Everything from politics to prayer is featured at a new weekly experience called Lifetree Caf\u00e9.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The “conversation caf\u00e9” \u2014 located at the Community Room of Kent First Christian Church, 11717 240th St., Kent, \u2013 is part of a national network of locations that offer participatory events related to life and faith.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
The Lifetree Caf\u00e9 experience is a scheduled hour of “stories and conversations to feed the soul,” according to local director Bob Brooks. The hour typically includes a short original film and guided conversation. A local host directs the hour.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“It’s sort of like a live, local talk show\u2014with an inspirational twist,” Brooks said.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Topics, which change weekly, focus on popular life issues. Topics may include such things as loneliness, immigration, health, angels, guilt, prayer, and life after death. The exclusive documentary-style films feature everyday people with unusual stories, as well as nationally known figures.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
National Lifetree Caf\u00e9 founder Thom Schultz said, “We engage people of all ages in a national conversation through local Lifetree Caf\u00e9s as well as a robust online presence.” The organization’s website, LifetreeCafe.com, invites visitors to participate online in the same topical conversations that occur each week at the live venues.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
“Lifetree serves as a comfortable place to meet other people who are interested in the same issues.” Schultz said, “The atmosphere resembles a warm, neighborhood coffee shop. The experience gives people practical help and insight on life issues, and provides a hopeful spiritual connection.”<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Lifetree Caf\u00e9 will be offered at 7 p.m. every Monday, starting April 15.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Admission to the 60-minute events is free. Snacks and beverages are available.<\/p>\n<\/p>\n
Questions about Lifetree Cafe may be directed to Bob Brooks at 206-653-6532 or boundrybob@mac.com.<\/p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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