Over the last few months, members and friends of Madrona Grace Presbyterian Church have renovated part of their facility with the intent of opening a shelter where 14 individuals - women, children, families - can spend the night. Guests will have a warm, safe place to eat dinner, do homework, and sleep. The hours of operation will be 5pm-7:30am. The shelter will operate as a nighttime facility for clients of Mary’s Place, an organization that provides daytime programs and assistance for homeless and formerly homeless families. At 7:30am guests leave the church. The shelter will be closed during the day until 5pm when guests return. The shelter will be coordinated and run by a group of at least 13 partner churches and organizations.

December 20th-27th 2011 we were able to try out this program for a week, but we will not be able to continue without partner churches and other organizations who can help us staff the shelter for a week at a time.

Please click below to learn about how you can help

Sermon from 10/16/11 with guest preacher Carman Pimms, from the Campbell Farm in Wapato, WA.
10.16.11 Carman Pimms by Mark Zimmerly

Click below to listen or download Elder Nathan Sobers’ sermon for More Light Sunday, delivered on 7/10/11

Scripture Readings:  Galatians 3:26-29 and 1 Corinthians 12:12-26

Sermon 7.10.11 Elder Nathan Sobers: “What Now?” by Mark Zimmerly

A pdf version of the most recent edition is available by clicking here: Madrona Leaf January 2012

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To read more about our music ministry and service of worship, click here.

• Spiritual Reading and Prayer:  Wednesdays, 6-7pm:  An opportunity to reflect on scripture in a contemplative format.  No advanced preparation or commitment required.
• Community Yoga: Third Wednesdays, 6-7:15pm:  Free and appropriate for all levels and abilities.  Students just need to bring a mat, a towel, and a mind open to experiencing yoga in a new way.  Click here for information on the instructor, Galen Motin Goff.
• Theology on Tap, Third Fridays, 7:00pm:  We rotate restaurant locations to discuss the weightier matters of faith while doing our best to remain light of heart.  Topic varies–see full calendar below for details.
• Madrona Cafe, Second Fridays, 6:30pm:  A group that reads and discusses culturally significant works of literature and non-fiction by African-American authors.  Meets at the home of Sheri Toussaint.
• Traditional Bible Study, Sundays at 9:30am.  Meets in the conference room.
• Choir:  Rehearses at 9:45 Sunday mornings before the worship service.  If you are interested in joining this talented, collaborative group of musicians, feel free to approach any one of their members, or just show up!
• Men’s Discernment Group:  Second and fourth Saturdays, 9am starting at the church:  We read scripture, go out to breakfast, talk about our lives, and pray.
• Youth Group:  Events includes service projects, fellowship events, and a summer mission trip.

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