This week’s service is presented by Koshin Cain from the Puget Sound Zen Center.The word “Buddha” means “one who is awake.” What kind of waking up did he do? And how might everyone wake up a little, whether Buddhist or not? The recording for this service is not available at this time.
This year’s Flower Ceremony will mark the beginning of a new era, as we return to Lewis Hall for our first hybrid service. Our theme for Sunday will be “Hope,” with our collective awareness of the suffering of many peoples at war, the climate crisis, and the strident divisions in our country. In the … Continue reading Hope – Flower Ceremony
April 10th Dr. Rita Schenck will speak on “Climate Change and our Chance to Right it.”Dr. Schenck has a doctorate in Biological Oceanography and helped found the new science of Environmental Life Cycle Assessment and is recognized internationally for her expertise. She has done research on energy independence using renewable resources.
Rev. Linda hart from Tahoma UU Church will discuss “What We Choose.” Kevin Brockmeier’s short story “The Human Soul as a Rube Goldberg Device: A Choose Your Own Adventure Story” leads us into a reflection on what we chose, what is given to us, and what it all means.
Mostly we take it for granted—drinking it, washing ourselves with it, watering our gardens with it—we’re aware on a subconscious level how vital and universal it is to to all life. No wonder so many cultures have worshipped it, so many belief systems have made it their central metaphor. At our March 27 service, the … Continue reading What Is It About Water?
Visioning Your Future Church – What is the shared vision for this congregation and what are the shared responsibilities? Today you will be invited to share your vision of this church in the future. What do we need to support all your hopes and dreams? How is your vision tied to congregational stewardship. Rev. Colleen … Continue reading Visioning Your Future Church
How can the arts teach us to look at things differently? How can our creativity help us to face the challenges of today’s world? Join us on March 13 for an inspiring and interactive session with Gail Labinski, a Vashon educator and artist. She will share her thoughts and lead us through some fun exercises … Continue reading Out of the Box
Poet Jane Hirchfield was asked to describe Zen Buddhism. “Everything changes” was the first of three phrases that she offered in response. Rev Linda explores all three phrases and considers how they help us through late winter as we watch for signs of spring.
Reverend Kate Lore, Pastor of Quimper Unitarian Universalist Fellowship in Port Townsend, WA will speak to us on lberatio theology. She says: Working for human rights and the liberation of all people has always been a part of our faith, even before the term, “Liberation Theology” gained popularity. Our progress has not always been at … Continue reading Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny
Dianne Niemann and Shauna Nelson, volunteers from Advocates for Immigrants in Detention Northwest (AIDNW), will share the organization’s mission/vision and core services provided to immigrants detained at the Northwest ICE Processing Center in Tacoma. Discussion and photos highlight work and living conditions faced while inside the detention center as well as challenges upon being released. … Continue reading Inside & Out: Immigration Detention Assistance at the Northwest ICE Processing Center
