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Coming in out of the cold - Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter finishes winter season and thanks the people who made it happen

Wednesday, May 12, 2021

St. Dunstan's Church in Shoreline hosted the cold weather shelter

March 31, 2021 signaled the end of the second year of activation for the Severe Weather Shelter in Shoreline.

The shelter provided critical support during some of our coldest nights this past winter. The shelter was activated ten times between November 1st and March 31st, with an average of six guests per night. 

We are grateful to have been able to offer a warm, dry, and welcoming space for those who wanted to get out of the elements (or their vehicles) and enjoy a hot drink, some snacks and resources, relax, and sleep.

People hear about the activation in a couple of different ways. The night before, an email goes out to a distribution list of 75 people who are in agencies that interact with folks who might need a warm safe space for the night. And Shoreline Area News posts an activation notification. 

This year, Diane Hettrick suggested that, in addition to the notification email and change to the hotline message, we also create a dedicated Facebook page with a daily update. And of course, that was a brilliant addition.

The cold weather shelter at
St. Dunstan's Church
Volunteers worked in shifts of two people in twelve hour shifts. Huge thanks to Annthea Vining, Brian Peterka, Corinne McKisson, Devon Peterka, Florence Gustafson, Jason Metcalf-Lindenburger, Meghan Peterka, Michael Fleming, and Mike Dee for taking those shifts this season. 

Thanks also to volunteer Stephanie Henry for updating the Ronald United Methodist reader board to announce activation nights.

For the above and beyond award, we recognize Lake City Partners' Jonathan Neufeld, who opened every night with our volunteers and came back every morning to help close up. 
Between the day center, the Bitter Lake shelter that opened up, and the SWS, he was definitely burning the candle at both ends, and for that we owe him many thanks.

Thank you goes to the phenomenal Rev David Marshall and the wonderful congregation at St. Dunstan's Church for offering such a gracious space to welcome our guests, and for being so easy to work with.

Thank you to the City of Shoreline, and especially Bethany Wolbrecht-Dunn, without whom we couldn't have made this happen this year. She did all the background checks, worked logistics and permits, and supported the whole program 110%.

Thank you to bridge-building nonprofit NUHSA, and especially Silje Sodal, who covered every base imaginable (and even some that weren't). Every last detail was attended to, every resource tapped, every connection made.

And thanks to the community for supporting the effort. We had clothing, sleeping bags and blankets, snacks, publicity, and well wishes sent our way over the last few months, and it makes all the difference for those who can then enjoy a simple mat, a fully belly, a place to plug in, and a night of warmth and security.

Once again, I count myself lucky to be in this community when it shows up in such a multifaceted, multi-layered, loving way.

Lisa Surowiec
Severe Weather Shelter Volunteer Coordinator and NUHSA Board member



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Buddha Jewel Monastery

Sunday, April 25, 2021

Buddha Jewel parking lot
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

By Diane Hettrick

It looks more dramatic than it is.

The Buddha Jewel Monastery on NE 175th is making some tenant improvements to its existing building.

When you dig a hole, you have to fill it back in
Photo by Steven H. Robinson

As such they are bringing their stormwater system to city code. This involves putting two large underground retention vaults under their parking lot to manage the stormwater. They will repave the parking lot.

"There will not be any new buildings or additions to the existing building in our current plan."


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An Easter tradition at Lake Forest Park Presbyterian

Monday, April 5, 2021

Photo by David Walton

The traditional cross is decorated with fresh flowers from the church community in celebration of Easter each year at Lake Park Presbyterian Church.




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37 Years at one address – now it’s retirement time for Shoreline Pastor

Friday, April 2, 2021

Teresa Shemaria and Pastor Jim Shemaria
saying goodbye to the congregation.
By Bob Junell
Photos by John Bates

Senior Pastor Jim Shemaria and his wife Teresa will retire from Berean Bible Church in April after serving 37 years in ministry at Shoreline, Washington, 28 years as senior pastor. Shemaria is a charter member of the church along with his mother, Eunice Shemaria, in 1964.

Pastor Jim and Teresa had intended to retire last year just as the Covid pandemic hit. He agreed to continue to serve as pastor while supporting the search team for his replacement. Now the time has come for a well-deserved rest and family time.

On Easter Sunday, Shemaria will deliver his final sermons as senior pastor at two services at 9:00am and 11:00am. All are welcome to attend Easter Services. (Information on the services is available at https://www.berean-shoreline.org/in-person-services/ Covid protocols will be observed.

