Events (Page 21)

It’s Shrove Tuesday, and as St Benedict was Italian we have Italian pancakes, aka pizza. Please come and bring a beverage, salad or dessert to share.  

The regular Green Group meeting will take place on Wednesday February 10 at 2:30. We will be discussing current and future activities and interests. Everyone is welcome.

There are many talented professional musicians living here in the Central Coast, and every now and again they team up to create magical musical moments. One of those will happen on the afternoon of Saturday February 14, two exceptional performers will delight their audience in an informal afternoon concert “For the Love of Music”. Soprano Katherine Arthur will be joined by pianist Louise King in a program of music by Brahms and Cole Porter. Arthur, who has been teaching voice for over 25 years, teaches…

Join the St. Ben’s No Guilt Quilters for a fun day of sewing, knotting, and camaraderie at St. Ben’s. Supplies and lunch provided. All are welcome. The quilts we make go to refugees worldwide, distributed by Lutheran World Relief <http://lwr.org/quilts>. For more information, contact Pamela Bleisch Strawn: 805-602-1240 or pr.bleisch@gmail.com

Join the St. Benedict’s Green Group on Wednesday January 13 at 2:30 for a special meeting with speaker Heidi Harmon. Heidi is the chair of the Climate Change Task Force for Santa Lucia Sierra Club and Program Director for the local chapter of 350.org. She will be giving us her perspective on the Paris Climate Change Conference, and talking about what we can do locally.

Things Hidden: Scripture as Spirituality The author of Things Hidden, Franciscan priest Richard Rohr, is the founder of the Center for Action and Contemplation in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  He is the author of numerous books, including Falling Upward: Spirituality for the Two Halves of Life and The Naked Now: Learning to See as the Mystics See. Rohr writes, “The development of consciousness is a gradual, lifelong process; it’s not typically a straightforward journey. We may catch a glimpse of Divine…

All members and friends are invited to come to our annual Star Party on January 6 at 6pm. Bring food to share and a few twigs from your Christmas decorations. We’ll take down the Christmas flowers and greens (thanks to Laura Thompson and everyone who worked to make the church so beautiful for Christmas) and have a small fire in honor of Old Christmas. In 1752, the calendar was changed and eleven days were lost which meant that Christmas Day…

Banjo Babes Showcase curated by Erin Inglish with the Stringtown Ambassadors, Evie Ladin, Sharon Martinson (of The Littlest Birds), and The Small Glories (with Cara Luft of Canadian Supergroup the Wailin’ Jenny’s) The Banjo Babes Calendar & Album (and Tour) is a collective, grassroots celebration of professional women banjo players. Thank you to all the artists, fans, supporters, and collaborators alike who have made this joyful project possible each year. Entering its third year, we look forward to the 2016 edition of the…

Please come and enjoy Christmas music from six centuries sung by the St Benedict’s Singers and friends, directed by John Cribb. There is no charge and everyone is welcome. This popular concert will include familiar carols for everyone to sing. the program lasts about an hour and will be followed by refreshments.

Please join Wilshire Hospice for a time to remember and celebrate those close to us that are no longer with us. In addition to honoring those who have passed, this event will offer community resources that assist in coping with the extra challenges that may arise during the holidays for people who have lost a loved one. We invite you to purchase a light in memory, or in honor of, a friend or loved one. Additionally, you may light a candle during…