Upcoming Events
8th Annual City of Destiny Faith & Film Series
Tuesdays, May 1, 8 and 15, 6:30pm, The Grand Cinema
2012 Theme – Courage. Discussion following each film. Special Q & A with Bishop Gene Robinson who will Skype in after the showing of Love Free or Die. Festival passes can be purchased at The Grand ahead of time or individual tickets the day of the showing. Advanced tickets for Love Free or Die available after May 1.
May 1 – Captain Abu Raed
May 8 – Higher Ground
May 15 – Love Free or Die
Urban Grace Challenge “Live Below the Line”-An Act of Solidarity with 1.4 Billion People
Monday, May 14-Friday, May 18
Live Below the Line is an initiative that challenges individuals and communities to feed themselves for 5 days with $1.50 per day-the U.S. equivalent of the extreme poverty line. A group from Urban Grace will come together to meet this challenge in order to bring awareness and understanding to the 1.4 billion people who currently live on less than $1.50 per day. Interested? Contact Taryn Kloster at tkloster@urbangracetacoma.org or 253.272.2184 x103.
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.
Current Study: 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.)
Facilitated by Northwest Leadership Foundation, join this weekly dialogue around theology in light of the urban context.
SPRING SERIES 2012: The ‘D’ Word: Exploring Christian Doctrine today with Dorothy Sayers. Join this discussion exploring the thoughts of Dorothy Sayers, Christian doctrine and its application in the contemporary urban world.
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.
8th Annual City of Destiny Faith & Film Series
Tuesdays, May 1, 8 and 15, 6:30pm, The Grand Cinema
2012 Theme – Courage. Discussion following each film. Special Q & A with Bishop Gene Robinson who will Skype in after the showing of Love Free or Die. Festival passes can be purchased at The Grand ahead of time or individual tickets the day of the showing. Advanced tickets for Love Free or Die available after May 1.
May 1 – Captain Abu Raed
May 8 – Higher Ground
May 15 – Love Free or Die
Opening Doors to the Creative Spirit, Combining Playful Painting with Winsome Words
Tuesday, May 8, 9:00AM-Noon
With Jo Uhlman. Register by May 1: $60. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Oasis Youth Center Benefit Concert
Saturday, May 12, 8pm, First United Methodist Church (621 Tacoma Ave.)
The Micah Project of First United Methodist Church is proud to invite you and your congregants to this benefit concert. The Oasis Youth Center is a safe haven for LGBTQ youth who need support and friends. The concert will feature West Coast Songwriters’ Songwriter of the year, Bobby Jo Valentine, and his friend, Tom Goss. You can review their music at http://www.bobbyjovalentine.com/video/ and http://tomgossmusic.net/wordpress/category/videos.
Enneagram Collage
Saturday, May 12, 9:15AM-1:15PM
With Debra Janison. Register by prior Friday: $40. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.
Catholic Community Services 6th Annual “Caring to a Tee” Golf Tournament
Thursday, May 17, Fircrest Golf Club
Proceeds from this charity event will benefit the Homeless Services Programs: Hospitality Kitchen, Nativity House, Tacoma Avenue Shelter and Phoenix Housing Network. Registration at 11am, followed by a 12:30pm start. Optional BBQ lunch available. Tournament followed by evening awards dinner, raffle and program. Contact Cindy Rush Grady at 253.502.2744 or cindyg@ccsww.org. Registration deadline May 10.
Silent Centering Prayer Retreat
Friday, May 18, 7:15pm-Sunday, May 20, 2:00PM
With Kay Kukowski and Mary Solberg. Register by prior Friday: $180. See fuller description www.stplacid.org. To register call The Spirituality Center at 360-438-2595 or email spiritualityctr@stplacid.org.