As part of our Jubilee 2025, we're nearby Algona doing my event, we wanted to visit St. James…read moreCathedral in Seattle. Today is also my mother's memorial, and what a fitting to attend church, the same St. James where I used to attend in my childhood years. I thought it was a beautiful church, the minute I entered. The usher who helped me find more candles, so I can light one in my mom's memorial was very helpful. We were able to park at the school parking lot, across the street. They have several clean restrooms! I took many photos and videos! I'd like to come back!

It was a few years ago when we were by St. James Cathedral and the peek we did was just that a…read morepeek. There was about to be a service held here and so we decided not to go in but we were intrigued and wanted to look around in the inside, admire tge architecture and art. This December we finally got the opportunity to return as a Medieval Women's Choir was performing here. Steve was eager to go and so we seized that opportunity and went to take a look inside and to enjoy the choir. The choir was very enjoyable and lasted about an hour so it wasn't too lengthy. The Cathedral was beautiful also. But on a comparative aspect is a bit more plain to the last Catholic venues I visited which was in Santa Fe, New Mexico. But despite that it is a beautiful place and should the opportunity arise one should go in to admire the architecture for those that aren't Catholic or particularly religious.

I was raised in the heart of Seattle Washington. And I was taught to work hard, and take care of…read moreyour family. Recently I suffered from heart failure which led to heart surgery. Thank GOD I'm still here. But my point in this conversation is that I'm unable to longer work, and although I wish I could fend for myself, it's not that way anymore. I want to reach out to the establishment (church), Pastor, staff ( Ricky Stuart), and the whole Mt.Zion team for not sometimes but always being there in dire times, through prayer, leadership, and support. Thank You GOD and continue to bless MT. Zion...

I'm not a big organized religion fan, but one random Sunday, I was filled with a desire for live…read moregospel....thus I attended, along with my wonderful white Baptist grandmother. Despite being the minority, we have never felt so welcome in a new space. They have been in the community for 120 years, so you know they are doing it right. Reverend Williams is witty, fun and relatable. He also hops like a cricket, which I needed as I get sleepy in most Judeo-Christian services I'm dragged to as a heathen. If you like a chorus of strong voices that rock your core, go the first Sunday of the month - it will bring you to tears. Seriously. and get this...I went back. Mt. Zion broke my one timer trend as we felt so welcome.

Visited this church several times over the last few years. Every time they welcome me and remember…read moremeeting me even if it has been a year or so. This always strikes me as authentic as it seems they really are glad to see me. The pastors and staff are thoughtful and kind and they make me feel like part of the community even though I'm not a regular attender. Highly recommend checking this community out if you are searching.

This church is the perfect size, small enough to notice you, big enough to have programs and a…read morestrong pastor. Highly recommended.

Christ centered, joyful congregation. Welcoming to all ages, abilities, (wonderful ASL 11 am mass)…read moreand our LGTBQ neighbors. A mass and musical celebration for contemplatives (Sun night) youth (1st Sundays with youth choir and band) Young Adults, and uplifting visits from our Parish Family Gospel choir. Truly something for everyone no matter where you are in your faith journey. I feel blessed to be part of such a spirit filled community. Holy Spirit calling! Some photos from the last year.

Beautiful church and kind people. Love going to Mass here. The parishioners are very much involved…read morein helping the community and church has many events :)

This review is for the yoga sessions on Mondays at 6:30 PM and the Yoga + Sound Bath they do every…read morethird Monday of the month. It's such a great program, and its donation-based--pay what you can. Just make sure to get there early if you want a good spot ( like at 6pm when the doors open) Trust me, you'll want to be up front or in the center, because being on the sides can make it a little tricky to hear the instructor. The yoga itself leans more towards a Hatha style, which is perfect for all levels. The instructor for the last Yoga + Sound Bath was amazing, and there's something so peaceful and relaxing about practicing yoga here, especially after one of *those* Mondays. The sound bath just takes it to a whole other level of zen. They have mats and blocks available, but it gets pretty packed, so bringing your own is a smart move. If you're looking to unwind, reset, and leave all that Monday madness behind, this is definitely the place to be!

I am reviewing this as a musical venue and not a religious venue. But as a musical venue, this…read moreplace is spectacular ! The seats are not the comfiest, but the acoustics and light through the drain glass make up for it!

