Wedgwood Presbyterian Church

Annual Meeting of the Congregation

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The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will take place this coming Sunday, January 29, 2012 immediately following worship. A pancake breakfast fundraiser (in the Fellowship Hall) for the All Church Retreat follows the meeting. All are welcome.

WPC Book Group

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WPC Book Group

Wednesday, January 11, 2012 7:00pm

January's book group selection is Cutting for Stone, by Abraham Verghese. "This sprawling, 50-year epic begins with the 1954 birth of conjoined twins to an Indian nun in an Ethiopian hospital. The likely father, a British surgeon, flees upon the mother’s death, and the baby boys are adopted by a loving Indian couple who run the hospital. Filled with mystical scenes and deeply felt characters–and opening a fascinating window onto the Third World. Shades of Slumdog Millionaire.”-Jocelyn McClurg, USA Today

This book is available at Seattle Public Library in several formats including large print, audiobook CD and ebook. For more information or for assistance acquiring the book, please contact Jennifer Bodley.

Occupied with Economic Justice?

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Occupied withEconomic Justice?

We’d like as many people as possible to Occupy the Libraryfor the next Peace Fellowship Adult Ed series January 8^th – Feb 12^th. We’ll be exploring topics of economicjustice, the Occupy movement, and what these topics mean to Christians, and whatwe as Christians can do. Below is abrief outline of anticipated topics. Dates may change as speaker availabilityis confirmed.

January 8^th– Inside Job – Excerpts from this documentary on what went wrong thatcaused the economic meltdown, and what it means to us as Christians will beshown and discussed. How this has led to economic justice issues and the Occupymovement.

January 15^th– An Economist from the UW may be available to give some perspective on thecurrent economic situation, imbalances, and impacts to the poorest. What we can expect in the near future, andwhat it could take to move to positive territory.

January 22^nd– The Occupy Movement – what’s it about and do we as Christians haveresponsibilities? We’ll have a speakerfrom the Occupy movement talk about the movement and answer questions. It will be a lively discussion!

Feb 5^th –Money and Politics/ Citizens and Politics – Corporate buy-out ofgovernment, greed as a motivator, are we seeing the worse side ofcapitalism. What’s our role andresponsibility? An outside speaker mayjoin us, or materials and discussion will be led by Peace Fellowship.

Feb 12^th –What We Can Do…Mortgage Foreclosures, credit card debt, debt policies.We’ll be discussing these topics and others. Please join us for lively conversation!

Christmas Day Service - December 25, 2011

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Christmas Eve Service - December 24, 2011

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Fun Events This Week

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Movie Night - December 16th at 7:00pm - Fireside Room

Charlie Brown’s Christmas and Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.

Caroling in the Neighborhood - December 18th at 5:00pm
I hope you can join us as we commence with song, first at Hunter’s Tree Farm and then around the neighborhood. We sing about the birth of Christ, no matter the weather, so remember your hat and mittens. We’ll return to church for a snack and hot apple cider. Please meet us outside at the 80th street door and invite a friend! -Jennifer H

Christmas Pageant and Carol Sing - Sunday, December 11, 2011 at 6:30pm

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Come and enjoy the retelling of the birth of Jesus as presented by the children and teens of this church. This much anticipated event is a special time in the life of Wedgwood Presbyterian Church and our community. Invite your family and friends to witness this drama and to stay for the singing of Christmas Carols and Songs. Thank you for supporting the youngest in our midst. -Christian Education and Membership and Evangelism Department

Deck the Halls - Saturday, December 3rd at 10:00am

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Join the festivities! Come listen to carols and enjoy snacks as we all join together to transform our church building for the Advent season. All ages will want to make this an annual event.

Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service

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Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service

Wedgwood Presbyterian Church

8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle

November 23, 2011 7:30 PM

Several congregations from Northeast Seattle will join to give thanks at Wedgwood Presbyterian Church. After we give prayerful thanks, we will join together for fellowship. If you are able to join us please bring a small dessert to share, if you can. Coffee and punch will be served.

Please bring a gift of non-perishable food for people who can share some of God’s gifts to us this Thanksgiving.

We will collect them at the service and distribute them to the North Helpline.

Wedgwood Presbyterian Church Thanksgiving Dinner and Potluck Saturday, November 19th at 5:00 P.M.

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You’re Invited!

Invite friends and relatives to share our fellowship!

Please bring a side dish, salad, dessert or your most requested dish to share. Turkey, rolls, stuffing and beverages will be provided.

Please call the office at 525-8787 for transportation arrangements.

All Church Work “fun” Party, Saturday November 5th 9:00am

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Property has planned a work party for November 5th- 9am to Noon. We have mostly inside work that needs to be done. This is a fun opportunity for all ages to come and participate in the care of our building and grounds. No matter your age, there will be something for you to do, building community as you serve. And as always, there will be donuts and treats to keep your energy up. Come for one hour or all three.

Community Choir Concert at Prince Of Peace Lutheran Church November 6, 2011 at 3:00pm

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Crock Pot Cook Off and Dance October 29th

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Join us for a Crock Pot Cook Off and Dance on Saturday, October 29th. The Dinner is at 6:00pm and the Dance starts at 7:00pm. Squares, Circles, Contras. Music by the Ravenna Ramblers, the caller is Sherry Nevins.

The dinner’s a potluck/contest for all crock-pot cooks. If you’ve got a favorite recipe for your crock-pot, please make a batch and bring it to compete for prizes and share for dinner with your Church family, friends and neighbors. People who don’t cook but enjoy good food are also welcome. Bruce Manger will be our emcee. After dinner, we’ll all join hands in a dance with a caller and live band. Contra dancing and folk dancing are included, but you don’t have to know how to dance since our caller will teach everyone. Even if you don’t want to dance, it’s lots of fun to watch. Please also bring canned goods, other nonperishable foods and donations for North Helpline’s food bank in Lake City.

