Featured Bothell UMC Events
Pint Night
Join us for a time of fun and connection with friends old and new at 192 Brewing in Kenmore! We’ll provide appetizers, you take care of your own beverages. See you there!
Dementia in Aging Workshop (Session 1/6)
Join us in growing our understanding of typical and not typical aging, dementia, and learning skills to recognize and connect effectively and respectfully with people living with dementia and those impacted.
Sam McTavish will be facilitating a 6-session workshop where she will cover these topics more in-depth, continuing on from previous workshops that have been held.
Sessions:
Defining dementia -- October 20, 6:00-7:30 PM
Brain Changes -- November 19
Understanding brain states & skills through disease progression -- TBD
Working with different brain states -- TBD
Skills/techniques for cooperative connection -- TBD
Advocating and support teams -- TBD
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sam McTavish or Brian Fu. Please sign up here.
Rock the Knock
Join us for treats and activities for people of all abilities and ages, including a sensory friendly quiet room and nut-free treats and non-food treats! If you would like to support this event, please contact the office for more information!
Methodism 101 (Session 1/3)
Join us for our Methodism 101 class where we will learn about the history, polity, and doctrine of our denomination.
If you are new to Methodism or would like to understand more about our church's denomination, this will be a great opportunity to learn and understand how these impact our ministry.
Class will be offered in-person and online. Please let us know how you’ll be joining us so we can prepare: Sign up here
Methodism 101 (Session 2/3)
Join us for our Methodism 101 class where we will learn about the history, polity, and doctrine of our denomination.
If you are new to Methodism or would like to understand more about our church's denomination, this will be a great opportunity to learn and understand how these impact our ministry.
Class will be offered in-person and online. Please let us know how you’ll be joining us so we can prepare: Sign up here
Methodism 101 (Session 3/3)
Join us for our Methodism 101 class where we will learn about the history, polity, and doctrine of our denomination.
If you are new to Methodism or would like to understand more about our church's denomination, this will be a great opportunity to learn and understand how these impact our ministry.
Class will be offered in-person and online. Please let us know how you’ll be joining us so we can prepare: Sign up here
Dementia in Aging Workshop (Session 2/6)
Join us in growing our understanding of typical and not typical aging, dementia, and learning skills to recognize and connect effectively and respectfully with people living with dementia and those impacted.
Sam McTavish will be facilitating a 6-session workshop where she will cover these topics more in-depth, continuing on from previous workshops that have been held.
Sessions:
Defining dementia -- October 20, 6:00-7:30 PM
Brain Changes -- November 19
Understanding brain states & skills through disease progression -- TBD
Working with different brain states -- TBD
Skills/techniques for cooperative connection -- TBD
Advocating and support teams -- TBD
If you have any questions, please reach out to Sam McTavish or Brian Fu. Please sign up here.
ADVENT Reflections through Scripture and Film (Session 1/4)
ADVENT Reflections Through Scripture and Film
Join us for our 2025 Advent reflection series through scripture and film. Dr. Jeff S. will be leading this four-week series as we reflect through films that portray the coming of Jesus Christ in our world. Sessions will be offered in-person and online.
Jeff, with his wife Barbara, have been members of BUMC since 1997. Jeff has a Ph.D. in New Testament from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, with a specialization in the Gospel of John. He has taught at the University of Portland, Notre Dame, Pacific Lutheran University, and Seattle University, retiring in 2012. He has taught and written extensively on the subject of Bible and Film.
Please register here so we may prepare the best experience!
ADVENT Reflections through Scripture and Film (Session 2/4)
ADVENT Reflections Through Scripture and Film
Join us for our 2025 Advent reflection series through scripture and film. Dr. Jeff S. will be leading this four-week series as we reflect through films that portray the coming of Jesus Christ in our world. Sessions will be offered in-person and online.
Jeff, with his wife Barbara, have been members of BUMC since 1997. Jeff has a Ph.D. in New Testament from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, with a specialization in the Gospel of John. He has taught at the University of Portland, Notre Dame, Pacific Lutheran University, and Seattle University, retiring in 2012. He has taught and written extensively on the subject of Bible and Film.
Please register here so we may prepare the best experience!
ADVENT Reflections through Scripture and Film (Session 3/4)
ADVENT Reflections Through Scripture and Film
Join us for our 2025 Advent reflection series through scripture and film. Dr. Jeff S. will be leading this four-week series as we reflect through films that portray the coming of Jesus Christ in our world. Sessions will be offered in-person and online.
