NEW! SUNDAY MORNINGS Adult Forum at 9:15 a.m.: This five-week series on the book, Jesus, Man not Myth, will be taught by the Rev. Peter Snow. Each session will include a dramatic reading from the book followed by discussion of the issues involved and an exploration of how Jesus is portrayed in addressing the situation. Goals of the class:
From reading the book and shared discussion having a feeling of Jesus and his life;
Addressing the question of why the crucifixion and resurrection were necessary in terms of an understanding for one’s self; and
An invitation to intimacy with the risen Christ.
Godly Play at 10 a.m. Details to parents and grandparents in regular emails. Middle Schoolers at 10 a.m. Details to parents and grandparents in regular emails.
NEW! Self Examination and Healing: For a second year, you are invited to think and pray about what it is that is separating you right now from the deepening love of God. Once you’ve identified it, write it down, place it in one of the sealed envelope that we’ll provide at church and drop in the dry baptismal font. Each week they will be placed on the altar, prayed over until Easter, then burned in the fire of the Easter Vigil.
Island Beat Coffee House: Island Beat is Emmanuel’s Summer Music and Nature camp for 9- to 14-year-olds. We’re busy planning our 3rd annual camp and want to get the word out now. That’s why we’re hosting a coffee house at the Diocesan House (1551 10th Ave. E., Seattle, just north of St. Mark’s Cathedral) this Sunday, February 26, 5-7 p.m. Appetizers, beer, wine, soda and lemonade will be available. $10 per person helps pay for this event and might raise a little money for our camp. Joe Craven, the California-based musician who helps lead our camp, is bringing his trio to provide entertainment. They will serve up an impressive banquet of jazz, blues, Latin and folk. Here’s what you need to know: Buy tickets here:brownpapertickets.com/event/220395 For more info about the camp:islandbeatmnc.org, or contact one of the Island Beat team members: Hunt Priest, Jack Barben, Polly Ogden or Mary Maxon. To learn more about Joe Craven, view a YouTube video here.
NEW! First Communion (Learning about the Sacrament): Whether your children have always received communion or are waiting for additional instruction, these four weeks of hour-long classes on Sundays (4-5 p.m.) give our children a way to go deeper in their faith. Class is available from 1st grade and up. We’ll need one parent volunteer to be present at each class. The classes will cover the following areas: The Last Supper; Prayer in Church; What we do in Church; and The Altar. If interested, please contact: Molly Fort (mollytroy@msn.com), or Hunt (hunt@emmanuelmi.org).
NEW! Children, Youth and Family Ministry Listening Session: As we begin to look forward to the hiring of a Director of Children, Youth and Family Ministries is underway we need input from everyone in congregation. The Emmanuel Youth and Family Advisory Committee is hosting a Listening Session to gather input from parents and parishioners about your vision for this new role and understand what your expectations of this person, yourselves and others are as we continue building a more vibrant program of spiritual formation for children, youth and families at Emmanuel. This Listening Session will take place March 4. The schedule is as follows: 5:30-6 p.m.: light meal provided; 6-7:30 p.m.: childcare available; 6-7:30 p.m.: Listening Session. Please RSVP to the Listening Session here.
Safeguarding God’s Children: Preventing Child Sexual Abuse is a program with information we need to protect children that we know and care for in our personal lives and the ministries in which we serve. The program is based on the philosophy that if every adult can protect just one child, they will forever change one life. This class is open to all adults and required of anyone working with children and youth in our church. The last scheduled class will be offered on Sunday, March 11, in the Library from 12-2 p.m. If interested, contact Mary Maxon: mtnmary@sprynet.com for more details or if you plan to attend one of these classes.
NEW! Lectio Divina “Holy Reading” of Scripture: This Lent adults in the congregation are invited to join one of four groups meeting weekly for an hour each of the five weeks of Lent. (Feb 29/March 1 through the end of March.) We’ll practice Lectio Divina, a slow, contemplative reading and praying of the Scripture. No preparation required – just the commitment to attend five once-a-week, hour-long gatherings during Lent. There are two sessions on Wednesdays (2-3 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.) and two on Thursdays (6:45-7:45 a.m. and 5-6 p.m.). If there’s an opening on your calendar during those times, consider it an invitation from the Spirit. You need only bring yourself. Time set aside in a special way for lectio divina enables us to discover in our daily life an underlying spiritual rhythm and what God might be calling us to. Within this rhythm, we discover an increasing ability to be open to the movement the Spirit in our lives. Here’s the electronic signup sheet.
