Groovy Christmas Party - December 18th!

🎄 Get ready for the grooviest Christmas party in town! 🎄

Join us on Wednesday, December 18th from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Fremont Brewing Urban Beer Garden for a night full of retro fun, festive cheer, and 70s vibes!

We’ve secured our own private area, so you’ll have plenty of space to relax and mingle while enjoying some great food, drinks, and activities. Here’s what you can look forward to:

🍔 Food & Drinks:

• Hearty appetizers to keep you fueled for the fun!

• Free pretzels (because who doesn’t love a pretzel?)

• A curated draft beer menu, plus non-alcoholic options available for everyone to enjoy.

• BYOD (Bring Your Own Dinner) or order-in from a selection of fantastic nearby restaurants.

👗 Dress to Impress!

• We’re giving out a prize for the BEST 70’s INSPIRED HOLIDAY OUTFIT! So, come dressed in your grooviest attire—think polyester, bell bottoms, platform shoes, and all things funky patterns. Get creative and stand out on the dance floor!

🎉 Activities:

• Retro Christmas Photobooth – Snap some fun pictures with 70s-inspired props and backdrops!

• Yard Games like cornhole and ping pong to get you moving.

• Karaoke Christmas – Sing your heart out with holiday tunes and classic 70s hits.

• And more surprises!

Invite your friends, RSVP today, and get ready to party 70s-style! Let’s get groovin’ and celebrate this holiday season in the most fun way possible.

FAQ’s:

1. This is a 21+ event.

2. We will have our own dedicated beertender working our event. Let them know if you need anything at all! 

3. There is a private bathroom in the space near the garage door.

4. Pets are welcome, but please keep them leashed. 

5. The entrance to the private event space is on Woodland Park Ave N. See the map below!
   

Join us for an evening of classic Christmas songs and cozy community! Experience the joy of the season with timeless carols, warm drinks, and a festive atmosphere that feels like home. Whether you're looking to connect with others or simply soak in the Christmas spirit, Advent Nights is the perfect way to celebrate this special time of year.

When:
+ Dates: Dec. 8, 15, & 22
+ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Where:
+ Location: Sideris Sanctuary
+ Address: 2004 NW 63rd St, Seattle, WA 98107
+ Free Parking is available at the adjacent parking lot and surrounding streets.

Who:
+ Hosted by: Sideris Church Music Team & Members
+ Open to: Everyone—bring friends and family! or come solo and meet someone new.

What to Expect:
+ Live Music, Classic Christmas songs, warm drinks, Christmas cookies and a cozy atmosphere.

We hope to see you there!

Join us for an evening of classic Christmas songs and cozy community! Experience the joy of the season with timeless carols, warm drinks, and a festive atmosphere that feels like home. Whether you're looking to connect with others or simply soak in the Christmas spirit, Advent Nights is the perfect way to celebrate this special time of year.

When:
+ Dates: Dec. 8, 15, & 22
+ Time: 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM

Where:
+ Location: Sideris Sanctuary
+ Address: 2004 NW 63rd St, Seattle, WA 98107
+ Free Parking is available at the adjacent parking lot and surrounding streets.

Who:
+ Hosted by: Sideris Church Music Team & Members
+ Open to: Everyone—bring friends and family! or come solo and meet someone new.

What to Expect:
+ Live Music, Classic Christmas songs, warm drinks, Christmas cookies and a cozy atmosphere.

We hope to see you there!

Register here!

Join us this fall for a special evening with the women of Sideris! We’re gathering on Sunday, November 17th, from 5:45PM to 8:00PM to enjoy a meal together, worship, and take some time to reflect on our journeys in faith. This gathering is a chance to pause, reconnect, and find community before the holiday season begins. Come ready to share, be encouraged, and deepen your walk with Christ alongside others. We can't wait to spend this meaningful evening with you!

Key details for this event: 

• WHO: Women at Sideris & any friend God may be prompting you to invite

• WHAT: Soup Dinner-style meal! Soup and salad will be provided, along with worship, & a time of reflection

• WHEN: Sunday, November 17th, 5:45PM-8:00PM

• WHERE: Sideris Church | 2004 NW 63rd St, Seattle, WA 98107

• HOW to RSVP: Register here! So that we make sure to have enough food prepared to feed everyone!

If you would you like to make a soup for this event, please contact Ellie Gordon (15egordon@gmail.com).

