There is some exciting new energy happening at St Peter, Quamichan! A new year seems to have brought with it a desire for new liturgical activity accented by two significant events.
Throughout the season of Lent, I will be teaching those interested in learning how to pray Holden evening prayer. This Lutheran format of evening prayer was composed by Marty Haugen during the winter of 1985-1986 while he was at Holden Village in Washington State.
The service is known for its beautiful melodies and reflective prayers. The liturgy includes readings, hymns, prayers and a final blessing, and is perfect for use during contemplative times such as Advent and Lent. Marty Haugen has a way of creating music that gets stuck in your head for days.
Beginning on Feb. 25, every Wednesday during Lent at 7 p.m., anyone who is interested in learning Holden evening prayer is invited to come to St. Peter, Quamichan. Even if, or perhaps especially if, this is something you’ve never experienced before, you are welcome to join in. We will all learn together!
Another exciting new thing that’s happening at St. Peter’s is a youth and young adult service on April 26 at 7 p.m. According to the coordinators of the event, Hannah Smith and Max Zalinko, “This evening service is intended for those ages 13–30, and will be led by youth and young adults, with opportunities for participation in readings, music, prayer and fellowship.
“Our hope is to create a welcoming space for young people from different parishes to gather in worship, build connections and share in community together… There will also be social time following the service, with refreshments and goodies, providing an opportunity for youth and young adults to meet and connect informally.”
All in the diocese, and our ecumenical partners, are invited to attend this service.
