Pete, an enrolled member of the Nisqually tribe, had Pete’s farm, garden and pumpkin patch for years on Dockton Road. He was instrumental in keeping the Village Green a public space. He was a quiet voice for better monitoring of waste water on island. He was a kind and generous man. His memorial service will … Continue reading Pete Svinth Memorial
From Kim, another way to “show true allyship” with tribes: This pivotal two-day event will focus on the protection and preservation of water, orca, and salmon for a stronger and resilient Northwest. More info here
We were thrilled to welcome Omkari Williams last week and wanted to share more information with you. The work she is doing with Micro-Activism is so important, especially with all that is going on in the world right now. And since many of you reached out wanting more info, here you go… Her upcoming book … Continue reading Follow up Info about Omkari Williams + Micro-Activism
If you missed last Sunday’s service or want to find out more about the October Monthly Non-Profit Orgainzation for our service collection: The October Non Profit Collection supports PROJECT ID. Project ID helps people get the photo-issued IDs that they need for homes, jobs, food, medical care, and voting. 26 million American adults do not have … Continue reading October Non-Profit Collection: Project ID
More than 4,000 Unitarian Universalists participated in General Assembly last June. 1,800 were online and 2,300 were in-person in Pittsburgh, including over 100 youth and children. Discussion on the GA app was robust, with over 200 active community boards. Sit back and enjoy this captivating 2023 General Assembly recap video, skillfully crafted by Jay White Media … Continue reading General Assembly Recap
March Book (3/17/24 after VIUU service)–the Unitarian Universalist Common Read for this year which is: On Repentance & Repair: Making Amends in an Unapologetic World, by Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg (Beacon Press, 2022 -bulk discounts available) (6 people have already reserved their books from Pam, but she has 4 more copies of the book still available … Continue reading Vashon Island Unitarian Universalists Book Club Choices for 2023-24
VIUU congregants and friends volunteer, give and support a variety of causes here on island, in the state of Washington and nationally. We are givers. Many congregants and friends have served globally as well. We are givers. UUs value generosity both to our congregations and to other worthy causes based on our fair share and … Continue reading Volunteer Survey Coming Soon
Have you been intending on completing end-of-life planning documents, but can’t motivate yourself to actually do it? Are you confused about what forms to complete, or where to get them? Is it uncomfortable to think about you or a loved one dying? Then you are like everyone else – very good intentions but not very … Continue reading A Difficult Subject
Some folks asked for the readings from the 9/24 service. Mary has put them together in this document for you. Enjoy!
We meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays at 4pm. Zoom Meeting Number: 833 573 162 35 Password: 2022 Zoom Link We are organizing 5 Sunday services. Likely topics include: Impact of systemic racism on the black community COMMUNITY PASSAGEWAYS’ work healing trauma in the black community Possible reparations for the black and indigenous communities … Continue reading Invitation to Join the Social Justice Committee
