Dear Members and Friends! Once again your Board has revisited the recurring problems, issues and concerns regarding our ZOOM technology and the cost in volunteer hours, frustration, and equipment. We appreciate that during the time of peak COVID, we were able to come together virtually via ZOOM, and much credit to those you worked to … Continue reading Tech/Hybrid Services Update from the Board

Here’s the link to a copy of the Proposed 2024-25 Budget, shared from Kirk and the Finance Committee. Some of our Board members will be available to discuss its content after the April 7th Sunday service. Please bring your questions to them – or reach out directly to Kirk:  We will be voting on … Continue reading 2024-25 Proposed Budget

VIUU is in the middle of our annual pledge drive and each of us must consider the question of what financial contribution we will make to VIUU for the coming year. Last Sunday someone asked how much people usually give. The total pledge from 51 friends and members this year (2023-2024) was $64,759. Pledges ranged … Continue reading How Much Should I Give?

If you’ve been wanting a way to connect with UUs from around the country, General Assembly is the place for you! This year the conference is all virtual–you can access workshops, meetings and even participate in a cohort for orientation this year, from home or in small groups. GA organizers have heard our requests for … Continue reading General Assembly Early-Bird Deadline March 15

by Rev. Victoria Poling One of the early UU covenant statements (#471 in the gray hymnal!) starts like this: Love is the doctrine of this church, The quest of truth is its sacrament, And service is its prayer. At VIUU Board and committee meetings, when we come together in service we practice familiar rituals: gathering … Continue reading Board and Committee Service as a Spiritual Practice

We have Get Out the Vote postcards available. If you cannot get them this coming Sunday (March 3rd), look for them in the BLUE BOX at Beth White’s garage, under the eves. Questions? Contact Beth: 206-463-5944.

If you are looking for organizations that need donations, Kim shares there with you: Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA) www.mecaforpeace.org International Committee for the Red Cross (works with Palestine Red Crescent and Israleli Magen David Adom) ICRC.org Doctors without Borders donate.doctorswithoutborders.com World Kitchen https://donate.wck.org/give/525879/

Every other Wednesday – 7 Fun Filled Sessions starting March 6th 10:00 am -11:15 am March 6, 20, April 3, 17, May 1, 15, 29 Lewis Hall Kim K and Maia S – Your very own budding Cartographers and GeoTrekers Activities will include drawing, puzzles, listening to story tellers, watching videos and drinking marginally good … Continue reading Geography Club

March 3 after Sunday Service You are invited to join the Committee on Ministry (Craig, Donna, Vicki, and Rev. Victoria) for tea and cookies after Sunday Service on March 3. We will be sharing our committee’s purpose with you and how we are available to you as a resource. We are also working closely with … Continue reading Tea & Cookies with the Committee on Ministry