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Sunday July 3rd
“Ramadan and Lailat al
Qadr ~ Night of Destiny”
Gather with Imam Jamal Rah-
man, Bahiyaa Ann Holmes Red-
ding, Sally Jo Gilbert de Vargas,
and members of Interfaith Com-
munity Sanctuary, as we share
about the holy month of Ramadan and the celebration of the
night the Qur’an was first Revealed to Prophet Muhammad(pbuh)
through the angel Gabriel (Jibril) on
22 December 609 CE.
Honoring the Guest: Interfaith Worship Series
~ Exploring Diverse Faith and Spiritual Traditions
is co-sponsored with The Interfaith Network.
Sunday morning worship begins at 10:00am
www.interfaithcommunitysanctuary.org
Interfaith Community Sanctuary JULY 2016 1763 NW 62nd Street Seattle WA 98107
Spiritual Permaculture: Coming into Deeper Relationship with Earth
Sunday July 17th
Imam Jamal Rahman
Imam Jamal Rahman is a
popular speaker on Islam,
Sufi spirituality, and interfaith
relations. His most recent
book, “Sacred Laughter of the
Sufis: Awakening the Soul with
the Mulla’s Comic Teaching
Stories and Other Islamic
Wisdom” is available for purchase during the social hour.
See: www.jamalrahman.com, www.interfaithamigos.com.
Music: tba
Our monthly community POTLUCK luncheon follows the
morning worship. Please bring a prepared dish to share. Help with
set-up and clean-up welcomed!
Sunday
July 31st:
Associate
Ministers,
Sibyl Lundy,
Linda Stern,
and David
Heitmiller,
have chosen
to develop
worship
services
together in
months with
a fifth
Sunday.
Those dates in 2016 will be: Jan. 31, May 29, July 31, and Oct. 30.
Sunday July 10th we continue exploring Spiritual Permaculture:
Coming into Deeper Relationship with Earth by focusing on the 7th
principle, Design from patterns to details: By stepping back,
we can observe patterns in nature and society. These can form the
backbone of our designs, with the details filled in as we go.
The Universal Worship recognizes that all religions originate
in the same Truth. All of the great teachers and prophets have
reflected this truth to humanity in their own way. The same power
that inspired them continues to move through and guide our own
lives. Through communal prayer, meditation, and practice we engage
with the power and energy of this continuous revelation, becoming a
radiant vessel of light and truth for the benefit of all beings.
Cherags Michael Douglas, Karen Lindquist, Sally Jo Gilbert de Vargas offer
the Universal Worship service on second Sundays.
Sunday July 24th: “A Service of
Devotion to Our Lady Sophia”
A particular position of honor and
importance is expressed within the
Ecclesia Gnostica tradition to the
feminine emanation of the original and
transcendental spiritual unity whose
name is Sophia (Wisdom). She was
involved in the creation of the world
and ever since remained the guide of
her orphaned human children.
For this worship service, Rev. Karen
Lindquist has invited Rev. Andrea
Turner, priest of the Hagia Sophia
Gnostic Church (a parish of the Eccle-
sia Gnostica) to share a unique and
deeply meaningful ritual honoring the
most Holy Sophia.
First Sunday: Honoring the Guest Second Sunday: Universal Worship
Third Sunday: Imam Jamal Rahman Fourth Sunday: InterSpiritual Worship
Fifth Sunday: Associate Ministers Inside this issue:
Sunday Worship Services 1
Classes & Devotional Gatherings 2
Special Event Fundraiser: Saraswati Nights 2
Monthly calendar 3
Spiritual Discernment 2016 4
Contact Info 4
Visit our website for more!
Page 2 Interfaith Community Sanctuary
Ongoing Classes & Devotional Gatherings
We meet every other Wednesday in the
Healing Room.
The Peace Tribe is dedicated to creating
a safe and welcoming space for those
interested in developing a meditation
practice in community. Each week we
will explore a different meditation prac-
tice, such as, mantra, mindfulness, lov-
ing kindness, guided meditation, mov-
ing meditation, etc. This community is
developed through its members, so
please feel free to share your meditation
practice with a facilitator and we will
incorporate your practice in the group.
