What does meaning look like as we age? How does what matters to us change, and how does it remain the same? What is the spirit, the life-force that keeps us active and dynamic, that sustains and renews us? How do we approach and meld into the last transition? What’s to come? What’s left? You … Continue reading TRANSITIONS: Finding Meaning and Spirit in Aging
Shared by Kim I invite you to hear the words and advice of the Rev. Angela Herrera Don’t leave your broken heart at the door; bring it to the altar of life. Don’t leave your anger behind; it has high standards and the world needs vision. Bring them with you, and your joy and your … Continue reading A poem by Rev. Angela Herrera
5:30 pm Kim and Dennis’ Littlest Bird Farm 15624 115 th AV SW We will have lamb, pork and GF quiche for the main dishes. Please bring a side dish or dessert. Bring 4 quarters too. We will be playing 31 unless you don’t gamble and then it is just an activity to keep your … Continue reading Circle Dinner: December 9th, 2023
For those of you looking for the videos from last week’s service, here they are: Music What I Need The Fire of Commitment Sermon by Reverend Julian Jamaica Soto
VIUU is participating in the Interfaith Council’s Supper Program! Our responsibility is for providing the food on 5 th Wednesday evenings of the month, which includes Wed Nov. 29 th . It is really easy: we need 3 volunteers to each prepare 1 of the following and take to either a central location or to … Continue reading Salad needed for Wed Nov 29th Interfaith Supper Program
(from Robbie) If you would like to learn more about a possible new volunteer oppty on Vashon working with multi-language students, pls contact , This might look like reading to students before or after school at CES or general ed tutoring at McM or VHS. Schools want to know they have potential volunteers before they solidify what … Continue reading Volunteer Opportunity
VIUU is going to be holding a vigil for the people of Gaza and Israel at Lewis Hall weekly starting Thursday Nov. 30 th at 5:30 pm. It will be a very simple oppty open to the community. Please plan to come if you would like to, and pls contact Robbie if you would … Continue reading Ongoing Vigil for the People of Gaza and Israel
‘Tis the season! As the weather is colder and we are spending more time indoors, also gathering with friends and family over the holidays, please remember to care for our community by honoring the VIUU Health Policy: “Members and friends with symptoms of contagious illness are expected to stay home, take care of themselves, and … Continue reading Covid Policy Reminder
There is much to be learned from the theories of human moral, social-emotional and faith development when it comes to understanding one’s capacity for generous behavior. The following stages are described by James Fowler (1940–2015). He was an American theologian who was Professor of Theology and Human Development at Emory University. He was director of both … Continue reading The Developmental Stages of Generosity
(shared by Kim) Dear UU friends, I am writing to you today as a member of the Vashon Friends Worship Group to let any interested UU members know about an event we are hosting on November 11th. Quakers have a long history of advocacy and lobbying for issues related to peacebuilding, human rights, environmental and economic justice … Continue reading Invitation from the Quakers
