The first issue of Outside the Box, curated by Judy Whitney.. enjoy! For those in VIUF who like poetry and pondering and reading the musings of others we are restarting “Outside the Box”, a monthly column of short writings by VIUF members and friends which will appear in the VIUF Newsletter. Outside the Box – … Continue reading October Outside the Box
Join us this Friday evening Oct 29th from 7:30-8:30 for a brain-storming zoom call on building community! How can we keep up our own spirits and each others’, safely but not in isolation? Another talent show, Secret Buddies, a pet show, sharing poetry or photos, warm treats at Center Forest.…… Let’s think of things for our … Continue reading Brainstorming Community Building and Fun….
Kiya needs lots of protein for wound healing and would welcome daily chicken or salmon. So please make a meal that includes chicken or salmon and has protein to meet her 80-100 grams a day. Perhaps a protein shake thrown in too, such as Orgain. Thank you so much! Here is the link to sign … Continue reading Meal Train for Kiya Bodding
VIUF is joining the Vashon-based team to respond to urgent needs of Afghan refugees resettling in the South Sound area. As Julia Lakey has reported, we don’t yet know exact numbers, but expect perhaps 2000 families to be assigned to WA. The Episcopal Dioceses of Olympia Office of Refugee Resettlement ( insert link to website … Continue reading Vashon Afghan Resettlement Team
Our Unitarian Universalist values, history and traditions must be both modeled and taught. As a community we try to model to our children our values of trust, empathy, learning and freedom. We affirm the following principles: The inherent work and dignity of every person Justice, equity and compassion in human relations Acceptance of one another … Continue reading RE Survey
Dear Friends, This Monday, November 1st, marks the first day of Indigenous Peoples Month or National Native American Heritage Month or the end of American Indian Week or the beginning of National American History and Founders Month. It depends on whom you talk to but for Dennis and I, it means Thanksgiving and that means … Continue reading Thanksgivings
The Color of Law book demolishes the myth that residential segregation arose naturally as the result of private activity. Instead the book documents how the racial boundaries of every metropolitan area are the result of racially explicit federal, state, and local policy, supported by actions of banks, realtors, and developers. Inspired by the book’s reception and … Continue reading Housing Segregation: Cause and Remedy
Join fellow Vashon Islanders for a presentation and community discussion on Civil Reparations. Thursday, November 4th 4:30-6pm on Zoom REGISTER HERE It’s been well over a year since many white Americans vowed to do better in the wake of the countless murders of Black people, including George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery. Many of … Continue reading Civil Reparations Discussion Backbone Campaign
We’d like to start celebrating birthdays in the newsletter, but we don’t have many on file. If you could take a quick minute to let us know when you (and anyone in your household) has birthday, we will give you a shout out in the newsletter. Thanks! LINK HERE TO SHARE YOUR BDAY – it … Continue reading Let us know your birthday
