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| The Vine | A Monthly Publication of All Pilgrims Christian Church
Seattle, Washington
September, 2010 | |
Homecoming Sunday is September 19 with Worship at 10:30 AM.
Everyone is invited and encouraged
to attend as we kickoff another year with many new events and opportunities. |
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College of Spirituality
Beginning September 28
3 Classes Offered:
A God Is Still Speaking Bible Study
Clark Wills, leader. The second of three Bible studies on the book of Acts. Part 2, written by Lillian Daniel.
Accessible, informative and thought-provoking, this "God is still speaking Bible Study" encourages creative thinking about the Bible.
- 7pm on Tuesdays
- Class begins on Sep. 28 and runs for 8 weeks
Class size limited to 12 people
Christian Spirituality & Prayer
Justin Umbright, leader. For over the past two thousand years, the Christian Community has engaged in various spiritual prayer practices in order to commune with the ever-present God. This class will begin to explore some important people who have influenced Christian tradition, and we will begin to develop our own spiritual prayer practices to use in our daily lives. This will be achieved through weekly at-home readings, weekly meditation, discussions and experiential prayer exercises.
- 7pm on Wednesdays
- Class begins on Sep. 29 and runs for 7 weeks
Joining in the Journey:
Introduction to All Pilgrims
Joining the Journey (An Introduction to All Pilgrims) is a wonderful place to explore faith and spirituality within our community of faith. We are a diverse, inclusive gathering who join together in our search to deepen and enrich our faith, passionately serve in ministry, and enjoy the transforming love of God. As we say, "God loves you and there's nothing you can do about it!" What does that mean? Come and see.
- 9:30 - 10:15 am on Sundays
- Class begins on Sep 26 and runs for 8 weeks
*To register for a class, please email the Church Office.* |
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Men's Group
 The men's group has been meeting every Monday morning at 6:30 am. If you have not been there, you're missing out! It has been a lot of fun. We have been studying Song of Song 2:15 -Catch the foxes for us, the little foxes that are ruining the vineyards, while our vineyards are in blossom.
A little boy was having difficulty lifting a heavy stone.
His father came along just then.
Noting the boy's failure, he asked, "Are you using all your strength?"
"Yes, I am," the little boy said impatiently.
"No, you are not," the father answered.
"I am right here just waiting, and you haven't asked me to help you." |
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Charting Your Course Through the Job Search Sea
You can get from Down There to UP HERE, careerwise, even in a tight job market. And keep from getting discouraged too.
How? By attending the job search workshop, hosted by Bruce P. Sprague of Roadmap Resumes.
You'll learn the effective use of a resume, as well the many sources of jop openings, how to best use those sources, and, most important, how to stand out in a competitive job market.
You'll learn the
8 / 80: Eight sources to finding work, when 80% of job openings aren't listed. And ways to uncover the unlisted openings.
You'll also learn techniques to keep going when the seas get really rough.
When: Saturday, September 18, 2010, 1:00-3:00 pm
Where: All Pilgrims Christian Church
To preregister or for more information visit brucethewordwright.com.
A $10 donation is requested.
Can you afford not to miss it? |
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Church Picnic
August 15, 2010
Our annual church picnic was a great time, full of fun and food.
How do we do it? Check out the pictures!
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Council Retreat Leadership, Assests in Action
So often, the experience of leading or being active in church work can feel like a "pouring out" of ourselves. As a result, church leaders must take time to create a supportive community amongst themselves, and to reconnect with sources of spiritual nurture.
The Council Retreat was a blessed opportunity for officers and committee chairs to explore spiritual aspects of leadership, leadership in support of clarifying vision, and of noticing assets in action. The retreat, which took place at the  Whidbey Institute, was a chance for participants to experience fellowship and spiritual nurture in support of our work together as a team in the coming year.
We entered the retreat on Friday evening with a ritual of anointing, in which we commissioned each
 other with a blessing into our leadership roles for the coming term. We enjoyed an intimate and contemplative worship service in the cedar-scented chapel. On Saturday, we joined with John Forman, our New Beginnings consultant, to bring home some of the results and progress we've experienced on our journey of renewal, and to brush up skills for supporting others taking action in ministry and service at All Pilgrims.
A few periods of  downtime were filled with spirited Bocci ball matchups. Many thanks to all those who attended, or who supported us in prayer from afar. We look forward to serving you in the year ahead.
-Kathleen Hosfeld
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Centering Prayer Service
 An evening prayer group every Wednesday in the Sanctuary at 6:15 pm.
This gathering is consistent in form, drawing from different traditions and styles, to provide a centering and listening environment while also making room for sharing, support, and expression.
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All Are Welcome!
Sunday Schedule:
10:30 AM
Worship
11:45 AM
Coffee Hour
Location:
500 Broadway East
Seattle, WA 98102
206-322-0487
office@allpilgrims.org
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A Summer of Vision
Visioning, Part 3: Claiming A Vision
On Sunday, September 12, immediately following Worship, there will be a meeting of the congregation to review and come to agreement on our vision statement, moving forward.
 Everyone is encouraged to attend. |
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