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Upcoming Events
- 5/20 Caring for Aging Parents… 9:30am
- 5/20 Discovery Hour 9:30am
- 5/20 Congregational Meeting… 5:00pm
- 5/23 Crossroads Feeding… 3:00pm
- 5/23 Property Development… 4:00pm
- 5/24 Thursday Morning Women’s… 9:30am
- 5/24 Thursday Morning Women’s… 9:30am
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May 18th, 2012
Two years ago, I became the interim Director of Education here at Bellevue First. At the time, I thought I could give of my time and talents and hopefully make a difference. Little did I know then that what I would receive would so far outweigh what I was able to give
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May 13th, 2012
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Caring for Aging Parents
Caring for Aging Parents – meets May 20th in Room 204 at 9:30 AM. This will be our last gathering of the year. Come and touch base, see new resources, and gain support for community. You are Not Alone on… read more
May 20th, 2012
Outreach Spring Special Offering 2012
Dear Friends, It is spring, and as we celebrate Mothers’ Day, the Outreach Commission is recommending that the following groups, all benefiting women and close to the hearts of Bellevue First Congregational, receive our Special Offering. You may choose to… read more
May 20th, 2012
CROP Walk 2012
Thanks to everyone who walked, sponsored, and volunteered in this year's CROP Hunger Walk! We enjoyed good fellowship, gorgeous weather, and we raised over $8,000 for hunger relief here in King County and around the world. read more
May 20th, 2012
Spring Congregational Meeting and Dinner, Sunday, May 20th
The Spring Congregational Meeting and Potluck will be held on Sunday, May 20th, in Fenwick Hall. Parish Life has decided on a Mexican theme this year. Please bring your favorite Mexican dish for our potluck dinner. Dinner starts at 5:00… read more
May 20th, 2012
Faith Journeys/Adult Ed - Sundays 9:30 - Room 207
Join our discussion of articles from The Christian Century. All are welcome. May 13: Contemporary Issues: "How We Are Poisoning Our Children: an Interview with Sandra Steingraber" May 20: TBD read more
May 20th, 2012
Shaping Our Future
Thank you to all who participated in the Shaping Our Future sessions during January, February, and March. The SOF committee has included your input in its final report for Council’s consideration of which development option to pursue first. SOF’s final… read more
May 20th, 2012
Quarterly Topic: Perspectives on Marriage DUE MAY 19TH
What is your perspective about marriage or committed relationships? Share your story about marriage, -- your joys, your sorrows, your hopes. Maybe you have been married for years, or divorced and remarried, divorced, or not allowed to be "married" at… read more
May 20th, 2012
Coal Free Northwest, Sunday, May 27th, 11:45 pm in Fenwick Hall
Faced with declining domestic demand, coal companies are planning to export more than 100 million tons of coal to Asian markets from Washington and Oregon ports. Join Earthwise Ministry and the Sierra Club on May 27th in Fenwick Hall to… read more
May 27th, 2012
The Backroad Café
For those interested in continuing to learn about Dietrich Bonhoeffer, a manuscript written by Lead Pastor Dr. Kevin C. Brown will be serialized on the website http://www.thebackroadcafe.com/. This website is the creation of the Rev’d Dale Rominger, retired International… read more
May 28th, 2012
Thursday Morning Women’s Book Group
The Thursday Morning Book Group meets every Thursday from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at Bradford Center. All are welcome. The group will discuss on May 24th and 31st the book Velva Jean Learns to Drive by Jennifer Niven. It… read more
May 31st, 2012
Annual LGBTQ Spiritual Renewal Retreat
Begins June 1st, 6:00 PM thru June 3rd, 12:00 PM at Pilgrim Firs Conference Center in Port Orchard, WA. You may register on line at www.pilgrimfirs.org. Flyers are available in the Sanctuary Lounge. For more information please contract Sue Paules… read more
June 1st, 2012
Aging Safely and Well
What’s the Next Step? Join us Saturday, June 2nd, at 9:00 a.m. in Fenwick Hall to hear from experts about Planning Ahead for Times of Change. We’ll have a Social Worker who specializes in working with families and seniors as well… read more
June 2nd, 2012
Congregational Care Commission Meeting
The meeting will be Sunday, June 3rd, at 11:45 AM in Room 207. We will be welcoming all of our new members and planning the upcoming year. Thank you in advance for volunteering. read more
June 3rd, 2012
Do you have a graduate?
– from High School, Community College, University, Technical School, or any other institution of learning - in your family this year? If so, and you would like them recognized on Graduation Sunday (June 10), please provide their name, institution and contact… read more
June 10th, 2012
All Church Picnic – June 10, after 10:30 Service
Join your church friends at Kelsey Creek Farm’s Picnic Shelter for our annual end-of-church-year celebration. The park features farm animals and picturesque barns. Gourmet hot dogs with all the fixings provided (at a small cost). Please bring a dish to… read more
June 10th, 2012
Summer Worship
We are trying something new this summer—a single worship celebration at 9:30 am in the Sanctuary. Attendance greatly decreases during the summer and Council approved this experiment in uniting our summer folk and decreasing stress on staff! The single worship… read more
June 17th, 2012
All Church Campout - Save the Date: Friday August 3 - Sunday, August 5, 2012
Where: Kitsap Memorial Park - http://www.parks.wa.gov/parks/?selectedpark=Kitsap+Memorial Who: Entire congregation is invitedContact: Kari Groves at kmgroves48@gmail.comMore information to come... read more
August 3rd, 2012
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Emergency Food
May Cinco de Mayo
- * packaged pinto beans
- * canned diced tomatoes and tostadas
- * or $14 wil buy a whole case of canned beef chili