Jeff, with his wife Barbara, have been members of BUMC since 1997. Jeff has a Ph.D. in New Testament from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, with a specialization in the Gospel of John. He has taught at the University of Portland, Notre Dame, Pacific Lutheran University, and Seattle University, retiring in 2012. He has taught and written extensively on the subject of Bible and Film.
Please register here so we may prepare the best experience!
ADVENT Reflections through Scripture and Film (Session 4/4)
ADVENT Reflections Through Scripture and Film
Join us for our 2025 Advent reflection series through scripture and film. Dr. Jeff S. will be leading this four-week series as we reflect through films that portray the coming of Jesus Christ in our world. Sessions will be offered in-person and online.
Jeff, with his wife Barbara, have been members of BUMC since 1997. Jeff has a Ph.D. in New Testament from the Graduate Theological Union in Berkeley, with a specialization in the Gospel of John. He has taught at the University of Portland, Notre Dame, Pacific Lutheran University, and Seattle University, retiring in 2012. He has taught and written extensively on the subject of Bible and Film.
Please register here so we may prepare the best experience!
Queerly Beloved
An intergenerational dinner group where members of the BUMC LGBTQIA+ community can gather in food and conversation. Join us Mondays at 6:00pm in the Lounge as we reflect on the past, support each other through the present, and envision a brighter future while nourishing our bodies and souls.
Queerly Beloved
An intergenerational dinner group where members of the BUMC LGBTQIA+ community can gather in food and conversation. Join us Mondays at 6:00pm in the Lounge as we reflect on the past, support each other through the present, and envision a brighter future while nourishing our bodies and souls.
Blessing of the Animals
Drop in anytime to Bothell Landing with your pet (or a picture of your pet) for Pastor Joe or Pastor Kristin to bless them! Then, stay to celebrate the gift of relationship with all God’s creatures!
Pastries with the Pastors
If you are newer to our community, come learn more about Bothell UMC's story and connect with Pastor Joe and Pastor Kristin in the Lounge after worship!
Town Hall
Town Hall gatherings are a chance for the whole Bothell UMC community to come together outside of worship. Held quarterly, each Town Hall will look a little different, but the purpose remains the same: to connect as a full church family, to share updates about the life of our congregation and beyond, and to hear from one another through Q&As and facilitated conversations. This is an opportunity to celebrate what God is doing among us, ask questions, and offer feedback as we continue shaping our shared ministry.
Queerly Beloved
An intergenerational dinner group where members of the BUMC LGBTQIA+ community can gather in food and conversation. Join us Mondays at 6:00pm in the Lounge as we reflect on the past, support each other through the present, and envision a brighter future while nourishing our bodies and souls.
A Christmas Carol Auditions
Come all ye Scrooges, Marleys, & Mrs Fezzwigs--auditions for this year's Christmas pageant, A Christmas Carol, will be held in the Chapel! Don't miss this classic story of redemption!
Immigration Justice Conversation
Join the Community & Social Concerns Immigration Justice group in the Lounge to discuss justice and safety for all of our neighbors who are immigrants.
Queerly Beloved
An intergenerational dinner group where members of the BUMC LGBTQIA+ community can gather in food and conversation. Join us Mondays at 6:00pm in the Lounge as we reflect on the past, support each other through the present, and envision a brighter future while nourishing our bodies and souls.
Queerly Beloved
An intergenerational dinner group where members of the BUMC LGBTQIA+ community can gather in food and conversation. Join us Mondays at 6:00pm in the Lounge as we reflect on the past, support each other through the present, and envision a brighter future while nourishing our bodies and souls.
Ministry Fair
Join us after worship to explore some of the many amazing ministries at our church. Learn more about how each ministry is helping us live into our purpose of Becoming Christ in the Community, and find out how you can join in!
Pint Night
Join us for a time of fun and connection with friends old and new at 192 Brewing in Kenmore! We’ll provide appetizers, you take care of your own beverages. See you there!
Queerly Beloved
An intergenerational dinner group where members of the BUMC LGBTQIA+ community can gather in food and conversation. Join us Mondays at 6:00pm in the Lounge as we reflect on the past, support each other through the present, and envision a brighter future while nourishing our bodies and souls.
Ministry Fair
Join us after worship to explore some of the many amazing ministries at our church. Learn more about how each ministry is helping us live into our purpose of Becoming Christ in the Community, and find out how you can join in!
