H. Mark Abbott Lectureship: God’s Homecoming: The Forgotten Promise of Future Renewal with N.T. Wright

Dec 8, 2025

Please join the Seattle Pacific Seminary for the H. Mark Abbott Lectureship on Monday, February 23, 7 p.m., in the First Free Methodist Church Sanctuary.

2025 Annual Alfred S. Palmer Lectureship

Sep 9, 2025

Please join the Seattle Pacific Seminary for its first public lecture of the year, the Alfred S. Palmer Lectureship, on Tuesday, Oct. 28, 7 p.m., in the First Free Methodist Church sanctuary.

Commissioning & Hooding Service 2025

Apr 15, 2025

Thursday, June 5 | 7-8:30 p.m. | First Free Methodist Sanctuary

Please join us as we honor and commission our Seminary graduates. Family and friends are welcome.

Business casual attire is suggested.

This event is free.

2025 Annual Paul T. Walls Lectureship

Mar 20, 2025

Please join the Seattle Pacific Seminary for the Annual Paul T. Walls Lecture on Tuesday May 6, 7 p.m., in Upper Gwinn Commons at Seattle Pacific University.

Discernment Days Winter 2025

Jan 22, 2025

If you’ve ever wondered whether seminary was for you, Seattle Pacific Seminary invites you to explore your calling and vocation at Discernment Days.

Singing the Faith Conference

Dec 3, 2024

You are invited to join us at Seattle Pacific University on Tuesday, January 28th for a conference marking the 1700th anniversary of the Nicene Creed by exploring the relationship between theology and song. During this conference, we will consider the topic of "Lyrical Theology." Drawing from the deep wells of wisdom from theologians, local pastors, and worship directors, attendees will find useful reflections and tips for songwriters, worship leaders, and pastors alike. For more details and to register for the conference, click the link below.

2024 Annual Frank Anthony Spina Lectureship

Oct 9, 2024

Please join the Seattle Pacific Seminary for its first public lecture of the year, the Spina Lectureship on Christian Scripture, on Tuesday Oct. 29, 7 p.m., in the First Free Methodist Church sanctuary.

Commissioning & Hooding Service 2024

May 22, 2024

Thursday, June 6 | 7-9 PM

Please join us as we honor and commission our Seminary graduates. Family and friends are welcome. We'll enjoy a reception afterward so our graduates' families and friends can celebrate together.

Business casual attire is suggested. 

This event is free and will include a reception afterward. We will video-record and live-stream this event. 

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Awakening to Justice - Book Launch & Film Screening

Jan 4, 2024

Friday, April 26, 2024 | 7:00 - 9:00 pm
First Free Methodist Church (Sanctuary)
3200 3rd Ave. W., Seattle, WA 98119
Hosted by The Dialogue on Race and Faith Project
Join us for an exciting event at the First Free Methodist Church in Seattle, WA, USA! We are thrilled to invite you to the Awakening to Justice Film and Book Launch.  When a historian discovers a forgotten abolitionist manuscript dated from 1839, he and his fellow researchers uncover a text that sheds light on the reality of racism today—and the history of faith and race in America. 

Awakening to Justice - Training Seminar

Jan 4, 2024

Saturday, April 27, 2024 |9:00 am - 2:30 pm
First Free Methodist Church
Hosted by The Dialogue on Race and Faith Project
Dive deep into the dialogue on race and faith at our Training Seminar, where we'll equip you with tools to engage your communities. Registration required ($10) though EventBrite.