Worship with Us!
| When: Service begins at 10 a.m., both in-person and streaming online. |
| Where: Get directions: 3001 24th Ave S Seattle, WA 98144 |
| Why: Learn more about our multicultural, multigenerational, inclusive church! Here are our Mission and Core Values. |
| How: Follow Blaine Memorial UMC on Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube! Contact us at office@blaineonline.org or call 206-723-1536. |
Give Through Realm!
“Every person must bring a gift in proportion to God’s blessings upon you.” (Deut. 16: 17)
| Online: Use your Realm sign-in, onrealm.org. |
| Mobile: Search “Realm Connect” in your app store. Download the free app. Use your Realm sign-in and click GIVING. (For a Realm sign-in, contact the Church Office) |
| Text: Text BLAINE to 73256. Click the link you receive and follow the prompts. |
| Mail: Mail a check to: Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 24065, Seattle, WA 98124 |
| Worship: Join us for Sunday worship and present your gift during offering! |
Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost
Last Sunday, we gathered to celebrate the Twelfth Sunday after Pentecost and Scholarship Sunday. Michelle Vaughan, chair of the Scholarship Committee, introduced our six talented 2026 scholarship recipients to the congregation. We heard from each student and celebrated their accomplishments, dreams and bright futures. Rev. Karen Yokota Love brought Sunday’s message, When the Fire Comes: A Faith That Will Not Let Go, grounded in Matthew 15:10-28 (CEB).
In this passage, Jesus reminded us that life is about more than achievement. It is about the heart, and it is about faith. The Canaanite woman came to Jesus with a problem she could not fix and prayed a simple prayer: “Lord, help me.” Even when Jesus seemed silent, she kept coming. Her faith did not mean she had no questions or struggles; it meant she refused to let go.
Life brought moments when doors closed, circumstances changed and the “fire” came through disappointment, grief, failure or uncertainty. When these moments come, where do you turn?
View the Sunday Worship Service Bulletin with Announcements (8/16/2026)
On Sunday, view the livestream on YouTube.
Services | Bulletins and Stories | Videos on Youtube
Dates to Remember
| Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. • Migrant and Refugee Donation Ministry at Riverton Park UMC | |||
| Wednesdays, 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. • Coffee and Prayer with Rev. Karen on Zoom | |||
| Sundays (until Aug. 23) • Vacation Bible School 2026! | |||
| Wednesday, Aug. 19: Noon-4 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 20: 10 a.m.-2 p.m. • Lee Activity Center Chair Refresh Parties | |||
| Saturday, Sept. 12 • All-Church Clean-Up |
Job Opening: Part-Time Youth Director
The Youth Director at Blaine Memorial United Methodist Church is a dedicated individual with a heart for youth ministry, committed to guiding and mentoring young individuals in their faith journey. This position involves direct engagement with 6th to 12th graders, creating a supportive and encouraging environment. We are seeking an energetic leader who will inspire youth, create community, plan and execute programs to build relationships within the youth group, among families, and with the greater community.
Read more about this great opportunity for ministry!
Our Story Continues
Our monthly collection of ministry stories can be found in the Beacon newsletter. Happenings, Faith & Ministries, Visions, and Connections can be enjoyed through our PDF versions of the newsletter. If you would like to subscribe to a printed version, contact the Church Office for more information.
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