TECH SUPPORT: Our TECH STAFF has been amazing.  They have volunteered their time and talent so we have been able to have Zoom services every Sunday.  We will be honoring them at our Annual Meeting on May 22, 2022 too. As we move to a hybrid service model-meeting Sundays both online and in person, we … Continue reading Call for Tech Support

Our Program Committee members for 2021-2022 are taking a much needed break.  We will honor their work and efforts at our Annual Meeting to be held on May 22, 2022.  This will be a time to thank them for keeping our services  going through thick and thin. That said, Julie Shannon, VIUF board member will … Continue reading Program Committee Update

“Roots of Injustice Seeds of Change: Toward Right Relationship With Native People” Schedule. Over 25 people from Vashon have participated in this workshop that allows you to experience and understand how the Doctrine of Discovery has affected Native people and the US relationships with them.  Here are more course offerings.  I hope we can go … Continue reading Toward Right Relationship Announcements

The VIUF Board supports having space available for more folks to attend this fun retreat August 19-21, 2022 on Hood Canal.  Thus far, we have 35 people who have reserved their space.  If you haven’t done so yet, please send Pamela Godt, ,  an email or text requesting a reservation. Seabeck requires that all attending … Continue reading Seabeck Information

Now is the time for committees to submit their budget requests for next year. We have a March 7 deadline, so please email you requests, and any questions you may have, to Bob Blauvelt (). Many thanks – the Finance Committee

The VIUF Finance Committee has started working on the 2022-23 Budget. Our goal is to present a preliminary draft budget at the March 7 Board meeting. The budget will reflect our optimism that VIUF will be moving forward at full capacity in Lewis Hall next year. For our essential committees – and ALL of our … Continue reading From the Finance Committee:  2022-23 Budget

Here is the Book Choice for February 27th after service: The national bestseller: The Evolution of God by Robert Wright This book came out in 2010 by Little, Brown & Co. I started reading it after it came highly recommended by Sharon Hines Pinion, and am really enjoying it! I hope you do, too! As one reviewer wrote: “Fully … Continue reading Book Club Selection for February

Tech support. Job requirements: Host Sunday morning service from 10:30 to 12:30 on select Sundays using the VIUF Zoom account. The host starts, pauses, and stops recording, opens and closes chat, highlights speakers, and shares screen to show slides and videos based on an Order of Service and Google Slide set which will be provided … Continue reading Help Wanted

Today was special! Janet Quimby drove the Metro van, loaded to the gills with household items for Afghan refugees. Julia and Marian met refugee staff at the office in Auburn to unload one kit and supplemental supplies. Then we headed to Sea-Tac to the new home of Nafisa Barez Saad, an Afghan widow who moved in … Continue reading Kit #1 Delivered for Afghan refugees

We’d love to have any member or friend of VIUF (Vashon Island Unitarian Fellowship) Join us on our annual retreat at Seabeck Resort on Hood Canal August 19, 20, and 21, 2022 (Friday, Saturday, & Sunday). It’s a delightful site with delicious food and delightful companions and includes lovely hiking trails, a Chapel under the … Continue reading Seabeck VIUF Retreat