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Monday, February 6 at 1:00 p.m. -- Needlecrafters
We'll meet in Lower Siberia (the conference room off the parish hall). Bring your hand projects and join us for a time of fellowship, snacks, and coffee.
Tuesday, February 7 at 7:00 p.m. -- Evening Prayer service
See Announcements below for more information about this service.
Wednesday, February 8 at 10:00 a.m. -- Prayer group
Meets at Walt & Helen Biggers’ home.
Saturday, February 11 at 9:00 a.m. -- Northside Friends open AA meeting
In the conference room off the parish hall every week.
Sunday, February 12
9:00 a.m. -- Traditional Eucharist
Adults
are invited to help themselves to coffee and attend the Living the
Questions DVD series and discussion. Topic: Incarnation: Divinely human.
11:00 a.m. -- Celtic Eucharist Theme: Healing with Creation's help
Monday, February 13 at 12 noon -- St. Martha’s GuildOur next meeting will be a social get together targeting Valentine’s Day, in Lower Siberia (conference room off the parish hall). Visitors are always welcome.
Tuesday, February 14 at 10:00 a.m. -- Women’s Contemplation & Conversation
All women are welcome. Elaine Breckenridge will facilitate. The theme is “Love.”
Tuesday, February 14 at 7:00 p.m. -- Evening Prayer service
Wednesday, February 15 at 5:00 p.m. -- St. David’s at Holy Trinity Dinner Table
Join us for a satisfying volunteer experience! Sign up at the Communications Center. We meet at St. David’s and car pool. For more information contact Char Mills.
Wednesday, February 15 at 7:00 p.m. -- Vestry meeting
This is the regular February meeting in the conference room off the parish hall, delayed one day for Valentine’s Day.
Saturday, February 18 at 9:00 a.m. -- Northside Friends open AA meeting
In the conference room off the parish hall every week.
Sunday, February 19
9:00 a.m. -- Traditional Eucharist
Adults
are invited to help themselves to coffee and attend the Living the
Questions DVD series and discussion. Topic: Prayer: Intimacy with God.
11:00 a.m. -- Celtic Eucharist Theme: Mountaintop spirituality
Sunday, February 19, 4-6 p.m. -- Children’s Youth Group (CYG)Bring your friends!
February 21, 5-7 p.m. -- Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper
In the old days, people had pancakes on Shrove Tuesday to use up the butter and eggs in the house on the day before Lent started. Today, it's a delicious tradition!
Menu: Pancakes (gluten-free available), ham, fruit, beverages.
Cost: adult $5; child $3; families $15
Sign up at the communications center to eat and help!
Tuesday, February 21 at 7:00 p.m. -- Evening Prayer service
Wednesday, February 22 -- Ash Wednesday (beginning of Lent)
12:00 noon -- Eucharist and imposition of ashes
The noon service will follow the traditional form in the prayer book and will not have music.
The noon service will follow the traditional form in the prayer book and will not have music.
7:00 p.m. -- Celtic Eucharist and imposition of ashes
The evening service will follow a more contemporary format featuring both contemplation and conversation. It will take place in the round in the nave of the church and Janet and Brett Dodd will be on hand to provide music and there will be sung chants. The theme of the service is, “Desert Spirituality.”
Thursday, February 23 at 1:00 -2:30 p.m. -- Lenten reflection reading groupThe evening service will follow a more contemporary format featuring both contemplation and conversation. It will take place in the round in the nave of the church and Janet and Brett Dodd will be on hand to provide music and there will be sung chants. The theme of the service is, “Desert Spirituality.”
Discuss Lenten daily reflections from Martin Smith's book, A Season for the Spirit. See Announcements below for more details. A sign-up sheet is at the communications center. If you have a question, please contact The Rev. Gaye Lagana.
Friday, February 24, 12 noon - 2:00 p.m. -- Daytime book discussion group
Meets in the library. Book for discussion: "The Help," by Kathryn Stockett. Ann Kauppi is coordinator. See Announcements below for more information on the book discussion groups.
Saturday, February 25 at 9:00 a.m. -- Northside Friends open AA meeting
In the conference room off the parish hall every week.
Sunday, February 26
9:00 a.m. -- Traditional Eucharist
Adults
are invited to help themselves to coffee and attend the Living the
Questions DVD series and discussion. Topic: Compassion: The heart.
11:00 a.m. -- Celtic Eucharist Theme: Temptation and trustMonday, February 27 -- Deadline to register for March 4 Church To Go program
See below for information about the March program.
Monday, February 27, 7:00 p.m. -- Evening book discussion group
Meets in the library. Book for discussion: "The Help," by Kathryn Stockett. Theresa Brim is coordinator. See Announcements below for more information on the book discussion groups.
Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. -- Evening Prayer service
Tuesday, February 28 at 7:00 p.m. -- Spokane Miniature Society (MiniHaHas)
Meets in Stretch Hall the 4th Tuesday evening of each month.
Wednesday, February 29 at 7:00 - 8:30 p.m. -- Exploring Prayer and Practice
Discuss and experience different types and styles of prayer and meditation. See Announcements below for more details. A sign-up sheet is at the communications center. If you have a question, please contact Mother Elaine.
