Magnolia UCC

Service Sunday
2026-03-08 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join Us for Service Sunday, March 8th!
This is the Sunday where we join in work projects around our community as we BE the church! There are multiple service project locations around Magnolia with projects ranging from making blankets for kids entering foster care to habitat restoration! Afterwards, we will all meet up in Pilgrim Hall for cocoa and soup.
Some locations have limited spots so register here today!
Here is the list of this year’s Projects!

Project Linus: Upstairs in Pilgrim Hall we will have a team that will make fleece blankets for kids going into Foster Care. No sewing experience required! This project is great for folks of all ages.
Magnolia Park Habitat Restoration: The team will work under the direction of Seattle Green to remove aggressive weeds and maintain areas where weeds have been removed. All equipment provided.
Discovery Park Habitat Restoration: The team at Discovery Park will be doing outdoor habitat restoration. All equipment provided.
Seattle Animal Shelter: The team at SAS will be doing projects in service of sheltered animals (Children must be 12+ and have adult supervision).
Bookmarks for Inmates for Hagar’s Ministry: The team will making bookmarks at MUCC in the Parlor for women at the Washington Corrections Center for Women.
Ballard Food Bank Hygiene Repack Prep: The team (working at Magnolia Presbyterian) will help to repack bulk Hygiene, Pet, and Dry Foods into smaller packages so that the Food Bank can keep its shelves stocked with these much needed items.
Daybreak Star Cultural Center: Working at the Daybreak Star Cultural Center at Discovery Park, participants at this site will be involved in outdoor gardening, restoration and help with landscaping projects around the Center and in their Elder Garden.

Book Group
2026-03-09 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
This month, the book group gathers in the Parlor to discuss You Are Here, Poetry in the Natural World by Ada Limon. Questions: Contact Marilee Gibbs at marileegibbs@comcast.net
Upcoming books for the year are:

April: Parable of the Sower, Olivia Butler
May: The History of Sound, Ben Shattuck
June: Code Name Helene, Ariel Lawhon
July: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, Anna Johnston
August: The Correspondent, Virginia Evans
September: The North Woods, Mason Daniel
October: Wild Dark Shore, Charlotte McConaghy
November: Buckeye: A Novel, Patrick Ryan

**All the books chosen for Book Group are available through the Seattle Public Library

Bible Study: The Prophets of Old Speaking to Us Today
2026-03-10 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-17 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-24 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
Tuesdays at 1:00 pm via Zoom (1/20-3/24)

Join us for a 10-week Bible Study as we walk through the Prophets of the Hebrew Bible, the voices that called out for justice and care of the marginalized and the outcast. And those are cries that are especially relevant at this time in our nation. For example, the prophet Jonah has a whole lot to say about the current problem of Christian Nationalism in our country. And the prophet Amos and Micah have much to say about the 1%. Their ancient messages and calls are incredibly timely!
You may access the bible studies here:
Join Zoom here

Meeting ID: 836 4561 3181
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Zoom Pub Theology
2026-03-10 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
This month’s Pub Theology question will be“Is belief in God a prerequisite (or hindrance!) to moral behavior?” Grab a drink and join in the conversation! Join on Zoom. (Meeting ID: 886 8245 6539, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Giving Group
2026-03-16 09:00 UTC
The Giving Group focuses on our support for our most vulnerable neighbors and plans all of our monthly collections and drives. All are welcome. Access the Zoom call here.

Lent Music Sunday
2026-03-22 10:00 - 11:45 (America/Vancouver)
Lent Music Sunday! On this day we celebrate and worship through music. Pastor Marci will be presiding and offering some sacred readings interwoven with our special music. All donations made on this Sunday go to the MUCC Music Fund in support of the MUCC Music Program!

Sacred Silence
2026-03-25 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-04-01 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-04-15 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-04-22 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 23:30 (America/Vancouver)
Each week we gather in the Parlor at 11:00am on Wednesday for a time of sacred silence, time to still our minds and join together in creating sacred space in silence. Join us for this powerful time of community and prayerful being.

