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UPCOMING SERVICES
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.
Sunday, April 23
Two services, at 9:30 & 11:15 a.m. Rev. Peg Morgan will be leading the service. Music by the Loft Choir.
Sunday, April 30
Two services, at 9:30 & 11:15 a.m.
Revs. Jon M. Luopa and Beth Chronister will be leading the service. Music by the Loft Choir.
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LINKS
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ALL IN THE FAMILY
Walker (Bud) Blincoe died on March 27 at the age of 91 in Tacoma. Bud had been a member of UUC since 1984 and a Unitarian Universalist since 1961, and was predeceased by his spouse, also a long-time UUC member, Mary Somerville.
A memorial service for him will be held on Saturday, April 22, at 3 p.m. at UUC.
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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
April 19, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. in Knatvold
Great Decisions topic: "Prospects for Afghanistan and Pakistan." The incoming administration has a choice: will it maintain the status quo, completely reverse the Obama administration drawdown or withdraw completely?
All are welcome to join the session. Bring your lunch and participate.
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WORK PARTY WITH THE NATURE CONSORTIUM
Saturday, April 22, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Pigeon Point Park
In honor of Earth Day 2016, the Nature Consortium and Earth Corps will be co-hosting a fun and vibrant volunteer work party within the West Duwamish greenbelt. Earth Day volunteers provide a crucial boost to year-round efforts aimed at restoring sites to healthy, evergreen forest.
Restoration work will include invasive plant removal, mulching, and site maintenance. We invite helpers of all ages!
Registration and more information at naturec.org/volunteer.
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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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SAVE THE DATE
MUSIC SUNDAY
Sunday, May 7 , 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. in the sanctuary
Mozart's Requiem presented by the UUC Loft Choir, soloists and orchestra, conducted by our Music Director, Karen P. Thomas.
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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. |
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WEEKLY E-NEWSLETTER
April 14, 2017 Vol. 7, No. 15
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EASTER SUNDAY'S COLLECTION TO UCEF
 As we have done for many years, our Easter Sunday plate collection will go to the United (formerly University) Churches Emergency Fund, which provides emergency aid such as rent and utility assistance to individuals and families in UUC's neighborhood. UCEF changed its name to reflect including Lake City.
Director Jo Gustafson says: "Prevention is key! Our focus is to provide eviction protection to keep families and individuals from becoming homeless and to provide assistance to homeless families and individuals moving into housing."
UCEF has a variety of volunteer opportunities to do your part in preventing homelessness, including during their hours of service on Tuesday through Friday mornings. For more information call (206) 524-7885 or visit www.uchurchesemergencyfund.org.
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CHURCH SCHOOL ON EASTER SUNDAY
 Easter this year falls on an Intergenerational Sunday. We will offer Sprouts care (for infants, toddlers, and preschool children) for the entirety of both services, as usual. Elementary students (PK-5th) will begin in the service with their families and then, mid-way through the service, will move to Knatvold for activities and an egg-hunt. Middle School and up will not be meeting.
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MARCH FOR SCIENCE
Saturday, April 22, 9:30 a.m. at Central Lutheran Church
 Join members of UUC's Climate Action Team and other congregations as we march in support of science. We will meet at 9:30 a.m. at Central Lutheran Church (1710 11th Avenue), in the court yard between the main building and the sanctuary, across from Cal Anderson Park, so we can march as a faith group. There will be a banner for the group and we UUs will also have a banner.
Bring any other signs you have or make one at Audubon's sign-making event on Thursday, April 20, 4-6 p.m. at their office (8050 35th Avenue NE) just north of UUC. We would like a faith contingent in support of science to be vibrantly obvious.
More information at seascimarch.org. Questions? Contact Deejah or Ben.
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SOUP AND SOLIDARITY: ARTFUL ACTIVISM WITH BACKBONE CAMPAIGN
Wednesday, April 26, 6-8:30 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall
 Join us for our fourth Soup and Solidarity evening. Our guest will be the founder and director of the Backbone Campaign*, Bill Moyer. Following food and fellowship, Bill will share with us the efforts and organizing principles of Backbone and together we will explore the intersections of art, life-affirming activism, and strategic organizing. You may be familiar with some of Backbone's local organizing efforts through the Kayaktivist groups and the Shell No! campaign.
Soup and bread provided; please consider bringing a side or dessert.
Come, awaken the spirit of community, nurture hope, and be inspired to action!
* Backbone Campaign is one of the organizations that received a Seeds of Justice grant in the previous year. Check out this interview to learn more: youtube.com/watch?time_continue=135 &v=kEZdLzbleDg
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INTERCULTURAL AWARENESS AND PRACTICE WORKSHOP
Saturday, April 29, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall
This experiential and concrete workshop will help us see why and how we get stuck when working across differences and will offer ways to see and talk about systemic oppression as we consider nine important aspects of identity-age, disability, religious culture, ethnicity, social class, sexual orientation, indigenous heritage, national origin, and gender. (This is part of the Leadership Development workshop series.)
Register online or through the church office. Lunch is included. See our flyer for more details. Question? Contact Rev. Beth Chronister or the UUC Equity Team.
