Annual Sukiyaki raises $30k supporting PNW disaster fund
Gail Nomura (center) invites University of Washington exchange students to help at Sukiyaki, and Rev. Karen is delighted. Becky Yoda smiles while preparing sukiyaki with friends. Annual Sukiyaki raises $30k supporting PNW disaster fund By Lesley Okura and the Sukiyaki Committee 2026, photos by the Rev. Karen Yokota Love “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.” (Colossians 3:17) These words above from the Bible reflect our message to you all. On March...
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Thank you to all who supported Team Blaine at this year’s Walk for Rice event hosted by the ACRS. Justine Ing leads Team Blaine to victory as they support the feeding of local Asian families through the Asian Counseling and Referral Service. This year’s Walk for Rice Event took place in Seward Park, last May. Thank You, Blaine Community Team Blaine Raises More Than $20,000 for This Year’s Walk for Rice By Justine Ing A huge thank-you to our Team Blaine walkers and the rest of the Blaine community for your amazing support of this...
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Sign up now and help the most frequently visited food bank in King County serve culturally familiar food to those in need. Position Hours: Tuesday–Friday 9 a.m.–12 p.m. Location: 800 Weller St., Seattle, WA Chinatown-International District Specific Tasks: Prepping grocery bags for delivery Assembling and packaging food Loading and unloading food into delivery vehicles Supporting organization and light cleaning within the facility (Wednesdays and Fridays) Handing out food to clients Required: Must be at least 16 Sign up, now! Announcements...
read moreSenior Pastor Reflection
The Rev. Karen Yokota Love and Laura Gilbert share a moment after Easter Worship Service as they await to place flowers on the cross at Blaine Memorial UMC. Senior Pastor Reflection A Season of Belonging, Gratitude and Grace By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love, photos by Jesse N. Love As we move through May and toward June, I find myself holding this season with deep gratitude. The rhythm of the church year invites us to slow down and notice what God is doing among us — and to recognize the people God uses to shape, steady and carry us forward in...
read moreTrinity Sunday
All are Welcome! Trinity Sunday May 31, 2026 10:00 a.m. View the livestream Video Sermon Questions The sermon describes the Trinity as “communion” — Father, Son, and Holy Spirit living in perfect relationship. Where in your own life have you experienced the strength, comfort, or beauty of living in community rather than alone? The disciples in Matthew both worshiped and doubted, yet Jesus still sent them into the world. How does it encourage or challenge you to know that God works through imperfect people with mixed emotions and questions? In...
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All are Welcome! Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2025 10:00 a.m. View the livestream Video Sermon Questions What fears or divisions in our world today prevent people from truly hearing and understanding one another? How can Christians honor sacrifice and love their country while remaining committed to the gospel’s call to peace and human dignity? Jesus says, “My peace I give to you — not as the world gives.” What does Christ-like peace look like in a world shaped by conflict, fear, and polarization? Order of Worship Prelude“Spirit, Spirit of...
read moreSeventh Sunday of Easter
All are Welcome! Seventh Sunday of Easter May 17, 2026 View the livestream Video Sermon Questions What in this prayer of Jesus gives us hope? What challenges us? What does Christian disunity look like? What does Christian unity look like? When, where, and how do you witness evidence of Christian unity? Jesus prays that his followers may be one with one another; do you have hope and trust in this prayer? What kinds of prayers—such as prayers of lament—could we pray as a community so that by breaking silences together with and for...
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All are Welcome! Sixth Sunday of Easter Mother’s Day May 10, 2026 View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Video Sermon Questions Where have you experienced “love that shows up” in your life — through a caregiver, mentor, friend, or community — and how has that shaped your understanding of God’s love? In what ways have you taken love for granted or overlooked the steady care of others, and how might Jesus’ call to “keep my commandments” reshape how you notice and respond to love in your daily life? Jesus promises, “I will not leave you...
read moreFifth Sunday of Easter
All are Welcome! Fifth Sunday of Easter May 3, 2026 View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Video Sermon Questions What does it mean for you personally to trust Jesus when your heart feels troubled? How does knowing Jesus is “the way, the truth, and the life” shape the way you approach God in prayer and daily life? In what ways does giving your offering become an act of trust in God’s provision and faithfulness? Order of Worship Prelude“Spirit Song”UMH #347Kathy OnishiWelcome of Grace and GreetingRev. Karen Yokota Love*Call to...
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All are Welcome! Third Sunday of Easter April 19, 2026 View the livestream Facebook Instagram YouTube Sermon Questions Can you recall a time when your world was “thrown out of place”? How did that experience shape your understanding of where God was in that moment? In what ways might you be holding expectations about who Jesus is or how He should act — and how might those expectations be limiting what God is actually doing in your life? The disciples recognized Jesus when they invited Him in and shared a meal. What might it look like for...
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