Bainbridge Island North Kitsap Interfaith Council 

ANNUAL EVENTS

UPCOMING EVENTS  

• Thursday, January 8, 2009:  Monthly IFC Meeting, 7pm, at St. Cecilia Catholic Church (1310 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island), preceded by a potato bar at 6:30 pm.  Our monthly IFC meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month except for July and August.
• Saturday, January 10 and 17, 2009:  Compassionate Listening Training: The Agate Friends Meeting is sponsoring a 2-day workshop on Compassionate Listening lead by Leah Green on Saturday January 10th and 17th. The workshop will run for the full-day on both the 10th and 17th. There is a sliding scale fee of between $175-$350. For more information contact Kathryn Keve.
• Saturday, January 10, 2009:  Weed Warriors:  The “Weed of the Month” campaign kicks off at 10 am with a “Broom Sweep” and weed pull at Fort Ward, a much used and beloved but ivy- and broom- infested island park.  The “Weed of the Month”, poison oak, Toxicodendron diversilobum, grows at Fort Ward and there will be identification and removal information at the Broom Sweep.  Park near the boat ramp.
• Friday, January 16, 2009:  Yes, We Must! Environmental Film and Discussion Series-Renewal: Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church Green Sanctuary committee, Grace Episcopal Church Earth and Spirit committee, Eagle Harbor Congregational Church (EHCC), and IslandWood  are sponsoring an Environmental Film and Discussion Series from January through March, starting on Friday, January 16 with the film Renewal – What are people of faith doing to protect our environment? Each film will be introduced briefly and set in context of the issues it explores, and will be followed - after a short break - by a moderated community discussion. Venue: Eagle Harbor Congregational Church fellowship hall (105 Winslow Way W., Bainbridge Island). Time: doors open at 6:45 PM; program begins at 7 PM. Refreshments will be provided. There is no admission charge; donations are appreciated.
• Saturday, January 17, 2009:  Compassionate Listening Training: The Agate Friends Meeting is sponsoring a 2-day workshop on Compassionate Listening lead by Leah Green on Saturday January 10th and 17th. The workshop will run for the full-day on both the 10th and 17th. There is a sliding scale fee of between $175-$350. For more information contact Kathryn Keve.
• Friday, January 23, 2009: Yes, We Must! Environmental Film and Discussion Series-The Greening of Southie: The Environmental Film and Discussion Series continues with The Greening of Southie – How do you build the city of tomorrow . . . today? Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church Green Sanctuary committee, Grace Episcopal Church Earth and Spirit committee, Eagle Harbor Congregational Church (EHCC), and IslandWood  are sponsoring this film series from January through March. Each film will be introduced briefly and set in context of the issues it explores, and will be followed - after a short break - by a moderated community discussion. Venue: Eagle Harbor Congregational Church fellowship hall (105 Winslow Way W., Bainbridge Island). Time: doors open at 6:45 PM; program begins at 7 PM. Refreshments will be provided. There is no admission charge; donations are appreciated. 
• Saturday, January 24, 2009:  10th Anniversary Helpline Benefit MLK Jr. Memorial SING OUT: The annual Martin Luther King, Jr. gospel community workshop, dinner, and performance by Pat Wright's Total Experience Gospel Choir at the Filipino-American Hall (7566 High School Road, Bainbridge Island).  Proceeds benefit Helpline House.  The day of song also includes a community dinner with musical entertainment, and special concert honoring Rev. Dr. King Jr. with the spirituals and traditional black-gospel-style choral music that inspired him.  We also sing this year in memory of  Kay Watkins, founder of
  Bainbridge Community Singers and an enthusiastic Sing Out soprano regular.
  1 PM:  CHOIR WORKSHOP - Wright invites you to learn history, songs and to sing in the "2009 BI & N. Kitsap MLK Jr  Memorial Choir".  No
  experience is necessary. There is no sheet music to read. Age 10 and
  older are preferred. (Did you know three young singers from Pat's
  Choir made it to the finals of "American Idol!)
  5 PM:  DINNER requires advance tickets by 6 PM, Wed., Jan. 21. Public is invited - special music during dinner!
  7 PM:  CONCERT honoring MLK Jr. with Choirs and special guests.  TICKETS: Winslow Drugs, or, if off-island, call 842-2200.  ADMISSION:  Concert, $12, Students $8; Workshop $12, Students $8; Dinner $12;  "Package" (All 3!) $30, Students $20. Please obtain DINNER or
  PACKAGE  tickets  by 6 PM, Wed, Jan. 21. Workshop scholarships
  available.  ANNIVERSARY SPECIAL:  Copies of an historic 1939 SOUTHERN COOKBOOK with 322 remarkable recipes will be on sale at Winslow Drugs and the event to help support scholarships.  SPONSORS:
  Sing Out Singers in cooperation with BI Fil-Am Community, City of BI (with special thanks to alto Mayor Kordonowy!), Sue Hylen and BI Metro Park & Recreation District, Pam Keys and BI School District, BISD Multi-cultural Advisory Council and United Brothers & Sisters, BI Arts & Humanities Council, BI & NK Interfaith Council, BI Japanese American Community, Town & Country Market and others.
  INFO:  (206) 842-4164, Gerald Elfendahl. 
• Saturday, January 31, 2009: Awakening the Dreamer – Changing the Dream Symposium: Sponsored by Eagle Harbor Congregational Church, this symposium is a unique, deeply moving and inspiring exploration into the current state of our planet from an empowering new perspective. It leaves participants with both deep understanding of what we face AND a profound sense of potential, hope, and purpose.  It provides leading-edge information and perspective in an engaging format which combines live presentation and facilitation, video clips and interviews, and group interaction, drawing upon the wisdom of some of the most respected global elders, lumaries and leaders of our time:  Desmond Tutu, Paul Hawken, Thich Nhat Hanh, Lynn Twist, Van Jones, Thomas Berry, Brian Swimme, Julia Butterfly Hill, Noel Brown, Tom Goldtooth, Belvie Rooks, Maude Barlow, Matthew Fox, Kavita Ramdas, John Robbins, Jeanette Armstrong, Carl Anthony, Mathis Wackernagel, Majora Carter, Al Gore, Jakada Imani, Enei Begaye, Miriam McGillis, and more.  Come join us at 10:00 am until 3:30 pm to see what over 20,000 people in 27 countries have already experienced in this rapidly expanding worldwide initiative! 