Outdoor Work Party
2026-03-28 09:30 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
Plan to attend this Saturday morning work party to help keep our grounds looking so amazing! Starting at 9:30 am, we’ll meet outside the church and be assigned garden maintenance projects. Plan to work outside so wear weather appropriate clothes, gardening gloves, and bring your garden tools!

Annual Food Drive with Scouts for Ballard Food Bank
2026-03-29 10:00 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us and the Scouts as we collect food for the Ballard Food Banks!

Here are the items that the Food Bank is asking for:

Canned meat
Canned tomatoes & pasta sauce
Mac & cheese, Ramen
Soups
Pasta and rice
Peanut butter and jelly
Canned vegetables, fruit and beans
Cereal and oats
Diapers – size 4+ and toilet paper
Basic hygiene items: travel-size shampoo/conditioner, bar soap, laundry pods, razors
Dry dog & cat food

Please bring items to Magnolia United Church of Christ (3555 W. McGraw Street) by March 29th! Email contact@magnoliaucc.org to arrange for dropoff.
Thank you for collecting and donating essential food for this wonderful organization!

Holy Week Healing Service
2026-04-01 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
There is a great deal of chaos and upheaval happening in our world, our nation, our communities, our families, and in our personal lives. This environment is leading us to be fearful, heavy hearted, and overwhelmed. We are all holding so much grief, pain, guilt, shame, and trauma which leads us to feel depressed, disconnected, isolated, and even hopeless.
We all need a place where we can name and let go of these difficult feelings and emotions so that we can be held in and receive blessing and love which makes space for and ushers in healing, restoration, and renewal. If you need such space, and even if you don’t, join us for the Healing Service on Wednesday, April 1st at 7:00 pm PT via Zoom.

Meeting ID: 894 2291 8953

Passcode: [REDACTED]

Agape Dinner Celebration
2026-04-02 18:00 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
An agape feast or love feast is a communal meal shared among Christians. The name comes from agape, a Greek term for ‘love’ in its broadest sense. Plan to join us on Thursday of Holy Week at 6:00 pm in Pilgrim Hall for a simple meal of soup, salad, bread, and dessert as we remember this special and holy meal that Jesus instituted on one of his last nights.
The mood will be celebratory as we bless and share our food and drink, hear the Choir sing, and enjoy community, blessed community!

Knights of the Square Table (MUCC Men’s Group)
2026-04-03 12:30 - 13:30, 2026-05-01 12:30 - 13:30 (America/Vancouver)
The men of MUCC (known as the Knights of the Square Table) meet monthly on the first Friday at 12:30 with a rotating location at various local restaurants. The location switches regularly. It’s a purely social gathering! Tom Ranken sends out the email notification with the location and if you are not on that email distribution, let Tom know! Find his contact info in your Directory or its online version on our Community Resources page!

Easter Service
2026-04-05 10:00 - 11:00 (America/Vancouver)
Please plan to join us Sunday, April 5th as we celebrate Easter both online and in-person at MUCC. Our Scripture for the day will be John 20:1-18, John’s story of Sunday morning and Pastor Marci will be preaching and presiding.
This will be a joyous celebration with plenty of music and gift bags for the kids and ending with a rousing rendition of the Hallelujah Chorus! The MUCC Children’s Gathering Space will also be open on this Sunday from 9:30 to 11:30 for childcare for all kiddos ages 0-5 of families who are attending Worship Services.
After Worship, all of the young and young at heart are invited to the Easter Egg hunt outside and all are invited up to Pilgrim Hall for Fellowship with Mimosas and Hot Cross buns. Invite your family, friends, and neighbors to this joyous celebration of hope!

Games Gathering
2026-04-10 16:00 - 18:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us for a gathering of board games in Pilgrim Hall.
Yahtzee, Parcheesi, Scrabble, and rummikub are just a sampling of what we will have available for everyone. Please feel free to bring additional games you enjoy.
Snacks will be provided and you are welcome to bring your beverage of choice.
Hope to see you there!