Fun Fundraiser Saturday, October 15th 10:00am to noon Wedgwood Presbyterian’s East Parking Lot

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What does a hockey stick and a jar of peanut butter have in common? Nothing – unless you think playing street hockey might be fun and make you feel good and donating food might be fun and make you feel good. Wedgwood Presbyterian is holding a continuous two-hour street hockey game in our east parking lot on Saturday, October 15 as a benefit for our North Helpline neighbors. You come and play street hockey (no experience needed – invite your friends) and donate food for the privilege of doing so. We’ll be here from 10:00am to 12:00 and run continuous sub-in games. We have sticks available, but if you have your own, bring it along. From 10:00am to 10:15 and 11:00am to 11:15, we’ll set aside time for our youngest set (elementary age and under) to play with each other and/or their parents. We have ten of the shorter plastic sticks. Also, I challenge the parents of the Middle and High School Youth Group to come and team up to see if you can hold your own against them. This is a fun game to watch too, so I encourage you to come and cheer on the players. -Jennifer H.

North Helpline’s Most Needed Items

Protein – peanut butter, canned tuna, canned chicken

Canned Fruits and Vegetables

Grains – pasta, rice, macaroni

Meals in a Can – stews, chili

Soups

Multi-grain Cereal – Cheerios, Cornflakes, Grapenuts, Raisin Bran

Condiments – ketchup, mustard, light salad dressings

100% Fruit Juices

About North Helpline (from their website)

North Helpline was started in 1989 by a small group of volunteers who noticed that many of their neighbors were not able to pay their rent, cover their utility bills and put food on the table because their paychecks didn’t stretch that far. These friends began collecting food and financial support to distribute to those most in need in their community. The initial group grew to 600+ who contribute over 2000 hours of work monthly. They provide critical human services to over 1000 clients each week to reduce the impact of hunger and poverty in Greater North Seattle. Their three main programs are the Food Bank, Emergency Services, and Health Care Clinic.

Gardening Work Party - October 6th

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Join us for a gardening work party on October 6th, 10am to 2pm, as we prepare the church grounds for fall and winter. This is a fun fellowship activity. All are welcome.

Estate Planning Class - October 8th

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If you’re curious and would like to learn more, please join us on Saturday, October 8th at 11 AM at Wedgwood Presbyterian for a one hour class led by noted Seattle attorney Mary Anne Vance. The class and the lunch which follows are free.

Wedgwood Community Clean-Up October 1st 10:00am - 1:00pm

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Meet at the church between 10:00am and10:30am for coffee, donuts and direction before we go out and sweep through the neighborhood picking up litter.

Sunday Breakfast - September 4, 2011

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Sunday Breakfast

Following Worship

A fundraiser for the

All Church Retreat - All Are Welcome!

Sunday, August 28th – Worship and All Church Picnic

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Plan to join your church family and bring a friend to Worship and the All Church Picnic this Sunday. This event will take place on the south lawn, weather permitting (Fellowship Hall in case of rain): Worship at 10:30am (note different time), followed by Picnic at 11:30am. Hot dogs, condiments and beverages provided and the grills will be hot! Please bring a side dish, salad or dessert to share.

Fifth Sunday Brunch Potluck Sunday July 31st

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Sunday July 31 - Fifth Sunday Brunch Potluck Immediately following worship; please bring a side dish, salad, dessert or your most requested dish to share; beverages, plates and cutlery provided.

Upcoming Summer Events

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Please put these special summer events on your calendar, and plan to join your church family and bring a friend. These events will take place on the lawn of the south property (weather permitting—but since it’s Seattle, it’s Fellowship Hall in case of rain):

Sunday July 17th - Short Sunday - A short worship service under the trees on the South Lawn (9:30am), followed by berry shortcake. Shorts or other casual dress encouraged.

Sunday July 31st - 5th Sunday Brunch Potluck - Immediately following worship; please bring a side dish, salad, dessert or your most requested dish to share; beverages, plates and cutlery provided.

Wedgwood Neighborhood Art Festival Saturday, July 9th and Sunday, July 10th

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Join us on July 9 (noon to 4:00pm) and July 10 (11:00am to 3:00pm) for the Wedgwood Neighborhood Art Festival when we will show the community some of our warm hospitality by, among other things, playing lawn games and picnicking with the community.

Movie Night - May 20th 7:00pm Fireside Room

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Babette’s Feast

In 19th century Denmark, two adult sisters live in an isolated village with their father, who is the honored pastor of a small Protestant church that is almost a sect unto itself. Although they each are presented with a real opportunity to leave the village, the sisters choose to stay with their father, to serve to him and their church. After some years, a French woman refugee, Babette, arrives at their door, begs them to take her in, and commits herself to work for them as maid/housekeeper/cook. Sometime after their father dies, the sisters decide to hold a dinner to commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. Babette experiences unexpected good fortune and implores the sisters to allow her to take charge of the preparation of the meal. Although they are secretly concerned about what Babette might do, the sisters allow her to go ahead. Babette then prepares the feast of a lifetime for the members of the tiny church and an important gentleman related to one of them. Written by Ed Cannon from IMDB

Youth Sunday - May 8th, 2011

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We hope that you are able to join with the youth as they lead us in worship the third Sunday of Easter. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite a friend or relative.

Holy Week Services at Wedgwood

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Maundy Thursday Service in which we commemorate Jesus’ last Passover meal with his disciples and remember his journey to the cross, crucifixion, and burial. Thursday, April 21 - Supper at 6:00 PM, Service at 7 PM

Easter Sunday Service in which we celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ and God’s victory over suffering, sin, and death. Sunday, April 24 - Worship at 9:30 AM, Continental Breakfastand Egg Hunts following worship.

