Thursday - Wednesday, February 9, 2012 to February 15, 2012, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
from Vancouver, WA to Olympia, WA

info.. https://www.facebook.com/LoveForAllWA
Website.. http://vanucc.net/?p=2677

Admission/cost.. Registration: $25

Marriage Equality March, from Vancouver, WA to Olympia, WA culminating in rally at the State Capitol steps on February 15. The March is sponsored by a Coalition of Faith Communities in SouthWest WA, Equal Rights WA, the Community of Welcoming Congregations and the Religious Coalition for Equality. You don't have to march the entire 100 miles---you can sign up for sections. For more details and to register, please go to the website http://vanucc.net/?p=2677

Saturday, February 11, 2012, 9:15am - 3:00pm
The Priory Spirituality Center. 500 College St NE, Lacey, 98516-5339

info.. Carolyn Galloway, 360-438-2595 or spiritualityctr@stplacid.org
Website.. http://www.stplacid.org

Admission/cost.. Register by prior Friday: $50

We want to have a deep, loving relationship with God. We've read about the saints - and, oh, yes, the mystics – who seem to know Jesus personally. "But I'm so busy!" we lament. In this workshop we will look at one tool for finding more time for God. We will address the conundrum that life is out of balance, and explore four prayer styles: reciting the prayers of others, speaking to God from the heart, listening for and to God, and being with God. We will emphasize listening.

Register by prior Friday: $50. Bring a sack lunch and a journal. (Minimum 5)

Bee Jay Mar is an Associate of St. Placid. Her own prayer life could best be described as "varied". She grew up a Bible-Belt Methodist, participated in the Charismatic Renewal of the 1970's, and has moved into the high church Episcopal. She's made Cursillo, done the Spiritual Exercises of St. Ignatius, attended several five-day Academies for Spiritual formation (sponsored by The Upper Room), and enjoyed countless programs at the Priory!

Tuesday, February 14, 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
The United Churches of Olympia, 110 11th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501

info.. Faith Action Network, fan@fanwa.org or 206-625-9790.
Website.. http://www.fanwa.org

Admission/cost.. $20 advance registration; $25 after Jan. 31 (includes breakfast, lunch, materials, appts).

It's time again to register for the annual Interfaith Advocacy Day! IFAD brings together social justice advocates from faith communities and nonprofits across the state of Washington. The day's activities include workshops on issues and advocacy (topics will include the state budget, environment, disability services, and housing/homelessness), legislative briefings, visits with your state legislators, and an interfaith worship. This year the faith community is uniting on Valentine's Day to call on our legislators to unite their hearts and minds and raise revenue instead of cutting funding for programs that support the common good.

REGISTER NOW: It saves you money and helps us with scheduling meetings and other planning. Cost to attend is $20 if you register by 5:00 PM on January 31, and $25 if you register beginning February 1. The registration fee includes a continental breakfast, lunch, and the cost of materials and organizing the event.

Some scholarships may be available for those with limited funds--please call or e-mail with your request. We can also help you arrange carpools with others from your area. If you know of faith communities that have vans we can use to carpool, please let us know!

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Tuesay, February 14, 2012, 9:00am - 12:00 noon
The Priory Spirituality Center, 500 College St NE, Lacey, 98516-5339

info.. Carolyn Galloway, 360-438-2595 or spiritualityctr@stplacid.org
Website.. http://www.stplacid.org

Admission/cost.. Register by February 3: $60

A thousand years ago, lovers in the imperial courts of Japan exchanged love notes in the form of brief poems, and friends wrote poetry together, linking verse-to-verse. Using lively examples and simple guided exercises, this Valentine's Day session introduces an ancient approach to writing poetry in creative relationship.

Register by February 3: $60 ($50 session, $10 materials)

Margaret D. McGee, a writer and leader of spiritual workshops and retreats, is author of Haiku -- The Sacred Art: A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines (SkyLight Paths). Her website, IntheCourtyard.com, hosts a forum of haiku that respond to the sacred writings of world religions.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012, Rally 4:00 Potluck 5:30 -
United Churches of Olympia, 110 Eleventh Ave SE, Olympia, 98501

info.. Pat Dickason, 753-7647

Admission/cost.. Bring a potluck dish!

Rally and Celebration for the Marriage Equality March from Vancouver, WA to Olympia that began on 2/9 and ends on 2/15 at the Capitol steps (see http://vanucc.net/?p=2677 for information on the March).

Rally
On February 15 marchers and local supporters gather at United Churches of Olympia around 3:30, and then march over to the Capitol steps for a rally at 4:00 pm to celebrate the conclusion of the march. Participating clergy are asked to wear clerical garb if possible.

Potluck
The United Churches is hosting a celebratory potluck at 5:30 in the church Social Hall. Potluck contributions are welcome. Come and be energized around the work to approve the Marriage Equality bill, hear stories of the March experience, and share good food!

Thursday-Saturday, February 16-18, Thur 5-9pm - Fri & Sat 8:30am-5:30pm
Olympia, Washington

info.. Call Oriana at 360-956-1155, or email onlewis@mediatethurston.org
Website.. http://www.mediatethurston.org

Admission/cost.. $315

Collaborative Negotiations
Presented by Oriana Noël Lewis and Michael Fraidenburg

Are you interested in respectful, mutually-beneficial decision-making? Do you want to minimize the risks and expense of litigation? Do you want more skills to create win-win solutions?

This 20-hour fun and highly interactive training provides participants a foundation in the concepts, processes, and skills of collaborative negotiations. It is an excellent opportunity to learn new skills and strategies as well as refresh and deepen your current abilities.

