Showing posts with label church. Show all posts
Showing posts with label church. Show all posts

New Little Free Pantry at Prince of Peace Church

Saturday, August 29, 2020

New Little Free Pantry at Prince of Peace Church. Photos show the pantry with the door closed and open. Photos by Dan Short


Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 14514 20th Ave NE, has added a Little Free Pantry to its property on NE 145th in the Briarcrest Neighborhood.

As always, the pantries are open to all who need them, without qualification.

"Take what you need, leave what you can."

This is the second pantry in the Briarcrest neighborhood.

Our complete list of pantries is HERE.



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Drive-thru worship at Richmond Beach Congregational Church Sunday

Thursday, August 27, 2020


THIS SUNDAY!  AUGUST 30th - 10:00 AM

Come as you are! Stay in your car! Please wear your mask. One family per car.

All cars are asked to gather and check-in at the Spin Alley bowling alley parking lot by 10:00am. This staging area will allow staff to keep a line of cars off the road. Staff will excuse cars to RBCC's north parking lot entrance for Drive Thru Worship.

Donations of school supplies (canned food, and diapers) will be accepted for local aid.

Health Notice: By attending Drive-Thru Worship, you are acknowledging that you have been symptom free of illness (fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches, new loss of taste and smell, flu like symptoms) for 14 days prior to Drive-Thru Worship. Do not attend if you are anyone in your car who has experienced symptoms or has had close contact with someone who has.

Worship will be photographed and filmed for viewing on Facebook and YouTube later in the day. By attending you are giving RBCC permission to include your photograph and/or recorded image. Say cheese!

Go to rbccucc.org for more details.




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New food pantry at Shoreline Covenant Church

Monday, August 17, 2020

Shoreline Covenant Church has a robin's egg
blue pantry with a flower design on the side.
Three shelves are full of food for people to take
if they are in need. Photo by Dan Short


Shoreline Covenant Church, located on N 185th and Ashworth Ave N in the Echo Lake neighborhood, now has a Little Free Pantry.

Like all the other pantries, it is "take what you need and leave what you can."

No credentials or proof of income are necessary for these neighbor helping neighbor food supplies.

And anyone who can, is welcome to help stock any pantry.

The updated list of food pantries is HERE




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Police ask for public's help to find stolen cross

Wednesday, August 12, 2020



There have been no leads in the case of the cross stolen from the roof of St. Dunstan's (see previous article).

Now police are asking for the public's help.

On July 8, 2020, Shoreline PD was dispatched to St Dunstan's Episcopal Church, located at 722 N 145 St in Shoreline. The employee of the church stated he had left the church the day prior, 7/7/2020 around 7pm, and returned on 7/8/2020 around 4pm to discover the large cross missing from the roof.

The cross is made of brass and has a Celtic style pattern and measures approximately 5 foot by 2.5 feet. The cross is valued between $2,000 to $5,000. It is heavy and cannot be easily moved, so this likely took more than one person.

If anyone has information on where the cross is now, or who stole the cross, they are asked to call the King County Sheriff's Office at 206-296-3311 and reference case #C20021543. You can also leave an anonymous tip with Crime Stoppers at P3tips.com.



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Shoreline United Methodist Church offers tie-dyed face masks in their Little Free Pantry

Friday, August 7, 2020

Youth at SUMC get ready to tie-dye masks


Photos from Shoreline United Methodist Church

The City of Shoreline gave masks to community organizations for distribution which is how Shoreline United Methodist Church obtained 200 through our involvement in Briarcrest Neighborhood Association and our Little Food Pantry. 

Creativity and fun

Over two Saturdays youth at SUMC tie-dyed many of these white masks. 

The kids showed their creativity while having fun in the process. The masks are made of t-shirt material and they are perfect for adding something colorful to brighten your spirits.

If you need a mask, please help yourself to one at the little free pantry, 14511 25th Ave NE

Masks are available at the SUMC Little Free Pantry


If there are no masks at the time you visit, call 206-363-3040 to determine if someone is available to restock, or return the next day. Feel free to leave a donation of food or take what you need from the shelves.




