Sacred
Harp singers leave their politics and their religious differences at
the door. They gather to sing and fellowship, not debate. The spectrum
of beliefs represented by the Sacred Harp singers of Washington ranges
from atheist to very conservative Protestant and the middle includes
Quakers, Buddhists, Roman Catholics, secular humanists, Lutherans,
Wiccans, Unitarians, and more. It is only coincidence that at the
moment most of our monthly singings are held at Episcopal churches.
| Singing Locations | Description | Book Used |
|---|---|---|
| Lopez Island |
Not Decided on Lopez Island in the San Juans: is not presently meeting, . Location was at the Grace Episcopal Church meeting room in the village. WA Ferries Website |  |
| Mercer Island | 4th SUNDAYS in Mercer Island: the Emmanuel Episcopal Church campus, corner of SE 44th St & 86th Ave SE, (4400 86th Ave SE) from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. map to Emmanuel Church This is a Denson edition singing. Contact a M.I. Singer with any questions. | |
| Okanogan Valley | Meet irregularly. Call Stephanie Clark (509) 826-1259 or e-mail Karen Stingle with questions and/or to ask them to set up a singing while you're in town. | |
| Olympia | SUNDAYS & 4th FRIDAYS in
Olympia: Singing from 5-8 in the Evergreen College longhouse Sundays (Potluck dinner 5-6): 1st & 2nd Suns Denson singing; 3rd Suns Christian Harmony + Denson (Chr. Har. for 1st hr then sing either 2nd hr) 4th & 5th Suns Denson 4th Fridays meet at Solomon Ossa's house in even numbered months and Marla's house in odd numbered months. Up to date info at olympiasacredharp@yahoogroups.com or at the facebook page for Olympia Sacred Harp. Check facebook first. |
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| Puyallup | SATURDAY BEFORE 1st Sunday in Puyallup: at Christ Episcopal Church, 210 5th Street SW, on the west side of downtown at the corner of 5th Street SW and Pioneer Ave, from 4 to 6 p.m. Uses the Denson edition of The Sacred Harp. map to Christ Episcopal Church Contact Karen Willard with any questions. | |
| Seattle | 2nd SUNDAYS in Seattle: at Woodland Park United Methodist Church, 302 N. 78th St (at Greenwood Ave N, parking lot off N 78th), from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Uses the Denson edition of The Sacred Harp. Contact a Seattle Singer with any questions. This is a new location since Dec '09. | |
| Spokane | 2nd SUNDAYS in Spokane Valley. 1:30- 4:00, at the Good Samaritan Center recreation building, 17121 East 8th Ave in Spokane Valley. Contact Greg Saue before setting out, just in case something has interfered. Denson edition singing. | |
| West Seattle | 3rd FRIDAYS (note: not the Friday before 3rd Sunday but simply 3rd Friday of each month) in West Seattle: at Kathy Vlach's home, 8609 24th Ave SW, Seattle WA. Come anytime after 5 pm, potluck supper starts at 5:48 pm, singing from the Cooper Edition begins at 7 pm. Bring a potluck dish or money to reimburse the cook if you come for supper. (a no cat household). map to singing site Books will be available for loan or for sale. Contact Kathy Vlach with any questions. |  |
| Whidbey Island | 2nd Tuesdays and 4th Tuesdays on Whidbey Island, at the Langley United Methodist Church, 3rd Street and Anthes Ave, Langley 98260, in their Fellowship Hall. Contact Bruce Rowland (360) 730-1447 or bwrowland -at- earthlink.net To get there from the mainland, either take the Mukilteo-Clinton ferry, or the Port Townsend-Keystone ferry, or take the scenic drive over to Deception Pass and then south | |