Margaret D. McGee
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"What a gift Margaret McGee is to St.Paul's! Her preaching and teaching has deepened and stretched many spiritual journeys in this community. Margaret's presentations are profoundly honest, penetrating, unfailingly sound, and filled with her insight into the funniness and yearning of us all." -- The Reverend Elizabeth A. Bloch, Rector, St. Paul's Episcopal Parish, Port Townsend
"Margaret McGee is articulate, wise, and often funny. She tells the Story of God's passionate love for humankind in all of her work with a grace and originality that we don't often encounter." -- The Very Reverend William F. Maxwell "Your book showed the women how to talk about themselves and tell their stories. It has been the perfect beginning for our group, and provided a non-threatening way for us to engage some very deep issues. A roaring success!" -- The Reverend Vickie Dogaru, St. Luke's Episcopal Church, Vancouver WA From workshop and program participants: "It was a challenge for me to experience the moments of silence ... a first step to contemplative prayer, a new thing for me, the concept to listen and not just 'talk' to God in prayer, but to listen. I got better at it as you led us through." "[This Lenten program] has been something I look forward to, partly because it's surprising and unexpected.... I have been particularly surprised at how you have melded our secular and church lives and interests." "Spiritual and mystical in the finest sense of both words." "I thought writing haiku in response to scripture would restrict my expression. But my haiku kept changing, almost as if it had a life of its own. Boy, is haiku neat." "Thank you from the bottom of my heart for being willing to spend the weekend with us and for sharing your journey with us. I will be waiting for your next book." "This is fun!" |
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February 2010 April 15-17 April Participate in Festival of Faith and Writing Calvin College Grand Rapids, Michigan 24 April, 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM Lead workshop "Seeds for Contemplation: Making and Walking the Spiral Labyrinth" Labyrinth Gathering sponsored by the Western Washington Labyrinth Network The Labyrinth: Awakening New Growth Grace Episcopal Church Bainbridge Island, WA May 2 May, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Preach at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 22 May, 9:30 AM - 3:00 PM Facilitate retreat - "Haiku: A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines" Drawing on themes of Pentecost and the Green Season, retreat participants will find inspiration in the moment at hand, tapping into the Creative Spirit we all share. With humor and encouragement, Margaret takes the mystery and intimidation out of writing this short poetic form, using step-by-step exercises to show how writing haiku can be a part of your spiritual life. The Priory Spirituality Center 500 College St. N.E. Lacey, Washington 98516 360.438.2595 June 25-27 June Quarterly Meeting of the Haiku Society of America Seattle, Washington November 2 November, 9:00 AM - Noon Lead workshop - "Haiku: A Spiritual Practice in Three Lines" Drawing on themes of the autumn season and All Souls Day, retreat participants will find inspiration in the moment at hand, tapping into the Creative Spirit we all share. With humor and encouragement, Margaret takes the mystery and intimidation out of writing this short poetic form, using step-by-step exercises to show how writing haiku can be a part of your spiritual life. The Priory Spirituality Center 500 College St. N.E. Lacey, Washington 98516 360.438.2595 -------------------------------------------- Recent Appearances 2010 January 13 January, Wednesday, 6:00 - 8:00 PM "Feeding and Informing Our Journey" Soup supper followed by forum: 'A Haiku Moment of Epiphany' A "haiku moment" is a moment when your mind stops and your heart moves. Margaret introduces haiku as a way to hold and honor these moments, and she leads those present in creating a group haiku for this time and place. St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 16 January, Saturday, 2:00 - 4:00 PM Workshop: Haiku - The Sacred Art With humor and encouragement, Margaret takes the mystery and intimidation out of writing this short form, using step-by-step exercises for paying attention to the world around you, tapping into the feeling of the moment, and writing haiku as part of your spiritual life. East West Bookshop 6500 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, WA 98115 (206) 523-3726 23 January, Saturday, 10:00 AM - Noon Haiku Workshop: Themes of Epiphany Focusing on themes from the season of Epiphany, Margaret uses step-by-step exercises for paying attention to the world around you, tapping into the feeling of the moment, and discovering the essence that lies behind the surface of things. The Cathedral Shop at St. Mark's 1245 Tenth Avenue East Seattle, WA 98102 Registration required for this free event Contact: George Treusch 206.323.1040 24 January, Sunday, 1:30 PM Book Reading: Haiku - The Sacred Art Margaret reads excerpts and leads those present in creating a group haiku. Island Books 3014 78th Ave. SE Mercer Island, WA 98040 800.432.1640 206.232.6920 27 January, Wednesday, 7:00 PM Book Reading: Haiku - The Sacred Art Margaret reads excerpts and leads those present in creating a group haiku. Members of the Port Townsend Haiku Group will join Margaret and read from their work. Sponsored by The Writers Workshoppe 360.379.2617 Reading located at The Victorian Cafe Victorian Square 940 Water Street Port Townsend, WA February 6 February, 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM Facilitate retreat - "Stumbling Toward God" The Priory Spirituality Center 500 College St. N.E. Lacey, Washington 98516 360.438.2595 20 February, Saturday, 1:00 - 4:00 Workshop - Inspired Haiku With humor and encouragement, Margaret takes the mystery and intimidation out of writing this short form, using step-by-step exercises for paying attention to the world around you, tapping into the feeling of the moment, and writing haiku as part of your spiritual life. The Writers Workshoppe 820 Water Street 360.379.2617 March 7 March, 9:45 AM Present forum: "I too am dust" -- Haiku as a Spiritual Practice for