BYG Update
Gibson, Evan, and Kai take charge of the recycling area. How can we embody the spirit of Christ? Thank you for nurturing the BYG during this time of transition! Our Blaine Youth Group served church members after worship on Easter Sunday, and we are grateful for their creative and innovative approach to cooking. If you would like to continue supporting our BYG, contact Rev. Karen Yokota Love. BYG Update Faithfulness…Through You! By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love, photos by Jesse N. Love Over the season of Lent, I began a simple practice that...
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Blaine Memorial UMC members Judy Yasutake and Dale H. Watanabe volunteered and stamped family members’ names. Ireicho visits Blaine Memorial UMC in powerful act of remembrance and shared reflection By the Rev. Karen Yokota Love, photo by Judy Yasutake and Dale H. Watanabe On March 28, 2026, Blaine Memorial UMC welcomed the Ireicho, part of the Irei: National Monument for the WWII Japanese American Incarceration, into the Lee Activity Center and the Nishida Room for a meaningful sacred moment in time. Blaine Memorial welcomed people from...
read moreAnnual 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...
read moreCongrats, Team Blaine!
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...
read moreACRS Food Bank
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...
read morePentecost Sunday
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...
read moreSixth Sunday of Easter
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...
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