Pastor Jim stated, “I have considered it an amazing privilege to serve the church that I have grown up in, and to work with so many who have had such a positive impact on my life throughout the years.” 


Pastor Jim at the Pulpit
of Berean Bible Church
When asked “what’s next,” the pastor who was always hands-on, helping with meeting preparation, construction remodeling, working with children’s activities, in addition to over 1,000 sermons, another 1,000 Bible studies, probably over 200 memorial services and 100 weddings, plus baby and children’s dedications, replied “ during retirement I will be busy doing what I so enjoy, including study and teaching after a brief ‘sabbatical’ to rest and refresh, listen to my record collection and taking long walks with Teresa in our neighborhood.”

Shemaria will continue teaching an online course for Grace Christian University and be involved in future local church teaching. 

After Sunday services, they will leave for Michigan for the birth of their 14th grandchild, then take some leisure time for their hobbies and relaxation.

During the transition while the church continues to look for a replacement, Pastor John Spooner will serve as interim pastor, and a former staff member of Berean, Dr. Jim Carlson will assist the Transition Team in their search for a new pastor. Spooner has been a pastor, leader, and staff member of Grace Christian University, serving recently as a senior pastor in Michigan and is well known for speaking and working with youth.

Berean Staff L-R Suzy Bates, Christian Education Director Pastor Jim Shemaria, Senior Pastor, and Pastor Gary Hansen, Associate Pastor. On the right, Pastor Jim with Ichabod Caine, legendary country DJ who spoke to the Men’s Dinner, 2019

Carlson served as Christian Education Minister at Berean from 1966-1971 and various churches in Michigan before retiring in 2012. He continues to assist churches and Christian organizations in a consulting role. Both men have deep connections to the Berean church family and are well-respected for their faith, service, and commitment.

As a pastor’s wife, Teresa was an active participant in ministries with children, including nursery and a club of girls. She also worked for the past twelve years at a local yarn shop as this is also a favorite hobby.

“I have always enjoyed serving with Jim in ministry at the church where I also grew up since childhood”, stated Teresa. “I attended schools in Shoreline, so it is always a privilege to be a part of the community I know so well.”
Family at Pastor Jim’s Installation -July 18, 1993.
Back - Emily, Sarah, Teresa, Pastor Jim. Front - Jimi and Linnea

Two of Shemaria’s daughters, Emily and Linnea and their families are also active in Berean, while his son, Jim, Jr. is a pastor in Michigan. The third daughter Sarah and family also reside in Michigan where her husband, Pat, is a professor of theology at Grace Christian University.

Shemaria has been active both nationally and locally as part of his ministry, currently serving on the Board of Grace International Ministries for the past 14 years. He has also been part of Shoreline Pastor’s Fellowship working together with other churches in Shoreline and Lake Forest Park for community activities and outreach.

Pastor Jim and Teresa enjoying the sights by camel in Petra, Jordan. Photo credit unknown. On the right, Pastor Jim with his vintage train set in his office enjoyed by many visitors over 28 years.

Jim and Teresa have led two tours to Israel, assisted on a third, including excursions to Greece and Turkey. In addition, they went on mission trips to Zambia, Zimbabwe, Philippines, Indonesia and Malaysia, and a side trip to Jordan where they were on a first-name basis with two camels.

Known for his compassion, patience and commitment to teaching, he is well regarded by all who have been served by and have had the privilege of being around Jim.

“Pastor Jim and his dear wife, Teresa, will be mightily missed following their retirement. He is a staunch supporter of all our people both in times of joy and times of sorrow,” charter member and a ‘matriarch’ of Berean, 98-year-old Jean Berg stated. She added “their care for me during this past difficult year has brought a deep and abiding love for them. I thank God every day I spent with them.”

Associate Pastor Gary Hansen, who has served the church for 13 years, offered “Jim is a great friend and mentor. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to serve with and learn from him over the years. His faithfulness in living out his calling over the past four decades is shown in the lives of generations of men and women who have been impacted by his ministry."

One of their sons-in-law and a fellow basketball enthusiast, Chris Fulford, viewed Jim as “more than a pastor to me as he has been a strong father figure and mentor.” He added “one thing that I have always loved about Jim is his calm, easy going demeanor, never wavering or judgmental, always reassuring and encouraging but on the basketball court, he is a fierce competitor.”

