Rainier United Methodist Church

06/09/2026

https://lc-umc.org/events/blueberry-garden-railroad-open-house

Dick and Sandy Storment would like to invite folks from all our churches to come to our open house of the running of the Blueberry Garden Railroad on Saturday, June 13th. Drop by our house at 51804 SE 6th Street, Scappoose, anytime between 1:30 - 4:30 pm and watch the trains running in our back...

05/27/2026

Friends, colleagues, and neighbors across our Lower Columbia communities — sending prayers and deep concern in the wake of the tragic chemical plant incident in Longview.

Praying for the victims, their families, first responders, medical teams, and all who are waiting anxiously for news tonight. In moments like this, entire communities feel the shock together.

May we hold one another close, check on neighbors and coworkers, and remember how fragile and precious life truly is.

Hoping all of you and your people are safe. Pastor Lydia 🙏

05/27/2026

What happens when retirement becomes more than an escape plan?
In this episode with Keith Forsyth from castle Rock UMC, we explore the deeper side of moving abroad, slowing down, and starting over in a new country. Our conversation about life in Panama moves beyond palm trees into questions many people quietly carry:
What does “home” mean later in life?
Can reinvention happen at any age?
What are we really searching for when we begin again?

We talk honestly about aging, identity, community, culture shock, freedom, and the emotional reality behind the dream of retirement overseas.
Join us for a thoughtful conversation about change, purpose, and learning how to live differently in a noisy world.



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05/20/2026

What if searching for truth requires the willingness to unlearn? In this conversation with author Shaun Kennedy, we explore theology, speculative fiction, translation, martial arts, and the discipline of questioning our own assumptions.

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05/01/2026

Mothers and Others Tea Sat. May 2nd 2pm
101 E. 'C' street Cost by donation All are welcome

04/15/2026

CoPing Live Podcast with our pastors. What Did You Have to Unlearn? | Life Beyond the Open Tomb

CoPing Live

04/11/2026

Women’s Spring Luncheon in Rainier . The sanctuary is filled with music and stories about advocacy for children

Grateful for Amani from St. Helens—
bringing truth, depth, and heart.

And for Rainier UWIF who organized this event, whose leadership made this gathering possible. Different churches. St Helens members are here. They filled the whole pew.

04/08/2026

April is Autism Awareness Month

We are all fearfully and wonderfully made, created with purpose and intention. At Ability Ministries, we celebrate individuals on the autism spectrum and the unique ways they reflect God’s love and creativity.

This month, let’s grow in compassion, choose inclusion, and love one another well — just as Christ loves us.

Together, we are one body, and every part matters.

01/27/2026

Super Bowl 60 is coming up with the Seattle Seahawks playing to win! At Rainier UMC we are gearing up for Souper Bowl of Caring and the winner will be HOPE of Rainier food pantry! Our goal is to collect 60 each of canned veggies, fruit, soups/chili, rice, cereal/oats, tuna/chicken/peanut butter, pasta/mac & cheese. Anyone can collect food for HOPE. Let's refill the pantry after the holidays.