Magnolia UCC

Sacred Silence
2026-05-20 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-27 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-09-16 11:00 (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.

Chair Yoga
2026-05-27 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-03 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-17 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-06-24 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-01 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-08 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-07-15 10:00 - 11:00 UTC and 6 more dates
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!

Knights of the Square Table (MUCC Men’s Group)
2026-06-05 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. In June, KOST is meeting at Sisters and Brothers, 544 Elliott Ave W., Seattle. 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!

Congregation Annual Meeting!
2026-06-07 11:15 - 12:00 (America/Vancouver)
Plan on joining as a community of faith for our Annual Meeting at 11:15 am in the Sanctuary and on Zoom. We will be voting in our new Coordinating Council, sharing updates on the life of our community, hearing a financial update and most importantly reviewing, discussing and potentially voting on new Bylaws.
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By mid-May, the Magnolia UCC Annual Meeting Booklet will be sent out via MailChimp and there will be copies outside the office.

Zoom link here

Book Group
2026-06-08 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
This month, the book group gathers in the Parlor to discuss Code Name Helene by Ariel Lawhon
Questions: Contact Marilee Gibbs at marileegibbs@comcast.net
Upcoming books for the year are:

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

Games Gathering
2026-06-12 16:00 - 18:00, 2026-09-11 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!

In-Person Pub Theology
2026-06-23 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!
This month’s question is:
“Is nonviolence realistic in a world at war?”

Summer Hike - Discovery Park
2026-06-27 14:00 - 16:00 (America/Vancouver)
Plan to join us for a gentle hike around Discovery Park.
Meet at the South Parking Lot in Discovery Park

In-Person Pub Theology
2026-07-21 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!
This month’s question is:
“How can knowledge reduce fear?”

In-Person Pub Theology
2026-08-19 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!
This month’s question is:
“How does justice happen?”

Knights of the Square Table (MUCC Men’s Group)
2026-09-04 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. In September, KOST is meeting at Madrona Arms (1138 34th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122). 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!

Book Group
2026-09-14 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
This month, the book group gathers in the Parlor to discuss this month’s book, The Borrowed Life of Frederick Fife, by Anna Johnston.
Questions: Contact Marilee Gibbs at marileegibbs@gmail.com
Upcoming books for the year are:

October: The Correspondent, Virginia Evans
November: The North Woods, Mason Daniel
December: Wild Dark Shore, Charlotte McConaghy
January: Buckeye: A Novel, Patrick Ryan
February: We Solve Murders, Richard Osman

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

Creative Reset Workshop
2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:00 UTC | Magnolia UCC
Plan to attend an in-person Creative Reset workshop at the church on the evening of Thursday, September 17th from 6:30 to 8:00 pm. Led by Jodi Wade, during the workshop participants will engage in a series of fun, hands-on creative activities using materials like magazines, paper, pens, scissors, and glue (all provided). No artistic experience is needed; the goal is simply to play, explore, and experience the benefits of creativity in a supportive environment.
Why is creative play good for us? Creative activity reduces stress. Even 20 minutes of creative activity lowers stress and improves mood. The act of making something calms the nervous system. It boosts energy and well-being. Doing something creative increases positive emotions like energy, curiosity, and engagement. People often feel better after making something, even if it’s simple. It improves how we think.
Creative exercises are used in design thinking and innovation because they help people see new possibilities and generate ideas. Even looking closely at images can improve observation skills and problem solving because it trains the brain to notice details and patterns we might otherwise miss.
Adults don’t play enough. As children we spend a lot of time playing, experimenting, and making things. As adults, most of that disappears. But play and experimentation are important for learning, curiosity, and well-being.
Class size is limited, send an email to contact@magnoliaucc.org to inquire about registration.

Say Their Names: A Candlelight Vigil for Victims of ICE
2026-09-20 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Magnolia UCC
Join us for a solemn evening of remembrance, community solidarity, and reflection as we join together to honor the lives lost due to immigration enforcement policies and detention practices. In a spirit of deep lament and radical welcome, we invite our community to gather for an evening of prayer, remembrance, and sacred reflection.
Together, we will stand in solidarity with our immigrant neighbors, naming and honoring the precious lives cut short by detention and enforcement violence. Through sacred music and readings, collective silence, and the shared warmth of candlelight, we will bear witness to the pain of injustice and recommit ourselves to carrying the light of compassion and peace out into our wider community. Plan to attend this sacred vigil on the front lawn of MUCC.
