Sharing our space with people of good faith and good will for the good of the community.

  • An open bible with text in Korean and English lying on a surface next to a bunch of pink flowers.

    First Korean Presbyterian Church

    1st Korean is a primarily Korean speaking congregation that worships at Manitou each Sunday at noon. 

    Manitou and 1st Korean have shared space for over a decade in a relationship that has been mutually beneficial. 

    Anyone is welcome to join them for worship and will most certainly be treated to a wonderful meal afterwards. 

  • People sitting and listening, taking notes, and reading in a dimly lit room, possibly attending a seminar, lecture, or workshop.

    Narcotics Anonymous

    Two recovery groups meet at Manitou each week. Breaking the Chains co-ed group meets each Friday at 7:00 PM while the Tacoma Women’s Meeting is every Monday at 6:30 PM. 

    If you would like to learn more, contact the leaders here.

  • A young woman with Down syndrome smiling, with a white zippered jacket, ponytail, and pink hair accessories standing outdoors with her arms extended to the sides in front of a large tree and green bushes.

    Sequoia Therapeutic Recreation

    Sequoia is headquartered at MPPC. The non-profit provides inclusive community based therapeutic recreation activities to people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) and their families.

    Learn more about Sequoia on their website.

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    Spiritual Directors

    Spiritual Direction is an ancient practice in which a guide partners with a person to listen for how/where God leads. Manitou provides space where several qualified directors meet. 

    If you’d like to connect or learn more, contact any of the directors below.

    Paul Rietman, prietmann@gmail.com
    Sarah McGinnis, smcghinnis@gmail.com
    Erika Mariani, graceandpeaceselah@gmail.com
    Mary Pandiani, mapandiani@gmail.com
    Ken Sikes, kwsikes@gmail.com

    We also collaborate with The Selah Center to offer opportunities for contemplative faith exploration. To learn more visit their website.