Exploring and telling our stories feeds the soul and forms community.

We will “look at the past through the lens of adult experience, write about it from a holistic or spiritual perspective, and come to understand it differently in the process.” —Dan Wakefield

	Sue Sutherland-Hanson, MAT, M.Div.   Sue enjoys creating contexts for people to see the wisdom they embody. She has led workshops on spiritual autobiography, creative writing, modes of creativity, and the spirituality of the body. An award-winning poet and essayist, Sue teaches English to students from all language backgrounds at Edmonds Community College. Her passion for diversity and her lifelong connection to the Northwest infuse her art, teaching, and spirituality.
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Writing can be a spiritual tool used to bring all of your life into the light of grace leading often to transformation.

This is not a writing class; a variety of levels and abilities are expected and welcome.

Adapting prompts from Dan Wakefield’s book The Story of Your Life — Writing a Spiritual Autobiography, we will recall our childhood, adolescence, mentors, and influencing experiences. (No text is needed.)

You can start with the Saturday morning session as an introductory “launch,” or just come to these for four week-night sessions for continued exploring, writing, and sharing in community.

Exploring and telling our stories feeds the soul and forms community.

We will “look at the past through the lens of adult experience, write about it from a holistic or spiritual perspective, and come to understand it differently in the process.” —Dan Wakefield

	Sue Sutherland-Hanson, MAT, M.Div.   Sue enjoys creating contexts for people to see the wisdom they embody. She has led workshops on spiritual autobiography, creative writing, modes of creativity, and the spirituality of the body. An award-winning poet and essayist, Sue teaches English to students from all language backgrounds at Edmonds Community College. Her passion for diversity and her lifelong connection to the Northwest infuse her art, teaching, and spirituality.
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Writing can be a spiritual tool used to bring all of your life into the light of grace leading often to transformation.

This is not a writing class; a variety of levels and abilities are expected and welcome.

Adapting prompts from Dan Wakefield’s book The Story of Your Life — Writing a Spiritual Autobiography, we will recall our childhood, adolescence, mentors, and influencing experiences. (No text is needed.)

You can take this Saturday morning session as a stand-alone workshop, or as an introductory “launch” for four weeknight sessions to continue exploring, writing, and sharing in community.

	Carmi Soifer, M.Ed., is an award-winning poet and writing teacher. She brings decades of experience, care, and spirituality to her classes. Carmi has taught  community workshops on both coasts, and was Artist-in-Residence at Rocky Mountain National Park. She is eager to bring poetry to Sound Spirit.

Carmi’s acclaimed poetry class is offered again!

Would you like to bring out the poet in you, in a safe and caring environment?

Do you want to write from deep spirit, in a way that communicates your own truth?

Are you interested in stretching and learning through craft? 

In this class, the emphasis is on fun. You’ll discover things you never thought you’d say, and ways you never thought to say them.

Through exercises and examples, we’ll build craft from our teachers, tune in to deep sources within, and learn to expand through our writing.  “Poetry from Our Sources” is appropriate for every level of
poet and would-be poet. 

By Women

We all have the ability to defend ourselves.
You don’t need to be large, nor do you need
to be in great physical condition.

Julia Forrester is a senior Brown Belt, student, and instructor in the art of Ryo-shindo at the Tao-Zen Martial Arts Academy in Poulsbo. She has taught martial arts to men and women of all ages for 6 years. The techniques Julia teaches are simple, natural, immediate, and effective for anyone seeking a realistic command of basic introductory self defense. They are practical and easy-to-understand, and use as little energy as possible.

Confidence in your ability to defend yourself can even help you defuse a situation before it escalates.

The class is open to women of all ages, including girls over 8.

No previous martial arts experience is needed. We go slowly, in a safe environment.

You can take only the Introduction, all of Part I (including the Introduction), or the complete class.

PART I

PART II

Integrating Heart and Mind

Are you a leader?

You may not think so, but you probably do influence others in their decisions.
You are indeed a leader.

Rev. Amy Aspell is the Founder of the Spiritual Wisdom Studio on Bainbridge Island, a center for teaching the Science of Mind and the creative process as the core aspect of our spirituality. Rev. Amy’s former career in the arts encompassed work as a commission fiber artist, teaching, publishing and serving as Executive Director of the Ark Arts Council. She has been a licensed minister with International Centers for Spiritual Living since 1999 and has served churches in Idaho, California, and Washington.

What are differences between a boss and a leader? How does a leader get the authority to lead? What drives a leader?

This workshop focuses on a DVD presentation exploring the feminine strengths in leadership and seeking integration with masculine strengths for more balanced leadership.  Hear the perspective of feminine spiritual leaders, groups of women analyzing the pros and cons of leadership in their lives, and thoughts about the future for an integrated approach and its benefits. 

Participate in a discussion after the film and a follow-up discussion two weeks later.  Both men and women are welcome. 

So often, career paths are chosen based on
left-brain analysis of skill sets and economic realities.

But it is often wiser to begin the work of
discerning a life-path by understanding
the basic values and drives that structure us
as individuals.

Kimberly Beyer-Nelson has been a spiritual director, as well as a qigong instructor and yoga therapist for more than 12 years. With theological training, a master’s degree in comparative religion and a graduate certificate in holistic healthcare, she has had a centering prayer practice for over 20 years and delights in leading contemplative retreats. In 2002 she published “A Little Book of Wholeness and Prayer.” She is also a poet, essayist, and speculative fiction writer.

Through exercises involving mandala creation, guided imagery, and image-response writing, participants will come away with a new set of information to help them discern their career paths.

These are uncertain times.

Have you been told that your success or failure is up to you?

That if you’re having a difficult time, it’s because you’re not working hard enough?

That you’re alone in determining whether you sink or swim?

Do you want to do something about it?

“Common Security Clubs” are a grassroots response to these questions. 
More about Common Security Clubs…

We come together

Suquamish Congregation will sponsor a series of six meetings on Common Security Clubs. The first of these is scheduled for June 17.

Please join us.

Location:  Suquamish UCC  (Map)

Date:  Friday, June 17

Time:  7:00 pm

Cost:   Free

For more information: Call (360) 598-4434.

An evening of music, chanting, dance, and inspired movement

Bring your drums, your voice, and your authentic self! Together let us celebrate the Season!

For more information: Call (360) 598-4434.