Andrew Koch, Organist
Christ Church, Tacoma | September 21, 12:10pm | Goodwill offering
Andrew Koch, organist, plays works by Bernardo Storace, J. S. Bach, Brahms and Toni Zahnbrecher on the renowned John Brombaugh pipe organ. Mr. Koch is a doctoral student in organ performance at the University of Washington, and is Organist at St. Alphonsus Roman Catholic Church in Seattle. Join us for 40 minutes of delightful music!
Labyrinth Walk on International Day of Peace
Church of the Redeemer, Kenmore | September 21, 7:00pm
September 21, 2018, is the UN International Day of Peace. One way to celebrate this year is to walk a labyrinth for peace at Church of the Redeemer in Kenmore, Washington, at 7:00 pm. You will be guided in how to use your labyrinth walk as a way to reflect on peace.
The labyrinth has been used for centuries as a meditative practice. It is a private practice which can be done either by walking a labyrinth or using a ”finger labyrinth.”
International Day of Peace was established in 1981 by unanimous United Nations resolution.
CONSPIRE 2018: The Path of Descent is the Path of Transformation
St. Alban, Edmonds | September 21 5:30pm-9:45 pm, September 22 8:45am-4:45 pm, & September 23 1:15pm-4:45pm | $10, scholarships available
St. Albans, Seattle will be hosting a rebroadcast of the webcast with Richard Rohr and friends from the Center for Action and Contemplation.
Come and explore contemplative teachings, practices, reflection, and conversation with Richard Rohr, Barbara Holmes, Brian McLaren, Barbara Brown Taylor, and Mirabai Starr. How do we change and grow? How do we become our most whole selves, deeply connected with God and others? How do we learn to experience ourselves as interconnected so that we can truly love? The mystics of many spiritual traditions teach the path of descent—surrender, generative self-emptying, dying before you die—as the way of transformation. More than ideas or success, uncertainty, failure, relapse, suffering (personal and communal), and woundedness can be our primary teachers.
To register, provide your name, address and phone number to the email linked below or call the church office 425-778-0371.
An Introduction to the Labyrinth
The Center at St. Andrew, Seattle | September 22, 9:00am | Free-Will Offering
An introduction to the Labyrinth – an exploration of it’s history, why we have one; why and how do we use it? Led by St. Andrew’s Labyrinth Facilitator, Donna Hawkins.
Re:Turn
St. Luke, Renton | September 22, 7:00am – 9:00am
A seasonal liturgy for the autumnal equinox. Return to your soul.
St. Luke Church’s seasonal liturgies are celebrated on the solstices and equinoxes through the year. Through music and poetry, ritual and movement, we acknowledge the beauty of the natural world and the interweave of the seasons with our own spiritual.
Edible Hope – Loving Our Neighbor One Meal at a Time
Laguntas Tap Room 1550 NW 49th St, Seattle, WA 98107 | September 24, 6:00pm-8:30pm | $20
St. Luke’s Ballard invites you to attend a fundraiser supporting their daily feeding ministry, Edible Hope Kitchen. Come enjoy Lagunitas brewing, live music, great food, raffles, raise the paddle and more. Tickets are limited, so get yours today!
Daughters of the King (and ALL women) Fall Retreat
St. Placid Priory, Lacy | September 28, 5:00pm-September 30, 10:00am | $125 for two nights or $35 for day trippers
All women are invited to the Fall retreat of Daughters of the King (DOK). Come join other women for a time of reflection, and relaxation and to learn a little something about DOK.
Bach’s Lunch presents A Black Lives Matter Recital
Christ Church, Seattle | October 2, 12:10pm
Christ Episcopal Church and Pacific MusicWorks present Bach’s Lunch, FREE noontime concerts on the first Tuesday of every month, October through May. Bring your lunch and enjoy these informal concerts in Christ Church’s beautiful historic sanctuary in the heart of the U district. Join fellow music lovers for a 45 minute concert featuring some of the region’s finest musicians performing baroque to modern works, including many works by underrepresented composers. This month, baritone James Dargan and pianist Henry Lebedinsky present Oh Glory! – celebrating Black history through the music of five legendary black singers: Paul Robeson, Roland Hayes, Nina Simone, Billie Holiday, and Robert McFerrin, Sr.
Diet for a Holy Planet
The Center at St. Andrew, Seattle | Wednesdays in October (beginning October 3), 7:00pm; Vegetarian Meal served at 6:00pm | $20 Suggested Donation (to cover meal costs)
A four week series where exploring production, consumption and disposal of food and the role it plays in world climate change.
