How do we spiritually prepare for the holiday? Dec 2 & 9

UPCOMING EVENTS & CLASSES

“Spiritual Preparation for the Holidays:”
BE FILLED WITH LIGHT AND LOVE …

Thursdays , Dec. 2 & 9th, 7 -9 pm

Interfaith Community Church, Ballard
http://www.interfaithcommunitychurch.org/
http://www.timmalone.org/

Come ground yourself this busy season with Contemplative Prayer, sacred Chant, and Storytelling. Learn practical ways to allow the crazy “Holi-Daze” to turn into truly Holy days with those you love.
Local Author Jan Vallone will read from her Memoir & excerpt from her story in Chicken Soup for the Soul) and “Clutter coach” Carol Paulsen will help us remember to breathe as we join with many traditions who celebrate Light amidst the darkness.
$ 25 for both nights -- or $15.00 at the door.


“HEARTSONGS:”
MEDITATIVE SONGS & INSPIRING CHANTS
December 12, 10 am
from various traditions, including originals, at the Sunday 10-11:15 am Interfaith Community Church. Co-led with singer/composer/pianist Yanna Devi. Free will Donation.

Labrynth walk Wed. & north bend day of yoga/meditation

Much to note and celebrate in this season of summer whirls by
before we can
savor
the sweetness
yet
such is the season
of fullness
each year
in the Northwest!

To walk the Labrynth in an outdoor setting under trees with a candle amidst community & song
or
Yoga and meditation beside a river winding its way from mountain and waterfall
is
still
within
reach ...
Wednesday and Saturday, respectively.

for more info or directions
www.timmalone.org ...
or www.ststephen.us
for wednesday

August 1st service & afternoon contemplative experience

Are you hungry for time to rest in a quiet space
to be refreshed from within?

Come for the Sunday August 1st At 10:00 am:

“Resting in God: Guided Meditations and Chants
for Cultivating Compassion in Everyday Life”

with Tim Malone, M.Div.


Come to a morning contemplative experience -

and optional afternoon retreat (12:30 to 4:30pm) -

where we will steep in silence, meditation, mystical poetry and sacred chant.
There will be opportunity to learn spiritual disciplines from the west to the east which
lead us to the core of our being where compassion for others – and ourselves – resides.
From this place in our being we can experience the Oneness where we all dwell. Inspired
and enlivened we respond to our suffering world in a way that brings light, harmony
and love.

For more info and to register for afternoon retreat at ICC Aug. 1st 12:30~4:30pm visit; www.timmalone.org.

During his 20 years in Seattle Tim has served as counselor, peace activist, retreat leader, meditation mentor, spiritual director,
leader of music and chant, and teacher of Prayer and different Spiritualities.
As a bridge between cultures and spiritual traditions,
Tim leads a six-week Pilgrimage each Spring to encourage dialogue between the World Religions. Tim is also a member of Interfaith
Community Church and our most often requested returning diverse worship presenter

Combining Prayer, Meditation & Yoga June 12

Join us for
an Afternoon of

yoga and meditation

Saturday June 12th 1pm – 5pm

Come explore combining gentle yoga with meditation practices from various traditions. Nourish your body and soul with mindful movement, awareness, and compassion. Take with you some ideas for a continued personal meditation practice. Open to all – no previous experience necessary!

Co-Leaders:
Tim Malone, M.Div. and Jayde Pryzgoda, 200-RYT will lead this workshop.

Place: Motion Sense Studio,
7001 3rd Ave NW, Seattle (Phinney Ridge)

Registration and/or Questions:
Please contact Jayde at thisonemomentyoga@gmail.com or
206-755-8132

Suggested Donation $15 - $20

Tim Malone is an experienced meditation practitioner and retreat facilitator. You can read more about his background and interests here:
http://www.timmalone.org/tim_malone_bio.htm

Jayde Pryzgoda is a certified yoga instructor in the Viniyoga tradition. For more information on her style of teaching, please see her blog:
http://thisonemomentyoga.blogspot.com/

THis will hopefully be the beginning of a regular offering -- bringing together movement & meditation from various traditions in one afternoon.
won't you come -- and try it out with us?!

I will be co-leading this 4 hour mini-retreat alternating Yoga with guided sitting & meditations at a studio in Phinney Ridge area where Jayde teaches.
. This is a mindful, Rest-filled opportunity to deepen spiritual life with body, mind & spirit.

May 11 -- A Unique Window into Muslim, Sufi ways of praying

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“Muslim & Sufi Ways of Praying and Living.”
May 11th , 7 pm, St. James' Cathedral Hall.

Tim Malone, M.Div will be facilitating a panel of “ordinary” women and men who will share experiences of daily life as a Muslims in this society.
We will hear what is most meaningful for families living in USA practicing five times a day prayer and other pillars of Islam.
The goal is to awaken each of us to faith of Islam as it is practiced by men and women locally so that we can understand and dialogue more compassionately in our own communities.
Panelists include persons from Turkey & a Whirling Dervish from the lineages connected with the poet Rumi.

