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OCTOBER 2026 WUUC NEWSLETTER
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A Chalice Challenge: Find the chalice hidden inside one of the articles in this newsletter. Click on it, record your name on the resulting Google doc, and you will be entered to win a special little gift from Rev. Dan Lillie.
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Photo by Julia Filirovska from Pexels
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In This Issue:
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Benet’s Eagle Scout Project
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Voting is Sacred – New Roadsign
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Save the Date: WUUC Auction
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Mission, Vision, Covenant Q&As
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Monday Morning Sister Circle
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BSAFF & Root of Us info session
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Continuing Zoom & Hybrid Events
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Online Feedback & Suggestion Form
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Got comments on or questions about this newsletter? Please email office@wuuc.org
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Soul Matters October 2026 Theme: Courage
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Passage from Soul Matters Theme:
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Welcome to Courage
“Courage doesn’t always roar.”- Mary Anne Radmacher Courageous people change the world. So many names fall easily from our lips: Martin Luther King Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Sojourner Truth, Harvey Milk, Marsha P. Johnson. The list goes on and on. We rightly honor such giants. But the problem …
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Benet’s Eagle Scout Project
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Thank you for giving Benet the opportunity to take on a project that will have a lasting impact!
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Paul Doak and Amy Robertson
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As you may have seen, Benet’s Eagle Scout project—the Path Improvement Project—is officially complete!
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This was the biggest step in his Eagle journey, and he’s now just a few final requirements away from becoming an Eagle Scout.
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The original 74-foot path was made of 12” × 12” pavers that became hazardous when wet or icy. Over the summer, Benet and small teams of teenage Scouts removed the pavers, hand-excavated roughly 8,000 pounds of dirt and rock, and built a new, wider 74-foot × 4-foot path using about 5,000 pounds of sand and 5,000 pounds of crushed rock—all done by hand!
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We’re really proud of the work Benet and the Scouts put into the project, and we hope the new path will be a safer and more useful improvement for everyone who uses it.
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October Emergency Prep
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Emergencies happen. You need a plan…
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Drop Cover and Hold On … Earthquakes
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Conquering the instinct to run
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During earthquakes, many people’s fight/flight instinct urges them to run — even when they know they should “Drop, Cover and Hold on.” Studies show that people tend to be hurt by falling objects, not collapsing structures. If you are on your feet trying to move in an earthquake, you are in danger of being thrown to the ground and/or injured from toppling book cases, breaking windows, flying dishes, falling TVs, collapsing fireplaces or shifting furniture.
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Drop, Cover and Hold On — what does it mean?…
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Voting is Sacred, new roadside sign
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With the midterm elections right around the corner, your Defending Democracy crew wanted to share a message to the broader community. It’s important to preserve access to voting for all as a human right, and to remind and encourage people to make time to vote in this important election.
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ASJ Monthly Collection – Sunday, October 18
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WUUC’s Black Student and Family Fund (BSAFF)
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The Black Student and Family Fund (BSAFF) is a partnership between WUUC, Root of Our Youth, and its parent organization, The Root of Us. Together, we support Black students and their families on Seattle’s Eastside. The fund meets a wide range of needs: essentials like food, medical care, housing, and monthly bills, as well as educational resources, fees, community organizing, and workforce and leadership development. Most of all, it helps students and families reach their goals and dreams.
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In addition to supporting basic needs, BSAFF funds also help students and their families heal from the mental exhaustion caused by anti-Black racism through Racial Healing Circles. This space encourages young people and adults to exist without apology or explanation, while practicing their humanity together weekly.
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Thank you for supporting this fund. Your generosity has filled gaps when families and students needed it most.
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On October 18 after service, we’ll have a BSAFF and Root of Us info session with Fernell Miller, the Founder of Root of Us. Fernell will share about current and future projects and answer questions.
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Save the Date: WUUC Annual Auction
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Save the Date: Our annual WUUC Live Auction will be the evening of Saturday, November 14th, at the church. The theme this year is Gold Rush Gala at the Silver Spurs Saloon. It will include all the fun you’ve come to expect including dinner, drinks, childcare, entertainment, and more! A related online auction will run through that weekend. Watch your email for more information including how you can participate! Questions: abryan@wuuc.org
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Postcards Writing – Friday, October 2 & Monday, October 5
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Get Out the Vote Postcard Writing opportunities. Postcards, the message and some stamps provided. You provide pens and stamps if you are able. Join us on Friday, October 2 from 1:00 – 3:00 in the library or Monday, October 5 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in the sanctuary and 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the library.
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We can also leave you cards and the script in your message folder in bundles of 25. Contact Leslie Morton for more info.
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Music Circle – Saturday, October 3
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Music Circle will be held on the first Saturday of every month from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. in Ditzler Hall. You are invited to bring your voice, your drums, your guitars or whatever instruments you want for impromptu music making. Bring music if you want, or just jump in any way you can and have some fun with music-minded WUUC folk.
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GenXYZ Night – Saturday, October 3
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An opportunity for pre-retirement age adults to get together to socialize. Our next GenXYZ night will happen on Saturday, October 3 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. If you’re Gen X, Y, or Z, we’d love to have you. It’s potluck style, but there’s always too much food, so drop by if you have time.