Analyzed the space for an architecture class. Jaw dropping - Steven Holl is amazing…read more It's unlike any other chapel I've been in

Beautiful architecture Lighting was amazing…read more I could stay there for hours shutout knowing the time passing

If you aren't Catholic, but, you still like Mexican or latino culture, my Church has a lot of cool…read moreevents to offer. Last Sunday from 1:30-4:30 pm, for example, we had Salsaton XIV in the nice salon next to the Church. This was a contest for trying out salsa casera o salsa para bailar (homemade salsas and dance). Cool event! For $1 you were able to enter the event and try all kinds of great salsas: salsa verde, salsa de chile de arbol, una salsa de pipian, pico de gallo, salsa de mango, salsa de chile guajillo, salsa de mole, etc. After trying everything and having a pop, I was pleasantly full, but, I still had just enough space for an order of tacos de carne asada ($4.50). Great salsas and some Mexican street food. You can't beat that. I was pleasantly full and content. Que rico! (I didn't stay for all of the dance and went to play soccer with some friends.) Provecho, amigos! Provecho.

St Marys is a church that's walks the talk. The very diverse people engage the worship with gusto,…read morefeed the hungry and shelter the homeless while advocating for systemic change. It's a bit unconventional but how else could you be with folks from all over the world together in one space.

I must disagree with the previous review given by Joe R. of this community. Having been involved…read morefor nearly 20 years, I can say it is the best thing I have ever done. Sure there have been problems. Can you name one single community or organization religious or secular that has not had major problems? My relational life is far better and I have some real friends who actually care about me. Before I was a pretty isolated person. Relations in the outside world tend to be superficial, that's why I started attending Human Relations Labs in 1998. To me a community like the Goodenough Community is very necessary to my mental health. Every bit of our materials come from researching what's current in the mental health field. I would hardly call that "pseudo-religious".

This is a beautiful church: culturally, physically, socially and spiritually. I have attended…read moreservices and dharma here on occasion and always been struck by the congregation's warmth and casual air. Seattle Buddhist Church practices Jodo Shinshu aka "Pure Land" aka "Shin" Buddhism. It is one of the most common branches of Buddhism in the US. Many people note that there are assimilation aspects to this branch: they have a bishop, they call their branches "churches" interchangeably with "temples", and introduced lessons to hymns. These things harken back directly to WWII and it speaks to Shin Buddhism's place in the Japanese-American story. I find the members of Seattle Buddhist Church so friendly, and definitely "teaching by doing". You will not find proselytizing - you really have to ask around to get information about practices, services, classes. One of the best times to find out about Shin Buddhism is during Bon Odori, because the church is open and they have informational lectures at that time. Speaking of Bon Odori - this is the site of Seattle's annual festival to celebrate our ancestors and has been for over 75 years! You will find me dancing there every summer. Check the Seafair calendar for each year's dates. Bon Odori is just one of the many cultural experiences the Seattle Church offers in addition to dharma, Japanese Language class, the bazaar, and cultural enrichment classes in conjunction with Nikkei Horizons Sr. Home (like hula, cooking, ikebana and crafts). Within this church they offer Camp Fire, Boy Scouts, Taiko drumming, basketball, and the YBA - Young Buddhist's Association. It 's a wonderful place for families!! My children have always been very comfortable here even though we're not regular attendees. Whether visiting for cultural or spiritual reasons, you will feel welcome at Seattle Buddhist Church!

So many good memories of this place. Dancing in line during Bon Odori. Learning flower arrangement…read more My sensei who taught me iaido. I attended this Temple/"Church" with my stepmom Lumchuan for several years. They orchestrated services very like in christian churches -- a bit of sermon, stand and sing a hymn together; it was very Americanized, and sometimes I really didn't want to go but I went anyway. My step-mom was a bikuni educated in a Thai monastery from age five on. Though I was steeped in Buddhism at the time, from her teachings and others, I never became a real believer in anything, which is okay for any good Buddhist! I love the idea that belief isn't necessary, that it can even be a goal to let go of such considerations. Rather than belief, for me it's art and literature and ceremony and culture and compassion, the most secular of religions. Even if there were a god it wouldn't matter, since he she or it no less than we are bound to this wheel of sorrows. So, I'd bow to the golden Buddha in the niche of this church and light incense and clap thrice, while Lumchuan fell prone before the Buddha in ecstatic devotion. As a kid that was a little embarrassing to me, to be standing beside my step-mom who goes flat on the floor like nobody else did. But what I'd give to spend another day with her now, gone so many years. Dunno if she achieved liberation or not. All of us seem just a little too foolish to ever achieve that.