Bainbridge Island North Kitsap Interfaith Council 

ANNUAL EVENTS

    *Myth and Spirit:  A Workshop Series with Rev. Amy Aspell:  Mythology is a means by which we go beyond the appearance of the physical universe and access our inner depths, reaching the One that unifies all.  We’ll study Joseph Campbell’s work as he illuminates the world’s mythological traditions to explain the development of spirituality and religion in all cultures – and within each individual.   Join us for this eight-week class on Monday evenings from 7:00 - 9:30 pm, at Suquamish UCC (17832 Division Ave, Suquamish) beginning Monday, January 11.  Cost:  $150.  Please pre-register by January 8 by calling 360-598-4434 or visiting http://www.soundspirit.org/news/107/myth-and-spirita-workshop-series-with-rev-amy-aspell .

    *A Holy Journey:  The Art of Living With Illness, Loss, and Death, with Cathy Cuenin, MA, RN:  This program offers participants an opportunity to share, explore, and transform the difficulties and disappointments that come with loss and disease.  Sessions will be held on the first Tuesday evening of each month, from 7-9 pm, at Suquamish UCC Church (18732 Division St., Suquamish  The group will function as an on-going support group, with each session open to new participants.  Each month we will explore a new skill for enhancing the sacred art of living.  Please call 360-598-4434 or visit http://www.soundspirit.org/news/117/a-holy-journeythe-art-of-living-with-illness-loss-and-deathwith-cathy-cuenin-ma-rn to pre-register.

    *February Interfaith Council Meeting:  7 pm at Seabold United Methodist Church.

     *Dances of Universal Peace:  The Dances of Universal Peace are a joyous, multicultural way to touch the spiritual essence within others and ourselves.  Using sacred phrases, chants, music, and movement from the many spiritual traditions of the World, the dancers promote peace and create an integrated experience of body, mind and spirit.  All are welcome. Dances are easy to learn and are taught to the group each time, and are held the first Friday evening of each month, from 7:30 until about 9:30 pm, at Suquamish UCC (17832 Division Ave, Suquamish).  For more information, please call 360-598-4434 or visit http://www.soundspirit.org/news/115/dances-of-universal-peace .

    *Search for Meaning: Pacific Northwest Spirituality Book Festival:  Kathleen Norris, the author of several New York Times Best-Sellers, including Amazing Grace: A Vocabulary of Faith, and Gustav Niebuhr, grandson of the famous theologian, Reinhold Niebuhr, and author of Beyond Tolerance: Searching for Interfaith Understanding in America, will offer major presentations.   Sponsored by the School of Theology and Ministry at Seattle University.  To recommend local authors to participate in this book festival, please call (206) 296-5330, or visit www.seattleu.edu/stm 

    *Weed/Restoration Work:  Blakely Harbor Park, 10 am - 12 noon, rain or shine, every 3rd Saturday.  The Bainbridge Parks sponsors monthly weed/restoration work events at parks across the island.  These work parties benefit our parks but also help build community and stewardship.  Parks provides tools and guidance.  Participants should have sturdy shoes, gloves, and their favorite tool. For maps and additional information see http://biparks.org If you have questions, please contact Kent Scott at 206-842-9099 or kent@biparks.org  

    *Personal Safety Nets:  9 am at Conger Hall, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, this informational session will discuss the "Personal Safety Nets" program.

    *Lenten Series:  You and your faith communities are invited to attend the Lenten Series at St. Cecilia's Church on Madison and High School Road, Bainbridge Island, 7:30 pm:  The Passover Meal to The Mass - The Mystery of Eucharist with Fr. John Topel, SJ, Pastor of St. Mary Star of the Sea Parish, Pt Townsend, New Testament Scholar, formerly of Seattle University.  Donations at the door.  For more information, please call 842-3908.  (Please see flyer attached to this e-mail and share with your faith community.)

     *March Interfaith Council Meeting:  7 pm at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, next door to Ordway Elementary School, hosted by St. Cecilia Catholic Church.

    *IFC Music Festival:  3:30 pm at Bethany Lutheran Church.  Carol Estes will be our guest conductor this year!

     *April Interfaith Council Meeting:  7 pm at Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church, 11042 Sunrise Drive NE, Bainbridge Island.

    *Holocaust Remembrance Day

    *Earth Day Weed Pull at Pritchard Park from 10 am to 1 pm.

     *Baccalaureate: The 2010 High School Seniors’ Baccalaureate will be hosted by the Interfaith Council on Sunday, June 6th at 3 p.m.  Location to be determined.  Seniors will come dressed in their caps and gowns, and the service will be followed by refreshments.  Come and celebrate their achievements!