Sundays 10:45 AM

Whole Community Worship

(online and in person)

Join us online or in person as we gather all of our diverse stories together and learn from the life of Jesus Christ about the Good News! Music (classical, folk, hymnal, and contemporary blend), fellowship, scripture, and inspirational preaching.

Learn more about what to expect on a Sunday here.

Faith Formation for young disciples

STARTS IN OCTOBER

9:15 AM - 10:15 AM on the top floor of the building

This is a fun, high energy time of building the values of compassion, connection and identity through the stories of our scriptures. 

This faith formation time is ecumenical* as it is a combination of multiple Christian Faith communities who are partnering together to bless our future leaders  with a strong spiritual foundation. 

The program is a one -room schoolhouse type of setting that is designed to be enjoyed by 4-12 year olds. We do welcome students outside of that age-range if they are interested. 

*Ecumenical- gatherings that are designed to be affirming of our shared faith across multiple Christian expressions

Spiritual Tune- Up

If you are a person who has experienced the daily grind as exhausting and crave a way to anchor your faith throughout the week, this vulnerable group of disciples sharing in some devotional time, discussion, and prayer might be the right fit for you. 

• We gather Monday-Wednesday weekly at 8 AM & also on Wednesday evening 6 PM

• Drop in when you can. No commitment required 

• Primary goal of the group is worship

Brief reading to ground us in our faith followed by discussion on how that reading relates to our ongoing discipleship with Jesus. We close with prayer.

Morning: Monday, Tuesday,& Wednesdays at 8 AM

Evening: Wednesday at 6 PM

https://greaternw.zoom.us/j/96265242548

Password: praytoday

Meeting ID: 962 6524 2548

Here are more details to help you get interested in this idea:

Join in a daily devotional reading from The Upper Room Daily Devotional Guide. This is a gentle time of honoring our God with a slow reading of the short devotional.  This will be a time of tender listening to Spirit, and You can expect that your pastor will be willing to facilitate the meeting but will invite other readers and be happy to share in the facilitation as well. The hope is that this may become a regular part of your daily faith practice and a spiritual discipline to dedicate this time to God.  And also, this gathering will be drop-in-friendly. That means it’s okay if you can’t come consistently because each session stands on its own, so you are free to participate (or drop in) if you are able.  You are welcome to share this opportunity with others looking for a faith-affirming option beyond our Ronald United faith community, who are busy with their schedules.

If this opportunity is an excellent addition to your personal discipleship journey, we will continue this opportunity until July.

About the devotional:

• You can access this devotional for free by clicking this link: https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals?page=7&path=neweverymorning, then clicking the header at the top of the page that says, and clicking the header at the top of the page that says “Looking for today's Daily Devotional? Click here to read it.”

• Our Church also purchases a few copies of this devotional, and you may pick up a print copy (large print and pocket size) as long as the supplies last. We will keep investing in print copies as long as we see them utilized.

• Each day’s devotional is written by a diverse group of people from all over the globe). The Upper Room intentionally publishes submissions from all over, as their slogan is “Where the World Meets to Pray.”

*Caregivers: this Zoom call has a waiting room. It will require that you or the child list their name and are logged in to prevent univted gugests from interupting this space. This is for safety.

This is a fun, high energy, kid centered one on one time for our kids with their pastor! This playful, virtual meeting is typically 30 to 45 minutes and packed full of fun, interactive games, relevant history, scripture and prayer. It is gear for ages 5-12. This allows your kiddo to grow in their own faith and establish a positive and nurturing relationship with God for their context. In addition, it allows our pastor to build relationships with our youngest disciples and makes faith accessible to their young, curious minds! 

Join with this same link each Monday @ 5:30 PM   https://greaternw.zoom.us/j/94272111815

Tips & Details: 

• Kid’s check-in is drop-in friendly (meaning it’s okay if your kiddo can’t come consistently because each session stands on its own. You are welcome to share this opportunity with other families looking for a faith option in their busy schedules. 

• Please encourage your kiddos to have their camera on (Please don't’ worry about the laundry in the background or their messy hair- it’s all part of teaching them to show up as they really are and knowing God doesn't need us to perform or pretend perfection).

• It’s okay for them to join from a phone or while on the go. 

• It’s okay if households need to share one screen but when possible if kids can use their own devices in  separate rooms, it will maximize their experience. 

• We meet on Mondays whenever Shoreline school district also has a school day. Therefore there will NOT be check-in on any  day that school is not in session. 