Pastries with the Pastors
If you are newer to our community, come learn more about Bothell UMC's story and connect with Pastor Joe and Pastor Kristin in the Lounge after worship!
Serve with Essentials First
Personal and household hygiene items are not covered by SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and there has been an increasing need for these items. We are excited to partner with Essentials First for an August donation drive and an August 31st packing event! Our goal is to provide items needed for 50 kits which are distributed by the organization to people who need them. Please bring full size quantities of the following items - we will need 50 of each! You can put them in the donation bin in our narthex. Ask your neighbors and friends to pitch in as well - this will take all of us! On Sunday, August 31st we will hear a presentation from Essentials First and pack the kits.
Shampoo, conditioner, bar soap, shaving supplies, wipes, menstrual hygiene products, laundry detergent, toothpaste & toothbrush, dishwashing liquid soap. Please note - items other than listed will not be helpful at this time, please adhere to this list.
Dementia in Aging Workshop
Many people know someone who is affected by dementia. In this abbreviated workshop we will explore typical and atypical aging related to cognitive functions, sensory input and processing context, and skills that use connection to partner in care. Bring your questions and curiosities to create topics of interest for future monthly gatherings. Sam McTavish, a Positive Approach to Care Certified Independent Trainer and Consultant, will facilitate.
Bible Study: Jonah (Evening) (Session 5/5)
Join us for a 5-week Bible Study on the Book of Jonah as we dive into the belly of the beast of the shortest but deeply profound book of our Bible. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays 10:30-12:00 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM, from July 16 to August 20 (one-week break on August 6). Please register here.
Bible Study: Jonah (Morning) (Session 5/5)
Join us for a 5-week Bible Study on the Book of Jonah as we dive into the belly of the beast of the shortest but deeply profound book of our Bible. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays 10:30-12:00 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM, from July 16 to August 20 (one-week break on August 6). Please register here.
Load the Truck
Join us as we pack the unsold items from the annual rummage sale and soft-goods drive into a truck. Items will be sent to Northwest Center who pays per pound for soft-goods. All proceeds from the Rummage Sale and Soft-goods drive benefit programs for women, children, and youth through Bothell United Women in Faith.
United Women in Faith Rummage Sale
Join Bothell United Women in Faith’s efforts to benefit programs for women, children, and youth.
United Women in Faith Rummage Sale
Join Bothell United Women in Faith’s efforts to benefit programs for women, children, and youth.
Bible Study: Jonah (Evening) (Session 4/5)
Join us for a 5-week Bible Study on the Book of Jonah as we dive into the belly of the beast of the shortest but deeply profound book of our Bible. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays 10:30-12:00 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM, from July 16 to August 20 (one-week break on August 6). Please register here.
Bible Study: Jonah (Morning) (Session 4/5)
Join us for a 5-week Bible Study on the Book of Jonah as we dive into the belly of the beast of the shortest but deeply profound book of our Bible. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays 10:30-12:00 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM, from July 16 to August 20 (one-week break on August 6). Please register here.
Pint Night
Join us for a time of fun and connection with friends old and new at 192 Brewing in Kenmore! We’ll provide appetizers, you take care of your own beverages. See you there!
Broadway Sing-along
Join us in the Sanctuary as we sing some of our favorite Broadway hits! All are welcome!
At the Park
Join your Bothell United Methodist neighbors at a park near you for a potluck picnic! There are 3 picnic shelters reserved for Bothell UMC throughout our area, go to the one closest to where you live so you can meet others who live near you!
Kirkland: Edith Moulton Picnic Shelter
North Bothell Snohomish County: Miners Corner Medium Shelter #1
Downtown Bothell: Blyth Park Large Picnic Shelter
Pastries with the Pastors
Learn more about Bothell UMC's story and connect with Pastor Joe and Pastor Kristin in the Lounge after worship!
Bible Study: Jonah (Evening) (Session 3/5)
Join us for a 5-week Bible Study on the Book of Jonah as we dive into the belly of the beast of the shortest but deeply profound book of our Bible. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays 10:30-12:00 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM, from July 16 to August 20 (one-week break on August 6). Please register here.
Bible Study: Jonah (Morning) (Session 3/5)
Join us for a 5-week Bible Study on the Book of Jonah as we dive into the belly of the beast of the shortest but deeply profound book of our Bible. Sessions will be held on Wednesdays 10:30-12:00 PM and 6:30-8:00 PM, from July 9 to August 13 (one-week break on August 6).
