When we say, “all means all,” we mean it.

We want to cultivate a space where everyone is loved for whom God created them to be.

With all of your unique gifts and abilities, know that you are welcome, know that you belong at Bothell UMC.

This is especially true for those who have been pushed out or experienced pain in places of worship. That means if you’re Black, Brown, or Indigenous or you’ve been discriminated against because of the color of your skin; you’re LGBTQIA+ or questioning; you’re single or divorced, partnered, or separated; you find yourself homeless or houseless or in the lower economic brackets of our community, know that you are welcome, know that you belong.

Our community is made up of people who don’t have it all figured out. We span the spectrum of faith and commit to journeying together through questions, dialogue, and healthy conversation about the definition of church and religion in our society and world.

We are a progressive Christian community, guided by the teachings of Jesus Christ and the leadings of the Holy Spirit.

We strive to do justice, love kindness, and walk humbly with God, and follow the principles attributed to John Wesley that we, “Do all the good you can, By all the means you can, In all the ways you can, In all the places you can, At all the times you can, To all the people you can, As long as ever you can.”

We believe that we are invited into God’s holy work, transforming our communities through peace, joy, hope, and love. With God’s guidance and strength, we can be co-creators with God to transform the world.

Gathered to worship and connect online or onsite, we are one community—near and far.

We respectfully acknowledge that we connect on the unceded ancestral homelands of the Duwamish, Stillaguamish, Snohomish, and other Coast Salish Peoples.

We honor the original ancestors of this land and also offer respect for their enduring care and protection of the lands and waterways we share.

We strive to be accountable by acknowledging this living history and cultivating respect in our relationships with this land’s Indigenous Peoples.

Becoming Christ in the Community means we are becoming anti-racist in the community. This looks like:

We recognize that structural racism and ethnic discrimination and other forms of oppression have contributed to persistent disparities which Bothell UMC seeks to dismantle.

We understand that these disparities have existed in the past and persist into the present.

We acknowledge that these inequities are the result of policies and practices that work to marginalize entire populations of people.

We unequivocally denounce racism and ethnic discrimination, which undermines the well-being and vitality of our communities and are antithetical to our belief that each person is a unique, beloved child of God. We commit to the healing and wholeness of all persons.

Bothell UMC works to create a place at the table for those whose voices have traditionally been marginalized.

We commit to sharing our resources to create more equitable communities.

We work with public and private partners, co-creating solutions for racial justice that ensure everyone has the resources, supports, opportunities and networks they need to thrive.

We welcome, support, and engage people of all abilities and their families to fully participate in the life of the church so that all may feel a sense of belonging as the community comes to value everyone’s unique gifts.

At Bothell UMC, this looks like:

• a nut-free environment for community events, potlucks, etc.

• worship lyrics and scripture presented are visually

• sensory fidgets + noise-reducing headphones are available at worship and events

• a separate (but connected) room for families during worship

We believe that church is more than a building. Church is composed of people putting their faith into action, meeting the needs of the community with the community. Our purpose is BECOMING CHRIST IN THE COMMUNITY.

Bothell United Methodist Church believes it is our duty to guard and protect the children, youth, and vulnerable adults given to our care. To ensure our congregation is a place of safety, trust, and compassion, we practice Safe Sanctuaries, which includes background checks of staff and adult volunteers, preventative education, and proper response to disclosures of abuse. Through our policy, we hope people become more aware of what it takes to keep our community and children safe. Learn More…