This is a fun, high energy, kid centered one on one time for our kids with their pastor! This playful, virtual meeting is typically 30 to 45 minutes and packed full of fun, interactive games, relevant history, scripture and prayer. It is gear for ages 5-12. This allows your kiddo to grow in their own faith and establish a positive and nurturing relationship with God for their context. In addition, it allows our pastor to build relationships with our youngest disciples and makes faith accessible to their young, curious minds! 

Faith and Philosophy: 

If you are a deep thinker who wants to verbally process with others by listening & sharing perspectives as you attempt to navigate your faith and worldview then the Faith and Philosophy group might be right fit for you. 

• We gather 1st & 3rd Monday evenings @ 7 PM  via Zoom:  https://greaternw.zoom.us/j/96547540800

• Drop in when you can. No commitment required 

• Primary goal of the group is authentic fellowship

In this gathering of hearts and minds we go deep into how we process the complexities of life and how we find our way to love amidst the challenge.

First and Third Mondays at 7 PM

The Green Team

Green Team

If you are a person who is aware and compelled to act to protect our Earth amidst the climate crisis who would willingly collaborate on proactive initiatives for the faith community to take action and advocate then this council might be the right fit for you. 

• We gather monthly on the second Wednesday of the month @ 7 PM via Zoom: https://greaternw.zoom.us/j/91366289100 

• We welcome guests at anytime

• Primary goal of the group is service

https://greaternw.zoom.us/j/91366289100

Monthly: Second Wednesdays @ 7 PM

We invite you to pray and think about the following as preparation for our initial meeting.

What are you most interested in/ passionate about Creation Care?

Which of these four areas of action suits your passions/interests/skills?

Four Areas of Action:

• Worship - celebrating God’s grace, glory, and beauty in creation and connecting creation care and justice to the scriptural call to love God and neighbor (example - special worship service with liturgy, sermon, music)

• Education - opportunities held within and for the congregation and/or community, related to some aspect of creation care and justice (examples - book reviews for Newsletter; using the United Methodist Curriculum for Sunday School)

• Practices - positive changes in the church’s life and/or to the church buildings or grounds (examples - recipes for meatless meals for Newsletter; monthly Creation Justice Tips for Newsletter) 

• Advocacy - speaking up for change in systems that perpetuate injustice and harm to creation and communities either locally, regionally, nationally or globally (example: research an issue, identify change-makers and communicate with them)

Source: Model Resolution B, Green Team Formation, United Methodist Creation Justice

Bible Study

If you are a person who loves extended time for thoughtful study of scripture, community prayer, and deepening your discipleship journey then Bible Study might be the right fit for you. 

• We gather Thursday mornings in person from 10:15 AM - 12: 00 PM

• We welcome guests at anytime even if we are already in the middle of a book

• Primary goal of the group is Worship

Grace & Games 

If you’d like to make friends amongst other believers who are desiring some consistent adult friendships and playful inside jokes, then the Grace and Games group might be the right fit for you. 

• We gather @ 7 PM in person on the first Thursdays of the month at the church and virtually on the 3rd Thursday of the month: https://greaternw.zoom.us/j/96735403369

• Drop in when you can. No commitment required. Game playing not required.

• Primary goal of the group is authentic fellowship

Monthly: First Thursdays in person at 7 PM at the church building on

Monthly: Third Thursdays online for virtual games

Meeting ID: 967 3540 3369

https://greaternw.zoom.us/j/96735403369

Grief Breakfast group: 

If you're a person who has experienced loss and would like to develop friendships where you do not have to explain the complexities of holding or compartmentalizing that loss then the grief group’s monthly breakfast fellowship group might be the right fit for you. 

• We gather monthly on the third Thursday @ 8:30 AM 23725 Highway 99, Edmonds, WA 98026

• Drop in when you can. No commitment required

• Primary goal of the group is authentic fellowship

Ronald Cafe Common

If you are a person who cares for all people and knows that the simplicity of a free community meal is just as much as filling hearts as filling tummies then serving at the Ronald Commons Cafe might be the right fit for you. 

• Volunteers gather weekly on Thursdays @ 5:30 PM on the bottom floor of the church. Ronald United Church is the primary volunteer team on the first Thursday of the month.

• We welcome guests at anytime

• Primary goal of the group is service

Choir

If you are a person who feels connected to God through lifting your voice in praise and/or finds music deeply meaningful might be the right fit for you. 

• We gather Saturdays in the church chapel on Saturday promptly at 10 AM 

• All skill levels welcome

• We welcome guests at anytime but we ask you to make a commitment to attend rehearsals if you’d like to sing on Sundays

• Primary goal of the group is Worship