Magnolia UCC

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]

Sacred Silence
2026-04-15 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-04-22 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-04-29 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-13 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-20 11:00 - 23:30, 2026-05-27 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.

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, 2026-05-20 10:00 - 11:00, 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 UTC and 2 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)
2026-05-01 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!

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?’

Circle of Care
2026-05-13 17:30 - 19:00 (America/Vancouver)
Our next Circle of Care Gathering will be held in the Parlor at MUCC.
This will be pizza party – (optional) you may bring salads, appetizers, or desserts. Feel free to invite others who may be interested in this most special gathering of sharing and healing….looking forward to seeing you all!

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 (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