Berean Bible Church, 2345 N 185th, Shoreline, WA. New Billboard erected in 2019

Church historian and charter member Judi Gadbois observed that “Jim has an uncanny ability to remember everyone’s name as well as the names and facts about their family members and even events that happened in the distant past. Also, he was always there in times of trouble for our families.” Further, she added “his labor, sacrifice, wisdom, insight, and his enduring compassion for the work of the Lord will forever remain in the hearts and minds of all who had the privilege to hear and know him.”

In the fall, a Celebration will be held in their honor. For more information contact the church.

To register for Easter services, due to Covid protocols, please either use the church’s website at https://www.berean-shoreline.org/in-person-services/ for information and to register or call the church office at 206-363-1466.



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One of Shoreline’s oldest churches open for Easter Week services

Tuesday, March 30, 2021

Photo by John Bates
Berean Bible Church will hold three services for Easter weekend with both in-person services and streaming online. 

Good Friday Service on Friday, April 2, 2021 will be at 6:30pm. 

There will be two services for Easter on April 4th. Services will be held at 9:00am and at 11:00am. 

Children’s Program will be offered only for the first service at 9:00am. 

All are welcome.

As the church resumes in-person services, anyone planning to come to either of the three services is asked to register to assist in planning for capacity so that everyone who wants to attend can be accommodated.

To register, please either use the church’s website at https://www.berean-shoreline.org/in-person-services/ for information and to register or call the church office at 206-363-1466.

Pandemic protocols will be in place with masks required and social distancing.

This Easter weekend is also a historic time for Berean. Pastor Jim Shemaria and his wife Teresa will be closing out a 37-year ministry at Berean where Jim was also a charter member along with his mother in 1964. Pastor Jim was Christian Education Minister from 1984 and then Senior Pastor from 1993 to the present. He will deliver his last sermon on Easter weekend.

Two pastors will be helping during the transition while the church seeks a senior pastor to replace Pastor Jim. Pastor John Spooner will be interim pastor while Dr. Jim Carlson will assist the church leadership during the interim in its search for a new pastor. Dr. Carlson served as Christian Education Minister from 1966 through 1971.

Berean Bible Church is located at 2345 N 185th St at the corner of 1st Ave NE and N 185th St. For more information, please go to www.berean-shoreline.org or call the church office at 206-363-1466.

--Bob Junell



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Holy Week at First Lutheran Richmond Beach

Thursday, March 25, 2021

Join First Lutheran Richmond Beach for Holy Week. 

Three online services via our YouTube feed, plus a Prayer Walk on the church grounds.

Palm Sunday
Sunday, March 28, 10:00am, posted online

A service of Holy Communion.

Maundy Thursday
Thursday, April 1, 7:00pm, livestream

A service of Holy Communion.

Good Friday: "Walk With Jesus" Prayer Walk
Friday, April 2, 4:30 - 6:30pm

Participate in a Prayer Walk at FLRB (18354 8th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177)

Communion served at one of the outdoor stations.

Easter Sunday
Sunday, April 4, 10:00 am, posted online

A service of Holy Communion.

FLRB's YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfJjTgQ1M-4k1lXxbMDa_oA




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Break-in and vandalism at St. Dunstan’s will not stop the Community Dinner program that has been feeding people every Tuesday for 10 years

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

Fortunately, the damage did not extend to the basement which became a makeshift kitchen with cookers and lots of extension cords

Prior to the pandemic, St. Dunstan’s provided an indoor buffet style dinner with an emphasis on good tasting, nutritious and attractively displayed food. All were welcome to enjoy a free dinner made mostly from food gleaned from Shoreline grocery stores.

Instead of dumping unsold produce, grocery stores are allowed to give it to groups like St. Dunstans

Some weeks, as many as 200 people were served in the Parish Hall, all enjoying a good meal and the company of others. Weekly hot meals were also delivered to three city-sanctioned tent camps. When a national holiday fell on a Tuesday, the Community Dinner still went on with many memorable meals served on Christmas Eve and Christmas. 

St. Dunstan’s has kept the Community Dinner tradition going through many challenges and hardships this year. Despite a raft of issues, staff and volunteers remained steadfast in their commitment to keep feeding their neighbors every Tuesday:

In early March 2020, as COVID emerged, it was clear that indoor dining was no longer possible. Without missing a single week, church staff and volunteers pivoted from indoor meals to setting up large tables out front and filling them with hot entrees, salads, fruit and desserts, all packaged to go. 

A sink with soap and hot water was wheeled out, and guests were asked to social distance while waiting in line. Delivery to the tent camps continued. Free masks have been distributed by the thousands. 

