United Methodist Peace with Justice Special Offering
On Peace with Justice Sunday, we join United Methodists in advocating for a faithful, just, and peaceful world. Please consider giving to this special offering, which supports programs…
Student Pastor of Missions Summary of Work Report
First United Methodist Church of Seattle Student Pastor of Missions Summary of Work Report September 2022 – June 2023 Jackie Celin Introduction This past academic year, I had…
Nogales Mission Team Follow-Up from June 11th Lunch & Learn
In case you missed our recent Lunch and Learn on June 11th about the Volunteers in Mission trip to Nogales, AZ and Mexico, you may be interested to…
May Missions Reflection from Jackie
May Missions Reflection “But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom God will send in my name, will teach you everything, and remind you of all that I have…
Ecumenical Advocacy Days Reflection: “From Swords Into Plowshares”
In February, a few of us attended an interfaith statewide advocacy event at our state capitol through one of our partner organizations, The Faith Action Network (FAN). This…
Nogales Mission Team Report
The week in Nogales, Arizona with the UMVIM team was amazing and went by quickly. The first two days we fixed a leaky roof instead of a painting…
Update from the Nogales Mission Team
Three people from First Church volunteered to join three others from different northern Washington UMC congregations to visit El Mesias UMC in Nogales, Arizona. Nogales is on the…
March Missions Reflection
This past Sunday, we observed and celebrated UMCOR Sunday. UMCOR is the United Methodist Committee on Relief that responds to the suffering in our world as a result…
January Missions Reflection
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your minds, so that you may discern what is the will of God –…
The Work of Christmas Daily Reflection Booklet
View the 12 Days of Christmas booklet below or download it as a PDF!