NEXT KEY DATE:

Turn in Filled Shoeboxes Sunday, Nov. 17 after worship @ Noon

Kerry Grant is leading “Operation Christmas Child” which is an annual holiday service project that expresses God’s love for the least and littlest in the world: "Let the children come to Me; do not hinder them, for to such belongs the kingdom of God." (Mark 10:14)

Check them out at www.samaritanspurse.org/what-we-do/operation-christmas-child/

There are 4 WAYS you can help.

1.   Pack your own shoebox(s) for either a Boy or a Girl (see suggested list on website above)

2.   Drop items off for the church to have someone else pack at a later date - there will be a box in the south hallway near the main floor offices and restrooms.

3.   Contribute to the shipping of the boxes - each box costs $10.00 to ship. Give that donation online or in a marked envelope in the offering dropbox near the church entry.

List of approved items: (see fuller list of needs next to boxes in the south hallway)

• School Items

• Toys (No toys of war)

• Hygiene Items (No liquids)

• Kid’s Clothing

• Coloring Books

What does this picture tell us about the role of brother, husband, father?

This will be the topic of our conversation over food on Saturday Nov. 16 starting at 9am at the church. Hope you can make it gentlemen.

RSVP here

ACCESS LIVESTREAM by clicking here

The Grant family would like to thank you for attending Susan's Celebration of Life.
The family wishes to extend their heartfelt gratitude to the staff at Seattle Cancer Care Alliance, particularly at the University of Washington Medical Center, Northwest, for their exceptional care and continuous support. Additional thanks to Susan's Army of Angels and all the support given to the whole family during Susan's battle with cancer.

Susan was an incredible wife, mother, educator, and much more. To learn more about her extraordinary life, please find her obituary on dignitymemorial.com

If you would like to participate in her celebration of life, please join the livestream of the service by clicking here

In lieu of food and flowers consider making a memorial contribution to The Susan Jeanne Grant Heart Award Scholarship Fund. We created a scholarship to honor her legacy and keep her love and passion for education ever flowing. Visit Bold.org/SusanJeanneGrant or scan here

Join us to hear the origin story of Sideris and all that God has been doing here since. Lunch is included and plenty of time for an open Q&A session. This is often the first of our 4 classes that we encourage people to take to complete their ‘punch cards and get a cool gift!

RSVP here.

🎉 Join Us for our first Block Party in Ballard! 🎉 RSVP here

Mark your calendars for September 28th and get ready for an unforgettable day of fun, food, and fantastic music at our Block Party in Ballard!

Here’s what’s in store:

• Live Music: Groove to great tunes all day long.

• Delicious Food Trucks: Savor a variety of tasty treats and meals.

• Exciting Raffle: Register now to automatically enter our raffle and win amazing prizes!

• Dessert Swap: Bring your favorite dessert and trade with friends and neighbors for a delightful array of desserts!

• Many More Activities: Enjoy a lineup of exciting activities and surprises for all ages.

RSVP today to receive exclusive updates and be the first to know about all the exciting happenings. And don’t worry about the weather—our Block Party goes on rain or shine!

Get ready to celebrate with your community and make some amazing memories. We can’t wait to see you there!

We need a lot of help! TO VOLUNTEER CLICK HERE!

When: 10 am - 5 pm

Where: Fireside Room

What: Space and companionship to work on your personal UFOs (UnFinished Objects)

Bring: Your lunch and whatever you need to do your project

We supply: We have 2 cutting tables, mats and many sizes of rulers and squares, 2 ironing boards and irons. There is also some donated material available.

You bring: Sewing machine, an extension cord if you have one, thread, scissors, pins etc.

(There will be a couple sewing machines available to use once I get them serviced)

And, of course, Show and Tell is ALWAYS appropriate!

This is for newbies and/or experienced quilters. We're all learn together

*** Please let me know if you are coming so I can have enough tables out. ***

Text Kristi Duncan @ 206-799-4926.

Join us for the First Sunday in our new worship space in Ballard. If you haven’t heard the story you can catch it here… CLICK

• Baptism Sunday at Green Lake is June 3oth

• Soft Launch in new building is July 7th

• Offical launch is July 14th!

New address is Ballard 2004 NW 63rd St, Seattle, WA 98107

POTLUCK SIGN UP SHEET!

There comes a defining moment in each person’s life when they must make a serious decision about who or what they will devote their life to. This does not mean that the consideration of big questions ceases, but it does mean that consideration continues under the new conviction of a decision to follow Jesus. If this describes you, keep reading…

There could be a number of other reasons you might be considering baptism:

• You've recently heard the gospel, considered it for yourself, now believe that it is true and are ready to make a commitment to Jesus for the rest of your life.

• You've been a Christian for awhile now, but have never been baptized. Now you realize that the time is now and baptism is part of every believers obedience to Jesus.