St. Francis Peace Concert for Refugees
St. George, Maple Valley | October 7, 2:00pm | $20-500 Suggested Donation
Please join St. George, Maple Valley, for a concert to benefit refugees performed by world renowned pianist, Louis Landon. All proceeds from this event will go toward supporting the work of the Diocese of Olympia Refugee Resettlement Office and One light Global.
Blessing of the Animals
St. Paul, Seattle | October 6, 10:30am
In honor of St. Francis, all are invited to St. Paul’s annual Blessing of the Animals in our Labyrinth Garden.
Saints’ Soirée
St. Paul, Seattle | October 12, 6:00pm-10:00pm | $75
Enjoy a fun-filled evening including a live auction and dinner benefiting the mission of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. The event will take place at All Pilgrim’s Church in Capitol Hill.
Please register by September 21st!
Introduction to Centering Prayer
St. Aidan, Camano Island | October 12, 7:00-8:00pm; October 13, 10:00am-2:00pm | $10 Suggested Donation
St Aidan’s will host Jeff Renner for a 2-day introduction to Centering Prayer a method of silent prayer that is both a relationship with God and a discipline to foster that relationship. Join us on Friday, October 12 from 7pm – 8pm and again on Saturday, October 13 from 10am – 2pm when a delicious lunch will be provided. Please sign-up by following the link below.
Choral Evensong at St. Paul’s
St. Paul, Seattle | October 13, 5:30pm-6:15pm
St. Paul’s Choral Evensong returns in October. It will feature canticles by Christopher Tye. Join us for an evening of prayer, contemplation, and song.
Reclaiming Jesus Ecumenical Study
St. Andrew, Tacoma (and other locations) | Mondays through November 5, 7:00pm
St. Andrew’s, Tacoma and 3 other churches (ELCA, UMC and UCC) are offering a 9 session study of the Proclaiming Jesus: Confession of Faith in a Time of Crisis, brought forard by Bp. Michael Curry and other progressive Christian leaders. Sessions will rotate among the participating churches. Mondays from 7-8pm beginning Sept. 10. See website for schedule and details.
Bach’s Lunch: Music from the Birth of Democracy
Christ Church, Seattle | November 6, 12:10pm
Christ Episcopal Church and Pacific MusicWorks present Bach’s Lunch, our third season of of FREE noontime concerts on the first Tuesday of every month, October through May. Bring your lunch and enjoy these informal concerts in Christ Church’s beautiful historic sanctuary in the heart of the U district. Join us for a 45 minute concert featuring some of the region’s finest musicians performing baroque to modern works, including many works by underrepresented composers. This month, harpist Maxine Eilander and violinist Tekla Cunningham perform music from the salons of 1770s Paris, the intellectual, political, and cultural birthplace of the American and French revolutions. Featured composers include the Chevalier de Saint Georges, Anne Brillon de Jouy, and Zoe de la Rue.
Bach’s Lunch: An Old and New World Christmas
Christ Church, Seattle | December 4, 12:10pm
Christ Episcopal Church and Pacific MusicWorks present Bach’s Lunch, our third season of of FREE noontime concerts on the first Tuesday of every month, October through May. Bring your lunch and enjoy these informal concerts in Christ Church’s beautiful historic sanctuary in the heart of the U district. Join us for a 45 minute concert featuring some of the region’s finest musicians performing baroque to modern works, including many works by underrepresented composers. This month, organist Henry Lebedinsky and the Pacific MusicWorks Underground House Choir perform rustic Christmas carols and hymns from Renaissance and Baroque Spain, Italy, and Latin America.
Education for Ministry
St. Margaret, Bellevue | Wednesdays, 10:00am – 12:30pm or 6:30pm – 9:00pm
If you are interested in learning more about Scripture, about your faith, exploring ideas, and talking together through questions, EFM may be for you! Saint Margaret’s in Bellevue, WA will be offering two EFM (Education for Ministry) classes in the fall. Beginning Wednesday, September 5th, we will have a daytime group, meeting from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The evening group, meeting also on Wednesdays, will go from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. If you have questions, or would like to enroll, please contact Sonja Lindberg below.
Support Group For Caregivers of Those with Memory Loss
St. Mary, Lakewood | 3rd Saturdays
A safe place for unpaid family caregivers, their family and friends to:
- Exchange practical information on caregiving problems & possible solutions
- Talk through challenges & ways of coping
- Share feelings, needs & concerns
- Learn about resources available in the community