Bulletin Board
Hot meals for Camp Quixote
If you, or your organization would like to provide a hot meal on a regular basis (such as once a week) during Camp Quixote’s stay at the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, please contact Selena Kilmoyer 360-951-0326 or k.selenaATgmail.com [replace AT with @]
[received April 3, 2008]
2008: A Choral Odyssey
Olympia Choral Society presents its Spring Concert on May 16-17-18 at the North Thurston Performing Arts Center, 600 Sleater-Kinney Road in Lacey. On Friday and Saturday, concert begins at 7:30, on Sunday at 2:00 PM. Details at www.olympiachoral.org or 360-704-6462
"The Dead Sea Scrolls at Sixty: Past, Present, and Future Prospects".
June 16-20 (Monday - Friday) from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. Free evening presentation on Friday, June 20 from 7:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Sponsored by Saint Martin's University and the Spiritual Life Institute.
All meetings will be held in the Worthing Conference Center at Saint Martin's University. For more information, please contact Dr. Ian Werrett (sli AT stmartin.edu [replace AT with @]) or visit their website: http://www.stmartin.edu/spiritual_life/
Tending the Fire
A nine month biweekly retreat program of growth in Christian Spirituality and Prayer.
Designed to explore diverse Christian traditions and prayer practices that deepen one’s spiritual journey and personal faith life. Applications due by September 3rd with $100 nonrefundable deposit.
Call The Priory Spirituality Center at 438-2595 or visit www.stplacid.org for details on this and other Priory programs.
[received March 11, 2008]
Paid Ads in our newsletter are a bargain at $10 per 3" wide x 2" high block per month. They are published about the 3rd Tuesday in the IW newsletter (distribution 700-1000) & on the newsletter page of our website. Ad & payment due to IW by 2nd Tuesday of month. See Ads in the IW Newsletter for more information.
[Updated September 25, 2007]
Seats Available
Temple Beth Hatfiloh has approximately 150 fixed theater seats available for a reasonable donation. They are in good shape. Please call Cathy at 360-754-8519 or email tbh@bethhatfiloh.org for more information.
[received February 21, 2008]
Associate for Children and Teen Ministry Needed
St. Benedict Episcopal Church in Lacey is looking for a part-time Associate for Children and Teen Ministry. This position is a lay position and does not require ordination or licensing. The job requires growing our teen and children programs, good communication skills and organizing various activities. For a complete job description please see our website at www.stbenedictslacey.org. If you have any questions please call 360-456-2240 or email us at sbechurch@qwestoffice.net.
[posted February 15, 2008]
Music Director wanted
St. Benedict Episcopal Church in Lacey is looking for a part-time Director of Music. Duties include recruiting, training and directing the choir and reporting to the Vicar. For a complete job description please see our website at www.stbenedictslacey.org . We will begin our interview process February 19th and will send out information packets to interested applicants. If you have any questions please call 360-456-2240 or email us at sbechurchATqwestoffice.net.
[posted February 15, 2008]
TOGETHER! is hiring a CAPACITY Program Manager (Outreach Coordinator)
[posted December 20, 2007]
Looking for Paid Caregiver
Elderly man can no longer live alone. Man or woman wanted to live in house for free room & board along with paycheck. Contact Joyce Gubser at 458-3974.
[received December 3, 2007]
Partitions available
Temple Beth Hatfiloh has about fifteen used 5’x5’ partitions available for donation to someone who will be able to use them. They are light blue in color. Measurement and quantity are approximate. Call Cathy Turner at (360) 754-8519.
[received November 26, 2007]
Wanted: Director of Religious Education
Olympia Unitarian-Universalist Congregation has an opening for a Director or Religious Education. Come lead our program in which in which awareness, tolerance, and personal growth in spirituality are nurtured and developed according to each child’s unique nature. See the Vacancy Announcement and Position Description at: http://olyuu.org/index.html for a full description. Contact Milt Harper at 360/705-3763 for additional information.
