A Community of Internationals

Whether Seattle has been your home for many years or you’ve just arrived, we’re glad you’re here!

Global Friends is a multi-ethnic community where international students, scholars, professionals, and their families can enjoy a meal together, make friends, and learn more about American culture. For more information, sign up for our weekly email.

Fridays

University Presbyterian Church, 2^nd floor, Geneva Hall

4540 15^th Ave NE

Schedule

6:00 pm Dinner (in Geneva Hall)

6:15 pm Prayer and Discussion during dinner

6:50 pm Music; then Kid’s dismissal

7:00 pm Announcements

7:15 pm Clubs (choose from the club descriptions below)

8:20 pm Pick up kids

8:30 pm Dessert

Children’s Program

6:55-8:20 pm Room 300AB (ages 0-4)

6:55-8:20 pm Room 320 (ages 5-10)

6:55-8:20 pm Room 315 (11+)

Club Descriptions

Fun & Games

All Levels English

Location: Room 350-355

Come practice English conversation while you have fun learning how to play games. Many games we play on the tabletop. We call these “board games.” After 4 weeks, this class will transition from indoor table games to discovering fun ways to learn, explore, and experience the local culture and a variety of attractions in and around Seattle.

What Do Christians Believe?

All English Levels

Location: Room 385

Are you curious? Learn what Christians believe. We will read some short portions of the Bible to learn its overall message. Questions are welcome.

Contact: Richard

Habits that Hurt

Intermediate to Advanced English

Room 360-365

We’ll discover how Albert & Junia deal with their bad habits: buying too much stuff, working too much, blaming people, cruel gossip, sexual lust, controlling each other.  Will God’s love change them—and us?

Contact: Loren

Movie Club

Intermediate to Advanced English

Location: Room 390-395

Expand your English vocabulary and conversation skills as we enjoy a movie together. It features a group of children living at the time of Jesus. We will join them as they try to decide if they can trust him.

Contact: Alan

Cosmos Toastmasters Club

Advanced English

Location:  Room 340-345

Toastmasters is a public speaking club. Toastmasters provides a supportive and positive learning experience in which members are empowered to develop communication and leadership skills, resulting in greater self-confidence and personal growth.

Contact: Alex

UPC Internationals webpage

Questions? Contact Viviennel@upc.org