  A soup and bread lunch will be served.  A goodwill donation of $5 is suggested.  To register please contact Julie at EHCC office, 206-842-4657.
• Thursday, February 5, 2009:  Monthly IFC Meeting, 7 pm, at Bethany Lutheran Church (7968 Finch Road NE, Bainbridge Island).  Our monthly IFC meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month except for July and August.
• Saturday, February 7, 2009:  Weed Warriors at Meig’s Park: Weed pull from 10 to noon, then a meeting and potluck near there from noon to 1:30. Mieg’s Park is at the intersection of Koura and 305.  Come and weed a bit then join us at Jeannette’s house for planning and for lunch.  Feel free to just work your brain and come to the meeting, or just work your muscles and come to the weed pull, or both!  Lobby for your favorite work site or ‘weed of the month’.  Contact    Jeannette, 855-0911.
• Friday, February 13, 2009:  Yes, We Must! Environmental Film and Discussion Series-Everything’s Cool: The Environmental Film and Discussion Series continues with Everything’s Cool – How can we (must we) create the political will to respond to the urgent threat of climate change in time? Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church Green Sanctuary committee, Grace Episcopal Church Earth and Spirit committee, Eagle Harbor Congregational Church (EHCC), and IslandWood  are sponsoring this film series from January through March. Each film will be introduced briefly and set in context of the issues it explores, and will be followed - after a short break - by a moderated community discussion. Venue: Eagle Harbor Congregational Church fellowship hall (105 Winslow Way W., Bainbridge Island). Time: doors open at 6:45 PM; program begins at 7 PM. Refreshments will be provided. There is no admission charge; donations are appreciated.
• Sunday, February 22, 2009:  7th Annual Interfaith Music Festival, 3 pm at St. Cecilia Catholic Church (1310 Madison Ave N, Bainbridge Island).  Everyone is welcome. Choirs and soloists from IFC-member congregations perform their sacred music for us, and then join together at the end as one combined, unified choir to perform two final pieces.  Our guest conductor this year will be Norma Edens of Rolling Bay Presbyterian Church.
• Friday, February 27, 2009: Yes, We Must! Environmental Film and Discussion Series-Liquid Assets: The Environmental Film and Discussion Series continues with Liquid Assets – With water quality and quantity in doubt, is our water infrastructure up to the task? Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church Green Sanctuary committee, Grace Episcopal Church Earth and Spirit committee, Eagle Harbor Congregational Church (EHCC), and IslandWood  are sponsoring this film series from January through March. Each film will be introduced briefly and set in context of the issues it explores, and will be followed - after a short break - by a moderated community discussion. Venue: Eagle Harbor Congregational Church fellowship hall (105 Winslow Way W., Bainbridge Island). Time: doors open at 6:45 PM; program begins at 7 PM. Refreshments will be provided. There is no admission charge; donations are appreciated.
• Thursday, March 5, 2009:  Monthly IFC Meeting, 7 pm, hosted by Chavurat Shir Hayam (location to be determined).  Our monthly IFC meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month except for July and August.
• Saturday, March 7, 2009:  Weed Warriors at Commodore School:  Broom Sweep/Ivy Pull at Commodore School.  Weed of the month = IVY!!
• Friday, March 13, 2009:  Yes, We Must! Environmental Film and Discussion Series-March Point: The Environmental Film and Discussion Series continues with March Point – Three Native youth explore themselves, the environment, and the threat their people face. Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church Green Sanctuary committee, Grace Episcopal Church Earth and Spirit committee, Eagle Harbor Congregational Church (EHCC), and IslandWood  are sponsoring this film series from January through March. Each film will be introduced briefly and set in context of the issues it explores, and will be followed - after a short break - by a moderated community discussion. Venue: Eagle Harbor Congregational Church fellowship hall (105 Winslow Way W., Bainbridge Island). Time: doors open at 6:45 PM; program begins at 7 PM. Refreshments will be provided. There is no admission charge; donations are appreciated.
• Friday, March 27, 2009:  Yes, We Must! Environmental Film and Discussion Series-Eating Alaska: The Environmental Film and Discussion Series continues with Eating Alaska – What happens to a vegetarian who moves to the last frontier? Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church Green Sanctuary committee, Grace Episcopal Church Earth and Spirit committee, Eagle Harbor Congregational Church (EHCC), and IslandWood  are sponsoring this film series from January through March. Each film will be introduced briefly and set in context of the issues it explores, and will be followed - after a short break - by a moderated community discussion. Venue: Eagle Harbor Congregational Church fellowship hall (105 Winslow Way W., Bainbridge Island). Time: doors open at 6:45 PM; program begins at 7 PM. Refreshments will be provided. There is no admission charge; donations are appreciated.
• Thursday, April 2, 2009:  Monthly IFC Meeting, 7 pm.  Our monthly IFC meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month except for July and August.
  
