First Church (First United Methodist Church, Seattle)

05/31/2026

We were excited to receive two new members today, as we welcomed them in Christian Love and renewed our commitment to follow Christ through our participation in the ministries of the church!

05/31/2026

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This Sunday, May 31, is Peace with Justice Sunday. Guided by our Social Principles, we’re called to love our enemies, pursue justice, and act as peacemakers. Your gift supports programs working toward a faithful, just, and peaceful world, in our region and around the globe.

05/24/2026

Come, Spirit, Come! Happy Pentecost Everyone! We celebrated the gift of the Holy Spirit and the Birthday of the Christian Church with a beautiful new banner designed by our First Church member, Isaac Pruden!

05/17/2026

Worship with us at 10:30 am Sunday Morning, May 17th, 2026!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hd56TebqVeY

*Sermon by Pastor Elizabeth: "What We Need is Bread"
*Special Music: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord, O My Soul) | Sanctuary Choir; Elisabeth Ellis, pianist and director
*Offertory Music: Let Us Break Bread Together - arr. John Carter | Amy Van Mechelen, soloist; Elisabeth Ellis, pianist
*Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Matthew 26:26-30

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Prayer link: https://firstchurchseattle.org/worshi...
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Worship with us at 10:30 am!*Sermon by Pastor Elizabeth: "What We Need is Bread"*Special Music: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord, O My Soul) | Sanctuary Choir;...

05/17/2026

Worship with us at 10:30 am!

*Sermon by Pastor Elizabeth: "What We Need is Bread"
*Special Music: 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord, O My Soul) | Sanctuary Choir; Elisabeth Ellis, pianist and director
*Offertory Music: Let Us Break Bread Together - arr. John Carter | Amy Van Mechelen, soloist; Elisabeth Ellis, pianist
*Scripture Reading: 1 Corinthians 11:23-26, Matthew 26:26-30

- Worship In-person: https://firstchurchseattle.org/about/newcomers/
- Worship livestream: https://firstchurchseattle.org/worship/live/
- Prayer link: https://firstchurchseattle.org/worship/prayer/
- Connection card: https://firstchurchseattle.breezechms.com/form/603d6c
- Sign up for enews: https://firstchurchseattle.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=18291af87fbc7224df67d6ab8&id=24fee5f80d
- Give online: https://firstchurchseattle.org/give/

Fill out our Check-in & Connection Card:
- http://www.FirstChurchSeattle.org/live

Support First Church by giving online:
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Find more news and upcoming events:
- http://www.FirstChurchSeattle.org/upcoming-events

05/16/2026

Find out what's new at First Church!
Read the latest newsletter here: https://mailchi.mp/b0dbdcb57d0f/first-church-news-9317194

05/15/2026

Children, youth, and families are invited to take a walk around Seattle Center's sculptures and artworks, followed by fellowship time at the playground and labyrinth next to MOPOP.

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05/14/2026

Women of all ages are invited to a picnic potluck at Golden Gardens Park in Seattle on May 16 at 11:30 am. Bring a dish to share! Please check on the registration form if you will need a ride or can provide a ride.

Sign Up Here: https://firstchurchseattle.breezechms.com/form/aa19a73641632145422

05/10/2026

Join us for Adult Spirituality this Sunday at 9 am in Room 301!

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05/10/2026

Worship with us at 10:30 am!

*Sermon by Pastor Elizabeth: “What We Need is Prayer”
*Special Music: Pray for the People - Choplin | Sanctuary Choir; Elisabeth Ellis, pianist and director
*Offertory Music: The Lord’s Prayer - Malotte | Ibidunni Ojikutu, soloist; Elisabeth Ellis, pianist
*Scripture Reading: Psalm 30, Philippians 4:4-9

- Worship In-person: https://firstchurchseattle.org/about/newcomers/
- Worship livestream: https://firstchurchseattle.org/worship/live/
- Prayer link: https://firstchurchseattle.org/worship/prayer/
- Connection card: https://firstchurchseattle.breezechms.com/form/603d6c
- Sign up for enews: https://firstchurchseattle.us2.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=18291af87fbc7224df67d6ab8&id=24fee5f80d
- Give online: https://firstchurchseattle.org/give/