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University Unitarian Church eNewsletter
December 27, 2024
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Sunday, December 29
Worship: one service only, at 9:30 a.m., in the chapel and via livestream
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Rev. Doug Wadkins will lead the service: "Morning Watch for a New Year."
Music by the Camille Watson, soprano; and Roger Nelson, piano.
Order of Service
(More info on Sunday worship at the bottom of this newsletter)
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Celebrating UUC Custodian Alberto Sandoval
Sunday, December 29, following the service, in NJH
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Since 2010, our congregation has been quietly, caringly, and efficiently supported by Alberto Sandoval, our Saturday and Sunday morning custodian. He’s the one you’ve undoubtedly seen in Nathan Johnson Hall (NJH) keeping an eye out for a congregational need, a safety concern, or someone who seems a little lost or in need of a helping hand. Alberto is also the one who moves the tables, sets up the chairs, cleans the surfaces, and pays attention to the building’s needs on weekend mornings. He gets the kitchen ready for our Coffee Crew on Sundays and for special events, and is always ready with a big smile and a friendly word, particularly if someone greets him in Spanish, whether they are fluent or trying their best as a language learner. (Alberto is originally from El Salvador.) [Continue reading]
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Holiday Giving: Your Kindness Makes a Difference | |
Heartfelt gratitude from Teen Feed, and the unsheltered youth in our community, for all you shared during this year's Warm Clothes Holiday Giving! In total, UUC families shared over $1000 in cash, along with 80 pairs of socks, 20 winter hats, 14 pairs of gloves, 18 hoodies, 40 jackets, 90 pairs of toe warmers and so much more. Teen Feed will pass on these gifts to teens in our community, totaling nearly $5000 in value. [Continue reading]
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Gratitude from Bloodworks Northwest | |
"We are especially thankful for the contributions of University Unitarian Church, and we are excited to share the impact you’ve made this year. If you open this pdf, you will find a detailed summary of the total difference your group has helped create..." [Continue reading]
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December Offering to Kenmore Senior Women’s Shelter | |
The fastest growing group of people being served by Lake City Partners Ending Homelessness (LCP) is unsheltered seniors, including older women. LCP has just opened a new shelter, the Kenmore Senior Women’s Shelter, to help meet this need. Donations made during the offering at our Christmas Eve services will go to support this program and the women being served by it.
Donations may also be made through the end of December in cash or via check, text, or electronic transfer to UUC. [Continue reading]
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Family Holiday Services Recordings | |
From Aria Curtis, Director of Family Ministry
What a fun and joyful Holiday Service we had on December 15!
I will confess that I was a little nervous, having never done a no-rehearsal pageant before. But, it turned out to be a wonderful opportunity to include the whole congregation in the telling of this important story, as well as give children lots of options about how they'd like to participate. [Continue reading]
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Thursday, December 26, to Tuesday, December 31 Church open by appointment only
Sunday, December 29 9:30 a.m. Worship service (one service only)
Wednesday, January 1 Church closed for New Year's Day holiday
Happy holidays to you and yours!
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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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A Holiday Message from UUA President | |
From Rev. Dr. Sofía Betancourt
As we enter into our holiday season once again, I am suffused with gratitude for all of the ways that UUs have been living their faith boldly in the past year –in your congregation’s ministries, in worship on Sundays, during our historic Climate Justice Revival last September, and in sharing our values with voters across the United States through UU the Vote. These and other faith practices form a counter-cultural resistance that is needed desperately in these times. My prayer is that all of us will reflect on what our faith asks of us in these days and respond accordingly in community. [Continue reading]
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Security for Women’s March
March will be on Saturday, January 18; training ahead of time
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We are seeking scores, maybe hundreds, of volunteers to help out with security at the Seattle Women's March on January 18, 2025. Think of "Security" as "Peace Makers" or "De-Escalators" or "Helpers". This critical role will require a team of folks from all backgrounds, genders, races, sizes, ages—we need to keep our people, participants in the March, safe, and embraced in a secure and fun and loving experience. [Continue reading]
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Sunday, January 5, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Rev. Doug Wadkins will lead the services: "The Practice of Story." Music by Cally Lindenmier, mezzo; and Roger Nelson, piano.
Sunday, January 12, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Rev. Beth Chronister will lead the services. Music by the Bell and Loft Choirs; Danny Szydlo, tenor; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
Sunday, January 19, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Revs. Doug and Beth will lead the services. Music by the Loft Choir; Camille Watson, soprano; 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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