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IT'S THE 4th SUNDAY OF THE MONTH
It's time for Action to Change Things (ACT) through two different social justice opportunities!

Virtually Accessible PRIDE:   Register here for information on entertainment, speakers, and other opportunities and enjoy PRIDE without the usual hassles!  Don't miss the 12-noon Interfaith Panel, invite the grandkids over for Story Time with the Tooth Fairy at 11 am, or check out any of the rebroadcast Pride Speaks speakers on homelessness, health care, business, and youth! 

Public Display of PRIDE:  Enjoy the celebration in Bellevue with our display of PRIDE along NE 12th St between 108th and 112th Ave NE. Come check it out!
Want to help post the signs to show your support? Meet at 9 am at the NE corner of 108th Ave and 12th St for set up and/or at 6 pm to move them all to the church front yard!  

More info on both events:
https://bellevue.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/873413
Pre-ACT Sunday Opportunity:
PRIDE Celebration Sign Making Party
Saturday, June 26th
10 am - 1 pm
Want to make a sign to show your PRIDE? Join the sign-making party!  We'll have supplies and tables in the church parking lot from 10 am - 1 pm on Saturday, June 26th. 
Groceries for Families in Need
For 15+ months members of our congregation have been supporting 8 – 12 families in Bellevue who needed a little help to make it through the pandemic through Jubilee Reach.  From a max of 750, Jubilee Reach has narrowed the number of families needing help now down to 200 families.  There are four ways you could be an important part of this program:
  • Buy a set list of staples for a family, at about $25/week through December.  Shop yourself, or provide the funding and we’ll shop for you!
  • Buy a set list of perishables (ground beef, OJ, cheese, and butter) for a family, through December
  • Choose to buy some produce every week or occasionally by signing up here OR
  • Volunteer to help, Tuesdays from 9 am – 12 noon at Jubilee Reach by signing up here.
 Email Laurie for more information.

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. 
  • You can email Chris Curia or email Vanessa  Perkins, our interns.
  • 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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