A Hygge Night In

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 27, 4:30–7:30 P.M., Leffler House

What is "hygge"? It's hard to explain and often mispronounced, but at its most basic, this Danish word translates to "cosiness" (learn more about the word here). Molly Bosch, Julia Cooper, and Adrienne Hubbard are planning a gathering to bring light and warmth into this winter night through conversation, food and fellowship. Bring a favorite craft and snack to share. Interested in learning more? Email Julia Cooper (julia7cooper@gmail.com).

Caroling Cheer

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SATURDAY, JANUARY 6, 2 P.M., meet at 120 Broadway (at Yesler)

Come join in for caroling cheer at a few local retirement communities. The vocal adventures will be followed by hot cocoa (or other chocolate-related goodness) at Rey Amargo (722 E Pike St).

First, meet at 120 Broadway (Seatte 98122) at 2 p.m. to brush up on singing voices and mingle. Around 2:45, a group will walk to Skyline Retirement Community and carol through the halls from 3–3:45 p.m. Vocal adventures will be followed by a 17 minute walk to Rey Amargo for chocofreshments! Email Betsy if you're interested, and she'll send you the caroling PDF for printing or downloading: betsy.heimburger@gmail.com

Paul’s Letters to the Early Church (and Us)—Wednesday Forum with Dean Thomason

by on December 1, 2023 with 2 Comments

A Wednesday evening series with Dean Steve Thomason

TWO WEDNESDAYS: JANUARY 10 & 17, 2024, 6:45–8:15 P.M., in person in Bloedel Hall or online via Zoom. Optional community dinner at 6 p.m. ($6/child; $8/adult; $25/max. family)

UPDATED DESCRIPTION: Responding to broad interest expressed for a class on Paul’s letters following a sermon last summer, Dean Thomason offers this two-week series to explore major themes of Paul’s epistles, why they are so prominently esteemed in the Christian tradition, and why they are problematic for us in modernity. We will unpack some difficult passages, revel in some exquisitely beautiful ones, and seek to better understand this titular figure whose legacy makes him one of the most impactful people in all of human history. Can his letters serve as catalyst to transformation on the Christian journey even today?

UPDATE:

The slides from part 1 can now be downloaded here.

The slides from part 2 can now be downloaded here. 

Videos of Part 1 and Part 2 are now available:

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