Join us as we learn to
​“love the Lord with all our minds.”

This year at PMC, we are going to take time to focus on the intellectual side of faith. How do we think both critically and faithfully about God, ourselves and the world around us? Through documentaries, theater productions and seminars, we’ll explore the joy of learning together and from one another.

The highlight of the year is our PMC Learns Lunches. Join us on the first Sunday of every month as we gather downstairs after the 2nd service for a brown bag lunch where we’ll hear from fellow PMCers as they share their knowledge of topics ranging from biblical studies to city planning.

LUNCH TALKS  (2019-20)
What: Bring a brown bag lunch and hear from people in our congregation about their areas of expertise and how our faith affects how we view topics like natural resources, relationships and Scripture.
When: First Sundays of the month from 12-1pm
Where: The PMC Commons
​Oct 6
“What Makes for a Good City?”
Chris Harder and Bruce Harder
Here at PMC we are committed
​to “seeking the peace of the city.” 

​Join us as church members Chris Harder—the director of Business Oregon—and  Bruce Harder—former CFO of TriMet-- share their experience of what makes for a thriving city, the changes they’ve seen in urban planning over the years, and how their Anabaptist Christian convictions shape their hope for our city.
​Nov 3
“Do Christians Need the Old Testament?"
Tim Mackie
Do Christians Need the Old Testament?

Join us for our second PMC Learns brown bag lunch on November 3 to hear Tim Mackie shed light the perennial question, “Do Christians need the Old Testament?” Tim has a PhD in Hebrew and Jewish Studies from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and currently is a writer, creative director and cofounder of The Bible Project. The Bible Project is committed to helping the whole world see the Bible as one unified story that leads to Jesus through animated short videos.
​Dec 8
‘Tis the Season for Delicious, Difficult Dinner Conversations with Relatives.
Nancy Good
‘Tis the Season for Delicious, Difficult Dinner Conversations with Relatives.

Anticipating complicated conversations over the Christmas dinner table? Come and get tips for how to talk with people with whom you disagree. Nancy Good, a mediator, trauma-informed therapist and international consultant who served as faculty at Eastern Mennonite’s Center for Justice and Peacebuilding for more than 25 years, will bring her experience in conflict transformation and trauma healing to our monthly brown bag lunch in December. Plan to join us on December 8 after the second service! 
​Jan 12
“Water: God’s Gift, Our Responsibility”
Phil Steininger and David Garen
​Water: God’s Gift, Our Responsibility

Join us on January 12 after the 2nd service and learn from water experts, Phil Steininger and David Garen. The Pacific NW is rich in water, but there is much to learn about how we can be good stewards of the gift God has given us. Phil and David share about population growth and water usage, the Columbia and Klamath Rivers, and municipal water supply issues. Topics will include water management, water rights, and water ethics. 
​Feb 2
“The Role of Art for Christians”
​Tom Howard