NEW! From the Community of the Lamb:
Meditation and the Apostle Paul: Selected themes from the letters of Paul related to meditation. Mondays, 10-11:30 a.m.
Meditation and the Gospel of John: An ongoing group: Each session includes 45 minutes of silent meditation followed by shared reflection on a passage from John. Newcomers may join the class at any point. Tuesdays, 7-9 p.m.
The Prayer of the Lamb basic introductory course: A good place to begin this meditation practice. We meet weekly in the Fellowship Hall at Covenant Shores Retirement Center on Thursdays, 10 a.m.-12 Noon.
For those new to meditating with the Prayer of the Lamb, please contact Beverly Hosea for an initial orientation session prior to attending a class. Contact: 206-713-5321 or PrayeroftheLamb1@mac.com. Groups meet at Emmanuel, unless otherwise note. Community of the Lamb Website
EmMANuel: Men’s Conversation & Barbecue: Who are you in the world? What do you hope to give and what do you hope to receive? The men of Emmanuel are invited to a conversation around what it means to be men in this world and what it means to be men of faith on March 10 from 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. at Emmanuel Church. In particular, we’ll ponder together how we can more carefully “locate” ourselves in the world in light of our families, careers, and the liturgy; and we’ll ponder how to live our lives with intention despite the barrage of demands and commitments that can define our lives. Please RSVP by March 3 to Tom Ryan: tom@emmanuelmi.org or 206-604-0362.
Baptismal Living, Baptismal Ethics: The Forty Days of Lent call Christians to reflect on our fundamental identity as a baptismal people committed to the life of this world. St Paul’s Episcopal Church is offering a workshop with Gordon Lathrop, internationally known scholar, pastor, and speaker on Christian liturgy and daily life, who will reflect with us on the mystery and mission of baptismal living within a highly secularized regional culture. This workshop is on March 10 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at St. Paul’s (15 Roy Street, Seattle 98109). The cost is $25 ($10 for students) and includes lunch, refreshments, printed materials, and childcare. To register, send an email by Saturday, March 3, to stephenshaver@gmail.com: include your name, congregation, and hometown. Bring your registration fee (cash or check only) with you on March 10. For more info, contact Hunt Priest: hunt@emmanuelmi.org, or Mary Maxon: mtnmary@sprynet.com.
NEW! Parish Work Day, March 31: Our buildings and grounds are part of our ministry in this community: Neighbors enjoy our gardens and labyrinth and many groups use our buildings. As good stewards, we are called to take care of it. And our twice-a-year work parties are a great way to join others in this work. Just in time for Palm Sunday & Easter. Save the Date!
Looking for Afternoon Babysitting/Nanny: We are looking for someone to pick up our 3-year-old from preschool and wait for our 5-year-old at the bus stop. Then, watch/take to swim lessons/etc. until we can get home from work. M/T/W/Fridays. If possible, pop premade dinners in oven around 5:30 p.m. Please contact Paige: 206-523-9394 or pwparkinson6@gmail.com.
Do you have a need? Are you looking to borrow a tool or need help figuring out your iPhone? Are you looking for housing or baby clothes? This section is reserved for requests like these. Please submit a Bell announcement request before noon the Wednesday before the Sunday (or Thursday, when the e-Bell runs) when you wish this to run.
Emmanuel Invites the Entire Congregation to Contribute Food, as you are able, to Northwest Harvest. February’s feature foods are pasta and sauces, and cereals, macaroni and cheese, chili, and soups are always needed, but all non-perishable food will be accepted. Donations have declined, but demand has increased, so any and all help is appreciated. When grocery shopping remember to pick up an item for the basket located at the east and west entrances of the church building.
