Have you heard of YUUP yet? The Young UU Project began in 2020 as a way for young UUs to keep in touch with each other and their faith during the pandemic, and is held by Lifespan Faith Engagement. The purpose of YUUP is to be a national community care network and multi-directional communication … Continue reading Young UU Project
Want to find out what UU activities are offered in our region? Subscribe to the UU Pacific Western Region newsletter. Here are current offerings to learn more about current topics in UUism and summer activities for youth and young adults: UU Camps for Middle and High Schooler Campers Do you have youth in your life? … Continue reading Pacific Western Region Newsletter
An AIW is a statement about a significant action, event, or development in the world that necessitates immediate engagement and action among UU member congregations and groups. There were 6 submissions and, per the UUA bylaws, there can only be 3 admitted to the GA Agenda. During the next week, Rev. Victoria–who is representing VIUU … Continue reading Survey: Which Action of Immediate Witness (AIW) Proposals Should we Vote on at GA?
Hi all… Just a note letting you know that we are beginning the process of officially changing our name in all the places – from the website to our documentation with the bank and Washington state. Over the summer, we will be converting the website and all of our official email addresses. The old vashonislanduu.org … Continue reading Name Change Update
Who wants to join in the parade on Saturday July 15, 2023? Sign up after church on Sunday or see Kim or Ann…. How about a “Just Show Up” in Rhoda’s honor theme?
A Protest and a Party By Hannah Roberts Villnave People sometimes ask: Is Pride a protest Or a party? And the answer is Of course Yes. And why not? Why not Rejoice as we resist Dance as we demand change Celebrate as we create community that delights in All of who we are? So bring all … Continue reading A poem: A Protest and a Party
As we move into June and begin to tie up the congregational year, I would like you to know when and how you can reach me. As your minister, the summer is my time of rest and study to prepare for a new congregational year. This means I will be away from communications for Vacation … Continue reading Your minister’s summer schedule
Rhoda Karusaitis February 8, 1935–May 20, 2023 Our beloved member, Rhoda Karusaitis died peacefully on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Weatherly Inn in Tacoma after several days of visits by family and friends. She willed her body to the University of Washington, so her legacy of showing up in service to her community continues. A … Continue reading Memorial for Rhoda Karusaitis
This is the poem read by Craig Hull just prior to our Annual Meeting last week. Being a work in progress is diametrically opposed to being perfect by Stephanie Trudel (From a sermon entitled Work in Progress) Being a work in progress is diametrically opposed to being perfect. Being perfect is rigid, unyielding. It offers … Continue reading A poem
We are proud to announce your newly elected board. Over the summer, we will be getting everyone set up, changing hands, and welcoming new board members into the fold. BOARD: President: Kim Kambak (7/1/2023-6/30/2024) Vice President: Ann Lewis (7/1/2023-6/30/2024) Secretary: Kate O’Hare (7/1/2023-6/30/2025 Treasurer: Kirk Barker (7/1/2023-6/30/2025) Member at Large #1: George Butler (7/1/2023-6/30/2025) Member … Continue reading Your Board for Next Year
