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This week is the 2nd Sunday: Community Groups

Community Groups are a key aspect of our church identity. Each group meets once a month for good conversation, mutual support, and a healthy dose of laughter and general good-times. Currently, all groups are functioning as Virtual Community Groups, meeting once a month via ZOOM. If you haven't signed up for a group yet, go to (fumcbellevue.org/groups) and sign up!
Congratulations to Alex Ma for his beautiful Eagle Scout project in front of the church.  All those walkers that  pass by will love the bench and the Peace Pole appeals to everyone in the neighborhood with its many translations of  "May Peace Prevail on Earth."    The languages on the pole include the top six languages spoken in Bellevue (English, Spanish, Chinese, Russian, Korean and Vietnamese) as well as Japanese because of Alex's heritage and Duwamish because the church sits on their traditional lands. Alex is the son of Jamee and Gen Ma, and the grandson of Judy and James Jones.  Steve Pollard was instrumental in helping Alex complete his project.
Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Class
Starts June 3rd, 5:30 - 7:30 pm
Our church practices faith by serving the marginalized members of our community. But the work of justice requires our witness to many painful realities, and over time, this constant pain can result in “compassion fatigue” and disconnection. Join us for an 8-week course where we’ll build practical emotional & spiritual tools to support sustainable lifelong work for Christ’s justice. Class will be led by Brittany Ledyard and will meet for 8 weeks starting June 3rd. Click here for more info and class registration. 
Neighbors Appreciate our Garden!
Now we're thinning lettuce.  Since I weed after work on Thursdays, the preschool kids walk past with their parents on the way home.  They are fascinated by the garden, and all have been thrilled with the lettuce I need to thin, the thinnings from which end up in their hands for salad at home!  They love shaking off the root balls from the scrawny heads.  Thinning the lettuce will make it possible for the other heads to get nice and full!  Come by some day and help thin lettuce!

Lectio Divina
Mondays from 4 - 5:30
Join here. Lectio Divina is a contemplative method of reading the Bible with ‘the ear of the heart’ so as to be transformed, more than simply informed, by the text. We hope this group will help us focus on how the Bible can help to navigate this cultural moment and uplift us with needed hope in this season of upheaval.
STAFF:  We're here for you!
  • To sign up for a time to meet with Pastor Phil, click here. 
  • To sign up for a visit with Laurie, click here. 
  • To leave a message for any of us, call the church office! We check messages remotely.
  • For other needs, email the office: Changes in your contact information, emergency contact information (if you would like to provide that), opting out to receive reminder texts on Sundays, a paper copy of the directory, your Care Circle list, etc. 
 
For Your Prayers
Consider spending some time this week in a moment of quiet reflection or prayer. Consider praying for the following
  • Please pray for the members of the Duwamish Tribe, as well as all those whose ancestors lived on these lands from time immemorial.
  • Please pray for all of our LGBTQ neighbors.
  • Please pray for the protestors.
  • Please pray for our country to be less divided
  • Please pray for the health of our community and those affected by COVID-19.
  • Please pray for Pastor Joe and his LGBTQ+ friendly medical clinic and church in Kenya
  • Please pray for Pastor Phil for wisdom, strength, and vision
  • The mission and vision of our Church 
  • Our church family and friends
  • The local community and our neighbors 
  • The United Methodist Church
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