[received November 15, 2007]
The Family Support Center's Homeless Advocacy Manual is now available for download at: homelessadvocacy.wikispaces.com Feel free to download and print, and even personalize the manual for yourself or your agency. Also, the website will contain regular updates with new resources and strategies, etc... so stop by regularly! Contact Phil Owen (360) 259-2005 with questions.
[posted November 28, 2007]
Fred LaMotte of Evergreen’s Campus Ministries writes: "I have developed a website of soldiers' writings on faith and the world's religions to give our men and women in Iraq a human face. If we don't give them a human face, we may never bring them home. I hope that teachers and ministers will use these writings in their classes and ministries. These are not my writings, but writings by soldiers. http://FaithintheZone.blogspot.com "
[posted 10/20/2007]
Furniture Bank Phone Number
The Furniture Bank of Thurston County has a new phone number -- 705-1756. Please pass it on!
[posted 10/20/2007]
Karma Café
Karma Café is an open forum developed specifically for those who would like to discuss their thoughts on various aspects of life as seen through a Buddhist/Taoist perspective. This round-table discussion will be casually structured to allow everyone to present personal points-of-view in an open and non-judgmental environment. Karma Café meets from 6 to 8 p.m. on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at the Mud Bay Coffee Meeting Room (1600 Cooper Point Road, West Olympia ). For more information, call 867-9316 or e-mail Korodo@msn.com.
[Updated 9/06/2007]
Help your community help themselves during a crisis!
The WA Region 3 Medical Reserve Corps is looking for local volunteers with a wide range of backgrounds to pre-register and train to help our community prepare for and respond to public health disasters and emergencies. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer please contact Laura Pennington at 786-5581 x7052 or penninl AT co.thurston.wa.us [replace AT with @] or visit their website at www.co.thurston.wa.us/health/MRC.
[published 5/18/2007]
Drexel House Needs Volunteers
VOLUNTEERS are being recruited for a variety of services at Drexel House, a facility offering housing for the homeless (sponsored by Catholic Community Services). For more information contact Clarice at 357-6027 or email at clarice3 AT comcast.net [replace AT with @]
[submitted 4/30/2007]
Chapel Available
Olympia's historic Chapel of Grace is now available on Sundays for a church group or congregation to meet. The chapel accommodates up to 125 and has a very pleasant and comfortable atmosphere. For more information call Bill or Carol at 352-1900.
[posted 5/18/2007]
Buddhist Meditation Group
The Thurston Insight Meditation Group holds a regular sitting group here in the Olympia area on Monday nights, 7-9pm. with teacher Jude Rozhon (see easeandjoy.com. Location: Quaker Meeting Hall (219 B St, Tumwater). Contact person: Annie Clay, 360-491-8943.
[posted 4/18/2007]
Commodity Supplemental Food Program
Low-income seniors can sign up with the Thurston County Food Bank to receive supplemental food (high in protein and vitamins) once per month. The food bank will come to any location where 20 people want to sign up, or seniors can sign up at the food bank (Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 11-11:30 or 1-3). The food bank will also deliver to any location (such as a church or apartment complex) where there are 20 or more registered seniors. If you have any questions, please call Binda at the food bank, 352-8597 ext. 104 (Monday-Friday 8:30 -3:30).
[posted 4/18/2007]
Evergreen Vista
A new music program at Evergreen Vista needs volunteers who can help children with choral, piano, guitar or band/orchestra instruments, as well as donations of instruments.
Evergreen Vista also wants to help children learn history and geography through stamp collecting, and needs donations of US or world stamps and collecting supplies.
Please call Paul Grudis at 352-1315 for more information.
[posted 3/20/2007]
Musician Available
Organist/pianist available at short notice for weddings, funerals, special occasions. If interested, please call Cynthia Rennie 259-6042.
