The Work of Christmas: A Reflection and Missions Guide during the 12 days of Christmas
The season between Christmas and Ephiphany is known as Christmastide, or the 12 days of Christmas. It is also a time where we remember that the Work of…
Climate Justice Group: We won! Seattle Passes Landmark Building Emissions Standards Law to Combat Climate Crisis, Pollution.
We won! Seattle Passes Landmark Building Emissions Standards Law to Combat Climate Crisis, Pollution. A big THANK YOU to all First Church members who contacted your City Council…
170 Years and Counting
170 Years and Counting In a letter dated Tuesday, December 6, 1853, inaugural First Church pastor Rev. David Blaine wrote: “Last Sabbath I preached two sermons and organized…
Moving Closer to our Debt-Free Future
This past spring, First Church embarked on a 3-year capital campaign with the goal of retiring the church’s mortgage by August 2025, the date when the current loan…
Neighborhood House Drive
Neighborhood House Hygiene Kit Drive (Dec 3, 10, 17) and Kit making Assembly on December 17th Are you looking for a service opportunity? Global Missions is excited toannounce the…
Advent at First Church
“Lost in Wonder, Love, and Praise” Charles Wesley, the musician in the Wesley Bros duo, ends his 18th-century hymn “Love Divine, All Loves Excelling” with the above line.…
Volunteers Needed for Food Services
As we approach the upcoming season, we are in need of volunteers to help us with hosting opportunities for Coffee Hour and Lunch and Learn activities. We would…
Climate Justice Group | Take Action on Behalf of Creation: Tell Costco to Clean Up Its Credit Card!
Take Action on Behalf of Creation: Tell Costco to Clean Up Its Credit Card! Did you know? Costco’s credit cards are issued by Citi – one of the dirtiest…
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.…