
Things to know for your visit
Sunday worship is at 10am every week at 15804 SE Mill Plain Blvd in east Vancouver, WA. The service runs about an hour. It’s also live streamed, so you can watch from home on our website, YouTube or Vimeo if you’d rather start there.
We have our own lot with plenty of parking — no street parking or permits needed. Enter through the double doors on the back side of the building. We’re half a block from the Old Spaghetti Factory on Mill Plain Blvd, with a number of lunch and brunch spots within a few blocks.
Whatever makes you comfortable. On any given Sunday you’ll see jeans and t-shirts alongside sport coats and dresses, and nobody will think twice about what you have on.
You’ll be greeted at the door and shown where to go, then you can sit wherever you like. We won’t ask you to stand up, introduce yourself, or identify yourself as a visitor. If you’d rather slip in and out quietly your first time, that’s completely fine.
Yes. Nursery care for infants and young children is staffed every Sunday during the 10am service for children 6 weeks old through 5 years old - preschool age. All nursery workers are fully background checked. Kindergarten kids (5 and older) and youth sit with their families for the first part of worship, then go with our kids and youth teams for an age-appropriate lesson during the sermon.
Nobody minds. You’re welcome to stay in your seat, step out and come back, or use the nursery — whatever works for you that morning. If you do go to the nursery, we have a TV with the livestream on so you won't have to miss out on the service.
Yes, the double door entrance is step-free. We have 7 marked accessible parking spaces that are the closest to the building. All of our restrooms are accessible as well. We also have hearing assistance devices available - just ask the greeting team for one and we will get you set up with one. If you have additional questions about accessibility, please call us at 360-892-2421.
Yes. We’re a Reconciling congregation, which means we publicly welcome and affirm people of every gender identity, gender expression and sexual orientation — in worship, in membership and in leadership.
Yes. Communion is served on the first Sunday of each month and the table is open to everyone, whatever your background or lack of one. We use grape juice rather than wine, and a gluten-free option is available as well. All are welcome here.
No. An offering is received during the service, but guests are never expected to give and nobody keeps track. During the offering portion of our service you will see offering plates passed around. You may put prayer requests in the plates if you would like - you can find prayer request cards in the seat backs. Additionally, a QR code will be visible on the screen if anyone chooses to use online giving methods.
The service is about an hour long, with a blend of band, choral, and piano music, scripture readings, prayer and a sermon. There’s a time of reflection with both congregational and silent prayer. Coffee and something to eat follow the service, and you’re welcome to stay as long as you like.
No — just show up. If you’d rather give us a heads up, there’s an RSVP form on this page, and we’ll watch for you and make sure someone meets you at the door.
We’re a United Methodist congregation in east Vancouver, WA, part of the Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church.
Yes. Every Sunday service is live streamed at 10am and recorded afterward, and the archive lives on our YouTube and Vimeo channels. Watching one is a good way to see what a Sunday is like before you come.
Yes, our church has a wonderful preschool that has served Vancouver, WA and our surrounding communities for over 30 years. Enrollment is always open. The preschool is learning and play based to raise wonderful, compassionate, little people. Check out our preschool website to schedule a tour.
We were seeking a church that would warmly embrace all people in community, a place that inspired service to our community through both words and deeds, and that would help our entire family grow in our faith – including a children’s ministry and participatory music (yes, our wish list was long!). And, we found all of that here at MPUMC, our new church home.
Robin & Chris B., Vancouver, WA