St. Dunstan's has become used to working outside during the pandemic. The food is all packaged up and ready to go. People can eat at outdoor tables or take the food with them.

In July 2020, the beautiful 5’ bronze Celtic Cross was stolen from the roof of the church, (see previous article) and despite the disappointment, Tuesday dinners continued.   

Later in July 2020, someone broke in to the church office and caused extensive interior damage, requiring deep cleaning, and replacement of furniture and equipment. And Tuesday dinners continued.  

Last week, on March 18, 2020, a young man broke in by shattering the glass front doors of the church. The Shoreline Police and Fire Department were on the scene quickly and arrested the individual, but in the short amount of time he was indoors, he sprayed fire retardant all over the kitchen, the parish hall and sanctuary. 

Father Marshall points to the fire extinguisher spray on the piano cover. The organ was not covered and the dust would have been pulled into the instrument before someone was able to turn it off

Surfaces are coated with a substance which requires hazmat cleaning. As a result, staff and volunteers cannot safely enter the kitchen to prepare the Community Dinner.  Instead, the team  used a flotilla of crock pots to heat up a simple meal. St. Dunstan’s was able to cheerfully greet guests after quite a challenging week, and give them tasty chili and other treats.  

St. Dunstan’s Community Dinner is a fine example of what a church, a small group of volunteers, and our local grocers can do when they are committed to welcoming and feeding neighbors every week. 

Come rain or shine, pandemic or break-in, if it’s Tuesday, dinner is on!

Volunteers taking food to three tent camps

They cooked at noon and handed out food at 3:30pm. They also delivered dinner to three sanctioned tent camps!

For more information, see their website at sdchp.org or contact The Reverend David Marshall, at 206-334-0175. 

Father Marshall made a walk-through video of the church to document the damage. It can be viewed here

--Story and photos from St. Dunstan's



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Jazz Vespers Sunday: Imagine

Wednesday, January 6, 2021


This Sunday, January 10, 2021 from 5 - 6pm, is the initial Jazz Vespers of 2021. 

Jean Chaumont, guitar and arranger, will be joined by Andrew Vinther on bass and John Hansen on piano. 

The theme of “Imagine” echoes the hopes and anticipation of the new year. A short reflection will be presented by Frank Baresel.

Listen live on Facebook at JazzVespersLFP 

Happy New Year!



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Christmas Eve online with Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC

Thursday, December 24, 2020


Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC.
Please join us for our Christmas Eve Service
Premiering at 5:00pm December 24, 2020


Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/Richmond-Beach-Congregational-United-Church-of-Christ-47446712252/

YouTube
You can access the recording later by using the same Facebook and YouTube links.



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Youth of St. Luke's create a drive by advent

Sunday, December 13, 2020

The Ricard family presents the Nativity scene


Story and photos by Wayne Pridemore

St. Luke Church of Shoreline youth ministry continued their tradition of a live advent story of Christmas. 

Andy Ricard, Odea HS student

The event took place between 6 and 8pm on Sunday night December 13, 2020. 

This year, because of the pandemic, it became a drive by view of eight stations throughout Shoreline. The viewers picked up a map showing the route in the St. Luke's parking lot.

Gus Ricard Seattle Prep student



The Ricard family, of Richmond Beach, presented the Nativity scene. 

Sophia Ricard, Regis U of Denver student, was the angel
Parents Fernand and Debra were Joseph and Mary


Fernand and wife Debra were Joseph and Mary. Sophia was the angel, and brothers Andy and Gus represented the shepherds.

This was one of eight "live" Advent Stations including: The Census, The Shepherds, The Angels, The Wiseman/Epiphany and more. You can view more stations here, http://www.stlukecp.org/advent/

Updated with information from Debra Ricard. 12-15-20

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Correction: Briarcrest Neighborhood Association delivers 40 bags of goods to Camp United We Stand

Sunday, December 6, 2020

The van was filled with donations, including a chewy box full of blue jeans
Photo courtesy BNA

BNA Director Jean Hilde reports that the neighborhood project to collect clothing and goods for Camp United We Stand, now at Calvin Presbyterian Church in Shoreline, was a rousing success.

BNA had asked people to bring their donations to the Patty Pan Cooperative on 27th NE.

When the van was full, volunteers started packing other vehicles
Photo courtesy BNA

"We had a great turnout from our neighbors for our donations collection for our homeless neighbors this week! The BNA and Patty Pan delivered some 40 bags of needed items to the Calvin Presbyterian site in Shoreline this morning. 

