Reminder: Winter Marriage Preparation Retreat

What: Young Adult Marriage Preparation Retreat
Where: Camp Don Bosco, Carnation, WA
When: February 18-20, 2011 [Early Registration Deadline: January 7, 2011]
Cost: $85 per person

OYYAM invites all engaged young-adult couples to deepen their relationship, spend time in prayer, and gain practical resources at our winter marriage preparation retreat.

For more information, download a brochure at http://seattleoyyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/YA_Marriage_Prep_Brochure.pdf or email oyyamretreats@seattlearch.org.

Announcement: Young Adult Lenten Retreat

What: Young Adult Lenten Retreat
Where: Camp Hamilton, Monroe, WA
When: March 11th-13th, 2011
Cost: $50

Come join other faith-filled young adults in focusing on prayer and our relationship with Christ as we enter into Lent. Led by Fr. Jordan Bradshaw, O.P., this retreat will include talks, reflection, practical resources, fellowship, Reconciliation, Mass, and more. Take the time to enjoy all of this in the beautiful setting of Camp Hamilton.

For more information, please contact Bridget Harris at 206-382-4562, or email her at bridget.harris@seattlearch.org. Registration forms can be downloaded at www.seattleoyyam.org under Young Adult Ministry and then Retreats.

Announcement: Wine and Wisdom 1/10

Event: Wine and Wisdom Date: January 10, 2011, 7-9 p.m. Topic: "I'm Spiritual, Not Religious": Does Church Still Matter? Speaker: Rich Shively, Associate Director for Vocations and Seminarians Location: deVine Wines, 15224 Main St. # 107, Mill Creek, WA In Western culture, particularly in the Pacific Northwest, people often claim, "I'm spiritual, not religious." Are the two terms mutually exclusive? Do Church and religion still matter? Come join Rich Shively, Associate Director for Vocations and Seminarians, and other young adults as we discuss this topic. Discounted wine pours and appetizers will be available, but there is no charge for entry.

Marriage Preparation Retreats

OYYAM invites all engaged young-adult couples to deepen their relationship, spend time in prayer, and gain practical resources at a marriage preparation retreat. The winter retreat is Feb. 18-20, 2011 (early registration deadline is Jan. 7), and the spring retreat is May 20-22, 2011 (early registration deadline is April 22). For more information, download a brochure at http://seattleoyyam.org/wp-content/uploads/2010/10/YA_Marriage_Prep_Brochure.pdf or email oyyamretreats@seattlearch.org.

Spirituality on Tap - Pierce County

The Ignatian Spirituality Center and St. Leo Church in Tacoma present Spirituality on Tap. On December 7th, Gennyn Dennison, Director of Tacoma Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL), will facilitate a discussion on "Discovering Our Deepest Desires" at St. Leo Church.

Dec. 6th Wine and Wisdom - Reconciling Old Testament Brutality and the Idea of a Loving God

Come to Wine and Wisdom for engaging talks on spirituality, community, and discounted wine and appetizers! December's speaker is Wes Howard-Brook, biblical scholar, Seattle University professor, and author of the new book "Come Out, My People!"