[posted 3/20/2007]
Sunday Interfaith Devotions
The Bahá’ís of Olympia offer devotional gatherings open to all faiths and belief systems each Sunday from 10 to 11AM at DeColores Bookstore (507 Washington St, downtown Olympia). This is a tranquil space and an opportunity to come together and share, pray, meditate, reflect or talk. For more information, please feel free to call Ruth Bush at 360-789-3513.
[Updated 7/31/2006]
3rd Sundays 2-4 PM at Mariah Arts Studio (1403 Garfield Ave NW, 1 block north of Yenney’s Music). Call Glen Buschmann at 352-9009 for more information.
[Posted 3/24/2006]
Give a monthly service for Mother Joseph residents
For almost 10 years several local faith communities have provided monthly services at Providence Mother Joseph Care Center (PMJCC) for the residents there. A few of these commitments have asked for relief and we are in need of faith communities or their volunteers to provide a 30 minute service once a month. Generally, these services are held at 3PM. However, the best response of residents attendance is at the 11:15AM service. This service can include music, scripture, and prayer. PMJCC will schedule according to the needs of the volunteer. If you are interested in providing this service, please contact: Connie Walker, Director, Mission and Spiritual Care Services 493-7236 to arrange an appointment.
[posted 2/28/2006]
Canopy for rent
Need a 10x10 portable canopy for an outdoor event? Rent it from Thurston County CROP Walk for $25. Call the Interfaith Works office at 357-7224.
[First posted 5/22/2003]
WOMEN WRITING COMPASSION: A Multi-Genre/Multi-Generational Reading
May 7 (Wednesday) 7-9 p.m.
Join us at Traditions Fair Trade Café (5th & Water, downtown Olympia) for an evening of prose and poetry exploring compassion in our lives and communities.
$4 suggested donation to benefit Interfaith Works; everyone is welcome regardless of ability to pay.
Featured Writers:
Pat Bartley
Barbara Gibson (IW member)
Shelley Gillespie
Galen Hemmann
Anne Liu Kellor
Patty Kinney
Shelley Kirk-Rudeen
Jeanne Lohmann
Eileen McGorry
Margie Schubert
For more information please contact Anne: anneliukellor AT earthlink.net [replace AT with @] or 923-0749
Holocaust Remembrance Day memorial service
May 7 (Wednesday) 7 p.m.
Join Temple Beth Hatfiloh (8th & Washington, downtown Olympia, 754-8519) for this event of witness & remembrance. Featured speaker Jim Leonard will tell the story of his mother, who sheltered a three-month-old Jewish baby from the German troops in 1940. Free & open to the public.
Introduction to the Enneagram
May 10 (Saturday) 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Enneagram is an important tool for understanding ourselves and others.
This class is most suitable for new students though anyone with an interest may attend.
Register by Friday, May 2. Cost $60. Bring sack lunch.
“The Essential Enneagram” available at the Priory Bookstore.
Call The Priory Spirituality Center at 438-2595 or visit www.stplacid.org for details on this and other Priory programs.
IW May newsletter deadline
May 13 (Tuesday) 12 noon
Deadline for articles, calendar items, and ads for the May IW newsletter (coming out about May 20).
Earth Stewardship Committee meeting
May 14 (Wednesday) 12 noon
All are welcome to meetings of IW's Earth Stewardship Committee in the library at First Christian Church (7th & Franklin, downtown Olympia) -- 2nd Wednesday of most months. Next meeting: June 11. For more information, please email LeslieHR AT aol.com [replace AT with @]
Earth Care Series
May 14 (Wednesday) 7 – 9 p.m.
Please join in viewing & discussing the video "The Global Brain", which tells how inner spiritual development is leading to a major leap in evolution. At Traditions Fair Trade Café (300 - 5th Ave SW, Olympia). This event is co-sponsored by IW's Earth Stewardship Committee and Earth Care Catholics of Olympia. For more information, please contact Mimi Maloney at 459-5825.
The Animals of Our Dreams
May 17 (Saturday) 9:15 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
These animals of our dreams are there to guide and help us.
In this workshop attention will be given to the animals themselves and how they manifest themselves in our dreams. Bring your own dreams of animals to this workshop.
