Sharing Our Abundance
Sharing Our Abundance November 4, 2025 When I was an Environmental Studies major at Oberlin College, I took a class called “American Agricultures.” In the class we learned about the food industry from many angles, visited local farms in northeast Ohio to assist with gleaning, compared and contrasted various economic systems based on their impact […]
Small Groups Schedule: November
Small Groups Schedule: November November 3, 2025 Exploring ContemplationMeets 1st & 3rd Fridays of month at 11:00am on Zoom In this group we meet twice a month to explore various traditions of contemplation, to build a meditative community, and to equip us to live in times such as these mindfully and lovingly. Our times together […]
Join Our Visual Pilgrimage Through Advent
Join Our Visual Pilgrimage Through Advent November 4, 2025 Plans are underway to create a series of sanctuary banners depicting members and friends of SFBC walking together through the season of Advent. The worship leadership team has chosen “Generation to Generation” as the theme for Advent and Christmas this year. To create these banners, we […]
“Where you lead, I will follow”
“Where you lead, I will follow” October 6, 2025 Hey y’all, Fall is upon us! Fall is my favorite season of the year. The season brings familiar routines and rhythms that Keith and I look forward to each year. We love the dropping temperatures and the beautiful color of the changing leaves, making outdoor activities […]
Small Groups Schedule: October
Small Groups Schedule: October October 3, 2025 Exploring ContemplationContinuingMeets 1st & 3rd Fridays of month at 11:00am on Zoom In this group we meet twice a month to explore various traditions of contemplation, to build a meditative community, and to equip us to live in times such as these mindfully and lovingly. Our times together […]
Highlighting the Church Council of Greater Seattle
Highlighting the Church Council of Greater Seattle October 1, 2025 For the month of October, we will be highlighting the work of our ministry partner, the Church Council of Greater Seattle. SFBC was one of the founding churches of CCGS over 100 years ago, and they remain an important partner for us today. We are […]
All Church Retreat at Camp Burton
All Church Retreat at Camp Burton September 30, 2025 Friday, November 14 – Sunday, November 16, 2025 Camp Burton on Vashon Island Join with our church family for a weekend of fun, fellowship, rest and renewal! We have reserved the entire camp just for SFBC. We will have opportunities for prayer and meditation, walks in […]
A Time for Rest
A Time for Rest September 2, 2025 Dear Church, I am profoundly grateful for my sabbatical this summer. Having three months off, altering my daily routine and being able to travel and spend time with loved ones, was such a gift to me and to my family. I have never been good at resting. Give […]
Welcome Home
Welcome Home August 25, 2025 Dear Seattle First Baptist Family, We likely all know the story of Jacob and Esau. The younger brother swindles his older brother out of his family inheritance and then tricks their blind father into giving him the birthright blessing instead. Jacob then flees in fear of Esau’s anger and starts […]
Small Groups Schedule: September
Small Groups Schedule: September August 25, 2025 Exploring ContemplationResumes Friday September 19Meets 1st & 3rd Fridays of month at 11:00am on Zoom In this group we meet twice a month to explore various traditions of contemplation, to build a meditative community, and to equip us to live in times such as these mindfully and lovingly. […]