Special Events
Chant and Drum Circle for World Peace
Date: Friday, April 26, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
With Isla Ross
This event is In Person
All are warmly invited to bring hand drums and percussion ,songs, chants and prayers to share ! Together we will make a difference. 
The songs and chants will be participatory, simple and easy to follow, from various cultures. Sound carries intention out into the world.
Everyone is welcome to bring a hand drum, shakers, and other hand percussion to play along. Also bring Prayers of Peace to share with the Circle at the end.
About Isla Ross:
Isla Ross is a Devotional Artist and Composer who offers Healing Songs, Interfaith Chants, and Meditative Music, accompanied by an array of exotic instruments. Even as a child , she was fascinated by the spiritual practices and music of many cultures.
In 2002, Isla experienced a transformative year in Europe, including a Sacred Clowning retreat in a Tibetan monastery. The lessons included Sacred chants of India. She continued studying with several sound healers in England and back in the US. In 2005, Isla found her way to the Interfaith Community Sanctuary in Seattle, where she shares music for services and events.
Buddhist Meditation Retreat with Greg Patenaude
Date: Saturday, May 4, 2024
Time: 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
With Greg Patenaude
This event is In Person
Join us for a half-day retreat exploring the foundational practices of Mahamudra and Dzogchen.
Saturday, May 4th, from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Seattle Interfaith Community Sanctuary.
During this retreat, participants will have the opportunity to delve into the core practices of Mahamudra and Dzogchen, with an emphasis on bringing the mind to rest, exploring the nature of the mind, and learning to rest in the natural primordial state. Whether you are new to meditation or looking to deepen your practice, this session offers a supportive environment to explore these transformative techniques. The practice instructions for this retreat come from Younge Khachab Rinpoche’s latest book, the Secret Path of the Siddhas.
The retreat will include guided meditations, teachings on the foundational practices of Mahamudra and Dzogchen, and discussions that allow for questions and shared insights. It’s a perfect setting to connect with fellow travelers on the path who are on a journey of self-discovery and awakening.
This event is open to everyone. No prior experience is required, and all are welcome to join us in this immersive experience. Please visit Interfaith Community Sanctuary for more details and to plan your visit. Parking is available onsite via a driveway in the alley behind the church.
For questions please contact Greg Patenaude at siddhearta@gmail.com or call 425-830-1117.
About Greg Patenaude
Greg Patenaude is a Buddhist teacher, writer, and the director of Younge Drodul Ling, a Tibetan Buddhist non-profit located in Seattle. For over a decade he has been sharing his wisdom and guidance through leading meditation groups, retreats, and online and in-person classes. His dedication to helping others is evident in his commitment to supporting and inspiring fellow practitioners in their own spiritual journey, as well as his ability to present the ancient tradition in a way that is accessible and relevant to modern life. You can follow Greg’s writing on his website lifes.work .
Special Events Archive
Lila al Qadr ~ Night of Destiny
Date: Friday, April 5, 2024
Time: 6:30 pm -
With Bahiyaa Ann Holmes Redding & Imam Jamal Rahman
This event is In Person, Live Streaming
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Reverend Karen Lindquist Memorial Service
Date: Saturday, March 30, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:30 pm
This event is In Person, Live Streaming
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MOTHER TARA SACRED EVENING TO HONOR REVEREND KAREN LINDQUIST
HOSTED BY OUR DEVOTIONAL MUSICIAN ISLA ROSS
Date: Friday, February 16, 2024
Time: 7:00 pm -
This event is In Person
SACRED INTENTIONS
Date: Monday, January 1, 2024
Time: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm
With Jamal Rahman & Dave Brown
This event is In Person
The Mevlevi Order of America, together with the Society for Turkish Classical Music, present the Sema ceremony honoring the great Sufi mystical poet, Mevlana Jalaluddin Rumi
The Sema ceremony is layered with rich symbolic representation of the human being's spiritual journey.
Date: Sunday, December 17, 2023
Time: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
With Dr. Timuçin Çevikoğlu
This event is In Person, Virtual
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Meşk with Master Mevlevi Musician from Turkey Dr. Timuçin Çevikoğlu
Date: Wednesday, December 13, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This event is In Person, Virtual
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Mevlevi Ilahi Zikr (Seattle)
Date: Monday, December 11, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm
With Dr. Timuçin Çevikoğlu
This event is In Person, Virtual
Blues Vespers with Grant Dermody & Tim Sherman
Date: Sunday, December 10, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
This event is
2023 Inter~Spiritual Celebration
Date: Sunday, November 19, 2023
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm
With Northwest Interfaith & Interfaith Community Sanctuary
This event is In Person
Bengali Clinic Fundraising Dinner coming November 18!
