UUCWI looks at creation myth
“What is our Creation Myth?” is the topic of the Sunday service for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island.
The story about the role of humans in the greater context of the universe has informed our values, our actions and even our language.
We speak of “going out in nature” but where does nature start and we humans end? What is not-nature about us? Was the world really created especially for us humans?
Terri Anderson, Mavis Cauffman, Lois Chowen, Siri Bardarson and friends will explore the content of our most basic story — our creation myth — how we came to be in the universe.
What story do you tell your grandchildren at bedtime about the source of creation and the relationship of humans to the rest of all beings? What story is big enough to contain all the scientific wisdom accrued in the last two millennia, as well as the mystery we cherish from our spiritual traditions?
The Sunday service for the Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Whidbey Island is 4 p.m. April 13 in the chapel at Trinity Lutheran Church, Woodard and Highway 525, Freeland.
Children ages 3 through
10 are welcomed and engaged in the holistic “Spirit Play” methodology (see spiritplay.net) in the church’s religious education courses. This week: is “The Maria Mitchell Story.” Middle school children are met with the developmentally appropriate “Compass Points” curriculum. Childcare for younger ones is also available. All are welcome.
Check www.whidbey.com/uucwi for more information.
Unity discusses stewardship
Jesus said, “For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.” In the second in a series of talks on stewardship in the month of April at Unity of Whidbey, church member Keith Mack invites everyone to examine what we treasure and how we protect and nurture that treasure.
Good Karma will provide music. The service begins at
10 a.m. at Bayview Hall. All are welcome.
Forum explores living ‘green’
The Trinity Lutheran Adult Forum continues to explore the various dimensions of a “green” vision for the future.
At 9:30 a.m. Sunday,
April 13, Dr. Loretta Jancoski, former dean of the School of Theology and Ministry and director of the Center for Water and Ethics at Seattle University, will present “Earth Ministry — a vision for the Christian Community” and call to actively and faithfully respond to the current ecological crisis.
Healing service at Christian Science
Have you ever wondered what Christian Scientists mean when they refer to “Mind” as the cause of all things? “Mind” as the creator of all things “good,” doesn’t include sin, disease or death. “Heal the sick, cleanse the lepers, raise the dead, cast out devils: freely ye have received, freely give,” (Matthew 10:8).
This healing service begins
at 10:30 a.m. Sunday at
2411 E. Highway 525 (across from Useless Bay Road) on South Whidbey.
Passover Seder on the first night
Join other Whidbey Island Jews in celebrating the Passover at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, April 19 in the Front Room at Bayview Corner.
Bring your own place settings and a potluck dish and wine or grape juice for kiddush. Tablecloths and separate serving tables for vegetarian, dairy and meat will be provided.
RSVP with Stefan and Heidi at stefans@whidbey.com or 321-5206. Donations are also requested to cover expenses.
The gathering is sponsored by the Whidbey Island
Jewish Community; go to
www.whidbeyjews.org for info.
Galatians series to continue
Darrel Wenzek is almost to the end of his series on Galatians, with “Do Not Live Irresponsibly,” which he will preach Sunday at South Whidbey Community Church.
The following week on
April 20, the church will welcome Dr. Ed Cook, founding pastor of Vineyard Ministries in Seattle. Cook will speak on “The New-Old Good News,” based on Matthew 13:51,52.
Each worship service at South Whidbey Community Church begins at 10 a.m. and is preceded at 9 a.m. by an adult learning forum. Currently, the forum is discussing the Book of Romans, led by Stan Walker. Midweek Bible Studies continue in the Gospel of Luke, at 7 p.m. Wednesdays, led by Art Angst at Rick and Dinah Zapata’s home.
South Whidbey Community Church is open to everyone and gathers for worship each Sunday at the Deer Lagoon Grange, 5142 Bayview Road, Langley.
The church is a newly-formed independent, evangelical, non-denominational church. For information, call 321-3060.
Quakers gather at Bayview Corner
The South Whidbey Worship Group meets at 10 a.m. each Sunday at the Sears House at Bayview with programs for adults and children.
Contact clerk John Goertzel for information at 341-2434.
Community hosts Shabbat potluck
The Whidbey Island Jewish Community will hold a Shabbat potluck at 6 p.m. Friday,
May 16 at the home of Stephen and Susan Bennett in Freeland.
Please bring finger food appetizers and dessert. The group will bless the Sabbath candles, wine and bread, and expect a quiet evening of enjoyable discussion. Call 331-4779 before May 12.
