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, Budhists, 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 |
|---|---|
| Lopez Island |
2nd SUNDAYS? or 3rd SUNDAYS? on Lopez Island in the San Juans: resumed meeting on May 20, 2007, from 1:15 p.m. to 3:15 p.m. (which accomodates local ferry service times). Contact Chris (360) 468-0517 with any questions. Location is at the Grace Episcopal Church meeting room in the village. WA Ferries Website |
| Mercer Island | 4th SUNDAYS in Mercer Island: the Social Hall of Emmanual Episcopal Church, corner of SE 44th St & 86th Ave SE, (4400 86th Ave SE) from 3:00 to 5:00 pm. This is our new Mercer Island singing location. 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 | 3rd SUNDAYS in Olympia: Mariah Arts Studio, from 2:00 to 4:00 pm. 1403 Garfield Ave NW. Mariah Arts is on the south-east corner of Garfield and Plymouth, one block north of Harrison in West Olympia. Denson edition singing. Map Contact pnwshs or Glen Buschmann (360) 352-9009 with any questions. For May, June, July, and August 2008 the start time is 3:15 pm. |
| 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 and the Cooper Edition of The Sacred Harp. map to Christ Episcopal Church Contact Karen Willard with any questions. |
| Seattle | 2nd SUNDAYS in Seattle: at Saint Andrew's Episcopal Church, 111 NE 80th, meet in the choir room, enter from the back parking lot, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Uses the Denson edition and the Cooper Edition of The Sacred Harp. map to St. Andrew's Church Contact a Seattle Singer with any questions. |
| Spokane | This singing has become irregular. Contact Greg Saue before setting out, and he'll set one up. 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. |