The intention for the Peace Tribe is
community, creativity, peace, love and
growth. All are welcome.
Please note: Chairs and a few meditation
cushions will be provided. Please feel free to
bring your own meditation cushion if pre-
ferred. Facilitators: Kelly Daring, Becky Grace
& guest speakers. Contact: (206) 452-9264
Email: [email protected]
Peace Tribe Meditation
First Friday evenings 6:30—9:30pm
....as part of a regular monthly sched-
ule of brief Evening Circles in commu-
nity settings, designed to be easily
accessible to all. Minimal
donation, one or two personal
Constellation spaces available each
evening, repeated opportunities to
experience, explore, and practice to-
gether in Nature and Environmental
Constellations, Community Constella-
tions, Systemic, Organizational and
Health-related Constellations on topics
and issues affecting our Beloved Com-
munity.
Please feel free to REGISTER
with Katherine by using this email at: kath-
[email protected], leave questions in a
message for Karen Stocker at
(206) 363-5555 x 1064.
Constellation Circle
Women’s SiSiWiss Gathering
now meeting 2nd & 4th Tuesdays
This gathering shares First Peoples Northwest
Coast traditions and teachings with song, story,
dance. Bring drums, rattles, bells... If your way is
open, please bring a potluck dish to share. All Women
and all children welcome.
Please Note: This is a clean and sober gathering.
Facilitator: Siswinklae Laurel Boucher.
A Course In Miracles
First and Third Tuesday evenings 7 pm
"Heaven is not a place or a condition. It is
merely an awareness of perfect oneness."
~ A Course in Miracles
A Course In Miracles at Interfaith
Community Sanctuary is an ongoing study
group on course related topics. All are wel-
come whether you are new to the course or a long time
student. There are no fees or dues. A Love Offering is collected for use of
the sacred space. For more info, contact one of the facilitators: Theressia phone:
206.999.6987 email: theressia (at) rosehedge (dot) org, or Jonathan phone:
206.713.1237 email: jonathanvanvalin (at) hotmail (dot) com.
Film & Dialogue: Nutrition Topics Explored
Third Friday evenings each month 6:30pm
Special Event—Fundraiser: Saraswati Nights
second Saturdays 7:00pm
An evening of Interfaith Kirtan, Call and Response
Chanting, Healing Songs, and Mystical Poetry with
Suniai and Friends at Interfaith Community Sanctu-
ary. Come and Bathe in the River of Love and De-
light!
Love Offering! Invite friends!
All are welcome to chant, dance, or simply enjoy the
healing frequencies.
This gathering of friends is a benefit for
Interfaith Community Sanctuary Building Fund and
SAMC (Suraiya Ataur Medical
Clinic) in Chondipur Village, Bangladesh. Read
more on our website:
http://interfaithcommunitysanctuary.org/
index.php/projects/bengali-village/
Friday Prayers in the Islamic Tradition
Fridays 1:30 pm
All friends are invited to attend Friday Prayers in the
Islamic tradition beginning at 1:30pm in our
Healing Room. This is a woman led devotional
gathering. Women and men equally participate.
The congregational prayer and weekly message
offered by Ann Holmes Redding, and other
participants. Come to witness, observe, learn, or to
pray with us. No experience necessary— just come
with an open heart.
… Healing is possible
in many cases without harsh treatment
or prescription drugs
… Change the course of illness
with proper dietary habits
… Let’s become part of the solution!
Contact: Renée López ( www.nutritionistinseattlewa.com )
Text preferred: 206 518 3869. Email: [email protected]
Interfaith Community Sanctuary, 1763 NW 62nd Street in Ballard 98107.
