Our Mission: Valley & Mountain is a new spiritual community/church in the Rainier Valley of Seattle, Washington. Our mission is to build a radically hospitable community, rooted in grace, that practices deep listening and creative liberation. We celebrate the diversity of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, primary language, and spiritual identity in our community and our neighborhood and strive to create an inclusive environment.
Upcoming Events
*Men’s Group* Tue, May 22nd, 7:00-8:45pm: Meet @ Julian’s house. This group gathers every other week for building community and developing spiritual maturity. Email john@valleyandmountain.org if you have any questions.
*Women’s Deep Listening Circle* Wed, May 23rd, 8:00-9:30pm: This is an every other week gathering of women for community, support, and spirituality. Join the google group to connect: Google group
*note: all small groups are transgender and cisgender inclusive*
*Experiment in Interreligious Fellowship* Sun, May 27th, 7:00-8:30pm: All are welcome to participate in the Creative Liberation Laboratory’s new experiment of visiting other faith communities for deepening understanding and fellowship across religious divides. Participants should visit a service of some faith tradition other than their own between now and the 27th and come ready to reflect on their experience. Click here for more information about the experiment and for some ideas on where to attend.
Tags: liberation theology, progressive, church, seattle, social justice, spiritual community, inclusive, multi-racial, multi-ethnic, multi-generational
I just saw your article in the 12/15/10 issue of the South Seattle Beacon. This was the first I have heard about your fellowship. As a person who has been uninterested in traditional churches for pretty much my whole life, I have to say that I was pretty impressed and even a little excited about what you are doing. Celebrating creativity and working to stop injustice in the world are two of the most divine things that humans can do; I’m pleased to see that you have made this so important to your mission! Keep it up!
Thanks for the encouraging words!
For the curious, here is a link to the article that “beacon hillite” is referring to: http://www.southseattlebeacon.com/main.asp?SectionID=26&SubSectionID=248&ArticleID=28584
John,
You rock! Glad things are going well! I need to come hang you with you!
Peace,
Jud
My Dear Brother-in-Peace John,
I just read your incredible report of how you were beaten and arrested in Seattle recently.
I intend to share it widely to enroll people in following your advice issued on the heels of this unprovoked abuse:
· Listen deeply.
· Get upset.
· Generate Love.
Among the recipients of your repoert will be the Mayor of Seattle, Mike McGinn and some City council members.
You are a sterling template for unconditional Love and I am very sure Jesus would be proud to call you a disciple! You are spreading His message in a very pure form by BEing Peace.
Blessed be
in Love and Light,
Shira Nahari, Everson WA
I have just read your account of the happenings in Seattle…as I prepare to visit the city. I was there in October when the Occupy protest began and spent time with protesters. I am only there two days this time…I will be holding you in prayer and I will be publicizing your report.
God bless you and thankyou for your challenge
Polly in the UK