This Week, March 2-8 at UBC
03/02/10 09:51 PM
Wednesday, March 3rd at 2:30-pm at Seward Park – UBC Walk with Tom Nielsen. Please dress for the weather (Yes, we will walk in the rain), bring water and a snack. Wear comfortable shoes with good traction in case we get into muddy trails. You may want to bring a camera and binoculars as well. Friends are welcome, of course, as well as children. For more information see page 8 of the March Beacon or contact Tom at TNielsen7@aol.com or 206-932-5430.
Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:00pm in the McAfee Parlor – “Talking About God Stuff” Conversation. This will be the first of several conversations focused more on questions than answers, opportunities for us to live into our ideas and our ideals as a seekers church. All are invited to come – no need to RSVP.
Thursday, March 4th at 6:00pm in the McAfee Parlor – Lenten Bible study group. This group meets weekly through Lent and examines the scripture for the following Sunday.
Sunday March 7th – Please submit thoughts and questions that you think would be helpful for the Pastoral Search committee to consider when we interact with candidates for our pastor to Mary Rolston by today – see above.
Sunday, March 7th at 10:30am – Communion worship at UBC; Third Sunday of Lent. The focus this Sunday will be on grief; Brooke Rolston will share his experiences around a special type of grief associated with suicide.
Sunday, March 7th at Noon – “Undoing Racism” Lunch at Seattle First Baptist Church. Our friends at Seattle First Baptist Church have invited us to attend their “Undoing Racism” luncheon on Sunday, March 7th at noon. This is an opportunity to hear what they are doing around racial justice and make connections. If you are able to come, please contact Tom Nielsen at TNielsen7@aol.com or 206-932-5430 so we can coordinate this and let SFBC know how many are coming.
Sunday, March 7th from 4:00 to 8:00pm – Peña Cultural: Living Art Experience. Update: this event is now a benefit for relief efforts for the people of Chile and has been relocated to University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave NE. In the spirit of a Chilean peña, Sin Fronteras and other artists will perform live dance, theater, visual art, poetry, culinary art, and music. Tickets are $12 to $25, sliding scale; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. To reserve tickets call 206-533-0560.
Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30pm in the McAfee Parlor – UBC Stewardship Council Meeting. All are welcome!
Thursday, March 11th at 6:00pm in the McAfee Parlor – Lenten Bible study group.
Sunday, March 14th - Daylight Saving Time Begins Don’t forget to spring ahead!
Sunday, March 14th at 10:30am – Worship at UBC; Fourth Sunday of Lent. Bev Spears will share with us about mental illness. After worship please stay for a Sacred Action for Racial Justice conversation. We’ll talk about the idea of a race summit retreat day in May, continue our conversation, and create action steps. UBC Youth will stay after worship to work on decorations for the Dance & Play for Haiti benefit.
Wednesday, March 3rd at 6:00pm in the McAfee Parlor – “Talking About God Stuff” Conversation. This will be the first of several conversations focused more on questions than answers, opportunities for us to live into our ideas and our ideals as a seekers church. All are invited to come – no need to RSVP.
Thursday, March 4th at 6:00pm in the McAfee Parlor – Lenten Bible study group. This group meets weekly through Lent and examines the scripture for the following Sunday.
Sunday March 7th – Please submit thoughts and questions that you think would be helpful for the Pastoral Search committee to consider when we interact with candidates for our pastor to Mary Rolston by today – see above.
Sunday, March 7th at 10:30am – Communion worship at UBC; Third Sunday of Lent. The focus this Sunday will be on grief; Brooke Rolston will share his experiences around a special type of grief associated with suicide.
Sunday, March 7th at Noon – “Undoing Racism” Lunch at Seattle First Baptist Church. Our friends at Seattle First Baptist Church have invited us to attend their “Undoing Racism” luncheon on Sunday, March 7th at noon. This is an opportunity to hear what they are doing around racial justice and make connections. If you are able to come, please contact Tom Nielsen at TNielsen7@aol.com or 206-932-5430 so we can coordinate this and let SFBC know how many are coming.
Sunday, March 7th from 4:00 to 8:00pm – Peña Cultural: Living Art Experience. Update: this event is now a benefit for relief efforts for the people of Chile and has been relocated to University Christian Church, 4731 15th Ave NE. In the spirit of a Chilean peña, Sin Fronteras and other artists will perform live dance, theater, visual art, poetry, culinary art, and music. Tickets are $12 to $25, sliding scale; no one will be turned away for lack of funds. To reserve tickets call 206-533-0560.
Looking Ahead
Wednesday, March 10th at 2:30pm at the Arboretum – UBC Walk with Tom Nielsen. See page 8 in the March Beacon for more information.Wednesday, March 10th at 6:30pm in the McAfee Parlor – UBC Stewardship Council Meeting. All are welcome!
Thursday, March 11th at 6:00pm in the McAfee Parlor – Lenten Bible study group.
Sunday, March 14th - Daylight Saving Time Begins Don’t forget to spring ahead!
Sunday, March 14th at 10:30am – Worship at UBC; Fourth Sunday of Lent. Bev Spears will share with us about mental illness. After worship please stay for a Sacred Action for Racial Justice conversation. We’ll talk about the idea of a race summit retreat day in May, continue our conversation, and create action steps. UBC Youth will stay after worship to work on decorations for the Dance & Play for Haiti benefit.