• Brews with Brook

    Sun, Apr 19 4-6pm

    Come hang out with Brook and others on staff and in the congregation for a couple of hours! Super casual. We'll hang out at Black Raven in Woodinville. Kids are welcome. Black Raven has a few limited food options and there is sometimes a food truck on site. 

  • Bring New Kids Shoes to Worship Apr 26

    On Sunday, April 26, bring a pair of new children's shoes to worship. We will be focusing on peacemaking and honoring the children killed by a U.S. Tomahawk missile in Iran on Feb 28. 

  • Mothers Day Baskets

    Due May 3

    Please pick up your basket (and list of suggested items to put in it) in the lobby this Sunday. We’re trying to spread joy for moms that need a little extra help. We need about 65 in total, so please return them by May 3rd so they can be distributed ahead of the holiday. Don’t have time to shop? Cash donations through our website work too, and we will do the shopping on 5/3 after church. Want to help? We could use extra hands with shopping or dropping off the baskets in Kirkland. See Mimi, Karen, or Danielle after church if you have questions. 


    Ways to contribute:

    1. Pray for the recipients of these baskets and their families.
    2. Take a basket and fill it with items a mother would enjoy receiving--specific requests were “home spa items”*.
    3. You didn’t take a basket, but you have items from home that would be a nice addition to a basket. Bring them in by MAY 3 and they’ll be placed in a basket!
    4. You don’t have time to fill a basket and don’t have items at home, but you would like to help. Monetary donations will be gladly accepted online or by check!

    Here are some ideas for gifts:

    • Spa face masks (sheet) 
    • Books
    • Sugar scrubs
    • Journal
    • Lotions
    • Scarf
    • Manicure kits
    • Fun socks
    • Nail Polish
    • Sweet treats
    • Soaps
    • Coffee/tea
    • Satin scarf/bonnet/pillowcase (to protect hair)
    • **No candles, please!!

    Please bring your filled basket to the church by Sunday, May 3rd

    or bring items to put into the baskets by Sunday, April 26 and thank


    you for helping the young mothers housed by Friends of Youth

  • Seed Planting

    Sun, May 3 after worship

    Each year, we help growers for FoodBank Farm plant seeds to start their crops off well! It's so fun to go back in the fall to harvest some of what we've planted! Join us after worship (around 11:15) on May 3. 

  • Snohomish Pride Parade

    Sat, Jun 6 @ 10am

    Once again we will show solidarity with our LGBTQIA+ siblings by marching in the Snohomish Pride Parade. Contact Karen S. or Tracy D. for meetup details. 

  • Retirement party for pastor brook

    sun, Jun 14, during and after worship

    Help us celebrate Pastor Brook as he retires from professional ministry. He's been our pastor for the past 10 years, and there are so many memories we share! Join us for food, and fun reflection on that day. We will celebrate all morning. Send your photos and stories to the church office. 

  • Vacation Bible Camp: Illumination Station

    M-Th, Aug 3-6, 9-12:30

    It's time to get ready for SUMMMMMMMMMER! And that means Vacation Bible Camp! This year we are setting up an Illumination Station. Register your kid(s) today! 

ONGOING OPPORTUNITIES

  • Camp summit Sundays

    on the 1st and 3rd sundays @ 11:15-1pm

    This special monthly activity for kids is fun for grades K-5! Kids split up by age, and enjoy age-appropriate crafts, games, lunch, and time with friends! Bring a friend! 

  • Youth Summit

    twice monthly on the 2nd and 4th sundays, 11:15-1pm

    Hey 6-12th graders, this is YOUR time for fun, games, activities, stories, FOOD, and hanging with friends! Join us each 2nd and 4th SUNDAYs of the month, from 11:15-1pm for Youth Summit.

  • Women at the Well

    Weekly on Tuesdays @ 10am

    A group for women of all ages, focusing on Bible study and relationship-building. Every Tuesday at 10am. We ARE meeting through the summer.

  • Going Deeper

    Weekly on Sundays @ 11:15am

    Each Sunday after worship, we go deeper on the topic of the day. No prep required, just come and share your thoughts! We learn best together.


    GOING DEEPER will resume Sep 7. 


  • Book Club

    Monthly on second tuesdays @ 6pm

    Join us for a lively discussion of a wide array of books -- fiction and non-fiction, fun and educational -- each month. Contact Connie for information on this month's topic! 

  • Bear Creek Men

    Monthly on second Tuesdays @ 7pm

    Next gathering: March 19 at 7pm. 

    Come for casual hangout and food! This rotates around different guys' homes so contact Doug Shirley or Andrew Walsh for location. 

  • Bear Creek Choir

    Weekly on Wednesdays @ 7pm

    Love to sing? Join the Bear Creek Choir! You don't have to be a trained musician - just have a heart to share music in worship! Rehearsals are Wed @ 7pm each week, and begin Sep 3. 

WAYS TO SERVE AND GIVE BACK

  • Move-in Ministry

    Do you have lightly-used or new small household items sitting around? Donate them to help a family coming out of housing insecurity as they move into a safe space. Bring items (no furniture, please) to the church and they will be taken over to the donation center so people moving into secure housing can "shop" for items they need. 

  • Bring a dish for safe parking

    We regularly provide meals for the families living in their cars at Safe Parking @ LWUMC.


    Any questions or if you are interested in providing a meal in the future, please contact Betsy McClelland

  • Join a Serve Team!

    Bear Creek runs on volunteers!

    If you're looking for a way to get involved, join a serve team on Sunday mornings. Reach out to Sonya G or the church office to find out where you might fit! You can complete a contact form here.

CURRENT SERMON SERIES

  • What Kind of world is this?

    How does our experience of the resurrected Christ shift our perspective? Find out on Sunday!