Thursday, March 1 at 1:00 -2:30 p.m. -- Lenten reflection reading group
Discuss Lenten daily reflections from Martin Smith's book, A Season for the Spirit. See Announcements below for more details. A sign-up sheet is at the communications center. If you have a question, please contact The Rev. Gaye Lagana.
Sunday, March 4, 4-6 p.m. -- Church To Go: Bringing Faith Home
This month's theme is "Surprise!" People of all ages who love children are invited to attend this intergenerational program Dinner is provided. Donations are always welcome. Families will be sent home with resources to continue their own spiritual journeys and learning at home. Deadline to register is Monday, February 27. Leaders are Jennifer Catterson, The Rev. Elaine Breckenridge, Mary Basta and Barbara Gronberg.
News & announcements
Clergy Retreat & Continuing Education
On Feb. 6-8, Mother Elaine and Deacons Gaye and Char will be attending the diocesan clergy retreat. If you have an emergency or urgent matter, contact Jackie in the office (466-3100) or Elaine’s cell (499-4315).
Additionally, Elaine will be using some of her continuing education time to attend a workshop in Corbett, Oregon, Thursday through Sunday, February 9-12. The event is based on the work of Parker Palmer and will focus on discernment. The Rev. Jane Nelson-Low will be presiding and preaching on Sunday, February 12. Prayers are requested for safe travel. (EHB+)
Evening Prayer to be offered weekly
There will be an Evening Prayer service offered each Tuesday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the church, beginning February 7. This service will be led by lay leaders with the expressed purpose of praying for the leaders and staff of our congregation and to help support each of us as we live out our baptismal covenant. Volunteers to lead this service are needed. Training can be available to those who wish. We will use both the Episcopal Book of Common Prayer and the New Zealand Prayer Book for the service. To volunteer to help, or for more information, contact Jim Grady.
Valentine’s Day babysitting -- Tuesday, February 14, 5 - 10 p.m. in Stretch Hall
Have a date night with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Leave your children from newborn to age 12 with Jessica Basta at St. David’s. The cost is $20 for the first child. Siblings are $15 each. There will be activities, food, games and fun for all. The children will be well taken care of and an adult will be on the premises at all times. Registration is required. There are only 30 spaces available so early registration is highly recommended. This event is a fund raiser for Jessica’s trip to Australia this coming July.
Book discussion groups beginning
Due to popular demand, book discussion groups are being organized by the Library Committee. A type of social group, not a study group, members read the same book at home during the month, then gather in the Travis library at the end of the month to share. A daytime group coordinated by Ann Kauppi will meet on the fourth Friday of each month beginning Friday, February 24 from 12 noon to 2:00 p.m. with members bringing their lunch if wished. An evening group coordinated by Theresa Brim will meet the fourth Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. beginning on Monday, February 27. During February, both groups will begin by reading "The Help," by Kathryn Stockett.
Sunday afternoon movie group forming
The Movie Group has been organized to attend movies that begin about 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. on Sundays, usually at the Village Centre Cinemas at Wandermere. For those who would like a late lunch/early dinner afterwards to visit and discuss the movie, local restaurants are located within walking distance. To be on the email list or to recommend a movie, contact Marcia O’Leary.
Opportunities for Lenten Renewal
St. David’s prayer time, daily at noon
We invite your participation in a Lenten prayer practice with the community of St. David’s, wherever you are, each day at noon, by saying this prayer from The Book of Common Prayer (page 832):
O God of peace, you have taught us that in returning and rest we shall be saved, in quietness and confidence shall be our strength: By the might of your Spirit lift us, we pray to your presence, where we may be still and know that you are God; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.
Contact Judith Scarborough or Mother Elaine if you have questions.Lenten reflection reading group -- beginning Thursday, February 23 at 1:00 p.m.
This group will read the daily offerings by Martin Smith from the book, A Season for the Spirit. These readings are daily reflections on the season of Lent. This group will meet on Thursdays, 1:00 - 2:30 p.m., beginning February 23. The group is limited to eight participants so that everyone in the group has a chance to share about their own experience of the readings. A sign up sheet may be found at the Communications Center. The book for this group is available online. You may order the book yourself or I can order books for the group. The price varies depending on the source. This group will be convened by the Rev. Gaye Lagana. If you have a question about the group or the book, contact Gaye.
Exploring Prayer and Practice -- Wednesdays, Beginning February 29 at 7 p.m.
Join us this Lent on Wednesday evenings, February 29 - April 11, as we look at different types and styles of prayer and meditation. The class will consist of presentations, prayer practice and conversation among participants. Weekly prayer homework and optional background reading will be given so that participants have an opportunity both to try and learn about different styles of prayer. Time will be provided in each session so that people can reflect on their experiences. The class will be held at 7:00-8:30 p.m. Sign up is requested, on the sheet at the communications center. The Rev. Elaine Breckenridge will be the primary presenter, assisted by others.
Current needs at Caritas: Spaghetti sauce, jam/jelly, hair conditioner, 32-oz laundry detergent.
"To-go" containers needed for Holy Trinity Dinner Table
Holy Trinity Dinner Table is in need of "to-go" containers for food that is sent home with their guests. Contact Char Mills for an idea of what they need.