Christmas at Camp United We Stand will be a little brighter
Photo courtesy BNA

"The residents received lots of warm clothes, blankets and comforters, tarps and a cot, a box of nails, foodstuffs and hygiene products and more!

"Thanks to everyone who contributed. Because of your generosity, our homeless neighbors' winter will be a little bit easier!"


CORRECTION: Thanks to the readers who let us know that Tent City 3 is in north Seattle right now and the group at Calvin Presbyterian is Camp United We Stand.



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Drive-Thru Worship Nativity Pageant

Saturday, November 28, 2020


Drive-Thru Worship Nativity Pageant
Richmond Beach Congregational Church, UCC
1512 NW 195th St, Shoreline, WA 98177

THIS SUNDAY November 29, 2020 at 10:00am

Sunday November 29th is the First Sunday of Advent. A Sunday of HOPE!

Everyone is invited to experience the story of the Nativity in an untraditional way. 

Drive-Thru Worship will include familiar faces, familiar scripture, familiar music and fresh expressions of the familiar story of Jesus’ birth. 

Details:

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. 1430 NW Richmond Beach Rd, Shoreline, WA 98177

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.

Holiday Giving Tree Donations: Outreach will gratefully receive your donations.

All RBCC hosting participants will be wearing masks and gloves.

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 or 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!



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Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service

Tuesday, November 24, 2020


Ecumenical Thanksgiving Eve Service
Wednesday, November 25th 7:00pm

This Wednesday evening, tune in for a special collaborative worship service from 
  • Richmond Beach Congregational United Church of Christ, 
  • St. Luke Parish, 
  • First Lutheran Richmond Beach, and 
  • Calvin Presbyterian Church. 

Rev. Neil Trainer (Calvin Presbyterian), Father Brad Hagelin (St. Luke), Rev. John Bjorge (First Lutheran) will share reflections on psalms of thanksgiving, with prayers from Rev. Emily Mitchell (Calvin Presbyterian) and a sermon from Rev. Dr. Paul Ashby (RBCC). 

Musical offerings from Calvin Presbyterian's Twelve Bells Handbell ensemble, First Lutheran's vocal quartet, the RBCC-UCC virtual choir, and a special collaborative piece from Joel Bevington (Director of Music Ministries, FLRB), Valerie Grissom (Director of Music Ministries, CPC) and Katie Skovholt (Choir Director, RBCC) and more.

Hosted by Richmond Beach Congregational Church, and premiering on Facebook and YouTube at 7:00pm on November 25, 2020.


Either can be searched by: rbcc-ucc



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Trunk (tent!) or Treat event for Hillwood and surrounding neighborhoods

Monday, October 26, 2020


Calvin Presbyterian Church would like to extend an invitation to our Hillwood Neighborhood and surrounding neighborhoods in Shoreline to join us for our special annual trick or treat in our church parking lot drive-thru style! 

Enjoy prepared treat bags assembled and handed out in accordance with the WA State's safety guidelines.

This year instead of car trunks, we are handing out treats from decorated tents arranged in a village drive-through style. Walk-ups are welcome and we will have volunteers to direct traffic and pedestrians to respect the 6ft social distancing guidelines.

Vehicles will enter the north entrance on 3rd Ave NW and drive through our parking lot through a village of tents and exit on the south entrance on 3rd Ave NW.

Trunk (Tent) or Treat 2020
Saturday October 31, 2020 - 6-8pm

Calvin Presbyterian Church
18826 3rd Ave NW, Shoreline



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Case updates Oct 23, 2020; Inslee updates guidance for religious and faith based organizations

Sunday, October 25, 2020

Gov. Jay Inslee has announced updated guidance for religious and faith based organizations as part of Washington's Safe Start phased reopening plan. 

The religious and faith-based guidance is updated to:
  • Clarify that physical distancing between non-household members must be 6 feet in all directions; and
  • Permit brief physical contact among up to five individuals, excluding religious leaders, if the brief contact is a critical component to the organization’s religious service, so long as masks are worn and hands are sanitized immediately before and after the contact.
Read the full guidance document here.
 