Humanists at Interfaith Community Sanctuary
Humanists at the Sanctuary is a discussion group that meets one a month. We discuss
articles, essays, book and movie reviews. In addition we could watch salient movies and
have speakers come and share their thoughts, Freethought ideas and other Humanist
issues. This group is intended to be more inclusive than typical groups including people
that believe in God as well as Humanists ideals. The objective is to learn about Human-
ist principles and apply them to improve our lives and the world. We meet on the 3rd
Tuesday at 6:00pm at Interfaith Community Sanctuary at 1763 NW 62nd Street in Bal-
lard. Zip: 98107. Questions? Contact Bobby by texting: 206 379 6866.
Copper Canyon Press / Port Townsend publishes emerging poets such as Ocean Vuong and well known poets like Pablo Neruda.
We read a variety of poets and styles. We share our poetry efforts without negative criticism of participant’s writings. Our aim is to
engage one another socially and establish friendships through the medium of poetry. We meet monthly at Interfaith Community
Sanctuary (1763 NW 62nd Street in Ballard) on the fourth Tuesday evening 6:30—8:30pm.
Contact: David Jenkins (360) 390—8104, [email protected].
Copper Canyon Poetry Book Club—fourth Tuesday evenings 6:30—8:30pm
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Catholic Mass with Fr. Centurio Olaboro from Uganda July 1st, 12th, 13th 8:00am
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8:00am Catholic Mass
Friday Prayers 1:30pm [HR]
$ Constellation Circle 6:30pm [FH] (see details page 2)
2 Night of Destiny Lailat al Qadr 8:00pm Program 9:10pm break-fast and prayers 9:30 potluck meal Prayers may continue following potluck meal.
3 10am Guest Worship: “Ramadan and the Islamic Night of Destiny & Its Significance”
Guiding Council 11:45am —1:15pm
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5 A Course In Miracles 7-8:30pm [HR] (more info on page 2)
6 Peace Tribe Meditation [HR] 7:00pm
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Meditative Blessing Cleanse with Renée López to participate, just show up, or contact Renée: 206.518.3869 renee.lopez (at) bastyr (dot) edu
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Friday Prayers 1:30pm [HR]
9
Saraswati Nights 7pm [S] with Suniai
10 10am Worship Universal Worship
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12
8:00am Catholic Mass Women’s SiSiWiss Circle 6:00pm [FH] Now on 2nd and 4th Tuesdays!
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8:00am Catholic Mass
Interfaith Networking 7pm [FH] www.theinterfaith network.org
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15 Friday Prayers 1:30pm [HR]
Movie & Dialogue Nutrition Topics 6:30pm [HR]
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17 10am Worship Imam Jamal Rahman Music: tba Potluck
18 PEACE CAMP 9:30—4pm
$ Discovering Your Unique Path to Happiness 7wk class with Jamal Rahman 7-9pm. Register: sallyjogilbert (at) gmail (dot) com
19 PEACE CAMP
9:30—4pm
10:30am WAC Iraqi Youth visit ICS
Humanists discussion group 6pm [FH]
ACIM 7-8:30pm [HR]
20 PEACE CAMP
9:30—4pm Peace Tribe Meditation [HR] 7:00pm
21 PEACE CAMP
9:30—4pm
22 PEACE CAMP
9:30—4pm Friday Prayers 1:30pm [HR]
23 10am Divine Names class [HR]
Book Launch: Belonging to God: Spirituality, Science, and the Universal Path of Divine Love by Will Keepin 7—9pm
24 10am Worship “Service of the Most Holy Sophia” Rev. Andrea Turner joins Rev. Karen Lindquist for this special Gnostic service with ritual.
25 PEACE CAMP
9:30—4pm $ Discovering Your Unique Path to Happiness
26 PEACE CAMP
9:30—4pm Poetry Book Club David Jenkins distaem (at) gmail (dot) com 6:30—8:30 [HR]
Women’s SiSiWiss Circle 6:00pm [FH] Now on 2nd and 4th Tues-
27 PEACE CAMP
9:30—4pm
28 PEACE CAMP
9:30—4pm
29 PEACE CAMP
9:30—4pm Friday Prayers 1:30pm [HR]
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31 10am Worship Associate Ministers,
Sibyl Lundy, Linda
Stern and David
Heitmiller co-create
this worship service.