Palm Sunday Service Sunday, April 17th Service at 9:30 AM

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Palm Sunday Service in which we celebrate Jesus’ triumphal entry into Jerusalem.

All Church Work “fun” Party - Saturday, April 9th

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Property has planned a work party for April 9th - 9am to Noon. This is a fun opportunity for all ages to come and participate in the care of our building and grounds. No matter your age, there will be something for you to do, building community as you serve. And as always, there will be donuts and treats to keep your energy up. Come for one hour or all three.

Lenten Soup Supper….Mondays during Lent 6:00pm

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There are many different ways of praying. We pray most frequently with spoken words, but that is not always the way for which we are best suited. Some might find prayer through singing or music meaningful. Others might pray through dance or movement. And still others might find contemplative or meditative silences to be the best way to commune with God. If you would like to explore different ways of praying, please join Pastor Karen for a simple supper and and an hour or so of prayer on Monday evenings during Lent. Supper will be at 6 PM (sometimes in conjunction with the elementary fellowship group) followed by prayer in the sanctuary at 6:30. At the end of each prayer session, we will spend about 10 minutes in conversation in pairs, discovering where each person felt, heard, and saw God at work not only in the prayer time but in the previous week. Childcare is provided. Donations to help cover the cost of supper are welcome.

Shrove Tuesday/Fat Tuesday Celebration March 8, 2011 5:30pm

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Shrove Tuesday/Fat Tuesday Celebration March 8, 2011 5:30pm Save the date for our recognition of the night before Ash Wednesday called Fat Tuesday/Shrove Tuesday/Pancake Tuesday. The Tuesday before Ash Wednesday, the start of Lent, has long been called Fat Tuesday (Mardi Gras in French, Mardi = Tuesday; gras = fat), Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Tuesday. It is called Fat Tuesday because on that day a thrifty person would use up the fats that would have been kept around (the can of bacon drippings, or whatever) for cooking, but that wouldn’t have been used during Lent. Another name for the day before the beginning of Lent is Shrove Tuesday. The name comes from the old English word shrive which means to confess. In England, since pancakes are a standard way of using up fat, the day is also called Pancake Tuesday. We will be recognizing Fat Tuesday with a meal, live music, pancake flipping races, and more. We will also burn the palms from last year’s Palm Sunday to make the ashes for the Ash Wednesday service. If you have palms from last year that you would like to contribute to making the ashes, please bring them that evening or put them in the marked basket that will be in the narthex. - Jennifer H.

Ash Wednesday Service March 9th 7:00pm

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Wedgwood Presbyterian Church
Ash Wednesday Service
March 9th
at 7:00pm
All are Welcome!

Movie Night On The Waterfront Friday, March 18th 7:00pm Fireside Room

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On The Waterfront is an intense film starring Marlon Brando, Karl Malden and Lee J. Cobb. The movie tells the story of a young man trapped in a life on the docks who dreams of getting out. This movie is not suitable for young children. Please let Karen or Jennifer know if you would like to attend and need childcare. Popcorn will be provided.

Movie Night, The Apostle Friday, February 18th - 6:30pm Fireside Room

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The Apostle is an intense film about a preacher whose life spins out of control and how he copes with it. The movie is rated PG-13 so it is not suitable for young children. Please let Karen or Jennifer know if you would like to attend and need childcare. Healthy snacks will be provided. Door opens at 6:00pm, the movie will start at 6:30pm.

Prayer of Relinquishment

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For me, one of the most troubling aspects of prayer is the question of why some prayers are answered and some are not. Perhaps it troubles you as well. For Quaker minister Richard Foster, the reason some prayer is unanswered or is answered in the negative rests in our humanity. We are finite creatures who cannot in this lifetime fully know the will or purposes of God.

In “Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home,” Foster speaks of the prayer of relinquishment, which he describes as “a grace-filled releasing of our will and a flowing into the will of the Father.” As an example of this type of prayer, Foster points to Jesus praying passionately and desperately in the Garden of Gethsemane for the suffering of the cross to be removed from him, and then, in almost the same breath, praying for God’s will to be done. Foster writes, “Here we have the incarnate Son praying through his tears and not receiving what he asks. Jesus knew the burden of unanswered prayer.”

Somehow Foster’s words came as a surprise to me. Jesus experienced prayer as I (and perhaps you) have – unanswered or answered contrary to what I would have liked. Somehow I find that a huge relief.

Later in the chapter on the prayer of relinquishment, Foster outlines five types of prayer within the prayer of relinquishment. His fourth step, the prayer of release, gets to the heart of relinquishment. In it, we place everything into the hands of God – our families and friends, our hopes and dreams, our enemies and angers. We give everything into the care of God and then turn and walk away trusting/knowing/believing that God will care for everything as God sees fit.

This is so hard for us (for me!). We like to be in control. We believe we know what’s best for us and for the world around us, and we want to call the shots. The prayer of relinquishment teaches us to rest in God’s care, to fall back into the arms of God with a resounding “ahhh,” and to know that God is in control.

What has the Holy Spirit been instilling in you about prayer this month as we focus on finding Emmanuel in prayer? Finding time and space? Using words or music or movement? For me, one of the reminders has been to rest in God’s care, to trust that the Holy Spirit is at work in my life, in your lives, and in the world around us.

I’d love to hear how the Holy One has been at work in you.

Peace,

Pastor Karen

Local Mission Opportunities This Week

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Contact Cil Pierce for information to volunteer.