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Step back in time: Interior of the Seattle Naval Chapel at Fircrest is virtually untouched from the day it was built

Sunday, July 19, 2020

Seattle Naval Hospital Chapel at Fircrest
Story and photos 
by Janet Way

Captain J.T Boone (MC) USN was a highly decorated veteran of WW I, and took up the command of the Seattle Naval Hospital (which eventually became Fircrest School in Shoreline.)

It was 1943 and WWII was still raging when the Captain decided that what was needed at the Hospital Base to offer solace and inspiration to the patients, families and staff was a beautiful chapel.

Custom woodwork, original chandeliers,
round stained glass window
So, Captain Boone set out to build one. It turned out to be the very first Naval Hospital Chapel on American soil.

He specifically wanted it to be built up on a hill, set apart in a peaceful grove of pine, cedar, fir and hemlock.

He wanted the chapel to be a non-denominational “church of all creeds” that could provide solace to these wounded soldiers and their caregivers.

Stained glass window, organ pipes,
baptismal font
At the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Chapel, an account by Captain Boone stated in the June 14, 1944 newsletter The Stethoscope,

“The Commanding Officer has wished that the building of a chapel would be the highlight of his administration and he feels confident that his desire will be realized by his auspicious beginning as expressed on the ground-breaking ceremonies at the chapel.”


Now Shoreline Preservation Society has taken up the challenge to protect this humble chapel nestled in the wooded grove overlooking Fircrest School.
Custom built organ

The good news is that it is in particularly good condition.

In fact, most of its beautiful and simple interior is intact, except that the flooring was replaced some years ago because of asbestos.

But all of the other custom crafted woodwork, pews, chandeliers, leaded glass windows, and even a beautiful small pipe organ are original.

And the Fircrest Chapel (officially still named the Seattle Naval Hospital Chapel) is still used regularly for Sunday services, weddings, memorials, and other ceremonies.

Beautiful woodland settings
It is still surrounded by a beautiful dell of healthy native trees and understory, just as Captain Boone wanted.

Along with the beautiful building, interior, and landscaping, as historians we were delighted to view some of the original drawings and drafting work from which it was created.

It is arguably one of the most beautiful buildings in Shoreline.

Custom-made cabinets
SPS is working with historians from NW Vernacular on a nomination process with a grant from 4Culture and expect that to be completed in the next few months.

If anyone reading this article has any knowledge about the Chapel or other historical aspects of the Naval Hospital or persons associated with it, especially from the Navy, we invite you to contact Janet Way through our Facebook Page or website.


Architect's original sketch for the chapel


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UU's demonstrate for Black Lives Matter

Wednesday, July 15, 2020

Members of Shoreline Unitarian Universalism Church
demonstrate for Black Lives Matter


Since the George Floyd murder, a group from Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church has been demonstrating for Black Lives Matter several times a week.

They have decided to focus on one evening a week for the rest of July, and that is Thursdays from 5 to 6pm at the corner of NE 145th and 1st NE. 

We invite others to join us, wearing a mask and keeping 6 ft distance. The response from passing motorists has been overwhelmingly positive.


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Cross stolen from church rooftop in Shoreline

Monday, July 13, 2020

Cross stolen from St. Dunstan's


Sometime around Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the cross was stolen from the roof of St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church at 722 N 145th St in Shoreline.

The beautiful brass Celtic cross measures 5 feet by 2 1/2 feet. It is a custom-made work of art.

The cross was given to the church by parish members, in memory of their two children who died at a young age.

Parishioners of St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church are heartbroken. This cross is very important to the St. Dunstan’s community; we hold it dear.

Any information from the public regarding the cross can be directed to the church at 206-363-4319 or by email at office@sdchp.org. A Police Report has been filed with the Shoreline Police Department.


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Shoreline Community Church Providing Free Groceries Saturday for 500 families

Friday, June 26, 2020


Sat. June 27, 9am-Noon

Shoreline Community Church, 125 NE 185th St

Please sign up and learn more by visiting www.shorelinecc.com/convoy#. Email info@shorelinecc.com or call 206-362-4790 with any questions.

