Category Archives: Pastor’s thoughts & happenings

The Well – a New Ministry

Posted on February 7, 2012 by Katie, Head Pastor

QAUMC is launching a new ministry called “The Well, a gathering place for conversation.” Designed to offer an intimate space for big conversations and experiences, The Well will meet weekly beginning in March. Why “The Well?” Wells are deep places. … Continue reading →

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Epiphany – TS Eliot and the Magi

Posted on January 6, 2012 by Katie, Head Pastor

Soon after his conversion and baptism in 1927, TS Eliot wrote “Journey of the Magi,” which begins: ‘A cold coming we had of it, Just the worst time of the year For a journey, and such a long journey: The … Continue reading →

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‘Miss Representation’ screening a success! (photos)

Posted on January 3, 2012 by Andrea, lay leader

On November 18, our sanctuary was packed with people who came to talk about women, media and our culture. Queen Anne UMC screened the movie Miss Representation that evening. Following its premiere at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary feature film Miss … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day Services

Posted on December 21, 2011 by Katie, Head Pastor

Queen Anne UMC welcomes you to join us in celebrating the birth of the Christ-child. We celebrate Christmas Eve with a Service of Lessons and Carols at 10:30 PM. If that is too late for you, we awake on Christmas … Continue reading →

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Advent. Queen Anne. Emmanuel.

Posted on December 2, 2011 by Katie, Head Pastor

Advent 2011 has arrived. We are rapidly moving toward the second Sunday in this season of waiting, anticipation, and preparation. To mark Advent, Queen Anne has made some changes to our space and in how we mark time. We join … Continue reading →

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Queen Anne UMC to Screen “Miss Representation” on November 18

Posted on November 2, 2011 by Katie, Head Pastor

Queen Anne UMC will be screening the movie Miss Representation on November 18 at 7 PM in the sanctuary. Following its premiere at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival, the documentary feature film Miss Representation (a Girls’ Club Entertainment production) is … Continue reading →

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October 2 – Blessing the Animals

Posted on September 17, 2011 by Katie, Head Pastor

In honor of Saint Francis, whose Feast Day is October 4, Queen Anne UMC will host a Blessing of Animals during our regular worship time, 10:00 AM on Sunday, October 2. Bring your people-friendly dogs, hamsters, birds, and other animals … Continue reading →

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“Rhythms of Life: Sabbath” Begins Sunday, September 18

Posted on September 1, 2011 by Katie, Head Pastor

On Sunday, September 18, about 30 minutes after worship ends, we will begin a 7-part series on the spiritual practice of Sabbath-keeping. Each class will last about 1 hour. Bring your own lunch and a little food to share with … Continue reading →

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Gleaning at the Queen Anne Farmer’s Market

Posted on August 16, 2011 by Katie, Head Pastor

M Douglas Meeks, a professor at Vanderbilt Divinity School, says that there are basically five economy rules in the Bible: 1. Don’t charge interest to the poor 2. Don’t harvest your fields to the edges, but leave gleanings 3. Practice … Continue reading →

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Nothing But Nets a Success

Posted on July 11, 2011 by Katie, Head Pastor

My first Sunday leading worship services at Queen Anne was July 10. I want to thank you for a warm and loving welcome. I also want to thank Derek and Andrea for joining 100 other PNW United Methodists, including me, … Continue reading →

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