Wednesdays: February 9th and 16th Wedgwood is staffing the “Resource Room” at Sandpoint Housing, where transitional housing people come to pick up household items like sheets, blankets, cups, dishes, etc. for their apartments/rooms. All you do is greet them, mark down what they took, etc. 6pm to 8pm.

Emergency Feeding Program Food Packing Party! February 11th
Join Mission and Social Concern Committee members at the Emergency Feeding Program (EFP) Friday afternoon, February 11th from 3:30 – 5pm to help pack food bags for the needy. We did this last year and it was good fun, and quite helpful to them. EFP provides food to many social service agencies throughout King County who provide food and shelter for the needy. We’ll have a car leaving church at 3pm for anyone who wants to carpool with us. They are located in the one block off Martin Luther King Way in Rainier Valley (directly behind the Chase Bank building on the corner of MLK and South Myrtle). The address is: 7100 42nd Ave South, 98118.

Wedgwood is On The Move

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Walk, Run or Bike
First Date – Saturday, February 5
Starting at 10:00am

You’re invited to come join us at 10:00am on February 5th at Matthews Beach Park to walk, run or bike. We’ll gather at the east end of the Matthews Beach parking lot. You decide what personal type of locomotion you would like to do; running, walking or biking. The goal is for us to spend time in fellowship as small groups of us walk, run or bike. We’ll exercise on the first and third Saturday in the months of February, March and April. Feel free to convey your interest and questions to me or just show up at the Matthews Beach parking lot, Sand Point Way NE and NE 93rd St. Look for Adam H., Pastor Karen B., and Mike S. They will be the leader contacts at the Matthews Beach meeting spot. We’ll meet rain or shine, but not snow! -Jennifer H., 206-525-8787 or jennifer@wedgpres.org

February Area of Focus - Prayer

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Book Recommendations

Prayer is at the heart of our life of faith. It is the way we find ourselves moving deeper into God’s presence and being transformed into the people God created us to be. It is intentional communication with God – speaking our concerns, singing our praises, listening, discerning, communing.

There are a multitude of good books on the subject, but I’m going to focus on just two.

Prayer: Finding the Heart’s True Home by Richard J. Foster is a classic. Written almost 20 years ago, the work holds great value for us today. Presbyterian minister and author, Eugene Peterson has this to say about Prayer. “Richard Foster takes us into the huge forest of prayer and names each tree, points out what is distinctive in each bush and flower. After a few hours in his company, the profusion of detail that at first overwhelmed and bewildered us now delights us, pulling us deeper into the forest . . . .” In his book, Foster groups prayer into three types: inward, upward, and outward. Inward prayer is that which seeks transformation, upward prayer is that which seeks intimacy, and outward prayer is that which seeks ministry. Prayer is an especially good book for those with just 20 or 30 minutes of reading time a day – it has 21 relatively brief chapters that each end with a prayer. I’ve read and enjoyed this book before as have several of my colleagues, co-workers, and friends.

For those who are interested in a simple yet profound book that focuses on just one form of prayer, I highly recommend Sleeping with Bread: Holding What Gives You Life. The book was written by Dennis Linn, Sheila Fabricant Linn, and Matthew Linn and is a wonderful and easy way to enter into the Igantian spiritual practice of examen. Examen is a form of prayer in which one takes about five minutes to become centered on God’s presence then reflects on two questions: for what moment today am I most grateful and for what moment today am I least grateful? This book and this style of prayer are particularly good for families with school aged children, but can be read and practiced by others as well, both in community and alone.

I invite you to join me in reading and practicing one of these books during the month of February as we seek to enrich and deepen our prayer lives. I’ve already started reading Richard Foster’s book and hope to post some updates on the blog as I read and pray through it. I look forward to your comments and experiences with it as well.

With prayers for a rich and deep experience of God’s presence in our community and in our lives,

Pastor Karen

Where is God: Finding Emmanuel in Everyday Life

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Session has chosen a theme for 2011. It is “Where is God: Finding Emmanuel in Everyday Life.” Our hope is that in the course of the year, we will be able not only to explore the ways we find and see God in our lives but that we will also deepen our awareness of God’s presence in the process.

“Where is God: Finding Emmanuel in Everyday Life” is a broad theme, one that encompasses so much of how we live, work and worship. In order to help us more fully explore our theme, the Session has named an area of focus for each month. Through these areas of focus, we will consider how we meet and experience God a variety of different ways.

The areas of focus are:

February – prayer

March – suffering/the cross

April – resurrection

May – worship and sacraments

June – family

July – play/joy

August – creation

September – work and school (vocation)

October – music

November – the church

December – the incarnation

There are several ways that we are hoping to highlight the area of focus each month. I am planning to select scripture passages and preach on the area of focus on the first Sunday of each month rather than using the lectionary readings for that particular day. We’re also planning for a monthly activity for the congregation that will further illuminate the theme. In the dark and rainy months of the year, we’re planning to offer a movie and discussion. For the nicer months, we’re planning for other activities such as attending a concert, picnicking at the beach, and playing at a park. In addition, there will be book suggestion in each Messenger so that we will all have another avenue for exploring the theme.

I love the direction that Session has taken in this endeavor and am very excited about the many ways these focused conversations and times of reflection can deepen our faith and life together. In addition to the things that I’ve mentioned, departments and committees are ways to incorporate the theme and areas of focus in their classes, programs, and activities.

I invite you to join us on a journey of faith this year as we explore what it means to be loved by God in this time in our lives.

Peace be with you!

Karen

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Immediately Following the Annual Congregational Meeting Sunday, January 30, 2011

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PANCAKE BREAKFAST FUNDRAISER
Pancakes, Sausage, Fruit,
Scrambled Eggs, Juice, Coffee

TO BENEFIT THE ALL CHURCH RETREAT

Sunday, January 30, 2011 - Fellowship Hall
Immediately Following the Annual Congregational Meeting.