We are excited to offer a huge "Day of Hope" GROCERY GIVE-AWAY this Saturday from 9am -noon! Through our partnership with Convoy of Hope, we'll be giving away lots of food and other grocery items to our community.

Convoy of Hope provides resources and support to help meet needs around the world.

If possible, pre-register for a time slot using the link below to secure your bags of groceries, and to help us distribute supplies as safely and efficiently as possible. If you can't register, we will still have groceries available until supplies run out (approx. 500 families)!

https://signup.com/client/invitation2/secure/177033667216660036/false#/invitation




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St. Dunstan’s new mini farmers market for those in need

Sunday, June 21, 2020


By Josef Hinkofer

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church, "the church that feeds people," has for many years, provided our community a buffet style dinner, with emphasis on quality, presentation, and nutrition.

It has not been uncommon for us to serve up to 200 people gathered in our parish hall, enjoying each other’s camaraderie. Additionally, we delivered meals to homeless encampments like United We Stand, Tent City 3 and Tent City 5 each week.

As Covid-19 emerged, we transformed our buffet to a to-go only program, donning masks, and practicing frequent hand washing and social distancing.

For the past eight years Safeway, and more recently, Smart Food Service donations have made it possible to care for those less fortunate. This was our first week with our new Community Partner, Sprouts, which just opened at 13010 Aurora Ave. N. With the additional donations we were able to offer a mini farmers market, along with packaged food items and a hot meal.

We encourage the residents of southern Shoreline to visit us at St. Dunstan’s Church any Tuesday starting at 4:30pm. We are located at 722 N 145th ― “the church in the woods” next to the Interurban Trail. All products are gleaned or purchased from local retailers, offered free of charge, with no religious affiliation required.

We serve until 6pm or until we run out. Our aim is for everyone to receive a full hot meal and to take home a little extra for their kitchen. We encourage our guests to share with their own neighbors.



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St. Luke held outdoor service June 11 - the first since the shutdown

Wednesday, June 17, 2020

Photo by Christine Goodrich

By Cathy Goodrich

St. Luke Catholic church in Shoreline held its first in person mass since the COVID-19 shut down.

Registration for attendance at mass (if you wanted to and felt safe) started a 2-3 weeks ago in anticipation of "opening up".

Those who registered got an email telling them they could attend on June 11 which is Feast of Corpus Christi. Attendance was limited. Names were checked off the list as parishioners stood in line to go upstairs to the field. Masks were required. Circles in chalk designed spaces to sit with larger circles for larger family groups.

Fr Brad Hagelin was only one not wearing a mask until Holy Communion was distributed. The altar servers had masks. There was no music.

Communion was after Final Blessing so out of usual order so that Fr. Brad could use hand sanitizer and mask up. People went up as the usher directed. People removed masks just before extending arms/hands flat to receive Host while maintaining a distance.

People walked away before consuming host. If the priest's fingers touched hands, he would have to go back and use hand sanitizer. He suggested people return to their chairs and pray 60 sec before leaving quietly. Probably 50-75 people attended and nobody lingered.

A parishioners said that "It was nice to receive the Eucharist for the first time since shutdown. It was nice to wave "peace" to people - even if I wasn't always sure who they were behind the mask!"

If King county is approved for Phase 2, the church may not have to  go through all these precautions.



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U.S. Justice Department files statement in support of Pierce county church suing the state over restrictions on religious gatherings

Saturday, June 13, 2020

Gov. Inslee is being sued over state
restrictions on church gatherings during
COVID-19 measures

By Jamie Holter

The U.S. Justice Department this week filed a statement in support of Harborview Fellowship, a Pierce County Church, that is suing the State of Washington over COVID-19 restrictions for religious gatherings.

They argue the restrictions are unconstitutional. The First Amendment guarantees everyone the right to practice his or her own religion or no religion at all. The church claims the limits are a Civil Rights Violation.

Currently, Washington permits indoor religious gatherings of no more than 50 people or a 25% capacity cap, whichever is lower. Outdoor services are limited to 100 people.

