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The Rev. Asha Burson-Johnson.

Unity speaker set for Port Angeles

The Rev. Asha Burson-Johnson will present “Joy and Pain” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Burson-Johnson, a member of the Center for Spiritual Living… Continue reading

The Rev. Asha Burson-Johnson.

Young Voices Choir slated

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church will host the second year of Young Voices Choir beginning Wednesday. The program, for youths ages 4 to… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: In fall, the weed situation can get hairy

AS WE NOW enter September, with its heavy dew on the lawn and yard, pestilence once again begins to raise its destructive head. Slugs will… Continue reading

Eunice Lum, Sue and Mary’s eldest daughter. The image is from a 1922 girl’s sunday school class at the First Baptist Church. Eunice would be about 11 years old.

BACK WHEN: A story of early Chinese Peninsula settlers

WHEN I EXPLORE a cemetery, I often wonder about the lives of the people buried here. Does the name tell me anything? Do the dates… Continue reading

Eunice Lum, Sue and Mary’s eldest daughter. The image is from a 1922 girl’s sunday school class at the First Baptist Church. Eunice would be about 11 years old.

Bach 2 School recital set

Noah Smith will perform “Bach 2 School” at 4 p.m. Sunday. The free organ recital is at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church, 301… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Spreading kindness through interactions

A COUPLE OF weeks ago, I was in Chicago for a business meeting and my return flight ended up being several hours late. I became… Continue reading

Doug Benecke will present “Growth is Optional” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Benecke will be joined by his wife, Sallie Harrison, for special music.

Program set for weekend service

Doug Benecke will present “Growth is Optional” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke will be the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics,… Continue reading

Doug Benecke will present “Growth is Optional” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Benecke is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave. Benecke will be joined by his wife, Sallie Harrison, for special music.

Rouse to speak Sunday

The Rev. Dr. Rick Rouse will present “Christian Nationalism: A Threat to the Gospel and Democracy” at noon Sunday. Rouse will speak… Continue reading

Tools for caregivers class set for Sequim

The public is invited to enroll in the Powerful Tools for Caregivers class at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave. The… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

Unity in Port Townsend planning for Sunday services

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith will present “Surrender to Surprise” at 11 a.m. Sunday Douglas-Smith is the pastor at Unity in Port Townsend,… Continue reading

The Rev. Pam Douglas-Smith.

A GROWING CONCERN: Fall into garden chores as summer ends

HAPPY LABOR DAY! We’re on the back side of the midsummer season, so now is the time to start making many decisions regarding the garden.… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: Let heroes inspire us to be better

RECENTLY, AT A church boys camp, I asked the question, “Who do you look up to?” Someone said, “my grandfather.” Another said, “my uncle.” And… Continue reading

Gospel concert at Carrie Blake Park

Matthew Ward will perform a free gospel concert at 2 p.m. Sept. 7. The concert will be in the James Center Bandshell at… Continue reading

Tools for caregivers class set for Sequim

The public is invited to enroll in the Powerful Tools for Caregivers class at Trinity United Methodist Church, 100 S. Blake Ave. The… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Finding Refuge in the Sangha” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

Weekend program scheduled for Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Finding Refuge in the Sangha” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

The Rev. Larry Schellink will present “Finding Refuge in the Sangha” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle Ave.

A GROWING CONCERN: Enjoy every inch of August in your garden

WELL, WHAT DO you know, we’re well into August already. Now, I hear a lot of folks getting all tensed up that summer is close… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths

Cutline: As the last egg carrier, Luke Seeley, with Ruby, loped around the arena — and keeping his raw egg snuggled firmly into the spoon — making him the winner of the Egg on a Spoon contest at the JeffCo Fair.

HORSEPLAY: Keep kids off electronics with summer equestrian events

OH HOW I relish celebrating our area youth equestrians’ accomplishments. I say the more we can get them outside engaging in life and away from… Continue reading

Photo by Karen Griffiths

Cutline: As the last egg carrier, Luke Seeley, with Ruby, loped around the arena — and keeping his raw egg snuggled firmly into the spoon — making him the winner of the Egg on a Spoon contest at the JeffCo Fair.

Hybrid program at Unity in the Olympics

The Rev. Denese Schellink will present “In Search of Our Wholeness” at 10:30 a.m. Sunday. Schellink is the guest speaker at Unity… Continue reading

ISSUES OF FAITH: For faith, freedom lies in the separation

WHEN THE U.S. Constitution was ratified, Jews looked to this new country as a place where they would be safe from persecution, not only because… Continue reading

A GROWING CONCERN: Keep cut flowers fresh as a daisy

NOW THAT AUGUST is finally here, lovely flowers should be everywhere in your garden. Fresh cut flowers bring joy and make every room beautiful. So… Continue reading