We hope to see you there!

Annual Meeting of The Congregation Sunday, January 30, 2011 - 10:30am

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Annual Meeting of The Congregation
January 30, 2011 Immediately Following Worship
Hear reports of the various departments and ministries of the church.
Pancake Breakfast to Follow the Meeting.

Serving Up Soup (and a Movie) for Seattle's Homeless and Underfed

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Please join us in helping to provide a hot meal for fellow Seattleites in need! We will also be distributing the warm clothing collected by WPC during December.

WHERE: Gethsemane Lutheran Church (currently co-located at Denny Park Lutheran, 766 John St., Seattle, 98109)

WHEN: Saturday, January 22, 9AM - 12:30PM (meet at WPC by 8:45 if you'd like to carpool)

All ages welcome! Please RSVP to Chris Lockwood (206-300-8150, LOCKWOOD247@gmail.com).

Sponsored by the Wedgwood Presbyterian Mission and Social Concerns Committee

De-Deck the Halls - January 8th

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De-Deck the Halls, Saturday January 8, 2011 10am-12pm.
Refreshments provided as we pack the Christmas decorations away.
Come join us!

Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser Sunday, January 30, 2011

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Gifts of Warmth Distribution New Year’s Day, 12:00pm

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Thank you for the clothing items our young people collected two weeks ago. The gifts of warmth will be put to good use. As we stand outdoors at 6th and James Street and serve a hot holiday meal prepared by Compass to over one hundred people in need on New Year’s Day, we have the added pleasure of distributing your gifts of warmth. You can still donate gifts of waterproof gloves (size L and XL, especially needed), wool socks and hats and other warm clothing items. The gifts can be placed in the decorated box in the Fireside Room up until December 31st. Each year, the children and adults of Wedgwood Presbyterian look forward to participating in this mission outreach to many people. Anyone interested in joining us as we head downtown at 12:00pm on New Year’s Day, we would love to have your company. Please tell Jennifer Houston if you would like to come along. We’ll meet at the church at 12:00pm to carpool and be finished by 2:30pm. You can come for an hour or stay for the whole time.

Gifts of Warmth Offering Taken This Sunday December 19th during Sunday Worship

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The Elementary Fellowship, Middle and High School Youth Group and their families will distribute your gifts of waterproof gloves, wool socks, and hats downtown on New Year’s Day. They will also serve a hot meal at the outdoor site. This mission outreach to hundreds of people is much anticipated each year by those children and adults who have participated. All others who are interested in joining us as we head downtown at 12:00pm on New Year’s Day, we would love to have your company. Please let Jennifer Houston know that you would like to come along. Clothing items can be left at church until December 31st. Thank you!

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service

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Friday, December 24th 7:30pm
Wedgwood Presbyterian Church

Come and share in the joyous celebration of Jesus' birth. Uplifted by the special music and hymns, inspired by the wonderful Christmas story, united in voice as we sing Silent Night with our candles lit, this will be a special holiday time for all. Coming to worship this night is a great way to keep Christ in Christmas.

Christmas Caroling in the Neighborhood

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Sunday, December 19, 2010 Meet at the church at 5:00pm

I hope you can join us as we commence with song, first at the reindeer pen at Hunter’s Tree Farm and then around the neighborhood. We sing about the birth of Christ, no matter the weather, so remember your hat and mittens (and maybe an umbrella). We’ll return to church for a snack and hot apple cider. Please meet us outside at the 80th street door and invite a friend.

Wedgwood Presbyterian Christmas Pageant Sunday, December 12, 2010 6:30pm

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What Child Was This?
Youth Program and Carol Sing
Sunday, December 12, 2010 6:30pm
Come and enjoy the retelling of the birth of Jesus as presented by the children and teens of this church. This much anticipated event is a special time in the life of Wedgwood Presbyterian Church and our community. Invite your family and friends to witness this dramatization and to stay for the singing of Christmas Carols and Songs. Thank you for always supporting the youngest in our midst.

Deck the Halls- Saturday December 4, 10-12pm

2010-12-03T12:48:00.000-08:00

Deck the Halls - Saturday December 4, 10-12pm, please join us to decorate the Church for Christmas. Doughnuts, cider and coffee provided for everyone who helps us make the Church festive.

Thanksgiving Eve Interfaith Service Canceled Tonight

2010-11-24T12:42:00.000-08:00

Due to the continuation of icy/snowy roads tonight and for the safety of all concerned, we have decided to cancel the Thanksgiving Eve Interfaith Service. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Thanksgiving Dinner and Potluck Saturday, November 20th

2010-11-15T14:45:00.000-08:00

Wedgwood Presbyterian Church
Saturday, November 20th 5:00pm

You’re Invited!
Invite friends and relatives
to share our fellowship!

Please bring a side dish, salad, dessert
or your most requested dish to share.

Turkey, rolls, stuffing and
beverages will be provided.

Please call the office at 525-8787
for transportation arrangements.

2010 Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service November 24th 7:30 PM

2010-11-15T14:04:00.000-08:00

Wedgwood Presbyterian Church
8008 35th Ave NE, Seattle
November 24th 7:30 PM

Sponsoring Congregations
Assumption Catholic Church
Congregation Beth Shalom
Faith Lutheran Church
Idriss Mosque
Lake City Christian Church
Lake City Presbyterian Church
Maple Leaf Lutheran Church
Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church
Ravenna Methodist Church
Sand Point Community United Methodist Church
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
St. Bridget Catholic Church
Temple Beth Am
Wedgwood Community Church
Wedgwood Presbyterian Church

There will be a dessert reception following the service. Please bring desserts that are free of meat, gelatin, lard and alcohol (including extracts).

