This article was just sent to me by Beth in Oregon-Idaho United Methodist conference....
Southeast Seattle’s new Valley & Mountain Fellowship will hold its first service and celebration at the Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S., on Sunday, Dec. 19, from 4 to 5:15 p.m. But this will be an unusual religious experience.
After a short welcome and song, congregants will choose one of four different activities that will occur simultaneously, including meditation, yoga, creative artwork or making sandwiches for the hungry.
According to the Rev. John Helmiere, “Unlike most traditional church services, this range of choices will help provide each person with the opportunity to connect with the Holy in a way they feel moved toward at that particular time.”
Core values
Belonging to the the Valley & Mountain Fellowship only requires honoring its two core values of deep listening and creative liberation, Helmiere said.
“‘Deep listening’ involves listening to yourself, to others and to the spirit. ‘Creative liberation’ recognizes the need to liberate ourselves and others from oppression,” he explained, adding that “oppression” means “systems and cycles of harm and hurt.”
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http://www.southseattlebeacon.com/main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=248&ArticleID=28584
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