About Us

About Us

Sand Point Community United Methodist Church was founded in 1944 by Dr. Harold O. Perry. No Protestant church served the Sand Point / View Ridge neighborhood of Seattle at the time, and Dr. Perry began holding services in the community hall of the Sand Point Naval Station. The first permanent church was constructed in 1945.

Today the church continues to serve the community by offering worship opportunities, the sacraments of baptism and communion with Jesus Christ, and special events celebrating the seasons of the Christian calendar. Our music program enhances our worship with outstanding organ and piano music, choir, bell choir and solo presentations, as well as Christmas and Lenten cantatas.

We offer many small group opportunities such as Bible study, prayer meetings, church school and youth group activities, fellowship dinner groups, and a women’s circle. We participate in Ecumenical and Interfaith services in Northeast Seattle, and give support to Sand Point Housing, ShareHouse, the Church of Mary Magdalene for homeless women, the University Food Bank, and many other local needs. We support our brothers and sisters around the world through our Methodist connections with emphasis in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, the Philippines, and Central America. Our building is a place a place where community leaders meet, the home of a preschool, and before and after school care, and where Alcoholics Anonymous and Alanon meet.

We invite our neighbors to join our friendly congregation. We provide parenting help for young families, and are open to all ages, persons of color, and persons with disabilities. We provide effective pastoral leadership, and encourage lay participation in every facet of the church. Our vision is to identify changing needs, and to plan and provide programs of nurture, education, outreach, and witness for everyone within the congregation and the community. God’s love and Jesus’ compassion guide us in our faith journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I find the Church?
We're located on the corner of NE 70th Street and 48th Avenue NE. For directions, click here. Telephone: 206 523-3040, E-mail: spcommunity@qwestoffice.net

When are services?
All are welcome to attend services at Sand Point United Methodist Church, which are held every Sunday at 10:00 A.M. Children are invited to participate in the first 15 minutes of service, and then are invited to attend Sunday school.

Do you have Sunday school?
Yes! We offer a variety of programs and activities for our children and young families. First among these is weekly Sunday school which meets during the first 15 minutes of service. Children are then excused from the service to their classes after children’s time.

Does the church allow outside groups to use church rooms or facilities?
We rent out our building for a variety of purposes, including local community council meetings, Scouts and a home for support groups. Contact the church office if you are interested. Telephone: 206 523-3040, E-mail: spcommunity@qwestoffice.net . Note: All outside groups must be not-for-profit.

Who may participate in services?
All are welcome to attend services at Sand Point United Methodist Church, which are held every Sunday at 10:00 A.M.

What is your service like?
Children are invited to participate in the first 15 minutes of service, and then are invited to attend Sunday school. Our uplifting services include scripture readings, prayers, a sermon by the pastor, singing by the choir with pipe organ, and hymns.

Where can I find out more about what you believe?
Our mission is, “Sand Point Community United Methodist Church is a community of believers called to respond to the reconciling love of God in Jesus Christ by nurturing all people in their faith journey.” For more on the beliefs of the United Methodist Church, see the website of www.umc.org under “Beliefs.”