Harborview Fellowship argues the Inslee Administration is preventing the others who want to show up but can’t from practicing their religion. But there’s a catch.

While the First Amendment allows for the free exercise of religion, it must be done in a way that follows the dictates of their conscience in a manner that respects others and the public health and safety. And that’s the issue – public health and safety.

The U.S. Department of Justice argues a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision involving a California church that sued California Governor Gavin Newsom (South County United Pentecostal V. Newsom) laid the groundwork for the Pierce County church’s case against Washington Gov. Jay Inslee.

SCOTUS Decision

Two weeks ago, the U.S. Supreme Court, in a surprising 5-4 decision, supported the Newsom Administration. South County United Pentecostal argued that church services were just like grocery stores and banks and other establishments deemed necessary. Freedom to worship in the time of COVID, is necessary, they argued. And so did Attorney General William Barr’s U.S. Attorneys in Western Washington.

Chief Justice John Roberts, siding with the traditionally more liberal Justices, disagreed saying grocery stores were transitory establishments where people come and go. Churches, however, were places where people sat and congregated.

This week, the Department of Justice argued that places of worship, then, should have the same limits as restaurants which is 50 percent capacity and no limit to the number of people inside. AND - outdoor services should have no limits as long as people are practicing safe social distancing with masks. Exhibit A? According to Attorney General Bill Barr - all the Black Lives Matter protests.



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St. Dunstan's provides free Community meal every Tuesday

Wednesday, June 3, 2020

Photo by Dan Short

St. Dunstan’s Church at 722 N 145th is continuing to serve a free Community Meal every Tuesday. 

Due to Covid-19 concerns the Church is still closed but they have pre-packed, homemade hot food boxed in “to go” containers.

They serve from 4:30pm until about 6pm.

Hand washing facility is provided, and they ask that social distancing be kept.



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Jazz Vespers Sunday with Jean Chaumont: The unknown, world-renowned jazz guitarist in Lake Forest Park

Thursday, May 14, 2020

By Lorenzo Chiodo

If you’re looking for quality live jazz in the North Seattle area, you may find it in an unorthodox place: the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church.

The Lake Forest Park and Shoreline areas are not strangers to live music — Third Place Commons is a hub for local arts and music, among other community-based endeavours; The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council centers its mission on cultivating artistic and musical creativity in the community.

Jean Chaumont plays on his Eastman guitar in his practice space at home.
He was endorsed by Eastman as a solo-artist in 2015. Photo by Lorenzo Chiodo.


But of all places, the Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church seems to be the most unlikely for showcasing jazz talent. That’s where Jean Chaumont comes in — he has been directing the monthly jazz vespers program at LFPP since July 2019.

What brought a world class, French-born jazz guitarist to this area?

Chaumont grew up in the suburbs around Paris, where his mother was a guitarist / singer-songwriter. When he was young, a composer and family friend named Stéphane Butruille suggested Chaumont’s parents sign him up for music lessons. He saw that Chaumont had a natural affinity to music.

“I started with piano when I was 5 years old and was not very studious. My parents tried to bring me to lots of different teachers who were not having a lot of success having me practice what they were giving me. Then around 13 years old, as I was listening to more and more rock and blues, I got drawn to the guitar,” Chaumont says, sitting cross-legged on his couch.

It seems like he’s told this story a few times before.

“When I was 16 years old I was debating between going to graphic arts [school] — I wanted to do cartoons — or music. I was debating between the two because I was practicing my guitar a lot, and this time I was doing what the teachers wanted because I really enjoyed it,” Chaumont says.

Butruille helped him make this pivotal decision.

“He said, ‘Why don’t you enroll in jazz and learn harmony and improvisation with a teacher of that style, because it’s going to give you a pretty broad understanding of harmony and give you lots to chew on’ — so that’s what I did. I didn’t know much about it, I just enrolled,” Chaumont says.

The subtle smile growing from one corner of his mouth suggests that he’s happy with his choice.

Chaumont started his formal jazz studies at the ATLA music school in Paris, where his instructor was Serge Merlaud. He noticed Chaumont’s motivation and diligence as a student, and offered private lessons at his home.