Case updates October 23, 2020


United States
  • cases 8,469,976 - 82,929 cases since yesterday
  • deaths 223,393 - 946 deaths since yesterday

Washington state - *DOH does not report deaths on the weekend
  • cases 102,264 - 919 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 8,258 - 24 since yesterday
  • deaths* 2,296 - 7 since last report

King county
  • cases 26,181 - 212 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 2,527 - 2 since yesterday
  • deaths 789 - 0 since yesterday

Shoreline - population 56,752 (2018)
  • cases 656 - 2 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 108 - 0 new
  • deaths 63 - 0 new

Lake Forest Park - 13,569 (2018)
  • cases 76 - 2 since yesterday
  • hospitalizations 3 - 0 new
  • deaths 1 - 0 new




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Update: On-going arson investigation in Shoreline

Friday, October 2, 2020

Photo courtesy Shoreline Fire

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at 7:22am a city of Shoreline officer was flagged down by a community member in the 16700 block of Aurora Ave N, after they noticed that someone attempted to set fire to a closed coffee shop.
 
The deputy checked the building and found smoldering ashes in a planter, burned items scattered on the ground and soot marks up the sides of two walls on the building. 

A KCSO Fire Investigator was called to the scene and determined several incendiary devices were thrown at the back of the building, which houses church offices.

No damage was done to the interior of the coffee shop. Investigators obtained surveillance video. At this time, the surveillance footage is not being released to the public as investigators continue to follow up on leads. 

This case remains an open and active investigation. They are still in the early phases of the investigation and still looking for suspects.

If you have any information please call the King County Sheriff’s Office Fire investigation unit at 206-263-2070 and reference case #C20031019. 



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St. Dunstan’s to hold Blessing of the Animals

Thursday, October 1, 2020



St. Dunstan’s Blessing of the Animals
Sunday, October 4 at 11:30am


You are invited to bring your pets to receive a blessing outside the main doors of the church. We will say a general prayer and then invite those who wish to come forward for a blessing for their animals. 

Please be sure to wear your mask and leash or cage your pet, as appropriate.

St. Dunstan’s Episcopal Church is located at 722 N 145th St in Shoreline.

Questions? Email office@sdchp.org (Monday-Thursday)



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Committed and compassionate people needed

Tuesday, September 15, 2020

St. Dunstan's will be the new home of the
Shoreline Severe Winter Shelter

Help make this coming winter safe for those lacking adequate shelter.

After successfully piloting the Shoreline Severe Weather Shelter last winter, the City of Shoreline and NUHSA welcome St. Dunstan's Episcopal Church as a partner and host for this winter's emergency shelter.

Volunteers (over 18 years old):
  • are needed to commit to being on-call for a certain number of nights each month between November 1st and March 30th (shelter will open only when weather is below 34 degrees F).
  • will be provided with training and then will be responsible for welcoming guests and supervising the shelter overnight (partial shifts can be arranged).
  • will be paired with another person and can trade off sleeping and being awake as only one person needs to be awake for fire watch between 11pm and 5am.

COVID-19 protocols and requirements will be implemented. For more information or to volunteer, please email staff@nuhsa.org or call 206-550-5626.

Thank you for making a difference!



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Jazz Vespers Sunday

Friday, September 11, 2020


Jazz Vespers is back: this Sunday, the 13th, 5 - 6pm streaming live on Facebook


Months ago when the theme of climate change was selected for this Jazz Vespers event, we had no idea how relevant it would be. As we lift our thoughts and prayers for many who are suffering the impacts of the wildfires in the west, may these moments of music be a respite for our souls.

The program this Sunday looks to be fabulous! 

Welcome Clarence Penn, renowned jazz drummer, and Ike Sturm, classical and jazz bassist. Penn‘s strength is his diverse music repertoire as soloist, sideman, in large and small ensembles, and as a sought after music faculty member.

Sturm Is the Music Director for Jazz at Saint Peter’s Church in Manhattan. In addition to his leadership with the jazz programs at the church, Sturm is a composer and recently released an album with his band, Endless Field. Sturm uses music to promote environmental activism and awareness.

Join Sturm, Penn, Jean Chaumont and others this Sunday, 5-6pm, streaming live. The program will include a reflection by Kim Herbert, Youth Director, Lake Forest Park Presbyterian Church.



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Drive-through food bank drive at Richmond Beach Congregational Church fills a truck

Sunday, August 30, 2020


Story and photos by Cynthia Sheridan

For the past ten years Richmond Beach Congregational Church has designated one service each month as Poverty Sunday, with an opportunity for parishioners to donate food or cash to a designated community foodbank.

Since Covid-19 has eliminated Sunday services, the church continues to support those in need by transforming Poverty Sunday into a quarterly food drive drop-off in the church parking, This quarter's donation will go to the North Food Bank, in Seattle.


Church members were able to collect one and a half truck loads by the time their drive ended, according to Beverly Hawkins, RBCC Community Outreach Board Member.



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