion Camp - Registration for VBS*

Tes - Morningside VBS Coordinator/tteigen79@yahoo.com

Heather - FUMC VBS Coordinator/christianedfumc@wvi.com

Oregon-Idaho Camp and Retreat Ministry is excited to announce that they will be holding camp sessions this summer and fall! Go to www.gocamping.org to find out more about the sessions at all of the OR-IDA camp sites. For youth 6-12th grade the Open Door Youth Group has scholarships available for any youth who wants to attend camp and needs financial assistance. For members of the confirmation class this year camp also offers a $50 discount to any camp session. Contact Jeff (revjeff@opendoorchurches.org) for more information on scholarships and discounts for youth. Children 5th grade and under needing financial assistance to attend camp should contact their local church office for scholarship availability. It's going to be a great summer.

Lord's Cupboard, the foodbank at Trinity, is in need of volunteers. If you would like to take part in this vital ministry, contact Shirley Cross by email sambruise@comcast.net. Be sure to put Lord's Cupboard in the subject line.

Faith formation classes are an invitation to understand God’s world and our experience in that world in deep and transformational ways. While we are not yet able to gather in person, we hope you will join us over zoom- while our country and our communities engage in urgent conversations about racism, police brutality, power, government, creation care, and so much more. We are committed to providing opportunities for us to learn, discuss, and inspire one another toward actions for justice and love for Christ and our neighbor. If you have any questions, or have class suggestions for the Fall 2021 season, contact Heather Hawkins at christianedfumc@wvi.com

All are welcome. Contact Charlie Wallace cwallace@willamette.edu for the Zoom link. Click here to see the schedule.

This group continues to explore topics of "how we got here" in our thinking of racial issues. The group works hard to provide interesting and relevant guest speakers each week, so don't miss it! The summer session is happening now! For more information, contact Cesie Delve Scheuermann 

  

Our childcare staff host weekly zoom parties for young children and families. To get connected contact Christina Gordon at fumckids503@gmail.com

July 27 - Christmas in July Party (Morningside UMC)

Contact Rev. Jeff Lowery: revjeff@opendoorchurches.org for questions.

You may also contact Kelly Mason kelmason@gmail.com for more information.

Please contact Pastor Alyssa Baker for sign in information!

Pastora Zaida Huereca

pastorazaida@opendoorchurches.org

Rev. Jeff Lowery