Archives: Services

Journey to the Borderlands

In April, 8 youth from University Unitarian Church (UUC) and one youth from VIUF traveled to the US-Mexico border to learn about immigration issues. The trip was led by Fred Capestany and Alessandra Roup. A service by part of the group will be held on November 13th at the VIUF regarding the youth’s experiences and … Continue reading Journey to the Borderlands

Why do we share our stories?

Why do stories help us believe something more strongly than a list of statistics?  Shauna Ahern, a lifelong writer who now shares stories for a living, will talk about the power of stories as a means to help us understand our own lives.  Service begins at 9:45 AM. Labyrinth Learners, K-5th Last Sunday we began … Continue reading Why do we share our stories?

My New Journey

When your faith, and your convictions, put your life in danger, what can you do? When you have to flee your country, leave your family, and start again, where can you turn? What sources of courage, and of help, are needed? Our Unitarian visitor from East Africa, Blaise Ntakarutimana, will tell a bit of his story.

Nutrition for Body and Soul

Dr. Kimberly Allen will talk about “Nutrition for Body and Soul”. Dr. Allen is a Naturopathic Physician practicing on Vashon.  After the service, the Religious Education Classes will host a Harvest Fest for the congregation, with fresh cider and vegetable races. Labyrinth Learners, K-5th As part of exploring our UU identity, we meet some of … Continue reading Nutrition for Body and Soul

Spiritual Aspects of Healing

Fellowship member, Dr. Jessica Wesch, will speak on “Spiritual Aspects of Healing.”  Service begins at 9:45 and Religious Education classes are offered for children and youth.

Who We Are

Members of the Fellowship will lead us in an exploration of “Who We Are.” We will talk about our Fellowship, what it means to be a member, and how to get involved. Service begins at 9:45 and Religious Education classes are offered for children and youth.  The Vashon Resettlement Committee is the recipient of today’s … Continue reading Who We Are

To Begin. And To Begin Again.

Please join us as we welcome our new Intern Minister, Matt Aspin, who will be speaking on “To Begin.  And To Begin Again.”  There will be an opportunity to join Matt for a Talk Back after the service.

Welcome Back & Water Ceremony

Welcome back everyone!  Our first Sunday service after summer break will be our annual Water Ceremony.  Please bring some water that represents something you did/experienced while VIUF was on break. We will then blend our waters together at the ceremony.