First United Methodist Church of Seattle Week: November 12th-18th
The Mayor of Seattle Declared November 12th-18th as First United Methodist Church of Seattle Week.
Earth Pledge 2024 | Honoring our Past, Committed to our Future
The Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) and the Stewardship Committee are inviting members of the First Church community to make “Earth Pledges” in conjunction with their 2024 giving pledges.…
The Spirit Moves us Forward: Why a Capital Campaign Now?
You might be wondering why First Church in embarking on a capital campaign now. This presentation, put together by Greg Wallace and our Debt-Free Future workgroup, lays out…
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…
Spring 2023 Grief Retreats
Spring 2023 Grief Retreats Day-Long: March 25, 2023 Full Weekend: May 19-21, 2023 In-person, facilitated retreats designed to introduce participants to the embodied and communal work of grief.…
Sign up for our Daily Lenten Devotional
During Lent, First Church will be publishing a daily Lenten Devotional. This year, each daily devotional will include a scripture passage, and a reflection written by someone in…
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,…
Neighborhood House Supply Kits
Are you looking for a service opportunity? Global Missions is excited to announce the upcoming “Supply Kit” drive for the Neighborhood House. The Neighborhood House is a human service agency…
Stewards for Good: My 2023 Earth Pledge
The Climate Justice Working Group (CJWG) and the Stewardship Committee are inviting members of the First Church community to make “Earth Pledges” in conjunction with their 2023 giving…