All are welcome and encouraged to attend this unique event
aimed at Interfaith dialogue and cooperation toward a more peaceable world.

WWW.STJAMES-CATHEDRAL.ORG
www.timmalone.org

MAY 18th WINDOW INTO THE EAST ... as it prays ....

Want to see how people pray & seek healing on the island of Bali and beyond?

Come on a Visual Pilgrimage alongside a veteran traveler and teacher who encountered World Religions from the inside on a one year Pilgrimage in Asia. Meet “holy men,” healers & sacred sites for women and men for more than three millennia.
Eastern spiritual traditions come alive on this evening of stories and powerpoint images.

All are welcome. Come as you are.
Same info as above.
see flyer on website
WWW.STJAMES-CATHEDRAL.ORG

When will there be peace?? How??

There will be no peace
on earth until understanding
comes between Spiritual Traditions (& religions).


WORLD RELIGIONS TOUR SHEET 2010

1) APRIL 20th VISIT TO ETHIOPIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH

7 PM Tour and Presentation with Deacon and members
Saint Gebriel Church
940 26th Ave. S
Seattle, WA 98144 http://www.st-gebriel.org/
ETTIQUETTE: BRING SOCKS or wear so that you can remove shoes once in Church.
Reading assignment: 1) Neusner, pp. vii-xix as introduction 2) Chapter 6 on Orthodox Christianity & any introductory chapters you desire to explore. 3) Visit Website to learn about services and local practices.

2) APRIL 27 JUDAISM & VISIT TO A SYNAGOGUE
7 PM tour and presentation
Temple De Hirsch Sinai Reformed Synagogue,
1511 East Pike street, Seattle, 98122 www.tdhs-nw.org
PARKING: Park in lot on East Union just west of 16th. Walk north on 16th to Temple Entrance on your left just south of Pike st..
Reading Assignment: Chapter 7 in Neusner: handout on “Judaism” in the packet. Visit Website to learn about services and local practices.

3) MAY 4TH ISLAM & VISIT TO MOSQUE
Sheikh Idriss Mosque, (enter basement via parking lot - see below)
1420 NE Northgate Way, Seattle, 98125 www.simq.org

NOTE ON ENTERING MOSQUE: The front door may not be open. Just west of where Northgate way meets 15th Ave Turn left into small lot or park on 14th /15th and enter this way: “handicap entrance” via parking lot lower level.

7:00-8:00 pm presentation downstairs, basement entrance
8:00 Q & A
8:15 break and prepare for prayer
8:36 We are invited to join the evening Prayer, Sunset "Salat," the 10-15 minute prayer period performed 5 times daily by Muslims. We will Stand/sit in back behind.

Reading Assignment: * Read etiquette below & “Islam” section, Chapter 11, in Neusner; Handouts in Packet; Visit Website for extensive and helpful information.

Etiquette for Visiting the Mosque

Welcome to Idriss Mosque, the House of Allah (God) and place of worship for Muslims. We believe it important to learn about and share our similarities as well as discuss our differences to learn, live and work together with each other in peace and harmony. When visiting Idriss Mosque, we ask your courtesies in complying with the following to honor our house of worship:
Dress modestly -Women - no see through, tight clothing, halter tops, shorts or skirts above calf length, no exposed breast, stomachs, arms, etc. Men – no bare chest, tight shirts, pants, exposure of underwear, open front, sleeveless shirts, etc
Avoid - heavy makeup, perfumed lotions, cologne, strong perfumes
Remove footwear upon entering the Mosque. No bare feet - wear or bring socks.
A scarf, hat or loose covering for the head of women visitors is not required but appreciated.

May 11 PANEL: Muslim & Sufi Daily Life & Prayer. OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
7 pm St. James Cathedral Hall: Women and Men represented.
Bring your Questions.

May 17 PILGRIMAGE: A Visual Journey to Asia to see Eastern ways of Praying

7 pm St. James Hall. Led by Tim. Open to the public.

Spring Retreat and Upcoming World Religions series

Scents tickle the nose,
Songs fill the moist, gusty air:
Spring Blooms mightily!

© TJM 2010

I wrote this haiku in the spur of the moment; sometimes this is the most effective crucible for letting a poem bloom! (Or for letting ourselves bloom ... in the joy of spontaneity!)

I will be on Spring Retreat next week at the Trappist Abbey. Over the Easter Break happened to be the best time to be away. I am celebrating one year down in South King County. I have not posted for a few week due to several transformative personal and professional changes taking precedence. Now underway are plans for a 9 month training for skills in "Spiritual Companioning" to begin in May.

I will host and convene the 15th World Religions series (since 2000) downtown Seattle next to St. James Cathedral Tuesdays from April 13 - May 18.

May 11 & 18 will be open to the public. May 11th I will facilitate a panel of women and men Muslims about their prayer and daily life, including a Sufi "Whirling Dervish" who will demonstrate prayer while turning. May 18 will be a kind of Spiritual Travelogue, an audiovisual of how people pray in Asia. See the website for the flyer and updated info ...

www.timmalone.org