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University Unitarian Church eNewsletter
July 21, 2023
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Sunday, July 30
Service at 9:30 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream
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Aria Curtis, UUC's Director of Family Ministry, and the Chalice Camp participants will lead the service.
Music by Camille Watson, soprano; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.[Continue reading]
Order of Service
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Hear About GA From Our Delegates | |
Seven UUC members had the opportunity to participate in the Unitarian Universalist Association’s annual General Assembly (GA), held June 21–25 in Pittsburgh and online. They will share their GA experiences and answer your questions after the service, downstairs in the Knatvold room.
You may have heard about Article II revisions to the UUA bylaws. [Continue reading]
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New England Pilgrimage 2023 | |
Rev. Jon Luopa will lead a pilgrimage to sites of Unitarian and Universalist historic significance in the Greater Boston area again this fall from October 3–9. There is still space (two hotel rooms) if you would like to join this group of fourteen UUC pilgrims. Please let Jon know at your earliest convenience (at jon.luopa@uuchurch.org) if you would like to join us.
Itinerary: [Continue reading]
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Hiring Childcare Providers
Apply by Sunday, August 6
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We are delighted to be seeking out two Childcare Providers at UUC!
Those who work with our youngest community members are instrumental in providing a strong foundation in what it means to be a part of a loving and supportive church community. We are looking for people who enjoy working with children, are reliable, and enthusiastic about cultivating a safe, fun, and caring environment for children on Sunday mornings and at church events. These care providers will make it possible to comprehensively include families with children of all ages in the community life of this congregation. [Continue reading]
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No Gateway or Worship Service Next Week
A quick reminder that there will be no Gateway newsletter on Friday, August 4, and no worship service on Sunday, August 6, because the church will be closed for our Staff Appreciation Week. (See article below)
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Annual Family Ministry Art Exhibit
Exhibit opens Sunday, July 30, in the chapel
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We’re all excited about the opening of the annual UUC Family Ministry Art Exhibit on Sunday, July 30! Look for a variety of pieces using different media expressing the ideas of our children and youth. Most of the art has been created during our two Chalice Camp sessions this summer, but some was created during Our Whole Lives, Coming of Age, and youth events.
There will be an opportunity to meet and greet the young artists during a Coffee Hour Reception that same morning. [Continue reading]
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Claim Lost Items by July 30 | |
Personal items have been left in the church kitchen, and a variety of other personal belongings have found their way into UUC’s Lost & Found over the past few months.
All of these are now available for owners to pick up in the Channing Room. Please ask a custodian or staff member to let you in to see if what you have lost has now been found.
Items left unclaimed after July 30 will be moved along, according to their usefulness elsewhere.
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Staff Appreciation Week
July 31–August 6 (Monday–Sunday)
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Our UUC staff members individually and as a team have stretched, adapted, and repeatedly gone above and beyond—especially over the past 3+ years. Their commitment and effort is no small gift to all of us! As a humble gesture of thanks, the Board (at its May meeting) unanimously and gladly supported a week off during the summer for staff. [Continue reading]
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Exploring UU & UUC Classes
August 12 & 13 (Saturday & Sunday) by registration
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Through sharing, discussion and reflection, videos and printed resources, and Q&A with church leaders, we'll learn about Unitarian Universalism (UU) and University Unitarian Church (UUC). This informal, introductory course is offered several times a year. This one is scheduled as a two-part class on Saturday, August 12, 9:30 a.m.–12 noon and Sunday, August 13, 10:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Attend in person or via Zoom. [Continue reading]
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Care Team Asks "How Can We Help You?" | |
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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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[Editor's note: Our fellow UUs across the lake at East Shore Unitarian Church (Bellevue) have an Outdoors group. Here is their article from the July 23, 2023 East Shore Unitarian Church enewsletter. The leaders of the group have told me they would be happy to have UUCers join them on their outings.]
As the better weather approaches, many of us want to get outside and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the Pacific Northwest. You can do that, and contribute to building community at East Shore, by participating in walks and hikes organized by the East Shore Outdoors group. [Continue reading]
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Upcoming Services
Sunday, July 30, 9:30
Aria Curtis and the Chalice Camp participants will lead the service. Music by Camille Watson, soprano; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
Please note: There will be NO SERVICE ON SUNDAY, AUGUST 6. The church will be closed July 31 through August 6 for our Staff Appreciation Week (see article above).
Sunday, August 13, 9:30 a.m.
Sunny McMillan, a former attorney and current graduate student at Yale Divinity School, will lead the service. Music by Cally Lindenmeir, mezzo; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
Sunday, August 20, 9:30 a.m.
Kyle Turver, a (nearly finished!) UU seminary student, will lead the service. Music by Cecilia Archuleta, violin; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
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Sunday Worship at 9:30 a.m.
Join us for our Sunday morning services at 9:30 a.m. in our chapel or via our live stream.
Current health safety protocols at UUC: Facemasks are now optional but welcomed, especially while singing.
Childcare is provided for preschool and elementary-age children each Sunday in the Children's Suite. For information about summer events and programs for children and youth, please contact Director of Family Ministry, Aria Curtis.
Please continue to check in at a kiosk or using the paper sign-in sheets when entering the building. This helps us better understand attendance on Sundays and for programs and meetings throughout the week. If you would like to be added to our email list for church-wide announcements, please include your email address and phone number on the paper sign-in sheet.
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