In the Summertime
In the Summertime July 7, 2026 Dear SFBC Family, It is probably no surprise to you that I love summer in the PNW. Last year when I was on sabbatical and traveling (which was an enormous gift!), I truly missed being in Seattle for the summer. I missed the cool mornings walking in Discovery Park […]
Council of Ministries Endorses No Hate in WA State
Council of Ministries Endorses No Hate in WA State July 6, 2026 At their June meeting, the council of ministries unanimously endorsed No Hate in WA State’s Vote No on IL26-001 & IL26-638 campaign on behalf of SFBC. These two initiatives are on the ballot this November and target children, specifically trans children. IL26-001 removes […]
Small Groups Schedule: July
Small Groups Schedule: July July 1, 2026 Exploring Contemplation Book StudyMeets every other Friday at 11:00am on Zoom This group will meet every other Friday through the summer (this month: July 10 and 24), working from the book Refuge by Terry Tempest Williams. We will share what works well, and what challenges us, about our […]
Ministry with Children
Ministry with Children June 16, 2026 From Pastor Anita’s presentation on Ministry with Children, May 3rd, 2026.
Taste and See
Taste and See June 2, 2026 Hey y’all, Each week when we meet for staff meeting, Pastor Anita or I offer a reflection of some sort. We might offer a prayer, poem, psalm, or question. Recently, we asked everyone what the best meal (or one of the best meals) they had ever eaten. The answers […]
Summer Office Schedule
Summer Office Schedule June 1, 2026 Church office hours for the summer will adjust slightly and there will be some closures during June and July. Please note the following: The office will be open the following times during the summer: Tuesday – Thursday 9:00am–4:00pm Friday 9:00am–1:00pm The office will be closed on the […]
Small Groups Schedule: June
Small Groups Schedule: June June 1, 2026 Exploring Contemplation Book StudyEvery other Friday at 11:00am on Zoom This group will meet every other Friday through the summer (this month: June 12 and June 19), working from the book Refuge, by Terry Tempest Williams. We will share what works well, and what challenges us, about our […]
A Space for Grace with Flamy Grant
A Space for Grace with Flamy Grant May 5, 2026 On a Monday night in April, a bunch of American Baptist and United Church of Christ clergy gathered in a cozy, velvet-covered lounge in the basement of a fancy hotel in Cleveland, Ohio. There were hors d’oeuvres and cocktails and nonalcoholic drinks galore, next to […]
Pastor’s Updates for May
Pastor’s Updates for May May 3, 2026 Graduation Sunday Do you know anyone in our church family who is graduating this year, from kindergarten through PhD? We want to celebrate you! Please contact the pastors to let them know and we will recognize your accomplishment in church! Information to send to the pastors: photo of […]
Small Groups Schedule: May
Small Groups Schedule: May May 1, 2026 Exploring Contemplation Book StudyMeets every other Friday at 11:00am on Zoom This group will meet every other Friday through the summer, working from the book “Refuge”, by Terry Tempest Williams. We will share what works well, and what challenges us, about our meditation experiences. A guided meditation will […]