By Shelly Najjar Today (Sunday, July 3, 2011) people are appreciating positive qualities of themselves that they may not ordinarily notice, as a part of a little-known Compliment Your Mirror Day. This day is meant to build self-esteem through compliments to oneself and the mirror that reflects that person. “One of the most important things about looking at self esteem is thinking about what is instead of what is not or not yet,” says Eric Mildes, MA, LMHC, a counselor at Greenlake Counseling (444 NE Ravenna Blvd, Suite 301). He says his relationship with God gives him the clarity to see himself as he truly is….
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Environmental vacation bible school at St. Andrew’s Church
Saint Andrew’s Episcopal Church (111 NE 80th St) is offering an alternative vacation bible school this summer. Back to the Garden: Renewing God’s Earth is open to all children, four-years-old through the 5th grade. It will be offered July 25-29, 2011, 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. Children will learn to care for the earth and environmental stewardship. Peter Strimer, rector at St. Andrew’s Church, shared this information about the vacation bible school: At VBS, kids will: • Learn about God’s creation and what we can do to care for it. • Meet members of our community who are stewards of the environment. • Make…
2011 Spring classes at The Center at St. Andrew’s
The Center at St. Andrew’s (111 NE 80th St) is offering several classes this spring. All are welcome. How Can We Sing A New Song? St. Andrew’s Rector Peter Strimer and Music Director Michael Cooley offer this class focusing on music and the life of the church. $50. Class offered Wednesdays, May 4-Jun 1 , 7-8:30 pm. Who Am I? Spiritual Autobiography and Identity The Center Program Director Cherry Haisten will facilitate this exploration of spirituality and identity. The class will include prayer, reflection, journal exercises, and sharing. Bring excerpts from your favorite spiritual autobiographies to share. $50. Class offered Wednesdays,…
Lenten classes and events at Green Lake’s St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church
The Center at St. Andrew’s (111 NE 80th St) is offering a series of Lenten classes and events. The classes, which will “explore spiritual practice as well as social action and leave room for you to trace their relationship personally and corporately,” will be March 16 to April 13, 2011. They will begin with a centering prayer at 5:45 p.m., followed by supper at 6:15 p.m., and classes 7:00-8:30 p.m. More info from St. Andrew’s: How do contemplation and action interweave and interconnect in your life and in our lives in community? How are we transformed by prayer and experience? How do…
Green Lake neighbors invited to upcoming classes at St. Andrew’s
St Andrew’s Episcopal Church (111 NE 80th St) asked us to share information about the following classes with the Green Lake neighborhood. Each of the classes meet for five sessions. Classes meet on Wednesday evenings, Jan. 19 – Feb. 16, 2011, 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. Class #1: “Let Your Light Shine: Naming and Sharing Your Gifts” Presenters: Dorothy Gibson and Barbara Larson with members of The Center staff. Come to find your gifts, explore the ones you know you have, receive support and resources for expressing your gifts in the world. Class #2: “Images of the Tree of Life: Myths,…
