Magnolia UCC

Sacred Silence
2026-10-28 11:00, 2026-10-21 11:00, 2026-10-14 11:00, 2026-10-07 11:00, 2026-09-30 11:00, 2026-09-23 11:00, 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
2026-10-28 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-21 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-10-14 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-30 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-23 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-16 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-09 10:00 - 11:00, 2026-09-02 10:00 - 11:00 UTC and 4 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!

Zoom Pub Theology
2026-10-27 19:00 - 20:00 UTC
Grab a drink and join in the conversation! Join on Zoom. (Meeting ID: 886 8245 6539, Passcode: [REDACTED]
This month’s question is:
What is it that prevents people from living to their full potential?

Book Group
2026-10-12 18:30 - 20:30 UTC
This month, the book group gathers in the Parlor to discuss Wild Dark Shore by Charlotte McConaghy.
Questions: Contact Marilee Gibbs at marileegibbs@comcast.net
Upcoming book for November: Buckeye: A Novel by Patrick Ryan
**All the books chosen for Book Group are available through the Seattle Public Library

Learning Forum: The Squatters Dilemma - Global Housing Lessons for Local Housing Problems
2026-10-05 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
From tent clusters in parks, to RVs along roadsides, to boarded-up but lived-in houses, squatting, in its various forms, has become more visible in recent years. These living arrangements often spark fears about public health and safety, which in turn have led to new laws that ban camping in public spaces.
In this talk, explore how communities around the world have confronted squatting — sometimes successfully, sometimes not. What lessons can we bring home to Washington? And how might we use them to build stronger communities while respecting others’ experiences?
Joseph Lenti is a professor of history at Eastern Washington University. The author of two books and numerous articles, his research has grappled with subjects including labor unions in Mexico, land conservation expropriation in Costa Rica, and trends of dispossession and squatting in Latin America, past and present.
check back for preregistration link.

Book Study - ‘Holy Envy' by Barbara Brown Taylor - part 2
2026-09-28 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
Join us via Zoom:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87869663018?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 878 6966 3018
Passcode: [REDACTED]

In preparation for our extensive and intensive deep dive into World Religions class that will begin in November, we will have a book study in September of the book Holy Envy by Barbara Brown Taylor. This is an amazing book that explores finding beauty, truth, and even the divine within religious traditions other than one’s own.
In the book, the author recounts her experience teaching world religions to undergraduates in rural Georgia and explores the idea that God is “out-of-bounds” and cannot be contained by any single religion. This book will be a wonderful preparation for our World Religions course as it encourages us to hold our religion lightly and view it as a lens to see God rather than the only source of truth.

In-Person Pub Theology
2026-09-22 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 topic is:
A Pew survey that finds 7 in 10 Americans describe themselves as spiritual, while 10% say they are ‘religious but not spiritual’. What does that mean?

Book Study - ‘Holy Envy' by Barbara Brown Taylor - part 1
2026-09-21 19:00 - 20:00 (America/Vancouver)
Monday, September 21st and 28th, 7:00 pm via Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87869663018?pwd=[REDACTED]
Meeting ID: 878 6966 3018
Passcode: [REDACTED]

In preparation for our extensive and intensive deep dive into World Religions class that will begin in November, we will have a book study in September of the book Holy Envy by Barbara Brown Taylor. This is an amazing book that explores finding beauty, truth, and even the divine within religious traditions other than one’s own.
In the book, the author recounts her experience teaching world religions to undergraduates in rural Georgia and explores the idea that God is “out-of-bounds” and cannot be contained by any single religion. This book will be a wonderful preparation for our World Religions course as it encourages us to hold our religion lightly and view it as a lens to see God rather than the only source of truth.

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.

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.
Questions: Contact Marilee Gibbs at marileegibbs@gmail.com
Upcoming books for the year are:

October:
November:

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

Games Gathering
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
2026-08-19 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?”

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?”
