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UPCOMING SERVICES
Sunday, April 2
Two services, at 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Rev. Beth Chronister will be leading the service. Music by the Bell and Loft Choirs.
Sunday, April 9
Two services, at 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Rev. Jon M. Luopa will be leading the service.
Thursday, April 13
Maundy Thursday
One service at 6:30 p.m. Revs. Jon M. Luopa and Beth Chronister will be leading the service. Music by the Bell Choir.
Sunday, April 16
Easter, Intergenerational Services
Two services, at 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Rev. Jon M. Luopa will be leading the service. Music by the Intergenerational and Loft Choirs and trumpets.
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LINKS
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SUNDAY'S FLOWERS
This Sunday's flowers are given by
Janine Larsen and
Jamie Owens in celebration of their 34th wedding anniversary on April 1. (No foolin'!)
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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UUC INFORMATION SESSION
Sunday morning, April 2, 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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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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STREAM OF LIGHT CLUSTER
The Stream of Light cluster will meet on Saturday, April 1, at 6 p.m. at the home of Valerie Kreutzer, 1110 18th Ave.
Please bring a dish/bottle to share.
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WEDNESDAY FORUM
April 5, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Knatvold
Great Decisions' "Latin America's Political Pendulum."
Latin America has experienced extraordinary political change. Should we care? Is China taking our role? Do we really have a role anymore? Can the new leaders deliver on the new needs? These are some of the topics to be considered at this session.
Please be sure to read the book before you come.
All are welcome. Bring your lunch and enjoy the presentation and discussion.
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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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WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER
March 31, 2017 Vol. 7, No. 13
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IMMIGRATION JUSTICE EVENT: AID NW PRESENTATION
Sunday, April 2, 1-2 p.m. in Knatvold
 The UUC Immigration Justice Team is sponsoring a presentation by Peggy Herman, attorney with Advocates For Immigrants in Detention Northwest (AID NW) this coming Sunday. Peggy, who has been instrumental in starting many of the programs at AID NW will be talking about the various supports that the organization offers immigrant persons being detained at the facility in Tacoma. These include visitation, post-detention accompaniment and housing, and operation of the post release Welcome Center, an RV stationed near the detention center, providing information, public transit funds, emergency food and clothing, and, a heartfelt Northwest community welcome. The AID NW Welcome Center RV will be outside UUC and available for tours after the second service from 12:15-12:45 p.m., and after Peggy's presentation.
Please join us to hear about this much needed program, and learn how we as caring members of the church community can support it. Also, for more information about the ongoing efforts of the Immigration Justice team, stop by the Immigration Justice info table in Nathan Johnson Hall, after either service. For more information, please contact Randy Rush.
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PLEDGE DRIVE WELL UNDERWAY
Thank you to all of you who made your 2017-18 pledges during the March 12 and March 19 worship services. If you missed the services, watch your mail as your customized pledge form will be arriving very soon if it hasn't already. After you review and decide on your pledge, we ask that you mail back the form, or alternatively, submit a pledge online.
Thank you for your ongoing commitment to our beloved community.
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BUILDING RENOVATION: HELP WANTED
We need your talents! We need your ideas! We need your advice!
The Physical Space Implementation Team (PSIT) is forming advisory support teams to lead, assist and consult with us through the many important tasks ahead. Currently, we are seeking members for these teams:
- Temporary Site Selection Team: This team of UUC members and staff will recommend at least three temporary sites that would be suitable for UUC operations during the construction of our new home. The team will assess programming space requirements and transition budget and prepare a formal recommendation.
- Temporary Site Transition Team: This large team of UUC staff and members will help ensure a smooth transition to our temporary home during construction and back to our new home following its completion. The many tasks of this broadly defined team will require many volunteers.
- Technical Advisory Team: Members of this advisory team have technical expertise to support PSIT with the evaluation and selection of systems and technology for the building infrastructure--for example, acoustics and sound proofing, heating and ventilation, networking and computing, audio-visual, security, solar energy, and gray water recovery.