Saturday, February 25, 2012, 9:00 am - 3:30 pm
Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 2300 East End St NW, Olympia 98502

info.. Alenka Andruss 360 412-0010
Website.. http://www.ouuc.org/

Admission/cost.. Free

Saturday, February 25 - 9:30-3:30

Books - Brownies - Beans!
Great bargains on used books (print & audio), CDs, DVDs and a Bistro with coffee, brownies, sundaes & live entertainment. All proceeds go to Out of the Woods emergency homeless family shelter.

For details or to donate books, visit http://www.ouuc.org/ or call Alenka Andruss at 412-0010

OUUC is on Olympia's Westside. Follow signs at Division & 20th.

Tue/Thu/Sat, February 21,23,25, 2pm/2pm/10am - 5pm
SideWalk Homeless Advocacy & Support Center, 1139 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501

info.. emma@interfaith-works.org
Website.. http://walkthurston.org/volunteer

Admission/cost.. Free; registration required

The Homeless Prevention Partnership is conducting a basic training for volunteers interested in working as a greeter at the SideWalk Homeless Advocacy and Support Center; a youth advocate at Rosie's Place at Community Youth Services; or an overnight host at the Family Support Center Family Shelter.

This orientation training includes:

Saturday, March 3, 2012, 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Traditions Cafe, 300 5th Ave SW, Olympia 98501 (at Water St)

info.. Glen Anderson 491-9093 glen@olympiafor.org
Website.. http://www.olympiafor.org

Admission/cost.. $10-$25 sliding scale

Tom Rawson – a banjo-playing, crowd-delighting folksinger – performs songs of peace, social justice and just plain fun in a concert to benefit the Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR).

Rawson has charmed and invigorated audiences throughout the Pacific Northwest with his infectious wit, energy and songs that you just can't resist singing along with.

As Steve Durfee wrote in the Victory Review, "Tom Rawson – Pete Seeger. These two run together in my mind. We gladly follow his lead and sing with the chorus from the very first song...First timer or old fan, old song or new, it always seems we are singing our favorites with an old friend."

TICKETS:
Last year we nearly filled Traditions, so we encourage buying tickets in advance. Buy tickets from Traditions Fair Trade, 5th & Water SW, Olympia, or from the Olympia FOR.

BY MAIL:
Please make checks payable to "Olympia FOR" and tell us how many tickets you want for your donation. We'll hold your tickets at the door. Please send checks to Olympia FOR to 5015 15th Avenue SE, Lacey, WA 98503-2723.

Sundays, Feb. 26 - Apr. 1, 2012, 5:30 p.m. - 7 p.m.
The United Churches 110 11th Ave SE Olympia WA 98501

info.. sharonneoshea@yahoo.com
Website.. http://www.interplay.org http://www.theunitedchurches.org/interplay-lenten-series-starts-february-26

Admission/cost.. Voluntary Gift (Suggested $10 per week or $50 for all 6 weeks)

What is God's Longing for your life? Do you sometimes find it hard to hear the voice of God with just your ears? This Lent, listen with your entire being using InterPlay's forms. We invite you to explore how the season of Lent unfolds in your life. Join us for a Sunday evening of movement, voice, and storytelling joined with Lenten themes. Come sing your soul, improvise in prayer, dance through 40 days in the desert, and speak sacred stories. Find more ease, grace, and joy within the struggle in the wilderness or just within the mystery of daily life.

InterPlay helps integrates body, mind, heart and spirit. You don't have to think of yourself as creative in order to do InterPlay -- we can teach you that part easily. InterPlay is based in affirmation and looking for the good. InterPlay is the perfect antidote to stress and cynicism.

Come for one week or for all six and bring your grandparents, join your neighbor, meet up with your sister, or InterPlay with a friend. Those under 16 must be accompanied and supervised by an adult at all times. The nursery will be open and staffed for your convenience.

Tue/Thu/Sat, April 24,26,28, 2pm/2pm/10am - 5 pm
SideWalk Homeless Advocacy & Support Center, 1139 5th Ave SE, Olympia, WA 98501

info.. emma@interfaith-works.org; 360-555-5587
Website.. http://walkthurston.org/volunteer

Admission/cost.. Free; registration required

The Homeless Prevention Partnership is conducting a basic training for volunteers interested in working as a greeter at the SideWalk Homeless Advocacy and Support Center, a youth advocate at Rosie\\'s Place at Community Youth Services or an overnight host at the Family Support Center Family Shelter.

This orientation training includes:

Saturday - Sunday, Oct 13 - Oct 21, 1:30 PM - Noon
Rome and Florence, Italy

info.. Barbara Fields barbara@agnt.org
Website.. http://www.agnt.org/awakened2012.html

Admission/cost.. Early Registration by Feb 29: $3,350 dbl $3,400 sngl

The Dalai Lama has said that one of the most hopeful things about humankind is that our global awareness – our awareness of others beyond our families, friends, neighbors and communities – is growing. He believes this increased caring is the key to improving the world for everyone. It is this ultimate goal – creating a world that works for everyone – that is bringing together spiritual and religious leaders from around the world to Rome and Florence for "Awakened World 2012: Engaged Spirituality of the 21st Century." The Dalai Lama is a charter member of the International Interreligious Peace Council (IIPC), which, along with the Association of Global New Thought (AGNT) and the Interreligious Engagement Project (IEP), will be hosting the conference.

The purpose of "Awakened World 2012" is an ambitious one: to call attention to shifting paradigms in our world today- including concern for human rights and the environment - and help facilitate the religious and spiritual healing of the world. Men and women representing a diverse array of the world's wisdom traditions and cultures will meet to explore the evolution of religion and spirituality in the 21st century. The gathering will model the harmony of the world's great religious and spiritual communities – their common ground and the differences that make them unique.

At Awakened World 2012, you will: