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Events in October 2026

Prayer Shawl Meeting

October 4 · After worship · Room 301

The Prayer Shawl Ministry gathers on Sunday, October 4, after worship in Room 301 — in person, and online for those joining from home. New and experienced knitters…

Centering Prayer

Sundays at 10:00 am · Room 302

These are times when we need to make time to pray — and it is good to pray together. Join us each Sunday in Room 302 from 10:00–10:15…

Shared Breakfast

Sundays at 7:30 am · Fellowship Hall

Shared Breakfast is First Church's Sunday morning food ministry — a hot, welcoming meal served in Fellowship Hall before worship. All are welcome at the table, members and…

Decolonizing Christianity with Dr. Ish Ruiz

Hosted by Reconciling Ministries Network

October 5 at 7:00 pm · Online

Decolonizing Christianity, a six-session online course led by Dr. Ish Ruiz, begins Monday, October 5. In today’s tense political and cultural climate, the course asks how Christianity might…

Pastor DJ Meet n’ Greet

October 5 at 6:00 pm · Kristina Gonzalez’s home, south Seattle (address sent after RSVP)

Our new senior pastor, Rev. DJ, is spending time with congregants in small-group meet and greets this fall — a chance to get to know one another in…

Women’s Group Lunch

Every 1st Tuesday at 11:30 am · Narthex, First Church

The First Church Women’s Group gathers monthly for fellowship, conversation, and mutual support. It’s a bring-your-own lunch — pack a meal and join in. The group meets on…

Men’s Breakfast Group

Every 2nd & 4th Thursday at 9:00 am · Aurora IHOP (the parlor)

The First Church Men's Breakfast Group meets on the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month for good friends and good food. Join us at 9:00 a.m. in…

Youth Group

Every other Sunday at 3:00 pm · Youth Room

This fall, First Church is starting a new Youth Group — a gathering for young people every other Sunday afternoon, from 3–5 p.m., starting October 11th in the…

New Member Class

October 11 at 11:45 am · 3rd floor conference room

Our next new member class is Sunday, October 11, from 11:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the 3rd floor conference room. Led by our pastors, the class is…

Women’s Retreat: Creative Play

October 16 at 3:00 pm · Camp Indianola

Registration is open for the Women’s Retreat, and this year the women of First Church head back to Camp Indianola from Friday, October 16, through Sunday, October 18.…

Adult Spirituality Class: Magnifica Humanitas

October 18, 25 & November 1 at 9:00 am · Room 301

Three Sundays this fall, the Adult Spirituality class reads and discusses Magnifica Humanitas (“Magnificent Humanity”), Pope Leo’s new encyclical on what it means to be human and to…

Faith Action Network Annual Dinner

Hosted by Faith Action Network

October 18 at 5:00 pm · Seattle University

Faith Action Network (FAN) hosts its 2026 Annual Dinner on Sunday, October 18 at 5:00 p.m. at Seattle University, with an online option for those who can’t be…

Peace with Justice: A Faith Forum

Hosted by Promotion of Church People's Response (PCPR) and International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP)

October 24 at 3:00 pm · Fairwood Community UMC

On Saturday, October 24, friends from the Promotion of Church People’s Response (PCPR) and the International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) are hosting a forum…

Fall Fun at Stocker Farms

October 24 at 10:00 am · Stocker Farms

On Saturday, October 24, Our Children and Youth Program is leading an intergenerational trip to Stocker Farms — all ages welcome. The farm has a corn maze, zip…