Federal legislation to protect and expand voting rights
Two proposed U.S. bills to expand voting access and protection In this article, the Church and Society/Social Justice Committee highlights two voting rights bills being considered by the…
Lent at First Church
Dear First Church Community, Lent is the annual observance of 40 days of reflection during the weeks leading up to Easter, including the death of Jesus Christ on…
WA Legislature Bills Supported by Earth Ministry, FAN, and Grandmothers Against Gun Violence
Greetings from the Church & Society/Social Justice Committee! Critical work is continuing in the current Washington State legislative session which runs through April. During these early weeks of…
Two WA Environmental bills: Voice your support!
The current Washington State legislative session, which began in January and will end mid-April, includes two important environmental bills. Both bills are scheduled for hearings by state legislative…
Make a difference during the 2021 Washington State legislative session
Let your voice be heard in our state capital in support of legislation for clean energy, affordable housing, protection for immigrant families, and more.
My Virtual Mission Trip Experience
Last month I had the pleasure of attending a Virtual Mission Trip organized by Rev. Denise Bender, a pastor in Denver, Colorado and CEO of Sacred Stones Ministries.
Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic While Experiencing Homelessness or Unstable Housing
by Kami Harless, M.D. Member, First United Methodist Church of Seattle, Church & Society/Social Justice Committee Lead Physician, Mobile Medical Program The Mobile Medical Program is a partnership…