• Saturday, April 18, 2009:  IFC Earth Day Broom Sweep:  To celebrate Earth Day, the Interfaith Council is sponsoring a broom sweep of Pritchard Park along with the Weed Warriors.  Plenty of Broom to sweep still and lots more to do.  Everyone is encouraged to bring native plants to replace the weeds.
• Thursday, May 7, 2009:  Monthly IFC Meeting, 7 pm.  Our monthly IFC meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month except for July and August.
• Thursday, June 4, 2009:  Monthly IFC Meeting, 7 pm.  Our monthly IFC meetings are held on the 1st Thursday of each month except for July and August.
  
• Saturday, June 6, 2009:  Weed Warriors at the Day Road Park and Ride: Weed pull from 10 to noon at the Day Road Park and Ride. We’ve almost—but not quite—succeeded in beautifying this major crossroads.  Park at the Day Road Park and Ride on the east side of 305 and Day.  Help keep both Willowbrook Farm Landtrust Easement, southwest of 305, and Day Road Veterinary clear.  This is a great success story.  Let’s keep it that way.
• On-Going:  Volunteer Help Needed:  IFC Treasurer
  The Bainbridge Island/North Kitsap Interfaith Council (“IFC”) an association of 19 area faith congregations, is searching for a person affiliated with one of these congregations to become IFC’s new Treasurer, to replace Pat Johnson, who is resigning the position after many years of faithful service.  
  Job description:  IFC has an annual budget of $2,500, resulting almost entirely from contributions of member congregations, and used to support various IFC programs and  help certain other worthy causes in the community.  The treasurer:
  -collects and deposits the member contributions, and maintains the resulting bank checking and savings accounts;
  - issues checks for IFC expenditures – these average about 5 checks per month;
  - assists in preparing an annual proposed budget, and also prepares reports of               income and expenditures for IFC’s 10 monthly meetings (September through June).  Existing software and related formats facilitate preparation of these materials.
  Pat estimates that she spends an average of about 5 hours per month in these activities
  Qualifications/training?  Prior treasurer or accounting experience is not necessary. Our new Treasurer will receive from Pat whatever orientation and “training” is needed.
  Involvement with IFC. The new Treasurer will be welcomed to attend IFC meetings as a delegate from his or her congregation.  She or he can thus be directly involved in IFC’s ongoing efforts toward sharing, respecting and celebrating our different religious traditions and seeking common, faith-based ground in working together for good in the community and beyond.  For more information, please contact Kent Chadwick, IFC President, at 842-2119.
  
• On-Going:  Grief Group, Thursdays, 5-6:30 pm at St. Barnabas.  Grief group for anyone experiencing a loss of any kind.  Contact Karen at 842-4441 or ivc@bainbridge.net.  
• On-Going:  Moral Imperative of Health Care Workshops.  If you are interested in participating in a Healthcare Study Circle, organizers are taking reservations. Contact Karen Scarvie at 780-0720, Clarke at 780-0686, or Bill Scarvie, Cedars Unitarian Universalist Church,  bscarvie@znet.com