Though our services are wrapping up on June 9, I will still be “in the office” for the remainder of June. As a voting representative of VIUU, I will be attending the all-virtual General Assembly, June 20–23, where I will vote on the Article II revisions, which add 7 Shared UU Values to our practice. … Continue reading Your Minister’s Summer Hours
Vashon Island Unitarian Universalists Annual Meeting Sunday, May 19, at 9:45 Lewis Hall. Business which will come before the members: Election of board members and officers. The nominating committee will present a slate of nominated officers and members at-large. Three of the current board members – Kim Kambak (President), Ann Lewis (Vice President) and Mary Demange (at-large) are … Continue reading Annual Meeting Announcement
The Program Committee joyfully prepared a variety of Sunday Services this year. Some focused on Unitarian-Universalist history and values, some explored other faiths, highlighted social justice issues, spoke to our spirituality, and more. Now we would like to know how the mixture worked for you. Please take 10min to reflect and fill out this online Sunday … Continue reading VIUU Sunday Program Evaluation 2023-2024
VIUU Annual Meeting on Sunday, May 19th Board election – Budget – By-laws change Music by Kat Eggleston Lunch by George Butler and celebration afterwards
Dear Members and Friends! Once again your Board has revisited the recurring problems, issues and concerns regarding our ZOOM technology and the cost in volunteer hours, frustration, and equipment. We appreciate that during the time of peak COVID, we were able to come together virtually via ZOOM, and much credit to those you worked to … Continue reading Tech/Hybrid Services Update from the Board
Here’s the link to a copy of the Proposed 2024-25 Budget, shared from Kirk and the Finance Committee. Some of our Board members will be available to discuss its content after the April 7th Sunday service. Please bring your questions to them – or reach out directly to Kirk: We will be voting on … Continue reading 2024-25 Proposed Budget
VIUU is in the middle of our annual pledge drive and each of us must consider the question of what financial contribution we will make to VIUU for the coming year. Last Sunday someone asked how much people usually give. The total pledge from 51 friends and members this year (2023-2024) was $64,759. Pledges ranged … Continue reading How Much Should I Give?
If you’ve been wanting a way to connect with UUs from around the country, General Assembly is the place for you! This year the conference is all virtual–you can access workshops, meetings and even participate in a cohort for orientation this year, from home or in small groups. GA organizers have heard our requests for … Continue reading General Assembly Early-Bird Deadline March 15
by Rev. Victoria Poling One of the early UU covenant statements (#471 in the gray hymnal!) starts like this: Love is the doctrine of this church, The quest of truth is its sacrament, And service is its prayer. At VIUU Board and committee meetings, when we come together in service we practice familiar rituals: gathering … Continue reading Board and Committee Service as a Spiritual Practice
