Rev. Amanda Aikman, who is a guest in our pulpit from time to time, has written a novel and it is now available on Amazon (paperback only at the moment, soon e-book as well). It’s called “Miss Lister’s Guest House,” and the easiest way to find it is to enter the title and then specify … Continue reading A message from Rev. Amanda Aikman
VIUF Members and Friends, (From the VIUF Social Justice Committee) Some of us are using Take Action Network (TAN), a web platform designed for those who want to be more civically engaged. It matches your interests and engagement preferences to events and actions from organizations and groups you trust. Current bills in the Washington State Legislature which … Continue reading Social Justice Committee Announcement
Wednesday, June 21–Sunday, June 25, 2023 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. General Assembly is an unforgettable experience for the thousands of UUs who attend. GA is the annual gathering of Unitarian Universalists, where we conduct business of the Association, explore the theological underpinnings of our faith, and lean fully into our mission and principles. You’ll leave with … Continue reading Early-Bird Registration for General Assembly is Open
It is getting close to that time of year when we will be starting our pledge drive for the next service year. If you would like to be a part of the drive, supporting our congregation by encouraging everyone to pledge, sharing the important work that we are doing here, we would love to have your … Continue reading Stewardship Committee Request
Shared from Kim In March 2022 we launched the Good Trouble Congregation program. Nine months later, over 300 congregations took action with UU the Vote and reached over 2 million voters! The Good Trouble Congregations program is an invitation to stretch ourselves and our communities to resist racist and anti-democratic attacks on our communities and institutions.. It … Continue reading From UU The Vote: Good Trouble Congregations
Tribal Council welcomed U.S. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Washington State Speaker of the House Laurie Jinkins into Chambers on Jan. 18. They discussed Tribal priorities such as salmon recovery, law enforcement, natural resources, Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women and People, housing and ways to collaborate on solutions. -Kim
Sunday, February 12, 2023, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM ET In this challenging time, let your souls rest as you experience powerful, embodied worship and connection. Join the Revs. Emily Conger & Aisha Ansano of Nourish for a worship service to hold your tender heart, offer you respite, and nourish you in body and in … Continue reading
Registration is now Open! In this 3-part series for budding and experienced leaders, participating will ground you in your own spiritual soil, acknowledge roots, discern flowers, find abundance, and preserve seeds to keep the harvest going. Topics will include: UU and ancestral theology, the synergy of passion and mission, living out of conviction When: March through May, … Continue reading Leading From the Heart Leadership Development
Mistakes and Miracles Congregations on the Road to Multiculturalism By Nancy Palmer Jones and Karin Lin The 2022-2023 UUA Common Read Members and Friends of VIUF are invited to attend four Zoom sessions to discuss the Common Read. The first ten people who e-mail an acceptance to will receive a free $22 book hand delivered to … Continue reading UUA COMMON READ
Very happy to announce that Amy Huggins and Alix Clarke will be offering a Oneness Meditation “SoulSync” after cleaning up following the VIUF Sunday service each Sunday! (We gather at 11:30 and end before noon.) It is a perfect guided meditation (about 15 minutes long) and you will leave balanced, calm, and ready to begin … Continue reading ONENESS & UU
