Groups and Activities

Newcomers are always welcome at any group or activity!

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 Thursdays at 7 p.m. Contact Paula Mayfield, our Music Director, at (253) 266-3556 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 for this month's topic.

The Writer's Group meets every Wednesday, 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 9 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 Mary Peterson at (206-551-4722) or neysa2001@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 Sunshine Glynn at jaden_rain@hotmail.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 Al-Anon Group for family members and friends of people whose lives have been affected by addiction meets on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. An Overeaters Anonymous Group also meets on Mondays at 6 p.m.

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.

PFLAG (Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays) meets at the church the fourth Monday of every month at the church at 7 p.m.

Social Justice

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 Sue Williams at 206-988-5158 or suendave_163@comcast.net or Sherry Edwards at 206-271-7741 or sherryedwards1949@comcast.net.

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 Green Sanctuary 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.