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Advent Evening of Prayer

If you are in the Seattle area I invite you to join me for an Advent Evening of Prayer on the theme of the Annunciation.  I will be co-leading with my marvelous partner Betsey Beckman. Through storytelling, meditation, and reflection, take some time to enter into the gifts of this holy season.

Thursday, December 11th from 7-9 p.m.
at St. Joseph Parish Center, 732 18th Ave E, Seattle
(sponsored by the Ignatian Spirituality Center, no pre-registration required, free will offering)

OR

Friday, December 12th from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
at St. Cecelia Parish on Bainbridge Island
(sponsored by St Cecelia Parish, no pre-registration required, free will offering)

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