Chaumont left ATLA after one year, and started private lessons with Merlaud.

“It was pretty incredible for me. I gained a lot of insights; he’s a fantastic player and really, pedagogically, he’s very patient and uplifting and funny. I mean, he’s a really fantastic human. So we hung out a lot and he also offered to do little duo gigs with him. 
So you know, I was 17 years old and my teacher would hire me to play duo with him in different setups, and for me it was very exciting,” Chaumont says.

Only a teenager, his résumé as a formidable guitarist in the contemporary French jazz scene grew and grew.

Chaumont started travelling with a gospel group, playing worship services and church conventions.

By 19 he was giving private lessons and mentoring students of his own. He was introduced to film scoring, and found an interest in composing, arranging and producing work for clients, ranging from short films and docuseries, to pop-rock albums.

He once played a concert with a gospel choir at the Stade de France, a stadium that seats roughly 10,000 more people than Seattle’s CenturyLink Field.

“Basically whatever work came my way, I said yes,” Chaumont says. Despite his quiet demeanor, he exudes gung-ho passion for jazz music.

In 2007, while playing monthly concerts at Le Pave D’Orsay with his trio “Goud”, Chaumont met his future wife Andrea, who was an American missionary in Paris at the time.

They married in 2011 and moved to New Jersey three years later when Andrea received a scholarship to earn a Master’s in Divinity at Princeton Theological Seminary.

During their time in Princeton, Chaumont began working on his debut album, “The Beauty of Differences.”

The album was produced and released with Misfitme Music, founded by jazz and gospel musician Enoch Smith Jr., who happened to be a music director at the church where Andrea interned in New Jersey.

Every project released on the MisfitMe label has to have a service component.

“[Smith Jr.’s] concept is ‘we always ask money for supporting projects for artists, but as artists we can also support projects for the common good, and we need to be showing an example for society that we need to help each other,’ and so I thought it was genius,” Chaumont says.

Consequently, Chaumont does not profit from the album — all proceeds are given to the Villages in Partnership Organization to finance the excavation of wells in Malawi, Africa.

“As soon as I sell enough to build one well, we’ll build a well,” Chaumont said.

Upon the initial release however, it seemed as though the album would not sell at all — the first review was probably his worst.

“There were lots of things that were sour where it seemed like the guy was even mocking me a little bit. Mocking my vision; he was making fun of the cover, making fun of the fact that I was donating the proceeds,” Chaumont recalls gingerly.

This negativity was short-lived after he received a remarkable four-star review from DownBeat magazine.

“It felt affirming, validating. Like yeah, I might not be a virtuoso yet but I have a voice, and the professional industry is recognizing my voice, and agreeing that my voice matters, and that there is room for me on the market because I’m worth taking a space in the bible of jazz magazines. I felt like I'm a little bit part of the club,” Chaumont says, chuckling.

He hopes to record a second album in the future, and continues working on smaller projects, he said.

Right now he’s got a show lined up at RESONANCE, in the SOMA Towers in Bellevue this coming June, and gigs at the North City Bistro in Shoreline. He also continues to offer private lessons for students.

Jean Chaumont addresses the congregation during the Christmas-themed jazz vespers at LFPP, December 2019.
The Christmas vespers were a crowd pleaser because of the sing-along carols. Photo by David Walton.


After releasing his album in June 2018, the Chaumonts were on the move again when Andrea serendipitously landed a full-time position as the youth minister at Lake Forest Park Prebysterian Church.

LFPP Pastor Frank Baresel knew that Chaumont was a world-class guitarist and of his work in jazz vespers before.

“We were already aware that that was in his history but we didn’t force the issue. We just let him begin that conversation,” Baresel says.

Gina Walton is a regular attendee at LFPP. She first heard Chaumont’s musicianship at the first jazz vespers in July 2019, and now works with him on the jazz vespers committee at the church.

“Jean is quiet, passionate about music and community. Jean is very committed to putting together a vespers program with a theme, a purpose and wonderful musicians for each program. Jean also has a fabulous French accent,” Walton says.

