Monday, April 22, 7:00pm, Pastoral Outreach Center | SCRIPTURE
In the Beginning:  The Sacredness of Creation in Scripture.  
An exploration of a Biblical view of creation in Genesis and the Gospel according to John.  Presenters:  Sr. Joyce Cox, Director of Ecumenical/Interreligious Dialogue for the Archdiocese of Seattle, and Catherine Punsalan, Assistant Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, Seattle University.
 
Monday, April 29, 7:00pm, Pastoral Outreach Center | SCIENCE
We Are Made of Stars. 
A video and discussion on the science of creation.  Presenter:  Jack Southall, a mechanical engineer, retired after a 40 year career in engineering design at Boeing. Jack served on the Board of Regents at Seattle University for 10 years and currently serves on the technology committee at St. James Cathedral.
 
Saturday, May 11, 9:00am-5:00pm, Isaac Orr Center 910 Marion | KEYNOTE
Reflecting on the Earth as a Sacred Community: A Workshop on the Integrity of Creation.
The workshop will examine the shift that is taking place in our understanding of the world, the opportunities it presents to the human community, and the implications it has for people of faith.  Presenter:  Fr. Joe Mitchell, CP, Executive Director of the Earth and Spirit Center in Louisville, Kentucky. Cost $20, includes lunch.  Registration Required, Patty Bowman, 206-382-4515. 
 
Saturday, May 11, 8:00pm, Cathedral | MUSIC
Music of the Spheres: Homage to Saint Hildegard of Bingen
The unparalleled songs of the 12th-century German visionary are brought to life in a celebration of the recent canonization of this most remarkable woman: abbess, mystic, writer, poet, healer. Passes: $25 door/$22 advance. Seniors and students pay as able. http://medievalwomenschoir.org/ 
 
Monday, May 20, 7:00pm, Pastoral Outreach Center | ETHICS
The St. Francis Pledge: The Catholic Coalition on Climate Change.
An exploration of our ethical obligation to care for creation. Presenter:  Patty Bowman, Director of Social Outreach, St. James Cathedral and ambassador for the Catholic Coalition on Climate Change.
 
Tuesday, May 28, 7:00pm, Pastoral Outreach Center | SPIRITUALITY
A discussion of Making the Shift, by Sr. Elaine Prevalett.  
Presenter:  Brother John Dornbos.  A native of Butte, Montana, John Dornbos has been a Christian Brother for 58 years, and presently serves as a counselor at O'Dea High School  He holds Masters' degrees in Spirituality, Scripture, Physics and School Administration.
 
April 8 — June 14, Cathedral Chapel | ART
Creation. 
Curated by Elizabeth Winder, this exhibit in the Cathedral Chapel brings together contemporary works as well as classic images exploring the theme of God’s hand in the created world.

INFORMATION, Patty Bowman, 206-382-4515 or e-mail pbowman@stjames-cathedral.org

ART CREDIT. Detail of St. Hildegard of Bingen, Angels.