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Portland United Methodist Church
310 E. Bridge St.
Portland, MI 48875
Welcome to Portland United Methodist Church. We want to make it as comfortable as possible for you to connect, grow and serve with us. Anyone is welcome to join us in any of our worship services, classes, dinners, and activities!
Parking: PUMC has lots of parking. Our large lot is located at the corner of Bridge Street and Center Street with handicap spots and visitor parking close to the main doors. There is also limited street parking.
Entering the Church: The main entrance to our church is located off of our parking lot and includes a ramp and an automatic door opener. This entrance leads to our main lobby from which you can be directed to our sanctuary, church office or education wing. A secondary entrance is located off of Bridge Street and leads up a flight of stairs to our sanctuary.
As a Visitor: You will not be asked to stand up or to wear a red ribbon, but you may be greeted and welcomed by any number of our church family. A Connection Card is provided as you enter the sanctuary and we ask that you share your information so that we may send you additional information on our church and offer you a free gift.
Sunday Worship: There are greeters at our parking lot doors as you enter on Sunday mornings who can help you find your way. As you approach the sanctuary you will be greeted by an usher and handed a bulletin that will give you all the information you will need to participate in the worship service. It will also include our weekly announcements and a Connection Card. You may also request the following from a greeter: large print hymnal, hearing aid, or a wheelchair.
Dress: We have no dress code! Suits or jeans, wear whatever you feel comfortable in as you worship God.
Children: We love children and consider them a vital part of our church family. http://www.portlandumc.org/childrens-activities.html. Click on the link to learn more about our children’s ministry. During the service children are invited to participate in a Children’s Moment up front and there are children’s pages that will help your child with the service. We also have a quiet room that looks out over our sanctuary if you and your child would be more comfortable in a separate space for part of the service.
Opportunities to Serve: There are several ways you can serve at PUMC. Contact the church office if you would like to serve as a greeter, an usher, or to see if there are other opportunities to use your gifts in the service of God.
Holy Communion: We practice open communion. You do not need to be a member of PUMC to participate and children are also welcome. Communion is generally served on the first Sunday of the month.
Do I have to join your church? No, you do not have to join, you are always welcome to worship among us, participate in any of our activities and attend any of our study groups. We provide regular “Membership Exploration” classes by which you may learn more about PUMC, and we encourage you to come and learn even if you have no intention of joining. Topics that are covered are faith, Methodist theology, and our organizational structure. Membership is a choice and commitment which we want you to make only when the time is right for you. You can become a member by Baptism and Profession of Faith, or by Transfer from another United Methodist Church or another denomination. We believe that the Holy Spirit works within other churches and if you have previously been baptized we do not “re-baptize” you.
Blessings,
Pastor Tish Bowman
Parking: PUMC has lots of parking. Our large lot is located at the corner of Bridge Street and Center Street with handicap spots and visitor parking close to the main doors. There is also limited street parking.
Entering the Church: The main entrance to our church is located off of our parking lot and includes a ramp and an automatic door opener. This entrance leads to our main lobby from which you can be directed to our sanctuary, church office or education wing. A secondary entrance is located off of Bridge Street and leads up a flight of stairs to our sanctuary.
As a Visitor: You will not be asked to stand up or to wear a red ribbon, but you may be greeted and welcomed by any number of our church family. A Connection Card is provided as you enter the sanctuary and we ask that you share your information so that we may send you additional information on our church and offer you a free gift.
Sunday Worship: There are greeters at our parking lot doors as you enter on Sunday mornings who can help you find your way. As you approach the sanctuary you will be greeted by an usher and handed a bulletin that will give you all the information you will need to participate in the worship service. It will also include our weekly announcements and a Connection Card. You may also request the following from a greeter: large print hymnal, hearing aid, or a wheelchair.
Dress: We have no dress code! Suits or jeans, wear whatever you feel comfortable in as you worship God.
Children: We love children and consider them a vital part of our church family. http://www.portlandumc.org/childrens-activities.html. Click on the link to learn more about our children’s ministry. During the service children are invited to participate in a Children’s Moment up front and there are children’s pages that will help your child with the service. We also have a quiet room that looks out over our sanctuary if you and your child would be more comfortable in a separate space for part of the service.
Opportunities to Serve: There are several ways you can serve at PUMC. Contact the church office if you would like to serve as a greeter, an usher, or to see if there are other opportunities to use your gifts in the service of God.
Holy Communion: We practice open communion. You do not need to be a member of PUMC to participate and children are also welcome. Communion is generally served on the first Sunday of the month.
Do I have to join your church? No, you do not have to join, you are always welcome to worship among us, participate in any of our activities and attend any of our study groups. We provide regular “Membership Exploration” classes by which you may learn more about PUMC, and we encourage you to come and learn even if you have no intention of joining. Topics that are covered are faith, Methodist theology, and our organizational structure. Membership is a choice and commitment which we want you to make only when the time is right for you. You can become a member by Baptism and Profession of Faith, or by Transfer from another United Methodist Church or another denomination. We believe that the Holy Spirit works within other churches and if you have previously been baptized we do not “re-baptize” you.
Blessings,
Pastor Tish Bowman