MCC Portland

🌱 What kind of soil are we becoming?

In "Future Farmers of America," this week's sermon explores one of Jesus' most familiar parables in a fresh way. We aren't just the ones scattering seeds—we're also the soil where God's love, hope, and purpose take root.

What keeps us from growing? Fear? Exhaustion? Distraction? The constant noise of today's world?

This message is an invitation to trust that God has already planted something beautiful within us—and to ask what it would look like to invest our time, energy, and compassion in helping it flourish. Sometimes the most faithful act isn't something dramatic. Sometimes it's simply getting back up, trying again... or offering someone a hug.

If you're looking for hope in a weary world, this message is for you.

🎥 Watch the sermon, then share it with someone who needs the reminder that they are worthy, loved, and called to grow.

For Such a Time as This ❤️

What began with just 12 people searching for a place where they could worship authentically has grown into 50 years of ministry, advocacy, compassion, and hope.

In this powerful anniversary message, Betty Nelson shares the story of MCC Portland—from courageous beginnings and the AIDS epidemic to creating spaces of radical welcome, breaking down barriers, and serving our community with Christ's love.

But this isn't just about our past.

It's about the question every generation must answer:

What is God calling us to do... for such a time as this?

Whether you've been part of our journey for decades or you're just getting to know MCC Portland, we invite you to watch this inspiring message, reflect on our shared story, and share it with someone who needs a reminder that they are loved, welcomed, and called.

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