Zoom Pub Theology
2026-04-14 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
This month’s question is “How would God want us to respond to aggression and terrorism?’

Grab a drink and join in the conversation! Join on Zoom. (Meeting ID: 886 8245 6539, Passcode: [REDACTED]

Learning Forum: Why Trust is Essential to Democracy
2026-04-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
Throughout the world, democratic institutions and norms are eroding. Why? At the core of this breakdown, argues political scientist Dr. Jacob S. Lewis, is a deeper crisis of trust. Trust, which builds slowly, can be destroyed quickly—and is very hard to resurrect. In this talk, discover the “three verbs” of trust: bonding, bridging, and breaking, and get a foundational overview of how trust operates within democratic societies. How can we work to rebuild trust together and create a stronger democratic future?
Our speaker will be Jacob S. Lewis, an associate professor in the School of Politics, Philosophy, and Public Affairs at Washington State University. His research focuses on the relationship between trust, conflict, and democracy. His work has been published in the Journal of Peace Research, Political Behavior, Political Psychology, Political Geography, Social Movement Studies, the Journal of Conflict Resolution, and more.
This talk is underwritten by a grant from Humanities of Washington and presented in partnership with The Thomas S. Foley Institute for Public Policy and Public Service and will require preregistration.
Pre-register here.
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the learning forum zoom meeting.
Plan to attend!

Special Class: Introduction To World Religions
2026-04-21 13:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-28 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Vancouver)
MUCC is honored to welcome retired professor Dr. Sharon Miller to teach an intro course on World Religions. This intro course will be followed by many more deeper dives into the world’s religions over the course of the next year.
The first class on April 21st will focus on what religion is, the role religion plays in society, and ask the question – does religion need a god? The second class on April 28th will look at the differences between cults, sects, denominations, and how culture shapes faith.
Here is a bit about Sharon and her approach to the courses:
“I am pleased to be joining you as an instructor for a series of classes on world religions and the role religion plays in people’s lives. To kick off the series, this spring I will be offering two introductory classes and in the fall we will dive into studying Islam, followed by Hinduism, Jains, Sikhs, Buddhism, etc.
I come to this subject with both an academic and a deep personal love and experience, having grown up in the Indian subcontinent, surrounded by a multitude of faiths. I have a Ph.D. in sociology of religion from the University of Notre Dame as well as a M.Div. Seven years ago, I retired from academia to move to the NW to be closer to family. Teaching will always be my first love!”
Zoom link here

Meeting ID: 849 7126 5985
Passcode: [REDACTED]

Chair Yoga
2026-04-29 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-06 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-05-13 10:00 - 11:00 UTC
Interested in maintaining or even regaining strength, flexibility, balance, good posture, inner awareness, and a relaxed body & mind? PHEW…! That’s sure a lot! Well, you can! Just join us each Wednesday a.m. in Pilgrim Hall at 10:00 am for chair yoga. No experience is necessary. Just wear loose clothing and your first lesson is Free. Then a one-time $15 fee is requested to help pay for the great videos on the big screen. Hope to see you soon!

Book Group
2026-05-11 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
This month, the book group gathers in the Parlor to discuss The History of Sound by Ben Shattuck
Questions: Contact Marilee Gibbs at marileegibbs@comcast.net
Upcoming books for the year are:

June: Code Name Helene, Ariel Lawhon
July: The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, Anna Johnston
August: The Correspondent, Virginia Evans
September: The North Woods, Mason Daniel
October: Wild Dark Shore, Charlotte McConaghy
November: Buckeye: A Novel, Patrick Ryan

**All the books chosen for Book Group are available through the Seattle Public Library

In Person Pub Theology
2026-05-12 19:00 - 20:00 UTC | Bizarre Brewing, 4441 26th Ave W Suite A, Seattle, WA, 98199, United States
Join us at Bizarre Brewing for good beer (and nonalcoholic drinks) and conversation!
4441 26th Ave W Suite A, Seattle, WA 98199
“If you had to choose for your child to have a long, but dull life or a short, but hugely impactful life, which would you choose?’