SAMC: A Decade of Wellnes
Date: Saturday, November 18, 2023
Time: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
With SAMC Chondipur, Bangladesh
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An evening of Kirtan music with Isla Ross
Date: Friday, November 17, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
With Isla Ross
This event is In Person
Annual Talent Showcase Fundraiser
Date: Saturday, November 4, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
This event is
Indian Classical Music: Melodies of Maihar
Date: Sunday, October 22, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
This event is In Person
Talent Show a Fun ~Raiser
Date: Saturday, September 30, 2023
Time: 5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
With Sanctuary congregants
This event is In Person
TREASURE SALE
Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Time: 9:00 am - 6:00 pm
With Sanctuary members
This event is
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT CLASS
Date: Saturday, September 9, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
With Imam Jamal Rahman
This event is Virtual
An Evening of Kirtan Music II
Date: Friday, August 25, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
With Isla Ross
This event is In Person, Virtual
INSIGHTS & PRACTICES INSPIRED by the NATURAL WORLD
“There is One Holy book, the manuscript of nature, the only scripture which can enlighten the reader." (Hazrat Inayat Khan
Date: Saturday, August 5, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
With Imam Jamal Rahman
This event is In Person
Peace Camp International
Date: Thursday, August 3, 2023
Time: 9:30 am - 4:00 pm
With Director Gretchen Rowe
This event is In Person
An evening of Kirtan music
Date: Friday, July 21, 2023
Time: 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm
With Isla Ross
This event is In Person
Parliament of World Religions (pre-event)
Date: Sunday, April 30, 2023
Time: 12:00 pm - 2:30 pm
With Co-ministers
This event is In Person
Mimouna Celebration
Date: Saturday, April 15, 2023
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
This event is In Person
Gentle Yoga & Mindfulness with Arzu Cohen to benefit earthquake relief efforts.
Breathe. Move. Be.
Date: Saturday, March 4, 2023
Time: 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
With Arzu Cohen
This event is In Person
In Loving Memory of those forever in our hearts…
"Perhaps the stars in the sky, are loved ones letting us know they are near, by guiding us through the night.""
Date: Saturday, February 11, 2023
Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
With Bilgehan Jansen
This event is In Person
INTERFAITH FEAST
"Love of the Good, (Love of God), Love of the Neighbor"
Date: Saturday, February 4, 2023
Time: 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
This event is In Person
Members Celebration & Annual Meeting
Date: Sunday, January 1, 2023
Time: 10:00 am - 11:30 am
With Congregants, Officers, Ministers and Friends
This event is Virtual
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Holiday Greetings!
Date: Sunday, January 1, 2023
Time: -
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New Year’s Eve Renewal & Meditation Gathering
Date: Saturday, December 31, 2022
Time: 8:30 pm - 10:00 pm
With Jonathan Van Valin
This event is In Person
Inter-Spiritual Celebration of Gratitude at Thanksgiving
Date: Sunday, November 20, 2022
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
With NWI and Sanctuary
This event is In Person
Visit with Tahil Sharma our URI Regional Coordinator
Tahil is coming in person explore the roots of communities inspired to do the work of an engaged, enduring interfaith cooperation.
Date: Friday, October 21, 2022
Time: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
With Our URI CC
This event is In Person
Youth and Family Medicine Circle
with SiSwinKlae Laurel Boucher
Date: Sunday, October 2, 2022
Time: 4:00 pm - 5:30 pm
With SisWinKlae Laurel Boucher
This event is In Person
Members Annual Spiritual Retreat
"This practice will open the veils between worlds."
Date: Saturday, September 3, 2022
Time: 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
With Sanctuary ministerial circle
This event is In Person
PEACE CAMP INTERNATIONAL 2022
Date: Monday, August 8, 2022
Time: 9:30 pm - 4:00 pm
With Gretchen Rowe
This event is In Person
Spirit of Hope
INTERFAITH CLIMATE SOLUTIONS
Date: Sunday, July 31, 2022
Time: 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm
With Northwest Interfaith
This event is In Person
Mimouna Celebration
Date: Saturday, April 30, 2022
Time: 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm
With Sanctuary Ministerial Circle with guest Rabbi Yohanna Kinberg
This event is In Person
Lila al Qadr ~ Night of Destiny
Date: Friday, April 29, 2022
Time: 7:00 pm - 10:30 pm
With Bahiyaa Ann Holmes Redding & Imam Jamal Rahman
This event is In Person
Join Zoom Gathering
ID: 883 3054 2612
Passcode: Night
Celebrating World Interfaith Harmony with Peace Camp International
"For the children, I hope they will remember the warm and strong sense of community during our morning and afternoon “circles of love”." ~ Gretchen Rowe
Date: Sunday, February 6, 2022
Time: 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm
This event is Virtual
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ID: 891 4963 8538
Passcode: PeaceCamp
View video from our Live Streaming Holiday Celebration
Face masks and proof of vaccination status required!
Date: Sunday, December 19, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With Ministerial Circle
This event is In Person
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in Gratitude to our Creator & Creation
“You cannot get through a single day without having an impact on the world around you. What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make.” ~Jane Goodall
Date: Sunday, November 21, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
With Northwest Interfaith
This event is Virtual
Climate Change Sunday 10/31 2:00PM
Is this any way to treat our mother? ~ Rabbi Anson Laytner
Date: Sunday, October 31, 2021
Time: 2:00 pm - 4:30 am
With Faith & Spiritual Spiritual Leaders and Climate Change Activists
This event is Virtual
Join Zoom Gathering
ID: Zoom ID link will be sent to registrants registered on Brown Paper Tickets: https://climatechange.bpt.me/
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“Hear Me! Stand With Me!: Challenges & Opportunities” a Dialogue of inspiration and hope through Allyship
Date: Sunday, July 18, 2021
Time: -
With Rabbi Anson Laytner, Imam Jamal Rahman, Sister Farida Hakim, and Rabbi Jay Rosenbaum
This event is In Person, Virtual
Night of Destiny ~ Lailat al Qadr Dua (prayer supplication) for Lailat al Qadr
Date: Friday, May 7, 2021
Time: 7:15 pm - 8:30 pm
This event is Virtual