• You were baptized as an infant/child and thought that was meaningful and significant for your family and you, you want to be participate in believer’s baptism that follows on faith as your personal declaration of love and trust in Jesus.

If you would like to make a decisive step in the direction of God today, simply fill out the form through the link below and someone will be in touch with you to help you take this exciting next step.

https://siderischurch.com/baptism

INFO:
Date: Sunday, June 30th
Time: 10 AM to 1 PM
Location: 6662 East Green Lake Way N
What to expect: Worship Service, Baptism, Potluck, outdoor games, & fellowship!

Hey Party People!

This Saturday night we are thrilled to be hosting a Prayer Walk + Social Hangout in downtown Ballard.

As most of you know we have been given an amazing gift of a new building just blocks away from the center of social life in Ballard. As we take steps towards embracing our new location for Sunday worship, we want EVERYONE to take part in the spiritual transition process.

One simple way anyone can participate in that is through prayer... and specifically through prayer walking through a new geographic space. Whether you’ve done this before or not is irrelevant. We will have some prompts to help you navigate this simple but profound exercise of faith.  

What will it look like?

• Meeting Point: We'll gather at Ballard Baptist Church at 7 PM. (2004 NW 63rd St, Seattle, WA 98107)

• Prayer Walk: After assembling, we’ll distribute prayer cards with specific prayer points to guide us as we walk. We'll split into smaller groups, each taking different routes toward the heart of Ballard.

• Social Hangout: The walk will culminate at one of Ballard’s local watering holes, where we’ll hang out and party like only Jesus people can: celebrating God's provision of a new space, sharing our spiritual observations from the walk, and dreaming together about what this next chapter of ministry will look like here in Seattle.

Please RSVP HERE if you plan to attend so we know to wait until you arrive before starting the walk… and/or please call Joshua Patterson at 206-234-2345 with questions of for more information.

Family Membership Class happening June 1st from 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM. Coffee, a Light breakfast, and a FULL LUNCH will be provided!

Here at Sideris, we think of membership as ‘family’ - We are part of God’s family! In our day and age, it’s strange to consider a group of people as a family but it’s exactly the vision for communal life we see grip Jesus’ followers in the New Testament. In this class, we unpack what it means to be a family member at a church in this day-and-age in a city like Seattle. This includes how we love and hold responsibility for and towards one another and envision our mission toward the city. We designed this 1 time, “no strings attached” class with plenty of room to ask questions, and our pastors use this class as a starting point to get together with all who have gone through it to unpack their thoughts, questions, and desires to join the family. We do this to help people conceive what we hope our church is like, so we hope that all who are beginning to call Sideris “home” (a family term!) will check it out!

RSVP here.

There comes a defining moment in each person’s life when they must make a serious decision about who or what they will devote their life to. This does not mean that the consideration of big questions ceases, but it does mean that consideration continues under the conviction of a made decision.

If you've ever wondered about the significance of baptism and why it's important, we invite you to join us for a special 30-minute session immediately following the service. Whether you're curious or considering taking this step, this class is designed to provide clarity and understanding.

Date: May 5th & May 26th [Sundays]
Time: Right after Service for 30 mins!
Location: Upstairs Offices

Come and explore the meaning and purpose behind baptism, and discover why it's a meaningful step in the journey of faith. We welcome your questions, your curiosity, and your presence.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Join us to hear the origin story of Sideris and all that God has been doing here since. Lunch is included and plenty of time for an open Q&A session. This is often the first of our 4 classes that we encourage people to take to complete their ‘punch cards and get a cool gift!

RSVP here.

We will host this on Saturday May 11th OR Saturday June 1st from 9:30am-2:30pm. If you’re interested, please let us know which dates work for you (hopefully both do!) by taking the doodle by clicking the link below! Keep reading below to learn more of the details.

DOODLE here

FYI…. Coffee, Light breakfast and FULL LUNCH will be provided!

Here at Sideris, we think of membership as ‘family’ - We are part of God’s family! In our day and age, it’s strange to consider a group of people as a family but it’s exactly the vision for communal life we see grip Jesus’ followers in the New Testament. In this class, we unpack what it means to be a family member at a church in this day-and-age in a city like Seattle. This includes how we love and hold responsibilitiy for and towards one another, and envision our mission towards the city. We design this 1 time, “no strings attached” class with plenty of room to ask questions and our pastors use this class as a starting point to get together with all who have gone through it to unpack their thoughts, questions, and desires to join the family. We do this to help people conceive of what we hope our church is like so we hope that all who are beginning to call Sideris “home” (a family term!) will check it out!