Interfaith Community Sanctuary
JULY 2016
Calendar keys:
[S] Sanctuary
[FH] Fellowship Hall
[HR] Healing Room
$ = Fee for this gathering;
Contact instructor.
More complete details about our
gatherings can be found on the
calendar page of our website: http://interfaithcommunitysanctuary.org/
index.php/calendar/
And see our Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/
Thursday August 4th 7:00pm
Join us in helping launch
Michael Bodhi Douglas’ book:
Following the Light: the Dance
of the Elements. The evening will
include a reading and spiritual
practices to invoke the elements.
Reception and book signing follows the
presentation.
Our Spiritual Discernment for 2016
Spiritual Permaculture: Coming into
Deeper Relationship with Earth
JULY 2016
Interfaith Community Sanctuary
1763 NW 62nd Street
Seattle, WA 98107
206.783.1718
www.interfaithcommunitysanctuary.org
Our spiritual discernment for 2016 will
be the twelve principles of permaculture.
These principles are primarily guidelines
for designing functional, sustainable
agricultural systems. However, as a
distillation of the way nature works, they
are applicable across a wide range of
activities: social, creative, economic, and
spiritual. Our hope is that focusing on
these basic tenets will help us connect
these different aspects of our lives, and
see how the same wisdom of balance and
harmony works in all of them.
By placing our spiritual practice in a holistic, ecological frame-
work, we can work against the tendency in our culture to men-
tally separate ourselves from nature, and develop deeper con-
nection with the natural processes that sustain and nurture us.
Our primary spiritual duty in this time is to reconnect with the
spirit of the planet that creates and supports us. We can use
these principles as a way of coming into deeper relationship
with this Earth, who is both our responsibility and the deepest
level of our selves.
(from Wikipedia) The three core tenets of permaculture are:
• Care for the earth: Provision for all life systems to contin-
ue and multiply. This is the first principle, because without a
healthy earth, humans cannot flourish.
• Care for the people: Provision for people to access those
resources necessary for their existence.
Return of surplus: Reinvesting surpluses back into the
system to provide for the first two ethics. This includes
returning waste back into the system to recycle into useful-
ness. The third ethic is sometimes referred to as “Fair
Share” to reflect that each of us should take no more than
what we need before we reinvest the surplus.
Twelve
Permaculture
design principles (articulated by David
Holmgren in his book
Permaculture: Principles
and Pathways Beyond
Sustainability):
1. Observe and interact: By taking time to engage with
nature we can design solutions that suit our particular
situation. (JANUARY)
2. Catch and store energy: By developing systems that col-
lect resources at peak abundance, we can use them in times of
need. (FEBRUARY)
3. Obtain a yield: Ensure that you are getting truly useful
rewards as part of the work that you are doing. (MARCH)
4. Apply self-regulation and accept feedback: We need
to discourage inappropriate activity to ensure that systems can
continue to function well. (APRIL)
5. Use and value renewable resources and services:
Make the best use of nature's abundance to reduce our con-
sumptive behavior and dependence on non-renewable re-
sources. (MAY)
6. Produce no waste: By valuing and making use of all the
resources that are available to us, nothing goes to waste. (JUNE)
7. Design from patterns to details: By stepping back, we
can observe patterns in nature and society. These can form the
backbone of our designs, with the details filled in as we go. (JULY)
8. Integrate rather than segregate: By putting the right
things in the right place, relationships develop between those
things and they work together to support each other. (AUGUST)
9. Use small and slow solutions: Small and slow systems
are easier to maintain than big ones, making better use of local
resources and producing more sustainable outcomes. (SEPTEMBER)
10. Use and value diversity: Diversity reduces vulnerabil-
ity to a variety of threats and takes advantage of the unique
nature of the environment in which it resides. (OCTOBER)
11. Use edges and value the marginal: The interface be-
tween things is where the most interesting events take place.
These are often the most valuable, diverse and productive ele-
ments in the system. (NOVEMBER)
12. Creatively use and respond to change: We can have a
positive impact on inevitable change by carefully observing,
and then intervening at the right time. (DECEMBER)