1st Thursdays, 11:30-1pm with Rev. Victoria Poling Rev. Victoria thrilled to offer a brand new small group built around spiritual practice, called Practice Matters. This group will be led by Rev. Victoria on the 1st Thursday of the month, starting 4/3. We’ll meet over the lunch hour. You are welcome to bring snacks to … Continue reading New Small Group: Practice Matters
One of the ways that UUs work together on social justice is to participate in Congregational Study/Action Issues. A study/action issue continues for 4 years of study, reflection and action. These issues are selected by vote at the General Assembly. 3 issues have been submitted to vote on this year. Twenty-five percent of all certified … Continue reading Congregational Study/Action Issues (CSAIs)
The best antidote I know to getting stuck, to feelings of despair in hard times, is to take one small step of practical action. It could be an act of kindness towards another person: opening a door for someone, thanking a cashier for their work. It could be a step to care for yourself or … Continue reading Keep on Moving Forward
In the spring of 2024, as a congregation, we embraced a vision for a Community Fund. This fund was not defined but would take shape if money was collected beyond our VIUU operating budget. As it was, we gave more than $6500 beyond our pledged necessities. Now, using the survey linked below, we can vote … Continue reading Community Fund Survey
Thursday, Nov.7, 5–6:30 Anxiety around the upcoming Presidential Election is high. Bring it down by connecting with each other for an early dinner, a chance to share your feelings, light candles, and a song circle. We will have a snack table. Bring what you can. Bring yourself, regardless.
Community Passageways invites you to support King County’s 100 Days of Peace Initiative on Thursday, October 17, 2024. Eat delicious food, listen to reports of impactful work, and discuss ideas to end gun violence in King County. To join the conversation, RSVP at: givebutter.com/pathtoempowerment24
For those who use PayPal when making payments towards their pledges – you can set up automatic monthly payments instead of having to enter payments randomly on the site. Doing so would save time and effort. Here is the link to set this up. Be sure to tick the box that says, “Make this a … Continue reading Using PayPal for your Pledge Payments
The Men’s Group will have a very special guest, Reverend Victoria, and meet at 5:00 pm Thursday evening, October 10, at Lewis Hall. All are welcome to bring snacks.
October 13, after Sunday Service, 11:30ish–1:30pm. Please bring a sack lunch. Returning to Lewis Hall by popular request is our Sunday Service Leader & Coordinator Training. This is for anyone who is planning to participate in leading or coordinating a service this year–and for anyone who is interested in trying it out. Are … Continue reading Sunday Service Leader & Coordinator Training
For 4 weeks over our Sunday Service hiatus the Social Justice committee hosted a Summer Movies Series where welcomed members, friends and guests from our community in exploring in a deeper context the social justice issues affecting many in our community, such as the criminal justice system, affordable housing, race relations, and childhood trauma. … Continue reading Summer Movie Wrap up
