Congregational Care Update, January 2022
2022 is still young and yet it has already brought with it a large range of emotions. On January 25th, we happily celebrated the 100th birthday of Wilda…
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…
Lay Leadership update regarding in-person worship during the Omicron surge
Since the beginning of the covid-19 pandemic just under two years ago, your First Church leadership has held public health and spiritual health as priorities as we lead…
Special UMC Offering Sunday: Human Relations Day
On Sunday, January 16, the First Church Worship Committee invites you to observe Human Relations Day, one of six denomination-wide Special Sundays where we are invited to partner…
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,…
The Work of Christmas
This year, our Pastoral team, along with our Church & Society/Social Justice Committee and Global Missions Committee, invite you to join the First Church community in doing the work of…