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Pastor DJ Meet & Greet

August 8 & September 1

Connecting Our Communities hosts small-group gatherings where our new senior pastor, Rev. DJ, can get to know folks across the congregation in a casual, personal setting. Each session…

Open Choir in August

Sundays at 9:30 am · Sanctuary

Have you ever thought about singing in the choir? August is the perfect time to give it a try. Throughout the month, we’re keeping things simple with shorter…

Forging Notes of Rest

Hosted by The Well at Queen Anne United Methodist Church

August 22 at 10:00 am · The Well at Queen Anne United Methodist Church, 1606 5th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98119

On August 22, blacksmith Mike Martin, pianist Julian Davis Reid, and vocalist Tramaine Parker lead “Forging Notes of Rest,” a half-day gathering where the rhythmic exertion of blacksmithing…

Feast of Creation in Christ: Ecumenical Worship Gathering

Hosted by Seattle University Center for Ecumenical and Interreligious Engagement (CEIE)

September 1 at 6:30 pm · St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th St, Seattle, WA 98115

On Tuesday, September 1, worshipers from many traditions will gather to celebrate the Feast of Creation in Christ — an ecumenical service centered on the sacredness of creation,…

Rally Sunday Potluck Picnic

September 20 at After the 10:30 a.m. service (about 2 hours) · Fellowship Hall

After worship on Rally Sunday, the fellowship continues in the Fellowship Hall with a potluck picnic hosted by Connecting Our Communities. Duuna’s kitchen will provide the mains; sides,…

IL 26-638 Presentation at Wallingford UMC

Hosted by Wallingford UMC

September 20 at 11:30 am · Wallingford UMC

An important presentation on Initiative IL 26-638 is coming to Wallingford UMC this September. Their Reconciling Ministries Team is sponsoring a talk by Hands Off Washington about the…

It’s Too Darn Hot: Three Discussions on Climate Matters

September 27, October 4 & 11 at 9:00 am · Room 301 and Zoom

Record-setting heatwaves, drought, wildfires, extreme weather, and unprecedented disasters. With 2026 on pace to be Earth’s hottest year on record, it’s time to talk again about what’s happening…

Men’s Breakfast Group

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday at 9:00 am · Aurora IHOP (the parlor)

The First Church Men's Breakfast Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month for good friends and good food. Join us at 9:00 a.m. in…

Caregiver’s Support Group

Every 4th Friday at 4:00 pm · Zoom

Women’s Group

Every 1st Tuesday at 11:30 am · Narthex, First Church

The First Church Women's Group gathers monthly for fellowship, conversation, and mutual support. The group meets on the first Tuesday of the month at 11:30 a.m. in the…

First Church Book Club: “In their own words”

Every 4th Thursday, every other month at 7:00 pm · resumes July 23 (every other month) · Meeting online

Minute for Mother Earth: Developing Countries

This week’s Minute for Mother Earth looks at our responsibility for climate impacts in developing countries — those who have least caused this crisis, and who are suffering…