Donations by cash and check will be forwarded to Greater Seattle Cares to fulfill the most pressing needs of Tent City 3 including tarps, tents, a monthly dental clinic, and internet service for communication and job searches. Gifts of warm hats and gloves are also welcome. Gifts of nonperishable food will go to the University District Food Bank.

Choir is moving to a new day!

2010-08-30T11:43:00.001-07:00

Choir is moving to a new day. We will meet on Thursdays, beginning September 9th from 7:30-9:00 PM in the Music Room/B1 downstairs. If you’ve been considering giving choir a try, please come. Everyone is welcome! Please see Lisa Lewis for more information.

Drive Less Sunday - September 19th

2010-08-30T11:39:00.000-07:00

Earth Ministry, a local Christian organization has started a new program called “Caring for All Creation: On the Road, At the Table, In the Home.” This program highlights the three areas in which individuals can have the greatest beneficial impact on God’s creation: through our transportation, food, and home-maintenance choices.

On Sunday, September 19 our congregation will join in the “On the Road” portion of this program through our celebration of Drive Less Sunday. Drive Less Sunday is an opportunity to celebrate the blessings that come from giving God’s creation a rest, as well as giving us the chance to slow down and strengthen relationships with one another.

On Drive Less Sunday, please consider carpooling, biking, walking, riding public transportation, or finding some other creative way to get to worship. If you live a distance away and it would be a challenge for you to carpool, we still want you to worship with us because we will be celebrating and calculating our saved traveled miles as a total congregation. In the coming weeks there will be an opportunity for you to sign up after worship in the Fireside Room if you would like to carpool, walk, bus, or bike with someone else on September 19th, Drive Less Sunday. Also, there will be a sandwich luncheon, bike rodeo and more events happening that day to celebrate Drive Less Sunday, so this would be a great time to invite a friend to church.

All Church Retreat - September 10-12th

2010-08-30T11:35:00.000-07:00

Mark you calendar. The Wedgwood Presbyterian All Church Retreat is coming up soon, September 10-12th.

All Church Picnic - August 29th

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All Church Picnic

August 29th

Worship at 10:30am

Potluck Picnic at 11:30am

(More details to come....)

Short Sunday - July 11th

2010-06-30T12:47:00.000-07:00

Join us on July 11th for Short Sunday. Short Sunday is a short outdoor worship service held on the South Lawn followed by coffee, juice and shortcake. The service begins at 9:30am. We hope to see you there!

Special Music During Worship - June 27th

2010-06-17T11:17:00.000-07:00

The chapel and Calvin Handbell Choirs from Tower Hill 1st Presbyterian Church in Red Bank, NJ will be playing during worship on June 27th. You won't want to miss it!

The twenty ringers, all high school students, perform on two sets of English handbells, a total of 125 tuned, bronze bells under the direction of Judith Werner, their Hand Bell Tour Director. Their programs, enjoyable for all age groups, have included original compositions for handbells, classical and popular music and hymns. The Handbell Choirs perform in concert throughout the year. Over the last twenty years, they have presented Christmas concerts at the White house, participated in national handbell festivals, and toured nationally and internationally.

They are very excited to be performing at Wedgwood Presbyterian Church on Sunday, June 27th at the morning service. We look forward to hearing them!

UPCOMING EVENT: Game Night & Ice Cream Social June 26th

2010-06-09T11:21:00.000-07:00

Please mark your calendars and plan to join your church family for fun and fellowship at this all-ages event: June 26 - 7pm - Saturday - Game Night & Ice Cream Social Bring your favorite board games to share and enjoy an ice cream dessert.

Brought to you by
Membership and Evangelism Dept.

THIS COMING SUNDAY: Relay for Life Potluck - June 13th

2010-06-09T11:16:00.000-07:00

THIS COMING SUNDAY: Relay for Life Potluck Sunday, June 13th 11:00am Following Worship Bring an entree, appetizer, or dessert to share. Beverages will be provided. Come join the Wedgwood Presbyterian team to celebrate their completion of the Green Lake Relay for Life and in honor of our friends Mikael Perla and Regina Cullen.

UPCOMING MUSIC DURING WORSHIP

2010-06-09T11:14:00.000-07:00

June 13: Cecilia Archuleta, violin;

June 27: Special Guests: Calvin Handbell Choir.

Pancake Breakfast and All the Fixin’s Following Worship - June 6th

2010-06-01T13:19:00.000-07:00

Come enjoy a sit down breakfast after worship. There will be plenty to eat; fruit, scrambled eggs, sausages and, oh yes, pancakes. The proceeds from this fundraiser help support the cost of our long-running weekend retreat. Hope you can join us.

Mark Your Calendars: Sunday May 9th Youth Lead Worship

2010-04-21T12:42:00.000-07:00

We hope you are able to join with the youth as they lead us in worship on May 9th. This is a wonderful opportunity to invite a friend or relative.

WPC's "Galactic Blast"- Vacation Bible School - Registration Open Now

2010-04-13T15:54:00.000-07:00

Wedgwood Presbyterian invites all children, age three through age ten (entering fifth grade – September 2010) to Galactic Blast: A Cosmic Adventure Praising God! Vacation Bible School. Board the starship Galactic Praise to see our awesome universe—and our awesome God—in a whole new way. The fun begins June 28 and ends July 2 from 9:30am to 12:00pm. Each galactic mission includes a Bible story in the Good News Galaxy, along with science activities at the Orbital Observatory, music at Moons and Tunes, art projects at Cosmic Crafts, games at Rocket Rec, and a snack at the Astro Bistro. To be a part of all the excitement at Galactic Blast, call Jennifer at 525-8787. Register Today!

