UMCOR Sunday
This coming Sunday, March 26th, is UMCOR Sunday at First Church. UMCOR stands for United Methodist Committee on Relief, and Sunday’s observation gives us an opportunity to join…
Jackie’s Reflection on FAN Interfaith Advocacy Day
Earlier this month, three of us from First Church participated in Interfaith Advocacy Day 2023.
Criminal justice reform, racism, and mass incarceration: February 26 Meaningful Movies event update
The Church & Society/Social Justice Committee hosted a February 26 Meaningful Movies event focused on criminal justice reform and dismantling the U.S. system of mass incarceration. The featured…
Third Act’s National Day of Action
Looking for a way to take action on the climate crisis? You may have to look no further than your bank. According to Banking on Climate Chaos: Fossil…
A “Thank You” from the Global Missions Team
30 colorful drawstring backpacks lined up on the Narthex counter on Sunday 12/12/2022 after the service. They were filled with soap, hats/gloves, socks, toothbrushes, toothpaste, bandages, hand sanitizer,…
Looking back at 2022 with our Church & Society/Social Justice Committee
The Church & Society/Social Justice Committee was busy in 2022 with activities consistent with the committee’s mission to educate the First Church community about opportunities for advocacy and…
The Work of Christmas Daily Reflection Booklet
View the 12 Days of Christmas booklet below or download it as a PDF!
2022 mid-term elections: How a First Church committee took action
Last week, our church’s Church and Society/Social Justice Committee finished the last postcard writing campaign with Reclaim Our Vote for the 2022 mid-term elections. Starting in March with…
Faith Action Network (FAN) Annual Fundraising Dinner
Faith Action Network (FAN) will have its annual dinner fundraiser November 20th at 5:30pm. After two years of virtual dinners, this year’s event will be an in person gathering at…
Gun Violence: What Can We Do About It?
The Church & Society/Social Justice Committee held a Zoom discussion of gun violence on October 16. Sponsored by Meaningful Movies at First Church Seattle, registrants were encouraged to…