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UPCOMING SERVICES
Sunday, January 29
Two services, at 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Rev. Jon Luopa will be in the pulpit. Music by the Loft Choir.
Sunday, February 5
Two services, at 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Community Ministry Sunday. Music by the Bell and Loft Choirs.
Sunday, February 12
Youth Service
Two services, at 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. UUC youth will be leading the service. Music by the youth.
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REMINDER: PARKING LOT DOOR LOCKED
Because we share the lower level of our building with the Wedgwood Montessori Preschool on weekdays, we keep the parking lot door locked most of the time for security reasons.
The door will be unlocked 30 minutes before scheduled church events.
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BLACK LIVES MATTER VIGIL
Sundays at 10:45 a.m.
The UUC Racial Justice Team is continuing our Sunday morning public witness "Black Lives Matter" action. We will meet in the Memorial Garden and then move to the front sidewalk. For more information please click here or email the UUC Racial Justice Team via uuchurch.org/social-justice/racial-justice.
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WEDNESDAY FORUM
Febuary 1, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Knatvold
This will be an "open mic" session. Members are encouraged to bring along a topic for discussion by all. (There should be no shortage.)
All are welcome to join in with the group. Bring along your lunch and enjoy.
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MEDITATION OPPORTUNITIES AT UUC
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Photo by ransomtech / CC BY 2.0
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WEDNESDAY EVENING MEDITATION GROUP
This group meets throughout the year (most) WednesÂdays from 7:30 to 8:30 p.m. in the Sanctuary. Meditators of all ages and abilities are welcome to attend.
ZEN BUDDHIST MEDITATION AND DISCUSSION
Friday mornings, 10 a.m. to noon, in Knatvold
Meditate with a group, learn about Zen Buddhism and enjoy fellowship while exploring a UU-friendly form of spiritual practice. More info...
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SUNDAY'S FLOWERS
To sponsor flowers for Sunday worship in honor of a loved one or occasion, call the office or sign up in the volunteer workroom.
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CARE TEAM AND HELPING HANDS ASK "HOW CAN WE HELP YOU?"
The Care Team serves people in the UUC community when they encounter illness, grief, medical events, and other life issues. We all need a little help sometimes. If you find yourself
needing a listening ear or a little help, please
email the Care Team or leave a message on their voicemail at 206) 454-7722. We are trained lay volunteers. We check for messages twice daily and keep your information confidential.
Could you use an occasional meal or ride during a difficult time? If this is what you need, email Helping Hands or leave a message at (206) 454-7722. We'll forward your request to either our rides or our meals coordinator. Each maintains a list of willing and able volunteers.
We also want to match drivers who could add a passenger (either occasionally or regularly) when driving to and from church. Please contact us if this is something you would like to do. |
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WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER
January 27, 2017 Vol. 7, No. 4
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MEMBERSHIP AFFIRMATION THIS SUNDAY
Having opened the month with an historic congregational vote to approve the capital campaign for UUC's building renovation, it's fitting that we close this January with a joyful recommitment of membership, which is itself an act "not for ourselves alone." UUC members will be invited at both services to participate in a brief ritual of covenant as stewards of the church's mission to "awaken spirit, nurture hope and inspire action."
Later in the day, new members will be celebrated for their decision to join us in ensuring our prophetic vision will serve generations to come.
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NEW MEMBER RECEPTION
This Sunday, January 29, 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Knatvold
This is an informal gathering to celebrate the newest members of UUC. If you have joined the church in the last two years, or are ready to confirm your pledge and sign the membership book today, please join us! Ministers, staff and representative lay leaders look forward to greeting and welcoming you as committed stewards of the congregation.
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 INTERWEAVE POTLUCK
February 3, 6:30 p.m. in Knatvold
Join us for our bimonthly LGBTQA-and-allies potluck!
We don't have specific programs planned yet for our upcoming meetings, so any thoughts are more than welcome. We might use the next meeting to brainstorm ideas for speakers, or for whatever types of activism might make sense in the new world in which we find ourselves.
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EXPLORING MEMBERSHIP SERIES
Four sessions on Sunday mornings: February 5-26, 9:30-11 a.m. in King
This is a series of four classes that offer information on Unitarian Universalism and University Unitarian Church, along with opportunities for personal reflection and interaction with other prospective members. There is no fee, but please register as space is limited.
If you have children in the church school, feel free to have them attend both the 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. classes on these days if you would like to attend the 11:15 a.m. service.
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UUC INFORMATION SESSION
Sunday morning, February 5, 9:30-10:30 a.m. in Howe
For anyone who is relatively new to UUC or just beginning to think about getting involved, please bring your questions and curiosity and join for a one-hour UUC Information Session (held each month). If you have children, feel free to put them in classes/childcare while attending the session and then again if you want to stay for the 11:15 Worship Service.
There is no fee and no need to sign up--just show up! Facilitated by Carol Flannigan.
For further information or questions about membership at UUC, please contact Sharla Wipplinger at sharla.wipplinger@uuchurch.org or (206) 454-7710.
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PACIFIC NW DISTRICT ASSEMBLY
Saturday, February 25, Eugene, Oregon
 Unitarian Universalists from four states will be gathering at the beautiful new building of the UU Church in Eugene on February 25 for the Pacific Northwest District's annual District Assembly.
