Upcoming Events
Urban Lecture Series–Anne Lamott
Friday, February 24, 7:30pm (Urban Grace) and Saturday, February 25, 7:30pm (St. Leo Parish)
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Phoenix Housing Network @ Urban Grace
March 3-9, Sign up today!
Urban Grace will partner with Phoenix Housing for our semiannual hosting of five families in need for evening & overnight stays. Volunteer hosts are needed to stay overnight and/or to bring dinners for each evening. To volunteer or for more info on any of the above projects, contact AmeriCorps intern, Taryn Kloster, at tkloster@urbangracetacoma.org.
Weekly Bible Study & Fellowship
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Parlor
A multi-generational gathering studying different books of the Bible with discussion and thoughtfulness. Hungry? Join them for a meal at 6pm.
Starting January 4: The Book of Acts with Sean Dean. For recordings of recent teachings, go here.
Theological Roundtable
Wednesdays, 6:30pm, Northwest Leadership Foundation (717 Tacoma Ave. S.)
In partnership with Northwest Leadership Foundation, join this conversation around the writings of Anne Lamott.
Men’s Bible Study & Breakfast
Thursdays, 7am, Parlor
Join this long-standing group for a morning of breakfast and Bible study with Pastor Ron Vignec.
Women’s Small Group
Thursdays, 7-7:45am, Metronome Coffee (corner of 6th & Union)
Interested in gathering with other women from Urban Grace on a weekly basis? All women are invited to join this new group. Contact Margo at margo_polo78 @yahoo.com for more information.
Vespers at Harbor View
919 S. Fawcett, Tacoma
Join others from Urban Grace on the Second Sunday of each month for a vespers service for the residents and friends of Harbor View Manor Retirement Center on Fawcett right around the corner from Urban Grace! Vespers begin at 5:00 p.m. in the main lounge area. Contact Brett Shoemaker to gain access to the building or to help lead worship at 253-651-6693. We’d like for others from UG to share in the worship experience and meet and greet new friends and neighbors of Harborview. Please note: Vespers happen every Sunday evening but Urban Grace leads the service on the first and Second Sundays.
Mindful Eating as a Spiritual Practice
Saturday, February 18, 9:15AM-3:00PM
With Carol Spangler, M.A., MPH and Melania Weller, MPM. Register by prior Friday: $60. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Journey through Lent
Friday, February 24, 7:15pm-Sunday, February 26, Noon
With Therese Gonneville, OSB. Register by prior Friday: without spiritual direction $140; with spiritual direction $175 Maximum registration: 10 people. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Bowing to the Altar of Daily Life
Saturday, February 25, 9:15AM-3:00PM
With Jan Lawry. Register by prior Friday: $60. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Associated Ministries Annual Conference
February 26-27
Exodus from Hunger with keynote speaker, David Beckmann, president of Bread for the World.
Walter Lowrie Speaker Series–Rebecca Ann Parker
Tuesday, February 28, 7pm
“For the Love of Paradise: Resisting the Cruxifiction, Reclaiming Beauty and Justice.”
Rebecca Ann Parker, President and Professor of Theology, at Starr King School for the Ministry. Parker is an ordained United Methodist minister in dual fellowship with the Unitarian Universalist Association. Before assuming leadership of Starr King School in 1990, she spent 10 years as a parish minister in the Pacific Northwest and taught at the Northwest Theological Union in Seattle.
As Starr King’s Professor of Theology, Parker lectures widely on behalf of Unitarian Universalists. At Starr King, she teaches the foundational course in thea/ology in culture and context, and convenes advanced seminars in topics such as violence and redemption, process theology, liberal theologies, and religion and education.
Her doctoral studies focused on Alfred North Whitehead’s theory of consciousness as a basis for a spirituality that integrates aesthetics and social engagement. Her theological work, sermons and poetry have been published in academic journals, essay collections and anthologies, and frequently appear in the UU World, the Unitarian Universalist Association’s monthly magazine.
The Prayer and Grace of Icons
Saturday, March 3, 9:15AM-3:00PM
With Julie Barrett Ziegler. Register by prior Friday: $50. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Conversations at the End of Life
Saturday, March 10, 9:15AM-4:00PM
With Dee McDonald. Register by prior Friday: $50. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Women Who Weep and the Cries of Faith
Saturday, March 17, 9:15AM-3:00PM
With Kathryn Rickert, (M. Div., Ph.D.). Register by prior Friday: $50. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
An Introduction to The Welcoming Prayer
Saturday, March 24, 9:15AM-300PM
With Cherry Haisten. Register by prior Friday: $50. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
The Way of Forgiveness
Saturday, March 31, 9am-Sunday, April 1, 3pm
With Suzanne Seaton. Register by prior Friday: $190 (Saturday night and meals on Saturday and Sunday); $130 (without meals). See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Writing as Meditation
Saturday, March 31, 9:15 AM – 3:00 PM
With Dianne Aprile. Register by prior Friday: $60. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Attending the Garden of Self
Wednesday, April 4, 9:00AM-Noon
With Jan Lawry. Register by March 28 for an individual session if space permits: $55. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
One with Jesus: Triduum Retreat
Thursday, April 5, 3pm-Sunday, April 8, noon
With Therese Gonneville. Register by prior Friday: without spiritual direction $195; with spiritual direction $230.
See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org
Calling Out the Seed
Tuesday, April 10, 9:00AM-Noon
With Karen Barrueto. Register by April 3 $60 (includes materials). See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Illness as Journey of Initiation
Saturday, April 14, 9:15AM-3:00PM
With Melissa Layer. Register by prior Friday: $60. See fuller description www.stplacid.org To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Sowing New Seeds
Wednesday, April 18, 9:00AM-Noon
With Jan Lawry. Register by April 11 for an individual session if space permits: $55. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
World Chant: Music of Devotion
Saturday, April 21, 9:45AM-3:30PM
With Joseph Anderson. Register by prior Friday: $60+$5 for music and binder. See fuller description www.stplacid.org
To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
On Pilgrimage
Saturday, April 28, 9:15AM-3:00PM
With Rick Ryding. Register by prior Friday: $50. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.