Easter & Holy Week in Beaverton
Looking for an Easter service in Beaverton? Join Beaverton First on Easter Sunday at 11 a.m. — the resurrection story, music, and a warm welcome, whether you come weekly or once a year.
What Do Methodists Believe? A Plain-Language Guide
What do Methodists believe, in plain words? It starts with grace you can’t earn — and leads straight to caring for the poor and working for justice. A hands-on, no-jargon guide.
Where ‘Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors’ Comes From
You have seen it on the signs. Where ‘Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors’ actually came from (a 2001 United Methodist campaign) — and what each word means to us in Beaverton.
Faith and Science Were Never Enemies
You do not have to choose between faith and science. John Wesley gave free electrical treatments to the poor — and the United Methodist Church holds that science and theology are complementary.
Loving Our Neighbors: How Beaverton First Shows Up for the Community
A church is only as real as how it treats its neighbors the other six days a week. How Beaverton First shows up — the Free Food Market, Adult ESL, kids, the Lecture Series, and the Art Market.
Faith and Mental Health: Caring for Mind, Body, and Soul
Your struggle is not a lack of faith. A warm, grace-based word on faith and mental health — caring for your whole self, mind, body, and soul — with real resources if you need help now.
A Faith That Welcomes Your Questions
Doubt is not the opposite of faith. A warm, grace-based look at loving God with your mind — where questions, science, and honest thinking are welcome, not shut down.
Christmas Eve Services in Beaverton
Looking for a Christmas Eve service in Beaverton? Join Beaverton First for a candlelight service on December 24 — carols, the Christmas story, and a warm welcome to all.
What to Expect at a United Methodist Church Service
First time at a Methodist church? Exactly what happens in a United Methodist service — dress, the order of worship, the open Communion table, kids, and what to expect at Beaverton First.
Looking for a Welcoming Church in Beaverton? An Honest Guide
An honest guide to finding a welcoming church in Beaverton — what to look for, questions worth asking, and how Beaverton First (historic, affirming, 11 a.m. Sundays) fits.