CoCreate Space

St. John United is playing with a new way to serve the larger community with our property. We’re calling this project the “CoCreate Space” because we believe in the power and healing of collaborative and creative common areas. Our hope is that the CoCreate Space grows into a sort of “Third Place,” meaning somewhere outside of home or work where you can have fun, share your gifts, and tend your body/spirit all while building relationships.

This invitation is for people both from our church and beyond, events are secular though somewhat spiritually-infused and values-driven. If you or someone you know someone may be interested, or if you have questions, contact Jessica, our Director of Community Engagement, at office@stjohnunited.org or 206-784-1040. This project is part of our ongoing exploration about the future of our property – see Future Visioning updates here!

Two Offerings to CoCreate

1. CoCreate Work Space: Bring your “to-dos” to SJU!
Mon-Thurs 10am-2pm

The CoCreate daytime option offers space for community members to bring their personal or professional tasks. During church office hours of 10am-2pm Mon-Thurs we have a variety of spaces available for folx to set up your mobile work station, use our wifi, enjoy a cup of coffee/tea, and be at home. It’s a bit like co-working or going to a coffee shop but more focused on co-creating community while you accomplish what you want or need to do. We know that the settling landscape of remote work can be wearisome and that many are craving more connection with others. Our intent is that it be a space fostering those connections and care more than individualistic productivity like other co-work options. If you plan to come by, just click the button below to let us know.

2. CoCreate Open Space: Take a breather to do what feeds you
See more here

We’re also hosting CoCreate evening “open space” gatherings approximately every other week. Each day will have a loose focus area, like reading, crafting, puzzling, and more.

For the most part, it’s a “bring your own” situation so you can bring that book you’ve been wanting to read, a craft you’re currently working on, etc. SJU will have basic activities, like collage, always available or you can just sit and visit with others. Our intent is that Open Space will help community members engage in soul-tending activities that you may not do alone at home, or that end up brushed aside by life’s many “shoulds.” There is no religious tilt to these gatherings, though there may be opportunities for personal spiritual reflection and conversations about life’s big questions.

These gatherings are very casual, come as you are and drop in for as long as you want! Light snacks and drinks will be provided and you’re welcome to bring your own for personal consumption or to share.

If you have a group open space activity you’d like to help facilitate just let us know!