We list events that are sponsored or endorsed by the Church Council, its member churches, and/or public, ecumenical, interfaith and/or faith community-based organizations. Contact us at info@thechurchcouncil.org to submit an item.
Friday, November 2
Showing of "An Inconvenient Truth," Al Gore’s sobering documentary about global warming.
7 p.m. Lake City Christian Church, 1933 N.E. 125th St., Seattle. Child care, kids’ movies, games and refreshments. Free, discussion will follow. (206) 363-1438
Saturday, November 3
Fifth Annual Dinner and Auction to benefit homeless individuals and families. 5 p.m. The Mountaineers Club, 300 Third Ave. W. Seattle. $80. Reservations: (206) 525-1213, Ext. 3119
World Community Day, ecumenical worship sponsored by Church Women United. 1 p.m. St. Mary’s Catholic Church, 611 20th Ave. S. Panel with sanctuary movement, Arab-American Community Coalition, Hate Free Zone and Northwest Immigration Rights. (206) 725-0101 or (206) 324-7100, Ext.13
Sunday, November 4
One World Crafts Fair, 9 a.m. to 3 pm, St. Patrick’s Church. 2702 Broadway Ave. E. Seattle. Fair Trade products from local artisans and cooperatives in developing countries. (206) 329-2960 (voice) 329-2961 (TTY)
Friday November 9
“Faces of LIHI” 5th Annual Benefit Auction, 6 p.m. Grand Hyatt Seattle, 7th Avenue and Pine Street, Seattle. Dinner and silent and live auctions will aid the Low Income Housing Institute and the Urban Rest Stop, a center with free showers and laundry. $85. Volunteers can help with guest check-in, bid running and item setup and attend the event free. (206) 957-8060 or www.lihi.org/auction2007.html
Saturday, November 10
Pacific Northwest Association of Church Librarians meets at 9:30 a.m., All For Kids Bookstore, 2900 N.E. Blakely St. #C (University Village area) Seattle. Program is titled “All for Kids.” Judy Johnson (425) 455-1271
Sunday, November 11
“Warm for Winter” Interfaith Service, 2 p.m., Trinity United Methodist Church, 6512 23rd Ave. NW, Seattle. Handmade hats and scarves will be blessed before they are distributed to homeless people. Janice Tufte (206) 675-2672
November 12 and 13
Community Weaving workshop, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., 2100 Building, 2100 24th Ave. S., Seattle. Cheryl Honey, founder of Family Support Network, International, will teach mobilize a grass-roots social support system to serve as a safety net for families and improve the health and welfare of whole communities. Register early at www.communityweaving.org/registration.htm. Cost is $250. For scholarships, e-mail scholarships@familynetwork.org. For more information, call (206) 240-2241 or visit www.familynetwork.org
Tuesday, November 13, 2007
“Home For The Holidays” bazaar, St. Peter’s United Methodist Church, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., 17222 NE 8th St., Bellevue. Homemade cookies and jams, wearable art, toys, holiday decorations, unique items, lunch and snacks. (425) 747-3210
Tuesday, November 13 and Thursday, November 15
Unite to End Homelessness Community Resource Exchange. Two events: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Nov. 13, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 305 Harrison St. and 2 to 7 p.m. Nov. 15 at Spirit of Washington Event Center, 33 Burnett Ave. S., Renton. Volunteers needed to help homeless people connect with services. (206) 461-6973 or www.unitedwayofkingcounty.org/unite
Saturday, November 17
“It All Starts at Home,” a Unite to End Homelessness symposium for churches and organizations. Register at 8:30 a.m., program from 9 a.m. to 2:15 p.m. Bellevue City Hall, 450 110th Ave. N.E. Free admission. Register at www.brownpapertickets.com/event/22110. Second symposium for Saturday Sabbath keepers, same hours, Sunday Nov. 18 at Temple B'nai Torah, 15727 N.E. 4th St., Bellevue. (206) 525-1213, Ext. 3035, www.thechurchcouncil.org
