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University Unitarian Church eNewsletter
January 10, 2025
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Sunday, January 12
Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via livestream
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Rev. Beth Chronister will lead the services. Sermon title: "Following the Thread."
Music by the Bell and Loft Choirs; Danny Szydlo, tenor; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
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(More info on Sunday worship at the bottom of this newsletter)
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Jan 12 Second Sunday Plate | |
UUC’s Second Sunday Plate collections serve as a direct expression of our faith through justice and service work. This month's Second Sunday Plate will go to the United Indians of All Tribes Foundation (UIATF).
Founded in 1970, UIATF, based at the Daybreak Star Indian Culture Center in Seattle’s Discovery Park, provides a broad range of culturally responsive services and programming to Seattle and King County’s urban Native community. [Continue reading]
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Information Meeting About K-1 Our Whole Lives Class
Sunday, January 12, 1:15—2:15 p.m. in Knatvold or via Zoom - childcare provided
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From Aria Curtis, Director of Family Ministry
I am delighted to share that UUC will offer Our Whole Lives (OWL) for kindergarteners and 1st graders again this winter. Please join this meeting in person or via Zoom to meet some of the K-1 OWL facilitators, get the schedule, and learn more about the curriculum. You will also have an opportunity to learn about the concurrent parent group, offered with this class, using the curriculum "Parents & Caregivers as Sexuality Educators." [Continue reading]
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Pink Haven Coalition Meeting
Sunday, January 12, 1 p.m. in the Frazee room
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At our meeting after the second service, UUC's Pink Haven Coalition team will discuss discuss next steps given the robust attendance at our December meeting and the wide range of interests, talents and other resources that were suggested and offered.
The Pink Haven Coalition is a national coalition responding to the treatment of trans and non-binary individuals who need gender-affirming care. The UUC group is part of this effort, in partnership with UUSC, to create a support network for trans/non-binary individuals and their families who must travel outside their home environments to continue receiving care.
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Welcome to UUC Staff, Teddy! | |
I am delighted to announce the hire of Teddy MacQuarrie, who will join UUC staff as the Family Ministry Coordinator. Teddy brings a background in education, ministry, and teen mental health support. You can read a little bit more about him below. Teddy’s job here at UUC is part-time and includes things like administrative support for Family Ministry and assisting with special events like Chalice Camp, Parent Night Out, and Faith in Action Days. [Continue reading]
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Update on Custodial Staffing
Please join me in welcoming Miguel Del Valle as our new weekday Custodian! Miguel began training this week as part of our UUC Custodial Team. He will work Sunday through Thursday from 2-10 p.m. to keep our facilities clean, set up rooms for meetings and events, assist groups with in-room technology for presentations and Zoom programs, keep an eye on who’s coming and going, and secure the building at night.
Miguel is the son of our long-time Friday/Saturday afternoon and evening custodian, Jorge del Valle. Jorge referred Miguel to us and gave him a good review about UUC! [Continue reading]
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Wednesday Forum: Combatting the Current Rise of Totalitarianism
Wednesday, January 15, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold
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On January 15, Tom and Susan Cunningham will lead a discussion of the talking points presented in Timothy Snyder's book On Tyranny, with all who care to offer their examples and ideas on the subject. The author, a Yale Professor of History who specializes in Central and Eastern Europe, posits that the new threats faced by our political order are not unlike the totalitarianism of the 20th century, and asks whether we can learn from that experience. [Continue reading]
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Wise Women Connecting Potluck
Saturday, January 18, 1–3 p.m. in the Knatvold room
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Meet other Wise Women of UUC for a potluck in the Knatvold room on the lower level of the church. Bring a dish or snack for other’s to enjoy along with you. Join in an opportunity to share conversation, histories, ideas, and possibilities along with food at welcoming tables.
UUC's Wise Women Connecting group welcomes all UUC members and friends who identify as women and are in retirement, or contemplating retirement as a new phase of life.
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New Art Exhibit: David Orrin Smith
Sunday, January 19, 1–3 p.m. in the Chapel Gallery
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All are invited to meet our next artist, David Orrin Smith, at an Artist Reception on Sunday, January 19. Refreshments will be served.
Smith has been drawing and painting his entire life. His current focus is plein air watercolor landscapes, graphite portraiture, as well as a variety of other media, subjects and scale. This exhibit will feature a number of his newer pieces. The exhibit will hang from January 19–February 28, 2025. [Continue reading]
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Honoring the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Monday, January 20, 2025
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MLK Day is a great opportunity to dig into our Eighth Principle and think about what it means to you by finding activities to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy. Activities are available to suit your interests and capabilities. Connect with other UUCers in the process. [Continue reading]
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Exploring our Welcoming Processes
Tuesday, January 21, 5:45–8 p.m. in the Channing Room, by RSVP
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There is palpable energy in the congregation to improve our welcoming and integration processes. If that’s something you’re interested in, join us for a one-time gathering to learn how other congregations have successfully addressed this. We’ll view an inspiring video with excellent concrete suggestions, and explore how we might incorporate them at UUC. [Continue reading]
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Kenmore Senior Women’s Shelter: Thank You for Your Generosity | |
As a result of your generous donations during December and the Christmas Eve services, we have collected over $3,600 to donate to Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness (LCP) in support of their Kenmore Senior Women’s Shelter. This new shelter serves very low-income retirement-age women who are community-minded, socially stable, and without chronic mental or physical health issues or substance abuse issues. LCP provides a full array of services, and staff work with residents to provide a pathway into shared housing solutions. [Continue reading]
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Hundreds of Volunteers Needed for Asylum Legal Clinic
Monday, January 20, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. in the SeaTac neighborhood
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Several hundred volunteers are needed to help over 200 asylum seekers get their applications completed in just one day. This legal clinic is a joint collaboration—the Northwest Immigrant Rights Project, the Riverton Park United Methodist Church legal team, Colectiva Legal del Pueblo, and the Jewish Coalition for Immigrant Justice Northwest.
In light of the November elections, it's a meaningful way to spend MLK Day and to focus on Beloved Community on inauguration day. [Continue reading]
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Care Team Asks "How Can We Help You?" | |
The UUC 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.
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Sunday, January 19
Revs. Doug and Beth will lead the services. Music by the Loft Choir; Camille Watson, soprano; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
Sunday, January 26
All Ages Worship
Music by the All Voices Choir; Rick Scheyer, baritone; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
Sunday, February 2
Rev. Doug Wadkins will lead the services. Music by the Bell and Loft Choirs; Danny Szydlo, tenor; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
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Sunday Worship at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Join us for our Sunday morning services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.in our chapel or via our live stream.
Click here for information on Sunday programs for children and youth.
Current health safety protocols at UUC: Facemasks are optional but welcomed, especially while singing. For the well-being of everyone in our community, please STAY HOME if you have cold or flu-like symptoms, even if you're sure it’s "just a cold."
UUC monitors Public Health – Seattle & King County COVID-19 data dashboards and advisories, updating our health safety protocols accordingly. We also consult CDC About COVID-19 resources to inform our decisions. We additionally track Washington State Department of Public Health Resources and Recommendations for Business and Workers for guidance around COVID-19 safeguards for staff and visitors.
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