THOUGHTFUL THEATER: "Bonhoeffer" Friday, April 16

2010-04-06T16:49:00.000-07:00

THOUGHTFUL THEATER: The next movie showing, organized by the Peace Fellowship, will be on Friday, April 16. We will be showing the documentary "Bonhoeffer", about the German theologian Dietrich Bonhoeffer. Bonhoeffer left a position at the Union Theological Seminary in New York to return to Germany in 1939, feeling that he had to be with his countryman to help rebuild his nation after the war. He was one of the individuals responsible for writing the Barmen Declaration, which is one of the Presbyterian Church's confessions. See the story of this extraordinary and courageous man. The movie is at 7:00 in the Fireside Room and popcorn drinks will be served, as usual. Don't miss this special story !

Easter/Resurrection of our Lord Sunday April 4, 9:30am

2010-03-31T14:03:00.000-07:00

Easter/Resurrection of our Lord Sunday - April 4, 9:30am
Come celebrate with us. Expect to see our children's traditional flower cross procession as part of an inspirational Easter service with special music. Enjoy a lovely Danish or muffin and fruit at our
continental breakfast after worship. Following breakfast we will have Easter egg hunts for all ages.

Good Friday Service - April 2, 12:00pm

2010-03-31T13:55:00.000-07:00

Good Friday Service - April 2, 12:00pm

Pastor Karen will lead a short Good Friday service at noon.

All are welcome.

Maundy Thursday, April 1, 6:30 p.m.

2010-03-25T15:01:00.000-07:00

Stone Soup Dinner Maundy Thursday April 1, 6:30pm prior to worship. In the story of Stone Soup, everyone brought just a little something, which cooked together made delicious soup. Please bring your contribution of a can of soup (either vegetable or meat based) to church, leaving it in the church kitchen before 4/1. On Maundy Thursday we will share a simple dinner of soup and bread together before the worship service.

The Maundy Thursday Worship Service starts at 7:00pm in the Sanctuary.

Palm Sunday Service - March 28, 9:30am

2010-03-22T15:20:00.001-07:00

Palm Sunday March 28, 9:30 a.m. A special worship service with palms, the donkey and One Great Hour of Sharing offering.

The Life of Christ in Song-Concert

2010-03-19T14:18:00.000-07:00

The Life of Christ in Song-Concert by Laurie Solheim and Lisa Lewis

Location: Wedgwood Presbyterian Church
8008 35th Street NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Time:7:30PM Sunday, March 21st

Mark your calendar and plan to attend this awesome concert by Laurie Solheim and Lisa Lewis

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=312321208445&index=1

All Church Work “fun” Party - March 20th

2010-03-15T12:03:00.000-07:00

All Church Work “fun” Party
March 20th 9:00am - 12:00pm
All are invited to help spruce up our church for Holy Week. This is a fun opportunity for all ages to come and participate in the care of our building and grounds. No matter your age, there will be something for you to do, building community as you serve. And as always, there will be donuts and treats to keep your energy up. Come for one hour or all three.

Holy Week Events

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· Palm/Passion Sunday - March 28
· Maundy Thursday - April 1
6:30pm Supper, 7:00pm Service
· Good Friday Service - April 2, 12:00pm
· Easter/Resurrection of our Lord Sunday - April 4
Brunch to follow worship/Easter Egg Hunts

In The News

2010-02-18T16:46:00.000-08:00

Check out Matt Delaney's letter in the Seattle Times "Northwest Voices/Letters to the Editor Week in Review, January 29, 2010." His letter is the seventh one down from the top.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/northwestvoices/2010921299_weekinreview.html

Ash Wednesday Service

2010-02-16T15:01:00.000-08:00

Please join us for an
Ash Wednesday Service,
February 17, 2010 at 7:00pm
Wedgwood Presbyterian Church

In The News

2010-02-08T12:18:00.000-08:00

Boy Scouts of America celebrate their 100th birthday. Wedgwood Presbyterian sponsors Boy Scout Troop 166 and Cub Scout Troop 161. The following is an article in the Seattle Times, Troop 166 is mentioned and check out the photos...they are of Troop 166 in our Fellowship Hall.

http://seattletimes.nwsource.com/html/localnews/2011004244_scouting07m.html

Souper Bowl of Caring, Sunday, February 7th.

2010-02-05T10:44:00.000-08:00

The Middle and Senior High Youth Group have decided to send the children’s February 7th Souper Bowl of Caring offering to Heifer International designated to help in Haiti.

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION

2010-01-19T10:38:00.000-08:00

ANNUAL MEETING OF THE CONGREGATION
Sunday, January 31st Immediately Following Worship

The Annual Meeting of the Congregation will be set for January 31st immediately following worship. All are welcome to stay and hear reports of the various departments and ministries of the church, and elect trustees for the year. A sandwich lunch will follow.

In The News.....

2010-01-19T10:29:00.000-08:00

Check this out, Nancyrose Houston has a poem featured today at http://www.americanlifeinpoetry.org/current.html

De-Decking the Halls

2010-01-04T16:10:00.000-08:00

January 9th - 10:00am

Help "un-dress" the church and pack the decorations away for next year. Donuts and cider for all who help out.

Christmas Eve Service

2009-12-21T14:48:00.000-08:00

Christmas Eve

Candlelight Service

Thursday
December 24th

7:30pm

All Church Movie Night December 18th CANCELED

2009-12-17T16:05:00.000-08:00

The All Church Movie Night scheduled for December 18th has been canceled.

Remember to join us for caroling in the neighborhood December 20th at 5:00pm.

Christmas Caroling in the Neighborhood December 20th

2009-12-16T10:07:00.000-08:00

Meet at the church at 5:00pm - We’ll have snacks and hot cider afterwards.

