Lifestyle - Whidbey News-Times

United Methodist celebrates 160 Years

Gathering at the Engle home at the edge of Ebey’s Landing, families prayed and sang together. The pioneer settlers of Central Whidbey held the first service of the Coupeville Methodist Episcopal Church on April 24, 1853. The current congregation of the Coupeville United Methodist Church celebrated the 160th anniversary of their founding with a special service held April 28 in the historic church on North Main Street.

Whidbey General Hospital | Births

Colton Jackson Ashby, 8 pounds, 14 ounces, was born April 19. He is the son of Curtis Ashby and Taylor Little of Oak Harbor.

Exploring guilt and shame | Church notes

“Silencing shame and guilt” will be discussed during the Christian Science Reading Room audio chat 11 a.m. Tuesday April 19 at 11 a.m.

Meet with Quakers in Freeland | Church notes

Whidbey Island Friends Meeting — also known as Quakers — holds its regular meeting for worship 4-5 p.m. every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building.

Remember that we’re key players in human drama | Faithful living

I like simple things, like slathering homemade bread with butter moments after it has been pulled out of the oven. I also like stirring a pot of sourdough starter. While others may see a creamy yellow, bubbling concoction with a distinctive smell, I imagine pancakes and bread. I anticipate quiet conversations, pleasure, and heavenly life lessons.

American Idol star to lead Oak Harbor church service

A man who received a standing ovation from singer and former American Idol judge Paula Abdul will lead worship services at an Oak Harbor church later this month. Chris Sligh, a finalist from the sixth season of American Idol, will be at Life Church May 19.

Like well tended trees, people can rise to great heights | Faithful living

My husband’s invitation to transplant trees and ferns on our property drew me outdoors this week for a dose of sunshine and conversation. We were most intent on finding seedlings, transplanted by the wind and the birds. But only when we slowed our pace and carefully searched under grown-up trees did we finally discover an abundance of infant grand firs.

Meet with Quakers on Sundays in Freeland | Church notes

Whidbey Island Friends Meeting — also known as Quakers — holds its regular meeting for worship 4-5 p.m. every Sunday at the Unitarian Universalist building. The church is located at 20103 State Highway 525 about two miles north of Freeland.