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Day of Prayer hosted across Peninsula today
Women, men and children in more than 170 countries will celebrate World Day of Prayer today.
In Forks, join in on the event at The Caring Place, 481 W. E St., at 12:05 p.m.
In Sequim, the Dungeness Valley Lutheran Church, 925 N. Sequim Ave., welcomes everyone from noon to 1 p.m.
The World Day of Prayer is an ecumenical movement of Christian women of many traditions who come together to observe a common day of prayer each year on the first Friday of March.
For more information, visit www.wdp-usa.org or www.facebook.com/WorldDayOfPrayerUSA.
‘Mezzanine’ hour
PORT TOWNSEND — Every Sunday, St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 1020 Jefferson St., holds a “mezzanine” hour from 9:30 a.m. to 10:15 a.m. in the parish hall, Fenn House (for adults) and Judy House (for children).
Mezzanine refers to a space in between the main stories of a building. Often, this is a space in which one can rest or get a better view on life, according to a news release.
At St. Paul’s, it re-creates a spiritual mezzanine of sorts— a time in between worship services and the busy spaces in lives — to rest, reflect and deepen spiritual lives through learning.
St. Paul’s Mezzanine is open to all ages with classes that focus on prayer and religious education (for adults) and others that combine “Art & Soul” (program for children and youths).
On Saturday, the church hosts a quiet morning retreat for those who wish to deep-end their faith walk.
This week, Suzanna Crawford O’Brien will discuss “Myth, Ritual and Symbol” from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
Retreats take place in St. Paul’s Parish Hall.
A suggested donation of $10 helps to cover the cost of refreshments and materials.
RSVPs are appreciated but not necessary via 360-385-0770 or stpauls_pt@outlook.com.
Unity speaker
PORT ANGELES — Unity in the Olympics, 2917 E. Myrtle St., will hold a 10:30 a.m. service Sunday with guest speaker the Rev. Kathleen McKern Verigin.
The lesson is “Teachings of the Triple Spiral.”
“The triple spiral is a powerful symbol etched into a massive stone at Newgrange, Ireland, dating back over 5,100 years,” according to a news release.
Verigin is an Emmy award-winning television writer/producer, author, inspirational speaker, spiritual counselor and mentor, and guide for sacred site tours of Ireland.
Child care is available during the service.
A brief time for silent meditation will be held from 10 a.m. to 10:15 a.m.
All are welcome to attend all church activities.
Lenten series
PORT TOWNSEND — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church’s 2015 Lenten Series, “Fierce Landscapes: A Lenten Journey Through Death, Grief and Holy Living,” takes place Wednesdays through March 25 at 1020 Jefferson St.
At 6 p.m., a soup and bread supper are served.
From 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m., a “Journey Session” is held.
This Wednesday’s session is “Living, Dying & Loving: Preparation & Planning for the End of Life” with Dianne and MaryAnn Seward.
On March 18, the session is “Acknowledging Death & Celebrating Life: The Church Steps In” with William Maxwell and the Rev. Dianne Andrews.
And March 25, the session is “The Walk of Holy Week: The Cross and Beyond,” with Andrews and Maxwell.
For more information, visit www.stpaulspt.org.
UW dean’s list
SEATTLE — Several local students have been named to the dean’s list at the University of Washington for the autumn quarter.
To qualify, a student must have completed at least 12 graded credits and have a grade-point average of at least 3.50.
The following students were named:
From Chimacum, seniors Dillon Richard Dukek and Libby Ellen Strickland.
From Forks, senior Caleb Daniel Larson and juniors Esther Rebeckah Palmer and Marianna Rose Palmer.
From Neah Bay, senior Demarus Robin Tevuk Sandlin.
From Port Angeles, seniors Jennifer Boesenberg and Brandyn Luke Graves; juniors Ryan Cearley, Jenna Annabell Han, Kayla Maureen McLaughlin and Tara E. Price; and freshman Ginue Justin Han.
From Port Hadlock, seniors Kevin Christopher Buretta and Cali Rose Kopczick.
From Port Ludlow, senior Hannah Davia Spitzbart, junior Marilyn Grace Fick and sophomore Kali Sue McConnell.
From Port Townsend, seniors Bentley Scott Breithaupt, Jacob Zachary Deberry, Lucas Galen Holloway, Tara Madrone, Kurt John Maegerle, Aegir Egholt Olsen, Benjamin Warren Reinhart, Mackenzie Beth Sepler, Seiji Umeda Thielk and Kellyn Loftus Traenkenschuh; juniors Kate Darby Flanagan, Eleanor Glynis Forbes, Emma Charlotte Kelety, Xuan Liao, Vy Huynh Nguyen and Emmet Clithero Michael Scout; sophomore Xavier Chao Frank; and freshmen Ian Mckenzie Hadden, Francis Paoli and Natalie Jean Toews.
From Quilcene, seniors Jessica Lillis Hanna and Brian Justin Quigley.
From Sequim, seniors Scott Mitchel Lester and Idris Vladimir Ostrovsky; juniors Blake William Bryant, Katrina Chan, Waylon J. Lam and Jason Daniel Trammell; sophomores Juliana Ayala-Flores, Brendon Jordan Hudson and Austin George Law; and freshman James Francis Reis.
Students visit Health Department
SHORELINE — Five Peninsula College students from the Chemistry Club recently visited the state Department of Health laboratories in Shoreline.
The visit was part of the annual American Chemical Society career event and included more than 50 student participants from two- and four-year institutions throughout the Puget Sound region.
The event consisted of informational talks on the United States Public Health Laboratory system, a panel discussion focused on career opportunities and a facility tour.
The Department of Health laboratories provide services to protect and improve the health of state residents through tracking and monitoring diseases, testing environmental samples and screening newborns for inherited conditions.
During the event, Peninsula College students toured the microbiology, environmental science and newborn screening laboratories.
The Peninsula College Chemistry Club is a local student chapter of the American Chemical Society.
For more information, email faculty adviser Dr. Ben Weintraub at bweintraub@pencol.edu.
