Pastoral Letter: Regarding the Violence at the United States Capitol Building
Dear First Church, We wanted to write to you as we all process the emotions of a difficult day. The violent acts that transpired in Washington, DC today…
Have you heard? U Temple sojourns into the wilderness
On Sunday, December 13, our First Church Seattle neighbors, University Temple United Methodist Church, deconsecrated their 1929 sanctuary in preparation for a 4-5 year transition while a new…
12 Days of Christmas Family Activity Booklet
Our Children & Youth committee has put together a family activity booklet for the 12 Days of Christmas (December 25 – January 6) between Christmas Day and Epiphany.…
Shared Breakfast December 2020 Update
December 9, 2020 Good afternoon, Shared Breakfast Volunteers and Supporters! We hope this message finds you healthy and enjoying the spirit of the season! Since last writing to…
My Virtual Mission Trip Experience
Last month I had the pleasure of attending a Virtual Mission Trip organized by Rev. Denise Bender, a pastor in Denver, Colorado and CEO of Sacred Stones Ministries.
Navigating the COVID-19 Pandemic While Experiencing Homelessness or Unstable Housing
by Kami Harless, M.D. Member, First United Methodist Church of Seattle, Church & Society/Social Justice Committee Lead Physician, Mobile Medical Program The Mobile Medical Program is a partnership…