Join Us Sunday for our BIG Easter Celebration @10 AM !

This year we are doing 1 big service to rejoice in the resurrection of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Kid’s church will happen simultaneously. You can check in your children at the check-in desk upon arrival. And they can worship with you for the first 3 songs to start the service.

Date: March 31st
Time: 10:00 AM
Location: 4401 2nd Ave NE, Seattle, 98105, WA

Come and experience the power of Easter through uplifting worship, inspiring messages, and fellowship with our church family. As we gather together, we'll embrace the promise of new life and the boundless love of God.

We extend a warm invitation to everyone in our community, whether you're a longtime member or seeking a place to experience the hope and joy of Easter. Bring your family, friends, and neighbors to share in this special day of worship and fellowship.

Let's come together to celebrate the resurrection and embrace the hope that Easter brings to each of our lives.

Join us for a special Good Friday service as we gather to reflect on the profound sacrifice of Jesus Christ.

Date: March 29th
Time: 7:00 PM
Location: 4401 2nd Ave Ne, Seattle, 98105, WA

Together, we will journey through the events leading up to the crucifixion, acknowledging the immense love and grace demonstrated on the cross. Through scripture readings, prayer, and reflective music, we'll pause to remember and honor the ultimate sacrifice made for us all.

This year we will be joined by CCC and Roots community church as one body to commemorate this special day of our Lord. Feel free to invite family, friends, and neighbors.

We look forward to coming together as a community to embrace the solemnity and hope of Good Friday.

RSVP here.

What does our church mean when we say “the gospel”?

In this class, we take a very nuanced look at this word and make sure we mean the same thing that Jesus and the Apostles meant when they used it.

What was the original message of Jesus? We think that how churches answer this question is the most important aspect to consider when considering faith communities. In this class, we give an in-depth presentation of Jesus’ gospel passage and His hopes for His followers.

Men's Night: Sat. March 23 @ 7pm

Address: The Garage Billiards & Bowl, 1130 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

This will be fun! “The Garage” is a sweet venue on Capitol Hill made for people like us.

Starting at 7pm we have rented…

• 3 Bowling Lanes

• Billiards Tables     

• Shoe rentals for the first 20 guests
  
  If you plan to bowl, please VENMO Andrew Barfoot $20 … @Andrew-Barfoot

  You are free to come and not bowl as well. Everyone will pay for their own drinks.

Address: The Garage Billiards & Bowl, 1130 Broadway, Seattle, WA 98122

Email Andrew Barfoot barfootaj@gmail.com if you have questions!

This will be a special, fun, and celebratory evening where we will debate the pronunciation of "GALA" (Is it "gay-la" or "ga-la"???) while sharing encouraging updates with you all pertinent to family life which will be specifics regarding the life we've witnessed over the past year, future location considerations, finances, ministry partners, etc. and so we really hope you can be there!

As we've seen the amazing growth happening at Sideris, we want to provide additional vision regarding WHO God has called us to be in Seattle, WHAT we're doing, and WHERE we feel him taking us so that those who are newer to the church will have the opportunity to align with and more fully grab onto the momentum God is producing in our midst!

Mark your calendars and see you then.

Attire: Semi-formal (Dress to the ‘nines’)

PS. To all the moms and dads - make it a date! The venue hosts a bar, therefore children 18 and under are not allowed (Sorry!) But this could be one of your best date nights of 2024 ;)

For more info and to RSVP click here!

Check out the website for more info www.prayseattle.org

Join us to hear the origin story of Sideris and all that God has been doing here since. Lunch is included and plenty of time for an open Q&A session. This is often the first of our 4 classes that we encourage people to take to complete their ‘punch cards and get a cool gift!

RSVP here.

🕯️🎄 Join Us for Christmas Eve Celebrations! 🎄🕯️

Join us for our Christmas Eve services filled with music, stories, and celebration of the spirit of the season!

🌟 Event Details:

• Date: December 24th

• Time: 10:00 AM & 4:00 PM

• Location: 4401 2nd Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98105

✨ What to Expect:

• 🎶 Heartwarming Christmas songs.

• 📖 Captivating stories that capture the essence of the season.

• 🕯️ A Sweet and intimate Candle Light celebration to illuminate the night!

Both services at 10 AM and 4 PM will offer the same program, ensuring everyone can join in the celebration at their preferred time.

Come, and be a part of our community as we gather to rejoice in the true meaning of Christmas and share the love and warmth of this special season.

We look forward to celebrating together with you and your loved ones!