- Grant Writers: Please contact us if you have experience with writing grants. Specifically, there may be opportunities around sustainable energy.
We want to hear from you! If you have interest, expertise or ideas in areas not listed here, please reach out to members of the PSIT team in person, through our contact form at the bottom of our web page or through the UUC office (206 525-8400). Members of the PSIT team are Lee Anne Warner, Jon Luopa, Byron Krystad, Stacy Carlson, Carolyn Rasch and Jan Hood. |
NON-VIOLENT COMMUNICATION WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 15, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Knatvold
This workshop is an opportunity for those working for social justice to receive training in concrete skills for non-violent communication.
 The Freedom Project, a UUC Seeds of Justice recipient, which works in Seattle prisons to address the healing of relationships ruptured by violence and help transform prisoners into peacemakers, will facilitate the workshop. Lunch will be provided.
Please register online or by contacting the church office. Maximum: 25. Fee: $25 to be paid on day of workshop.
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THE NEW UNDERSTANDINGS OF GENDER IDENTITY: MINE, YOURS AND THEIRS
Saturday, April 1, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. in Knatvold
 In this workshop, members of UUC's Interweave (LGBTQ) group will help us understand the new language, issues and understandings of gender identity and the current climate of gender fluidity in society.
There is no fee for this workshop, which is also open to UUs from other congregations. Please register so that we can better plan for your participation.
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GROWING INTO OURSELVES: YOGA SERIES WITH MARCIE LEEK
Six Saturdays beginning April 1, 9-11 a.m. in Emerson
 Back by popular demand: yoga instructor Marcie Leek of Nourishing Breath Yoga will be leading this 6-part series. There is a $75 fee for the series, and registration is required. Minimum attendance is 8, maximum attendance is 15. Register early to ensure your space!
Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 22, May 6, 13 (Please note that we are not meeting on April 29.)
Fee: $75. Please register by March 24. Minimum 8, maximum 15.
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CARING SHAWLS
Sunday, April 2, 1:30-3:30 p.m. in King
Our Caring Shawl group will meet next Sunday, April 2, from 1:30-3:30 p.m. in King. Come and enjoy working on your shawls together with other interesting people. Our discussions range from that day's sermon to climate change or whatever is on our minds. We welcome knitters and crocheters of all ages and all skill levels.
We make shawls for people in our congregation in need of comfort and have some church-provided yarn for those needing supplies.
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INTERWEAVE POTLUCK
Friday, April 7, 6:30-9 p.m. in Knatvold
 Interweave is the official name that LGBTQ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning and allies) groups in the UU family use as a common means of identification. UUC's group meets every other month (Oct, Dec, Feb, April, June), on first Fridays, usually here at UUC for a potluck, sometimes a summer picnic or whatever else we might dream up.
If you would like more information about Interweave or to get on our email list, contact Rick Johnson.
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MEN'S DAY OF REFLECTION
Saturday, April 8, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at Camp Killoqua
 We invite all who identify as men to join us at beautiful Camp Killoqua, near Stanwood, for a quiet day of reflective activities. We will have meditative times as well as discussion sessions, canoeing, walking in the woods, and art activities to choose from.
Fee: $30. Lunch is included. Online registration is now open.
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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 our confidential 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. |
Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Pigeon Point Park
In honor of Earth Day, the Nature Consortium (another of our Seeds of Justice recipients) is hosting a volunteer work party, to include invasive plant removal, mulching, and site maintenance. We invite helpers of all ages. More information at www.naturec.org/volunteer.
Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Knatvold
Intercultural Awareness and Practice
This is the next workshop in the Leadership Development Series. Contact: Janine Larsen.
Sunday, April 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Knatvold
Wellspring Information Session
Wellspring is a UU program in spiritual deepening. Come to an information session. Applications will be available. Contact: the Rev. Deborah Raible.
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