Queen Anne United Methodist Church

Art Sale April 21 to Benefit Congolese Orphanage Jamaa Letu

Katie, Head Pastor — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 19:12:08 +0000

On April 21, 2-5 PM, we will be exhibiting and selling the art of Congolese artist George Kahilu. The proceeds of this sale will be divided between the artist and the United Methodist orphanages in Lubumbashi, DRC. Here are some photos of his art.

The event is 2-5 PM. Call (206-282-4307) or email (office [at] qaumc dot org) us with questions.

Easter Egg Hunt March 31 at 9:15 AM

Katie, Head Pastor — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:34:05 +0000

Holy Week 2013

Katie, Head Pastor — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 23:04:22 +0000

Palm Sunday Service – March 24, 10 am
Maundy Thursday Service – March 28, 6:30 pm, parlor – a simple meal of soup and bread with the reading of scripture, table dialogue, and foot washing.
Good Friday Service – March 29, 7:00 pm, sanctuary – stations of the cross

Easter Sunday Easter Egg Hunt – March 31, 9:15 am, church grounds – children are invited to hunt Easter eggs and play Easter games.
Celebration of the Resurrection of our Lord – March 31, 10:00 am

Phyllis Tickle at QAUMC on March 16

Katie, Head Pastor — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 19:07:22 +0000

Food, Faith, and Planet Begins March 23

Katie, Head Pastor — Wed, 06 Mar 2013 06:38:53 +0000

All spring The Well hosts the nation’s most respected speakers on climate change, food policy (national and international), organic farming, urban design, and creation theology.

Advent and Christmas Eve

Katie, Head Pastor — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 01:01:55 +0000

“Experience Advent in song, in prayer, with peace.” This year, we invite you to reclaim the season from the distractions that vie for your attention. At the end of the parties, cookies, baking, gifts, moments of loss and loneliness, and crowds of people there is a birth of a small child, poor and vulnerable, whom we profess as Messiah, Christ, Lord, Anointed One, Redeemer, Light of the World, God’s Word Made Flesh, Everlasting Peace. Take the season to experience the full story of Advent through song, in prayer, and with peace. Simplify, Give, Worship, and Reclaim.

On November 30 at 7 PM, singer songwriters Jennifer Knapp and Margaret Becker will be here to perform a Christmas concert from their new album “The Hymns of Christmas.” This kicks off a whole season of music, worship, prayer, giving, and the reclaiming of a season that is often overwhelmed by a crushing tide of distractions. The music continues on December 16, when The Little Red Wagon and QAUMC’s choir offer music as sustenance for our journey to the cradle. And, on December 23, the Dickens Carolers will perform a short concert following worship before heading into the neighborhood to sing the songs of the season for the whole world to hear.

On Wednesdays at 10 AM throughout Advent, Pastor Jenn invites you to gather in prayer. Meeting in the chapel, those assembled will explore the lessons of the season, both the stories of the next coming of Christ as well as those of the first coming with the birth of Jesus. These meditations are designed to root Christians in the story that transforms lives and the world through peace and love.

Our Christmas Eve service this year will be at 7 PM. A Service of Lessons and Carols with Holy Communion, during this gathering we make our way through the anticipation of the birth, through the birth, and into the proclamation of Christ as Light of the World. Come sing your favorite Christmas carols, light your candles, and take the light of Christ to shine into the world.

UNICEF Trick or Treat

Katie, Head Pastor — Fri, 26 Oct 2012 07:25:42 +0000

Trick or Treat for UNICEF Update: The kids of Little Red Wagon (our preschool) and church school raised $64.36 for UNICEF. Good going!

For Halloween, the kids of QAUMC are participating in Trick or Treat for UNICEF…(more)

Blessing of the Animals October 7

Katie, Head Pastor — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 11:02:45 +0000

In honor of Saint Francis, whose feast day is October 4, friendly pets and potted plants will be blessed during worship on October 7.

Throughout the month of October, animals (pets and wild), gardens, and other parts of God’s non-human creation may be blessed in a site visit. Please arrange a time for one of our pastors to bless your elderly animal, an animal at the zoo, ducks at Golden Gardens, your favorite park, your garden, or the pet of a homebound friend.

Call the office at 206-282-4307 or email us at office (at) qaumc.org.

“All praise to you, Oh Lord, for all these brother and sister creatures.”
~Saint Francis of Assisi

The Well Update

Katie, Head Pastor — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:53:05 +0000

May 28, Robert Paarlberg, 7 PM “Biotechnology, Developing Countries, and Poverty”

Robert Paarlberg is a political scientist who teaches at Wellesley as well as Harvard. He has recently been a member of the Board of Agriculture and Natural Resources at the National Research Council and a consultant to the National Intelligence Council (NIC), USAID, COMESA, IFPRI, the World Bank, and the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation.
Robert has dedicated his career to assisting people in developing countries with agriculture as a means to feed their people and raise themselves out of poverty. His pro-biotechnology stance is often controversial within the EU and inside the US. However, his moderate approach to biotechnology and development neither leaves behind all of the promise of a Green Revolution nor adopts wholesale an approach that failed in Latin America.
If you are a church member who has been on a out of country mission trip, you may find Robert Paarlberg interesting. If you are dedicated to slow food, organic farming, and local eating, Robert may challenge some of your conception and you may find his approach difficult to accept as a way forward. If you are part of an NGO working on water or food related issues in developing countries, you are most likely aware of his work. This is an opportunity to engage him in dialogue here in Seattle.
Robert Paarlberg presents cogent arguments for biotechnology to be used in developing countries. He also presents compelling questions about economics, social and eco justice issues, and the challenge of feeding displaced and otherwise stressed populations.
Currently, he is working on progress report on U.S. agricultural development assistance policies in Ghana, Ethiopia, and Bangladesh, for the Chicago Council on Global Affairs. He is also working on a book that examines national policy responses to obesity and climate change, positing that democratic governments have largely failed in dealing with both because of the roles of personal freedom and material abundance. He argues that both obesity and climate change will continue to worsen until democratic governments are forced to accept the high price of adaptation and prevention.

Service of Hope – In Response to Unjust Actions at General Conference 2012

Katie, Head Pastor — Mon, 07 May 2012 20:08:36 +0000

At the recent meeting of United Methodists from all around the world, delegates voted to retain language stating that homosexuality is “incompatible with Christian teaching.”

In response to this decision, Trinity UMC (a reconciling congregation in
Seattle) will be hosting

A Service of Hope
Wednesday, May 9th at 7pm

All are welcome!

Refreshments and conversation will be available after the service.

6512 23rd Ave NW
Seattle, WA 98117
206-784-2227