Labor Day weekend marks the end of summer, back to school and our annual Hillsboro Ecumenical Worship Service.  Join churches from across Washington County for a special Labor Day worship service on Sunday, September 6, at 10:00 AM at Shepherd of the Valley Lutheran Church (17625 NW Cornell Rd.). After worship, stay for lunch! Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided, and you're invited to bring a side dish to share if you're able.  There will not be a worship service at HUMC that day.

Our dedicated ice cream lovers meet at 1:00 pm the first Friday of every month (with some exceptions). They meet at different homes each month. Grab your favorite ice cream treat and join the conversation. For more information contact the office.

Friendship: What does it mean to be a good friend—and how do our friendships shape us?

Join us for Open Tables, a monthly community conversation where we gather around the table to listen, learn, share, and engage respectfully with one another.

This month, we’ll explore FRIENDSHIP—the relationships that sustain us, challenge us, and help us feel connected. What makes a friendship meaningful? How do friendships change as we move through different seasons of life? How do we build friendships across differences? And what does it look like to be a good friend in our communities?

You don’t need to have all the answers—or any answers—to join the conversation. Come ready to share your experiences, listen to others, and perhaps see friendship from a new perspective.

Drinks will be provided, and you’re invited to bring a dish to share if you’re able. No pressure, no prerequisites—just pull up a chair and join us.

Every voice matters. Every conversation has the potential to make a difference.

Our Community Trading Post is where anyone is welcome to shop for free food, clothing and hygiene items.

Join us before worship for a relaxed, all-ages gathering where we can connect, reflect, and share in meaningful conversation. This informal time offers space to explore questions of faith, life, and community in a welcoming environment—whether you come to listen, speak, or simply be present. Everyone is invited as we grow together in understanding and connection.

Whether you are an avid gamer or just want to try something new, all are welcome to join us!  From board games to video games, to hanging out with church friends, we've got something for everyone!   We meet on the 4th Friday of every month, hope to see you there! 

Women of Faith is a shared leadership, women’s book study group. We meet in the church parlor on Tuesday mornings from 10:00-11:30. We usually read 3 or 4 books each year. See the Small Groups page for more information.

Being a good neighbor is important to us and we want to listen to our neighbors. We will share a meal, connect and discover how we can serve our community together. RSVP to the office.

We will celebrate Easter Sunday with communion at 11:00 AM

Good Friday is a significant day for Christians around the world. This year we will gather with several local denominations and reflect on the “Seven Last Words of Christ.” The liturgy is bilingual in Spanish and English. All are welcome to come and join in this time of reflection and remembrance.

Holy Thursday will be at 7:00 pm at Forest Grove UMC 1726 Cedar St, Forest Grove, OR 97116

We are viewing season two of The Chosen alternating locations between Hillsboro UMC and Forest Grove UMC.  Check the calendar for the location this week. The episode will be shown at 3:00 PM (about 50 minutes) and followed by a simple supper and discussion, over by 5:00 PM.  

UMCOR Sunday   This special offering covers the administrative costs so that every dollar donated to disaster relief around the world goes directly to supporting those in need.  The United Methodist Committee on Relief (UMCOR), provides hope for communities and individuals whose lives have been upset by war, storms or other crises. This ministry is achieved exclusively through your generosity. You can give using the special giving envelopes in worship, mark your check "UMCOR Sunday" or give online at https://bit.ly/HUMCGiveNow and select the United Methodist Special Sunday fund.

Join us at Cornelius UMC at 7:00 PM for this meaningful service. Ash Wednesday is a time of self-examination, repentance, prayer, fasting, and self-denial. It is also a time of forgiveness, restoration, and reconnection to the church. We remember that we are created from dust, will return to dust, and that in the gracious gift of Jesus Christ we receive the gift of eternal life

Human Relations Day is a special Sunday across our denomination, focused on fostering better relationships and supporting community and youth outreach. On the Sunday before Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s birthday, we take up a special offering to help bring his vision of a “beloved community” to life. Your gifts support important programs like Community Developers, United Methodist Voluntary Services, and Youth Offender Rehabilitation. You can make your gift using the special giving envelopes in worship, marking your check "Human Relations Day" or selecting the United Methodist Special Sunday tab online at https://bit.ly/HUMCGiveNow 

On Tuesday, December 24th, at 8:00pm we will hold a Candlelight Communion service, in both Spanish and English. 