Register by Friday, May 9th. Cost $60. Bring a sack lunch.
Call The Priory Spirituality Center at 438-2595 or visit www.stplacid.org for details on this and other Priory programs.
Sacred Harp Singing
May 18 (Sunday) 2 - 4 p.m.
Sacred Harp Singing at Mariah Arts Studio (1403 Garfield Ave NW - Garfield & Plymouth, West Olympia). Denson edition singing. 3rd Sunday most months. Visit http://pnwshs.org/ or call Glen Buschmann (360) 352-9009 with any questions.
Free Organ and Brass Concert
May 18 (Sunday) 3 p.m.
Olympia native Douglas Cleveland, now a world-class organ recitalist, joins the Puget Brass ensemble for a performance of compositions for British brass bands, marches, movie themes and classical works, including Saint-Saens’ popular Organ Symphony.
Concert Series of St. John’s Episcopal Church, 114 S.E. 20th Ave., Olympia.
IW Program Council meeting
May 20 (Tuesday) 7 - 9 p.m.
The IW Program Council holds its monthly meeting at The United Churches to plan and execute the programs and projects of Interfaith Works. All interested persons are invited. For details, call Interfaith Works at 357-7224.
Alzheimer’s Conference presented by the South Sound Alzheimer’s Council
May 22 (Thursday) 9 a.m. - 4 p.m.
(Registration begins at 8:15 a.m.)
Masonic Temple Lodge (original building, 521 North Street SE).
Featured speakers are Joanne Rader, RN, MN and Laura Baker, PhD.
Lunch provided. No Fee. $20 suggested donation to help fund future conferences. Register by calling Providence Plus at (360) 493-7768
For questions call Carol Shawver at (360) 943-9900 or Catherine Koziar at (360) 493-4697
IW newsletter deadline
June 10 (Tuesday) 12 noon
Deadline for articles, calendar items, and ads for the June IW newsletter (coming out about June 16).
Earth Stewardship Committee meeting
June 11 (Wednesday) 12 noon
All are welcome to meetings of IW's Earth Stewardship Committee in the library at First Christian Church (7th & Franklin, downtown Olympia) -- 2nd Wednesday of most months. Next meetings: . For more information, please contact Leslie Romer at LeslieHR AT aol.com [replace AT with @] or 357-7638.
What is Blossoming Within You?
June 14 (Saturday) 9:15 a.m.-3 p.m.
Come join Christine Valters Paintner for a day of renewal, using art, poetry, contemplative prayer, sharing, and ritual to explore our own places of blossoming and new growth.
Register by Friday, June 6. Cost: $50 + $5 for art materials. Call The Priory Spirituality Center at 438-2595 or visit www.stplacid.org for details on this and other Priory programs.
IW Program Council meeting
June 17 (Tuesday) 7 - 9 p.m.
The IW Program Council holds its meeting at The United Churches to plan and execute the programs and projects of Interfaith Works. All interested persons are invited. The next meeting will be September 16. For details, call Interfaith Works at 357-7224.
"The Dead Sea Scrolls at Sixty: Past, Present, and Future Prospects".
June 20 (Friday) 7:30 - 10 p.m.
Free evening presentation sponsored by Saint Martin's University and the Spiritual Life Institute.
Also seminars June 16-20 (Monday - Friday) from 10 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. daily. All meetings will be held in the Worthing Conference Center at Saint Martin's University. For more information, please contact Dr. Ian Werrett (sli AT stmartin.edu [replace AT with @]) or visit their website: http://www.stmartin.edu/spiritual_life/
August 2? (Saturday)
Everyone is welcome at this silent vigil on the Capitol Campus at Tivoli Fountain.
"With the power of meditation we collectively send a message of Peace"
August 24-29 (Sunday - Friday)
Fun, Respect, and Friendships at YMCA Camp Seymour for those entering the 7th-9th grades.
November 23 (Sunday) afternoon