Meet Jim Key, Moderator of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), and learn about recent changes to congregational funding of our national association and regions. You'll also hear from the three candidates running for President of the UUA - one will be elected by congregational delegates at General Assembly in New Orleans this June. You can participate in the Assembly Choir, learn from workshops focused on vital aspects of congregational life (including one presented by UUC's own Susan Howlett), and engage in discussions about how our seven principles can help address our current political reality. Lunch is included on Saturday, and you're warmly invited to stay for Sunday services at the Eugene church.
Find out more and register by February 15 at pnwduua.org/district-assembly. Hope to see you there!
If you plan to attend and are willing to serve as a voting delegate from UUC, please contact our Senior Minister, the Rev. Jon Luopa as soon as possible.
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PAGES FROM THE UUC BOOKSTORE
 When the congenial cacophony of coffee hour gets to be too much, the UUC Bookstore can serve as a respite region. Not only is the decibel level lower, but we have a wide selection of new and used books for all ages. A few highlights:
Love Wins, an account of the Obergefell Supreme Court case that resulted in the legalization of same-sex marriage nation-wide; Defying the Nazis, the story of Waitstill and Martha Sharp; and All the Real Indians Died Off, which debunks many myths about the original occupants of North America.
In addition, we have books in stock for the Zen Buddhist class and Racial Justice group. The reading group and Adult RE class books now have their own shelves, to the left as you enter from Nathan Johnson Hall. Stop in and peruse!
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 CHURCH LIFE APP FOR SMARTPHONES
For an easy way to look at our church calendar, register for events and classes, make a donation, etc., try the Church Life app, available for both iPhones and Android phones. This app connects with our church membership and facilities scheduling databases.
See acstechnologies.com/church-life-app for details.
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REBUILDING MOSQUE
Last Sunday's plate collection toward rebuilding the burned Bellevue mosque generated $3,534.48. Thank you for your generosity.
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JOIN THE UUC CLIMATE ACTION TEAM FOR A FILM, FOOD, AND VALVE TURNERS FUNDRAISER
Saturday, January 28, 5 p.m. film and 7:30 p.m. Valve Turners panel
 Josh Fox's documentary How to Let Go of the World and Love All the Things Climate Can't Change will begin the event, followed by food and a panel discussion (and Q&A) by the five Valve Turners (three of them with UU connections, including a member of our Climate Action Team). They face hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees even though attorneys are donating their time. More information at www.uuchurch.org/social-justice/climate-action.
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"ALL IN FOR WASHINGTON"--LET'S ORGANIZE!
Tuesday, January 31, 7-8:30 p.m. in Knatvold
 Did you know that Washington State's tax system is the most upside down in the nation? Join UUC members, UW Health Equity students, and Sound Alliance* for this workshop.
We'll learn some effective organizing techniques with a focus on "All In For Washington," a statewide effort to clean up the tax code so that all communities in Washington State thrive. Let's organize for adequate, sustainable, and equitable budget and revenue solutions that fully invest in K-12 public education and other state-funded services.
For more information, contact Ada Lin at adalin@uw.edu or Roberta Ray at robertasaquic@aol.com.
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WORKSHOP: A QUESTION OF VOCATION
Saturday, February 4, 9 a.m. to noon in Knatvold
As members and leaders (or potential leaders) at UUC, we commit to faithful action, responsible stewardship and prophetic vision, and the risk of leaving the safety of known ways. But what is it that we are called to do and be in the world? We'll explore how to choose and develop lives of courage, commitment, passion and impact. Rev. Jon Luopa and others lead this half-day workshop. There is no fee to attend.
This workshop is part of UUC's ongoing Leadership Development Series. The next in the series is "Living the Covenant" on March 4. Online registration is open now. If you need childcare during this event, please advise the church office by Friday, January 27.
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WEDGWOOD MEANINGFUL MOVIE
Friday, February 10, 7 p.m. at Jubilee Hall, Our Lady of the Lake Church, 8900 35th Avenue NE
Speciesism: The Movie (
94 min, 2013)is an eye-opening, yet fresh take on the array of atrocities brought on by the factory farming industry. Most of the animals used for food in the United States are raised in giant, bizarre "factory farms," hidden deep in remote areas of the countryside. In Speciesism: The Movie director Mark Devries set out to investigate these practices. The documentary takes viewers on a sometimes funny, sometimes frightening adventure, crawling through the bushes that hide these factories, flying in airplanes above their toxic "manure lagoons," and coming face-to-face with their owners. With thought-provoking interviews Devries scored with everyone from Peter Singer to Bruce Friedrich to Richard Dawkins, Devries positions himself as the man on the street, looking up all the counter-arguments he could find on why humans use and abuse animals, and then asks the impressive roster of experts those questions.
Today, prominent individuals and political activists have termed the assumption of human superiority speciesism. Speciesism: The Movie brings viewers face-to-face with the leaders of this movement, and, for the first time ever on film, fully examines the purpose of what they are setting out to do. After watching Speciesism: The Movie, you'll never look at animals the same way again. Especially humans.
Please join us for the film's showing. It's FREE and open to the public! Donations to defray cost of screening rights gladly accepted. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Parking is available on NE 89th and NE 90th streets. The film begins at 7 p.m. with a facilitated community discussion to follow.
More information at www.wedgwoodmeaningfulmovies.org. Sponsored by the Wedgwood Justice and Peace Coalition.
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