UMC Special Sundays: Native American Ministries Sunday
On Sunday, May 1, we observe Native American Ministries Sunday, one of six denomination-wide Special Sundays where we are invited to partner with fellow United Methodist congregations in…
Election Midterms & Primaries: A Primer
“Woe to those who make unjust laws, to those who issue oppressive decrees, to deprive the poor of their rights and with hold justice from the oppressed people..”…
Solutions to Homelessness: Summary of January 30 Lunch & Learn event
In October 2021, a Meaningful Movies event at First Church drew attention to some of the root causes of homelessness. A recorded lecture at that event by University…
Support Equal Access to Social Services
People trying to access services through Washington State Department of Social Services have been confronted with closed offices and long waits on hold when calling the department. For…
Midterm Election Voter Advocacy
“…but let justice roll down like waters and righteousness like an ever-flowing stream.” Amos 5:24 The Church and Society/Social Justice Committee is organizing a postcard writing campaign for…
Faith Action Network: Interfaith Advocacy Day
Interfaith Advocacy Day is Thursday, February 10. Organized by Faith Action Network (FAN), this 2022 annual state advocacy day will be virtual. The program will begin at 9 a.m. and meetings…
Church & Society/Social Justice Committee: Congregational Survey
Church & Society Committee mission: To advocate for and take action related to social and civic issues such as peace, justice, equity, and environmental stewardship.
Neighborhood House Supply Drive
Neighborhood House supports families who are experiencing homelessness. When they find new homes for families to move into, Neighborhood House provides them with a starter kit of supplies,…
VOTING RIGHTS: What can we do to protect and strengthen them?
“The church should continually exert a strong ethical influence upon the state, supporting policies and programs deemed to be just and opposing policies and programs that are unjust.”…
Work to change Washington State’s Regressive Tax System
“The church should continually exert a strong ethical influence upon the state, supporting policies and programs deemed to be just and opposing policies and programs that are unjust.”…