Chaumont spearheaded the vespers project.

“I wanted to do something that was a bit more thoughtful with a theme of the day; with music that reinforced the theme, that is meaningful to the theme, and that could even be inspiration for reflection,” Chaumont explains.

Baresel and other members of the congregation at LFPP have assisted Chaumont in shaping his vision.

“We try to keep the themes fairly broad and accessible to people — it's not really a ‘churchy’ event. There are things we find compelling in the human experience and we wanted to create opportunities for music to accent that, to bring some perspective,” Baresel says.

Through this open and accessible experience, the monthly vespers have drawn a high percentage of attendees from people in the community, not just typical congregation members.

“That’s what we had in mind, just to offer that as a gift to the community, if you will,” says Baresel. “We want to be a place of refreshment and refuge in the middle of a chaotic world.”



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Shoreline United Methodist Church Easter Service and Little Free Pantry

Sunday, April 12, 2020

Shoreline UMC Little Free Pantry
Photo by Dan Short


Shoreline United Methodist Church Easter Service

Shoreline United Methodist Church is providing “virtual services.” You can download the Easter Service by going to the website Shoreline UMC where you can find the link to the “virtual service.

They have also installed a Little Free Pantry at the entrance to the parking lot on 25th. 

This is to be used for those in the community that might have a need. Feel free take something if you need it or leave non-perishable items for someone else to use.

The church is located on the corner of 25th NE and NE 145th.



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Celebrate Easter with City Calvary Chapel

Saturday, April 11, 2020

Because of the covid 19 closures, City Calvary Chapel In Shoreline has been Live Streaming its Sunday services on Facebook. 

You are invited to “ tune in” this Easter Sunday at 10:00am to celebrate with them.

Look for the Facebook link at at citycalvarychapel.org



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Drive through Eucharist Sunday at Saint Barnabas

Saturday, March 21, 2020

Saint Barnabas
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

Saint Barnabas Anglican Church of Seattle, 2340 N 155th St, Shoreline 98133

In order to comply with the latest guidelines for avoiding the spread of COVID-19 we will observe a drive through communion.

This service will be offered any time from 10:00am to Noon Sunday, March 22, 2020.

Pull into our parking lot, remain in your car and communion will be extended to you. Look for the white pavilion tent in the parking lot.

We will also be handing out prayers, a copy of the sermon, and information for the upcoming week.

May all be blessed.

Fr. Harley Crain



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City Calvary Chapel streams services but continues to provide food for schoolchildren

Tuesday, March 17, 2020

The Chapel is empty but parishioners are listening
Photo courtesy City Calvary Chapel
Due to the coronavirus City Calvary Chapel has been streaming their Sunday services.

The photo shows the church empty but many are listening through their iPhones.

We hope to be back to normal by Easter and invite anyone who misses church to go to CityCalvaryChapel.org and find out how to stream a service.

They continue to send 40 food bags every week to Ridgecrest elementary and appreciate the donations of food and finances from the community to enable us to continue this service.

If you can help, send donations to:

City Calvary Chapel
15211 15th NE
Shoreline. WA 98155

Call ahead if arranging to drop off food: 206-709-9416



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Open for business: Shoreline Covenant Rummage Sale Saturday

Saturday, March 7, 2020


The Shoreline Covenant Church rummage sale will take place as scheduled on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at the church, 1330 N 185th St, Shoreline 98133, 9am - 3pm.

Questions? 206-542-1050 or office@shorelinecovenant.org




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Wildly Fantastic Rummage Sale at Shoreline Covenant Church

Wednesday, February 19, 2020


No one quite knows when the Shoreline Covenant Church began holding their annual spring rummage sale but everyone does know that it is a great event.

Where else can you contribute to raising money to send church members to work on maintenance projects for Alaska Christian College and create scholarships to send kids to summer camp at the same time? Mingle with your neighbors finding treasures and bargains at great prices.

The church is conveniently located on the corner of N 185th and Ashworth Ave N with plenty of off street parking.

Join us Saturday, March 7th from 9am to 3pm with special pricing events at 1pm and 2pm. Hope to see you there!



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