First Church 2022 Stewardship Campaign
Dear First Church Family, October 12, 2021 Our First Church worship committee chair, Peter Jabin, recently shared a translation of Psalm 78 that described…
Camp Indianola Update: Heard around the “Campfire” with Colin Cushman
A few of us gathered with Camp Indianola Director, Colin Cushman, after the service two weeks ago and toasted marshmallows for s’mores over a mini charcoal grill (our portable…
Resources & Information Re: The Homelessness Crisis in Seattle
The Seattle metropolitan area ranks third in the nation for homeless population by metro area, with an estimated 11,751 individuals living homeless in 2020, only outnumbered by the…
Vaccination Requirement for In-person Worship
In keeping with recent guidance from our Bishop that directs all congregations to be in compliance with local vaccine mandates, First Church will require proof of vaccination for…
World Communion Sunday
On October 3rd, we observe World Communion Sunday alongside Christians around the globe, seeking a connectedness with the body of Christ that transcends nations, political divisions, and denominational…
Church Council Update: September
Your Church Council met September 1 to prepare for our program year. You’ll here the details from teams soon, but we have a great line up of classes,…
Help assemble UMCOR Hygiene Kits
on Rally Day, The Global Missions Committee will be collecting UMCOR Hygiene Kits from congregants to help those that have been affected by Hurricane Ida in Louisiana and…
Pastoral Letter: giving thanks, and looking forward
Dear First Church family, Thank you. Thank you. Thank you. It’s always good to begin with gratitude. I want to express my gratitude to the worship team at…
August Church Council Update
Your Church Council had its first meeting of the new church year on August 4. Planning for the church year began, despite uncertainty about the impacts of the…
Support for Afghan Refugees & Haiti Earthquake Recovery
Grace and Peace First Church Family, We feel a sense of fragility as news of the devastation in Haiti continues to surface. We feel a deep heartbreak as…