Groups and Activities

Newcomers are always welcome at any group or activity!

For Newcomers

Newcomer Orientations are held monthly at the church. These are an opportunity to learn more about Saltwater Church and Unitarian Universalism. Check the newsletter or website for the date and time of the next Newcomer Orientation.

For Children and Youth

Religious Education Classes for Children and Youth are held during the 9:30 a.m. service on Sundays. Childcare for crawlers and toddlers is available at both services. For more information about programming for children and youth, contact Melinda Brooks, our acting director of family ministries at (253) 839-5200 or at melinda@saltwaterchurch.org.

Class for Adults

Classes for adults are offered regularly. Reverend James teaches a six-session "Introduction to Unitarian Universalism" class especially for newcomers several times a year. Check the newsletter or website to find out when the next class will start and for information about other classes for adults.

Spiritual Growth

Chalice Circles,  our most popular groups for adults, are groups of six to 12 people who meet for two hours twice a month to share their lives and discuss the big questions of life. Contact Reverend James at (253) 839-5200 or at minister@saltwaterchurch.org to find out more about Chalice Circles. Click here to find out more about Chalice Circles.

Our Choir sings at services twice a month and rehearses weekly on Wednesdays, 7:15-8:45 p.m. Contact Paula Mayfield, our Music Director, at (253) 856-9249 or at paula@saltwaterchurch.org for more information.

The Earth-Based Spirituality Group meets monthly to celebrate rituals making the turning of the year. For more information, contact Mary Peterson at (206) 551-4722 or  earthbasedspirituality@saltwaterchurch.org.

The Meditation Group meets weekly in the Sanctuary on Tuesdays, 7:30 - 9:00 p.m. For more information, contact Diane Schairer at (253) 941-7873.  Click here to find out more about the Meditation Group.

The Women's Spirituality Group meets the second Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. - Noon. Check the newsletter or website for this month's topic.

The Writer's Group meets every Wednesday at 10 a.m. - Noon to share original pieces of writing with each and to offer encouragement and constructive criticism to each other. 

The Yoga Group meets on Wednesdays at 8:45 a.m. For more information, contact Loretta Gilbert at (253) 835-0323 or at l_gilbert@comcast.net.

Fun and Fellowship

The All-Church Retreat happens annually on a spring weekend in Seabeck, Washington. For more information, contact Art Anderson at (253) 631-4436 or at arthurfand@msn.com

Bring a brown bag lunch and a drink and join the Wednesday Lunch Bunch every week at noon at the church.

Neighborhood Dinners happen four times a year and are an opportunity to share a meal with people who live close to you. For more information, contact Toska Rodriguez at (253) 839-1921.

Open Mic Nights happen regularly and are an opportunity for people to share music, poetry, drama, and even stand up routines. Check the newsletter or website for the date and time of the next Open Mic Night.

The Young Adult Group for those 18-35 (or even 35 and holding) meets at least monthly for a social activity. For more information, contact Lyndi Thompson at Lyndi@eliandlyndi.com.

Support

The Addiction Ministry Team provides a non-judgmental, confidential ministry of presence to individuals and the family members and friends of individuals whose lives have been affected by addiction. For more information, call the church office or email addictionsministry@saltwaterchurch.org.

An Alcoholics Anonymous Group "for agnostics and others" meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. An Al-Anon Group for family members and friends of people whose lives have been affected by addiction also meets separately on Mondays at 6:30 p.m.

An Appetite Awareness Group, which focuses on developing a positive relationship with your body and food, meets regularly. For more information, contact Mayda at (206) 304-1954.

Lay Ministers are church members with special training who offer an ear to listen, a hand to hold, and a heart to care to those experiencing transition or other difficulties in life. Check the church newsletter to find out how to contact a lay minister.

Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays (PFLAG)

PFLAG meets at the church the fourth Monday of every month at the church at 7 p.m.

Social Justice

English as a Second Language classes are held on Tuesday and Thursdays, 7-8:30 p.m. For more information about volunteering, contact Reverend James at (253) 839-5200 or minister@saltwaterchurch.org.

Hospitality House is the only shelter for single homeless women in South King County. Saltwater Church volunteers bring dinners to the women staying there several times every year. For more information about volunteering, contact Nancy Righellis at (206) 232-4426.

Through the sale of fair-trade craft sales during the holidays, the Microbank Committee has raised enough funds to start seven microbanks in the developing world during the past several years.
For more information, contact Diana King at (253) 813-0330 or diana-king@comcast.net.

The Seventh Principle Group promotes environmentally-friendly practices at the church and in the lives or its members. For more information, contact Jean Spohn at (206) 433-0848.