The Candlelight Service is one of the most poignant and symbolic traditions of the holiday season. This service invites participants to reflect on the arrival of Jesus, the light of the world, while candles are lit symbolizing hope, peace, and love.

Members from the 2SLGBTQIA+ community and their allies are invited to share a chili and cornbread supper at 5:00 pm on Christmas Eve in a loving and welcoming space. Help us plan for you and let us know you are coming. (503-640-1775 or email) Didn’t RSVP? Please come anyway - there’s always room at the table for you!

There will be Vegan and gluten-free options.

We invite you to our Blue Christmas service on December 18th at 7:30 pm. Come and join us in this moment of mutual support and hope

Originally established in 1872 as the Children's Fund, today, United Methodist Student Day Sunday has the same purpose, calling upon the denomination to support their students as they prepare for life by adding knowledge to their faith.  Every year, General Board of Higher Education and Ministry awards an average of $5.5 million in financial aid to United Methodist students. The offering taken on United Methodist Student Day is one opportunity to support these scholarships. Every dollar – yes 100% - received goes towards supporting and educating a new generation of principled Christian leaders for the church and the world.  Currently, there are over 70 scholarships available for undergraduate, graduate, or doctoral United Methodist students. 

Your gift is a practical expression of care, equipping students to shape a hopeful future. Supporting United Methodist students offers both financial and spiritual encouragement, demonstrating the church's confidence in their potential. Mark your donation “UM Student Sunday” or give online at  https://bit.ly/HUMCGiveNow

Pastor Rhett will teach a six-week class on United Methodism beginning at 6:00 pm on Monday, September 8. You're encouraged to bring a dish/snack to share as we gather. "Covered Dish" is core vocabulary for United Methodists! 

We will use Dr. Ashley Boggan's Wesleyan Vile-tality as our text. You can order a copy for yourself online or a copy can be ordered through the church office. This reading will inform our weekly discussion. 

World Communion Sunday is a denomination-wide celebration emphasizing the value of education and training. We commemorate this day by giving generously to support young adults and make a global impact for Christ. Half of the offering benefits World Communion scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students from the U.S. and other countries. The remainder provides grants to support training for worldwide inclusion, diversity, equity, and access.

Your gift is a practical expression of care, equipping students to shape a hopeful future. Supporting United Methodist students offers both financial and spiritual encouragement, demonstrating the church's confidence in their potential. On World Communion Sunday, we join ecumenically in acknowledging our unity in Christ as we gather around His table. Mark your donation “World Communion Sunday” or give online at  https://bit.ly/HUMCGiveNow

United Methodists relate to this special Sunday by seeking peaceful solutions, creating and supporting peace-related ministries in their conference and learning about peaceful, just efforts around the world. Donations for this special Sunday support programs and ministries to educate, equip and mobilize actions in support of identified Economic, Health, and Gender Justice Priorities.  Your Peace with Justice Sunday gifts change lives in places where the joy of knowing Christ is mixed with the tragedy of violence. We will have special giving envelopes in worship or select "United Methodist Special Sunday" when giving online at https://bit.ly/HUMCGiveNow

The goal of our ESL program is to help non-English speaking adults become more proficient in speaking, writing and reading American English, using a variety of methods.  Classes are Thursday evenings, 6:30 - 8:00.  Each term is 9 weeks. For more information contact the Pastor Jorge or the office.

This special meeting is needed to handle business associated with the pastor that will be assigned to HUMC on July 1, 2025. Anyone can attend, but only church members may vote. 

This Special Sunday is a denomination wide celebration designed to raise awareness and remind United Methodists of the gifts and contributions made by Native Americans to our society. The offering supports vital ministries and churches in the Native American communities. The offering allows The United Methodist Church to partner with existing native ministries to develop new programs on behalf of Native Americans.  Mark your donation “Native American Sunday” or give online at  https://bit.ly/HUMCGiveNow

A new term of English as a Second Language begins in September. Registration is from 6:30 - 8:00 pm Thursday January 9. Classes begin the following week.

We are hosting a Red Cross blood drive on Friday, July 12 from 12:00-5:00 pm here in the Fellowship Hall. You can schedule an appointment to give online at  redcrossblood.org or call 1-800-RED-CROSS. We are proud to partner in this lifesaving work.  Blood drives help supply blood to vulnerable people in our community who are recovering from house fires, disasters, armed conflicts and life-threatening health conditions.