Valley & Mountain is a 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.
The Big News!
After 2.5 years of scurrying to unload and reload rubber bins full of candles and cushions and buckets/drums, we have moved into a permanent home. Yet, in the spirit of radical hospitality, we are not treating it as a private, closed space that we’ll keep all to ourselves. We are co-leasing the building, a beautiful 4600 sq ft space on the corner of Rainier & Orcas in the heart of Hillman City/Columbia City (5623 Rainier Ave S), with our partner non-profit, Community Arts Create.
We envision the building becoming:
an incubator where community thrives,
a breeding ground for collaborations and relationships to form,
a compost bucket where creative liberation movements blossom,
a school equipping people to discover the deep places of their souls
and the oceanic mystery of God.
Upcoming Events
6/16 (Sun)
Celebration
4-5:30pm
5623 Rainier Ave S.
6/19 (Wed)
Womens Deep Listening Circles
Group A: 8-9:30pm, contact rosekm@bardicgrove.org
Group B: 7-8:30pm, contact catherinelivaudais@gmail.com
6/20 (Thurs)
Solstice Beach Party
*organized by Womens DLC’s, invites all women to Alki Beach to celebrate the solstice. At 9pm, the menfolk are welcome.
contact: rosekm@bardicgrove.org
6/24 (Mon)
Mens Group (B)
7-9pm, Bryan’s house
contact: bryan_lindwall@yahoo.com
*newcomers welcome*
Summer Retreat Options!
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