2009-12-14T14:30:00.000-08:00

2009-12-10T10:22:00.001-08:00

Christmas Pageant and Carol Sing December 13, 2009 6:30pm

2009-12-01T14:47:00.000-08:00

Double Take! A Christmas Pageant as Told by Matthew and Luke
The Story of the Birth of Christ Told with Humor, Mystery, and Awe!

Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service - November 25th - St. Bridget's

2009-11-23T15:18:00.000-08:00

2009 Interfaith Thanksgiving Eve Service will take place at St. Bridget Catholic Church, 4900 NE 50th St., Seattle on November 25th at 7:00pm. Wedgwood is among the sponsoring congregations. Please bring a dessert for the reception that follows the service. No lard ingredients. Gifts of blankets or warm gloves go to the homeless. Monetary gifts and gifts of non-perishable food will go to the University Food Bank.

All Church Advent Wreath Making - Sunday, November 29th

2009-11-23T12:58:00.000-08:00

There will be an All Church Advent Wreath Making event in the Fellowship Hall at 11:00am this coming Sunday, November 29th. Each household is invited to make an Advent Wreath, complete with live greens and candles.

Thanksgiving Dinner and Potluck Saturday November 21st 5:00pm

2009-11-10T14:05:00.000-08:00

Join with your church family as we gather to share a meal and thankfulness to God for bringing us all together. Turkey, rolls, stuffing and beverages will be provided. Please bring a side dish, salad, dessert or your most requested dish to share. As always, invite friends and relatives to share our fellowship and this delicious Thanksgiving meal. We would be happy to make transportation arrangements for you, please call the office at 525-8787 to let us know if you are interested in a ride.

November 11th - Veterans Day - No Middle/High Youth Group

2009-11-10T13:56:00.000-08:00

There will not be a Middle/High Youth Group on Wednesday, November 11th due to the observance of Veterans Day. The Youth Group will return next week, Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00pm. See you then!

Congregational Meeting - November 8, 2009

2009-10-26T11:53:00.000-07:00

A Congregational Meeting is scheduled for November 8, 2009 after worship for the purpose of electing officers and nominating committee members.

NORTH HELPLINE Community Choir Concert

2009-10-26T11:29:00.000-07:00

NORTH HELPLINE
Community Choir Concert

Sunday November 1, 2009 3:00pm
Prince of Peace Lutheran
Corner of NE 145th & 20th Ave NE
in Shoreline

Participating Choirs:
Bethel Lutheran
Haller Lake United Methodist
Lake City Christian
Lake City Presbyterian
Prince of Peace Lutheran
Wedgwood Presbyterian

Your Benefit Concert Donation benefits North Helpline and the Lake City/Northgate Foodbank.

Middle/Senior Youth Group Meet Tonight 6:00pm

2009-10-21T15:12:00.000-07:00

The Middle/Senior Youth Group meets tonight at 6:00pm. Ted Ormbrek joins the group tonight to talk about how Communion is prepared. Burritos are for dinner! Yummy! Join the fun!

Elementary Fellowship Meets Tonight!

2009-10-19T16:41:00.000-07:00

Elementary Fellowship meets tonight at 6:00pm. Come join the fun!

YOUTH GROUP TONIGHT

2009-10-14T15:27:00.000-07:00

MIDDLE/HIGH YOUTH GROUP meet at the church tonight. 6:00pm

Thoughtful Theater

2009-10-14T15:15:00.000-07:00

On Friday evening, October 23, the Peace Fellowship movie series, Thoughtful Theater, will be showing the biographical film "Luther" (2003), which tells the story of Martin Luther and the origins of the Reformation. The movie stars Joseph Fiennes (as Martin Luther), Alfred Molina, and Peter Ustinov. The movie starts at 7:00 p.m. in the Fireside Room...popcorn and drinks will be provided. Join us for another outstanding presentation.

Baked Potato Supper and Square Dance

2009-10-08T10:32:00.000-07:00

October 17th

6:00pm Baked Potato Supper

7:00pm Square Dance

Wear Your Western Gear!

This is a great event to bring your family, friends or neighbors to join us.

--Sponsored by Membership & Evangelism
Wedgwood Presbyterian Church

Help Needed!

2009-10-08T10:31:00.001-07:00

Help Needed - We need volunteers to help sort and shelve canned goods that were collected during the Mayors' Day of Concern for the Hungry which was on Saturday, September 26. A group of us will be going to the Emergency Feeding Program warehouse on Friday, October 16 at 3:00 p.m. to help in this (monumental) task. They have received on the order of 50 barrels of canned goods that must be sorted and shelved before they can be distributed. WE NEED YOUR HELP ! We'll leave (carpool) Wedgwood Presbyterian around 2:40 pm and work until around 5:00 that afternoon. Please join us. Contact Cil Pierce for more information.

Middle/High Youth Group Tonight!

2009-10-07T13:25:00.000-07:00

Meet at the church to leave at 6:00pm to go to Teen Feed.

Elementary Fellowship Tonight! 6:00pm

2009-10-05T14:01:00.000-07:00

Elementary Fellowship meets at 6:00pm. Activities follow a delicious meal of baked ravioli tonight! Elementary Fellowship is for kindergarten through fifth grade children, ages five through ten (ages as of 9/1/09). Friends are welcome!

World Communion Sunday

2009-09-29T10:56:00.000-07:00

Please join
Wedgwood Presbyterian Church and
Indonesian Presbyterian Church
as we celebrate
World Communion Sunday
October 4, 2009 at 11:00 AM
Potluck Lunch following Worship

Please bring a salad, main dish, or dessert that will serve a party three times the size of your own.

Sunday School and Adult Education will be held at 9:30 AM.

Middle and High School Youth Group Tonight!

2009-09-23T17:07:00.000-07:00