“Seussical,” a musical with actors from the Lakewood Playhouse. 7:30 p.m. University Christian Church, 4731 15 Ave. N.E., Seattle. Based on the words of Dr. Seuss (author Theodore Geisel), it conveys Christian themes of faith, hope, forgiveness and redemption, and a universal message against war. Proceeds will benefit SHARE/WHEEL Tent Cities and social justice ministries of the Evergreen Association of American Baptist Churches. $25. (800) 838-3006, (253) 859-2226 or www.brownpapertickets.com
Friday, November 30
Rauschenbusch Fall Dinner, 6:30 p.m. University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave. N.E. “The Social Gospel in 21st Century America.” (See page 1.) To register, call Joshua Liljenstolpe at (206) 525-1213, Ext. 3037 or go to the Web site www.rauschenbusch.org
“An Improvised Christmas Carol,” 7 p.m. Lake City Christian Church, 1933 N.E. 125th St., Seattle. A hilarious, improvised retelling of the Dickens’ classic presented by Taproot Theatre. A free will offering will be taken. (206) 363-1438 or www.taproottheatre.org
Sunday, December 9
“Lighting a Light for Our Children,” an evening of remembrance for families and loved ones of children who have died. 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Joseph Church, 732 18th Ave. E. Seattle. Attendees may bring a photo of the child they are remembering. For more information or to RSVP, call Providence Hospice of Seattle (206) 749-7704.
ONGOING EVENTS
Every Monday
5 p.m. Interfaith Talk Radio Show with Jewish, Muslim and Christian leaders, KKNW 1150 AM www.interfaithtalkradio.com
First Monday
7 p.m. Jubilee Northwest Coalition, working for a just global economy. Leffler House, St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E. (206) 382-3785
Third Monday
7 p.m. Catholic Parents of Gays and Lesbians Support Group, St. Benedict Parish, 1805 N. 49th St. (206) 542-2549
Second Tuesday
Noon Eastside Interfaith Social Concerns Council, First Presbyterian, 1717 Bellevue Way N.E., Bellevue (425) 641-1497
First Wednesday
7 p.m. PFLAG (Parents, Families and Friends of Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals and Transgenders) St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 99 Wells Ave, S., Renton. (425) 226-8783 or seapflag@drizzle.com
Every Wednesday
Noon Jazz Worship Service
Plymouth Church, 1217 6th Ave. (206) 622-4865 or www.plymouthchurchseattle.org
Every Wednesday
TIME Community supper followed by Evensong and classes, St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E. Suggested donation: $5 adults, $3 children. (206) 323-0300
Third Wednesday
Noon, Interfaith Task Force on Homelessness, St. Mark’s Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E. (425) 442-5418 or itfhcomcast.net
Every Thursday
6:30 p.m. Chapel of Steadfast Love Christian Recovery Fellowship, Compass Center, 210 Alaskan Way S. (under viaduct). Open and affirming. Dinner at 5:30 p.m. (206) 357-3112
Every Friday
2 p.m. KKNW 1150 AM “Living Faith: Creating a Way of Life that Matters,” a progressive Christian voice with the Rev. Rich Lang and guests. www.livingfaithnow.org
First Saturday
3 p.m. Interfaith Network of Concern for the People of Iraq, Keystone Congregational Church, 5019 Keystone Pl. N. (206) 632-6021
Saturday a.m. Quarterly
CCGS Peace and Justice Committee, Call for meeting dates and locations. (206) 525-1213, Ext. 3037, or 782-6434
WALK A PRAYER LABYRINTH
First Friday and Saturday
10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Plymouth Church, 1217 6th Ave. (206) 622-4865
Labyrinth services for Holy Week
7:30 p.m. April 5 and 7 p.m. April 6 Edmonds Christian Church, 23010 84th Ave. W., Edmonds (425) 775-5212
Second Sunday
6 to 8 p.m. Seattle First Baptist Church, 1111 Harvard Ave. (206) 325-6051
