Mark your calendar for the Bellevue International Festival at Crossroads Park on Saturday, August 8, from 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm. This City of Bellevue event celebrates Bellevue's diverse cultures and communities. In its third year, the festival will feature live music and dance performances, food trucks, and a variety of vendors and tables offering family-friendly activities, giveaways, and community information. Find out more at Bellevue International Festival | City of Bellevue.
The "Never Again Is Now" mural on the campus of Bellevue College depicts two Japanese American children as they were taken to an incarceration camp in California. The mural was first brought to Bellevue College in 2020 for the national Day of Remembrance marking the signing of Executive Order 9066 which authorized the incarceration of Japanese Americans during World War II.
Originally intended to be a temporary exhibit, the mural was recently rededicated as a permanent art installation on the Bellevue College campus. You can read more about the dedication in this Seattle Times article.
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, is an annual holiday celebrated on June 19 in the United States. The day commemorates the day in 1865 when Union Army General Gordon Granger arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced that all enslaved people in Texas were free, two and a half years after President Abraham Lincoln had signed the Emancipation Proclamation. The celebration of Juneteenth has roots in African American communities and has been observed since the late 1800s. It is a day to remember and honor the struggles and sacrifices of African Americans in their continued fight for freedom and equality.
Looking for things to do this spring and summer? Explore the Chinatown-International District with the Wing Luke Museum!
Find the full calendar of tours and register at Tour Calendar — Wing Luke Museum. Tours include admission to the museum.
The Justice & Racial Reconciliation Team was formed in 2016. If J&RR is to be a vibrant part of BelPres for the next ten years we need Leaders. The goal is to have three to four members of the Leadership Team, each serving a three year term, with staggered term ending dates. We need both continuity and fresh voices.
Would you like to get more involved in our local community and gain skills in group facilitation, cultural competency, and best practices for participatory engagement? Apply to join the City of Bellevue's Cultural Conversations Facilitator Class! Find out more and apply here. Applications are due on April 12. This is a great way to move from learning into action!
On February 9, Pastor Scott, Pastor Rich, Anthony Ballard, and Heather Hedlund hosted a Zoom forum Scripture study and Q&A to wrestle with how to respond to ICE raids, how to love the foreigner among us, and what it means to follow Jesus for such a time as this. If you missed it, you can watch the recording here.
Do you know someone who loves Jesus and our church, is committed to the community, and demonstrates wise leadership and/or compassionate care? Recommend them for leadership! Elders help lead the church and deacons help care for the church. Please take some time to pray about who you want to recommend for these important positions.
You can send in a recommendation until Oct. 19, 2025 via orange slips at the Welcome Desk or by submitting online by clicking here.
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