Lent Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 301 Lopez Ave Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 452-2323 2009 January 4 January, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Preach at St. Paul's Episcopal Church "A Holy Family" 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 24 January, 1:00 PM Writing Haiku in Response to Sacred Texts Blush of the Beloved class with Jamal Rahman Interfaith Community Church 1763 N.W. 62nd St. Seattle, Washington 98107 (206) 783-1618 February 26 Feb. - 1 Mar. Alumni Faculty Member Florida Christian Writers Conference Lake Yale Conference Center Leesburg, Florida Contact: Billie Wilson 321-269-5831 www.flwriters.org March 22 March, 9:45 AM The Fall to Earth: Stories of Attention and Change for Lent Holy Trinity Lutheran Church 301 Lopez Ave Port Angeles, WA 98362 (360) 452-2323 30 March, 6:30 PM Workshop - Haiku for Passover Bet Shira Congregation Port Townsend, WA April 10 April, 6:00 - 10:00 PM Community Seder - Haiku for Passover Bet Shira Congregation Port Townsend, WA August 1 August, 7:00 PM Reading with Port Townsend Haiku Group Bohemia Coffee Shop Poulsbo, WA 2 August, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Preach at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 October 17 October, Saturday all day Participant at Seabeck Haiku Getaway Evening Reading: Haiku - The Sacred Art Seabeck Conference Center Seabeck, Washington November 8 November, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Preach at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 December 2009 5 December, Saturday, 3:00 - 8:00 PM Book Signing and Sale: Haiku - The Sacred Art St. Nicholas Faire Proceeds from the sale support community projects at St. Paul's. St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 16 December, 7:00 PM Book Reading: Haiku - The Sacred Art Margaret reads excerpts and leads those present in creating a group haiku. Third Place Books 17171 Bothell Way NE Lake Forest Park, WA 98155 206-366-3333 20 December, Sunday, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Preach at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 2008 January 13 Jan, 9:15 AM and 11:15 AM Preach at Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship 2333 San Juan Avenue Port Townsend, Washington 360.379.0609 16 Jan., 7:30 PM Book Group -- Sacred Attention The Maxwell home Port Townsend, Washington 24 Jan, 7:00 PM Writing Haiku in Response to Sacred Texts East West Bookshop 6500 Roosevelt Way NE Seattle, Washington 98115 206.523.3726 February 10 Feb., 12:15 PM The Fall to Earth: Stories of Attention and Change for Lent Trinity Parish Church Corner of 8th and James 609 Eighth Avenue Seattle, WA 98104 (206) 624-5337 17 Feb., 6:30 PM Feet on the Ground: A Lenten Story Covenant Shores Retirement Community Mercer Island, Washington March 27 Feb. - 2 Mar. Writing Effective Questions for Reflection and Discussion Manuscript CPR Florida Christian Writers Conference Christian Retreat Center Bradenton, Florida Contact: Billie Wilson 321-269-5831 20 Mar, 7:00 PM Maundy Thursday: Preach at St. Paul's Episcopal Church "A Love Story" 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 28 - 30 March Sacred Attention: Named by God Presenter at Women's Retreat Ocean Park Retreat Center, Long Beach Peninsula St. Stephen's Episcopal Parish Longview, Washington 360 423-5600 April 13 April, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Preach at St. Paul's Episcopal Church "A Picture of Abundant Life" 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 June 8 June, 9:15 AM Sacred Attention: Finding God in the Moment Forum at Epiphany Parish of Seattle 1805 38th Ave Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 324-2573 15 June, 9:15 AM Sacred Attention: Finding God in Relationship Forum at Epiphany Parish of Seattle 1805 38th Ave Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 324-2573 29 June, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Preach at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 July July 17 - 20 Tell the Truth Finding the Universal Story in Your Story Pacific Northwest Writers Conference Seattle SeaTac Airport Hilton Contact: Pam Binder 425-673-2665 August 31 August, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Preach at St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 September 19 September, Noon Becoming a Professional Writer Luncheon Speaker Jefferson Community School Good Templars Building Port Townsend, Washington October 1 October, 7:00 PM Sweet and Hot at Chez Paul Stewardship Event - Original Skits St. Paul's Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 November 23 November, 9:15 AM A Whole and Holy Year Forum at Epiphany Parish of Seattle 1805 38th Ave Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 324-2573 December 6 December, 10:00 - 3:00 Quiet Day for Advent St. Hugh's Episcopal Church Allyn, Washington 98524 360.275.8450 7 & 14 December, 9:15 AM Advent: Season of Waiting Forums at Epiphany Parish of Seattle 1805 38th Ave Seattle, WA 98122 (206) 324-2573 2007 August 9 Aug, 7:00 PM Reading at Northwind Arts Center 2409 Jefferson St. Port Townsend, WA 360.379.1086 September 16 Sept., 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM Preach at First Presbyterian Church 294433 Hwy. 101 Quilcene, Washington 360.765.3930 29 Sept., 7:30 PM Facilitate open labyrinth walk The Courtyard of All Souls St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 October 14 Oct., 8:45 AM and 11:00 AM Preach at First Presbyterian Church 294433 Hwy. 101 Quilcene, Washington 360.765.3930 28 Oct, 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM Preach at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 November 3 Nov., Noon Sacred Attention, book signing Sponsored by The Episcopal Bookstore Diocesan Convention, Episcopal Diocese of Olympia Sheraton Tacoma Hotel 1320 Broadway Plaza Tacoma, Washington 206.545.0500 7 and 14 Nov., 7:00 PM Lectio + Haiku Workshop St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 17 Nov., 4:00 - 6:00 PM Sacred Attention -- Reading and Signing St. Paul’s Episcopal Church 1020 Jefferson Street Port Townsend, Washington 360.385.0770 December 1 Dec., 10:00 - 1:30 Women's Study Group St. Luke's Episcopal Church Vancouver, Washington |
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