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WELLSPRING INFORMATION SESSION
Sunday, April 30, 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Knatvold
 UU Wellspring is an intensive, 10-month spiritual deepening program specifically designed for experienced UUs who yearn to more intentionally reflect on spiritual questions in our faith and engage in spiritual practices. If you feel called, please come to this information session to learn more and to help you decide whether UU Wellspring is a commitment you would like to make. Contact: the Rev. Deborah Raible.
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CHILD DEDICATION
The arrival of a child into a family--whether through birth or adoption--is one of the greatest events of life. And, as we do with many of our life transitions (e.g. marriage), it is important to celebrate such an occasion with a ritual or ceremony. Here at UUC, we hold child dedication ceremonies twice a year--during our Christmas holiday service and at our year-end Flower Communion Service.
If you have a new child in your family--or if you are a new member and your child has not yet been dedicated in our church--we encourage you to participate in this year's Child Dedication Ceremony to be held on
Sunday, June 4. Grandparents may like to dedicate their grandchildren, as well. By participating in the dedication, the congregation will have the opportunity to welcome your child into the world, into your family, and into our church community.
For more information or to sign up, please contact Melody Moberg
by May 28 at
melody.moberg@uuchurch.org or 206-454-7720.
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MEET OUR CONSTRUCTION PARTNER!
 The Physical Space Implementation Team is excited to announce that we have contracted with BNBuilders (bnbuilders.com) to partner with us on constructing our new home. BNB, a Seattle company, is dedicated to sustainable practices and products, high safety standards and collaborative relationships with clients and neighbors. We are confident in their commitment to working with all project stakeholders in a manner that upholds our values. With Seattle's current market and our project's scope and timeline, we are pleased that our extensive search process has resulted in BNB as our newest project team member!
Meet BNB in person at our Annual Meeting on June 11.
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REGISTER YOUR ELEMENTARY STUDENT FOR CHALICE CAMP
July 31-August 4, from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. at UUC
 The theme of UUC's seventh annual summer day camp will be "world religions." Camp is open to children entering grades 1-5 in the fall of 2017.
Chalice Camp is an engaging camp which includes music, art, games, worship, and field trips--our trip to the Mountlake Terrace pool is always a highlight! We hire eight teen counselors from University Unitarian Church, to provide leadership and job opportunities for our youth, and to create a multigenerational community for our campers that will last through the following years. This summer, kids will learn about world religions--focusing on Islam, Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism and Hinduism.
Apply now!
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RACIAL JUSTICE TEAM POTLUCK, REFLECTION AND RALLY
Friday, April 14, 6-7:30 p.m. in Knatvold
Saturday, April 15, 2-6 p.m. in Westlake Park
 The Racial Justice Team invites UUC members and friends to join at the Black Lives Matter Rally in Westlake Park on Saturday, April 15. We will meet on the south side of the Starbucks at Westlake. Wearing yellow "Standing on the Side of Love" clothing items will help us find each other. See the Facebook event page for more information.
In preparation, we invite people to a potluck and spiritual reflection time for why we do this work, the night before in Knatvold.
Questions? Contact one of the co-chairs: Roberta Ray or Betty Williams.
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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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LIVING WITH LOSS GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP
Thursdays, April 20-May 25, 10-11:30 a.m. in Howe
In support of UUC's mission to awaken spirit, nurture hope, and inspire action, the Care Team is sponsoring a grief support group for members and friends living with loss. Grief is grief, no matter the cause. This group is suitable for anyone seeking help in accepting any type of loss whether death of loved one, broken relationships, or failing capacity. All change is loss, whether the change was wanted or not. We let go of what was to step into what is.
The group will meet on six Thursdays, April 20, 27, May 4, 11, 18, and 25. The Rev. Linda Kaufman, Minister Affiliated and retired chaplain, will co-facilitate with Emily Easton, Care Team Co-Chair. The group is limited to 10 participants.
If you would like to participate, please register online by April 19 or call the church office at 206-454-7710. If you have questions about the group, please call Rev. Linda Kaufman at 206-818-5397.
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WEDGWOOD MEANINGFUL MOVIE
Friday, April 21, 7 p.m. at Jubilee Hall, Our Lady of the Lake Church, 8900 35th Avenue NE
(Please note the film, for this month only, is on the third Friday.)
 A Sea Change (2009, 83 min) documents how the pH balance of the oceans has changed dramatically since the beginning of the Industrial Revolution: a 30% increase in acidification. With near unanimity, scientists now agree that the burning of fossil fuels is fundamentally reshaping ocean chemistry. Experts predict a steady increase in carbon dioxide emissions and the continued rise in the acidity of the oceans will cause most of the world's fisheries to experience a total bottom-up collapse. A Sea Change is both a personal journey and a scientifically rigorous, sometimes humorous, unflinchingly honest look at reality. It offers positive examples of new technologies and effective changes in human behavior that we all must choose before the oceans are lost. (Excerpted from www.bullfrogfilms.com.)
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 wedgwoodmeaningfulmovies.org. Sponsored by the Wedgwood Justice and Peace Coalition.
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