Molalla United Methodist Church

03/08/2026

Yikes! Don’t forget to move your clock ahead 1 hour! (Lest you arrive in time for the benediction.)

03/03/2026

Prior to our weekly prayers this Sunday, Lucy read this missive by United Methodist Bishops, lamenting the new war in the Mideast.
Blessed indeed are the peacemakers!

We know that our hearts are heavy as we witness the mounting loss of life from the ongoing military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel, and from retaliatory strikes by Iran. Families are grieving the loss of loved ones, and entire communities are shaken by the weight of uncertai...

02/01/2026

On February7, a Vigil for Peace and Lament will be held at Silverton UMC (2 pm) and at Oregon City UMC (6 pm). If your heart and soul are hurting in these dark times, there is healing in community. ALL ARE WELCOME!

12/31/2025

Lovely image by Korean artist Woonbo kim ki chang.
It’s so human to recreate the nativity with characters who look like us: we attempt to balance the concept of Emanuel - our God walking among us - with the vastness of a God who is so much more than we can possibly understand.
Let us remember that the Christ belongs to all of us.

12/15/2025

Christmas Eve service @ 2 pm.
Come get centered.

11/24/2025

Christ the King Sunday was declared a feast day just 100 years ago - a reminder that religion is not static! This lovely icon is a welcome counterpoint to the image of pale Jesus with flowing light brown hair, gold crown, and kingly raiment. Pastor Jon’s sermon reminded us that Jesus was in the streets with the people, not on a throne on high.

10/15/2025

John Wesley could have stopped after the first six words — Do all the good you can — but we’re glad he didn’t.

07/04/2025

On this July 4, we pray that all are safe and that our beautiful area experiences no fires. We are grateful for our freedom to worship -- or not -- in the way that our conscience leads us. And we note that national boundaries and patriotism are human, not of God's realm. We strive to seek justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God.

06/23/2025

On day 3 of Annual Conference, it was moving to hear from Allen Buck about the work of the Circle of Indigenous Ministries and to be witness to the drum circle. It was noted that drums can only tell the truth! Another speaker, Ken, shared that the Declaration of Independence includes reference to "merciless Indian savages."
We have much work to do on learning, repentance, repair and reconciliation.

06/20/2025

At the Laity meeting at conference, we were reminded to Listen Through Love, and to heed Matt 22:37-39 "Love the Lord Your God... and love your neighbor as yourself" and the descriptions of Love in 1Cor 13:4-7. Yep -- Listening through Love definitely requires patience and kindness!

06/20/2025

Day 2 at Annual Conference 25 opens with a wonderful session led by youth - our present and our future!

06/19/2025

Superintendent Wendy thanks Linda Grund-Clampit for her 18 years of service to the conference. Enjoy your retirement, Linda, and thank you!!!