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Super Seniors Potluck – Wednesday October 7
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Super Seniors is a group for WUUCs age 77 and above. We meet every first Wednesday of the month for a potluck at 12:00 p.m. at the church. If you meet the age criteria we would love for you to join us for good food and good chatting. Questions? Contact Dottie Simpson at dottie9212@gmail.com
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WUUC Arts Group – Thursday, October 8
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WUUC Arts Group Coordinates an outing to an art related venue. We had lots of fun at the May Arts outing at Bothell Arts Alive the Bothell Art Walk so we will be doing it again on Thursday, October 8. We will meet at the barriers blocking the eastern end of the Main Street pedestrian zone (that’s the intersection of Main St and 102nd Ave NE) at 5:30 pm.
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There will probably be some repeat artists and locations, but there are supposed to be some new folks too. Contact Tevina/sign up via announce email list.
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Kimbrough Cafe – Saturday, October 10
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Celebrate our 10th annual Kimbrough Cafe, an evening of live music from our own WUUC musicians along with delicious desserts and beverages. Our theme this year is “Be Our Guest.” Saturday, October 10 doors open at 6:30 p.m. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. Come enjoy a fun evening of music and a joyous celebration of community! Recommended donation is $20 at the door. If you would like to volunteer, please contact Marian Johnson (mjohnson@wuuc.org).
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WUUC Mission, Vision, Covenant Q&A Sessions – Sundays, October 11 & 18 in person, Wednesday, October 14 on Zoom
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This year we will undergo a year-long process to explore, understand, and determine our Mission, Vision, and Covenant. Churches typically revisit these statements every 5 years; it’s been 10 for WUUC. In doing this work, we will better understand ourselves and provide direction for church goals, directives, and internal decision making. It will also clarify who we are and what we stand for to the broader community. As a first step in the process, please fill out a short survey to allow the Mission & Vision Task Force to gather initial input and to get everyone thinking. The survey closes Oct. 25. Find the survey link via announce email list or if you would prefer to fill out a paper survey, please find copies in the church foyer.
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We will hold Q&A sessions on Sunday, October 11 & 18 after church and on Wednesday, October 14 on Zoom at 6:30 p.m.
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Monday Morning Sister Circle – October 12
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– Dottie Simpson
Monday Morning Sister Circle is a WUUC group which has met every second Monday from 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. We are a group of women who meet in the WUUC Library to discuss a person of interest or an essay every month. We have recently discussed women philosophers, women of action, NPR essays, spiritual essays, etc. The group is open to any woman at WUUC and we would love to have any interested join us. If you have any questions/would like to join Contact Dottie at dottie9212@gmail.com.
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Euchre (Card Game) – Friday, October 16
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We have a regular monthly Euchre night at WUUC. It will be the third Friday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Ditzler Hall.
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Newbies are welcome! It’s an easy card game to learn and we’re here to help. Lead by John Hartman
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Circle Supper – Saturday, October 17
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Sign up now for Circle Supper to be hosted by LauriBeth & Brad Hull on Saturday, October 17 at 6:00 p.m. Circle Supper’s are potlucks held at a different community member’s house each month. Find the link to the signup sheet sent out via the announce email list or email tevina.flood@gmail.com. Anyone who wants to attend can put their name down along with their dietary preferences and what they are bringing. If you’ve never been before keep reading…
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BSAFF and Root of Us Info Session – Sunday, October 18
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Our October ASj special collection will be goin to The Black Student and Family Fund (BSAFF), BSAFF is a partnership between WUUC, Root of Our Youth, and its parent organization, The Root of Us. Together, we support Black students and their families on Seattle’s Eastside.
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On October 18 after service, we’ll have a BSAFF and Root of Us info session with Fernell Miller, the Founder of Root of Us. Fernell will share about current and future projects and answer questions.
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All-Ages Drum Circle – Sunday, October 18
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Come at 12:00 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the month and get into the flow of some seriously joyful rhythm-making in the Sanctuary. A variety of hand drums will be provided, but you are beyond welcome to bring your own. There will also be small percussion provided—shakers, tambourines, even a cowbell. You needn’t have drummed before! More info? Contact Barbara Brachtl.
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Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, October 24
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– Brad Hull
Men of all ages gather to converse and eat breakfast on the fourth Saturday, at 8:30 a.m. at the Hagen’s Supermarket in Woodinville. Eat breakfast, drink coffee, talk about guy stuff. It’s the most fun you can have on a cold, wet Saturday morning.
Information/RSVP: Brad Hull, bkhull@gmail.com
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Post-Service Potluck – Sunday, October 25
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A potluck in the sanctuary on the 4th Sunday of each month after Sunday service.
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Poetry Group – Sunday, October 25
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Our group is open to anyone who is curious about poetry. We meet on the 4th Sundays of the month after the service/potluck at 12:30 p.m.
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In each session of the WUUC Poetry Group, you have the opportunity to:
• Share work/listen to with a supportive audience (it could be yours or someone else’s).
• Generate new work by following group exercises.
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Youth Group – Sunday, October 25
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Youth Group is on the last Sunday of every month from 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. in the WUUC Library! This is open to all 8th – 12th graders. We are running a D&D campaign. All experience and interest levels welcome! We will have pizza as well as activities for those participating in D&D and those not.
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Please complete the RSVP form that will be emailed out later in the month.
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Please reach out to KatieCYF@wuuc.org with questions/if you are interested in joining.
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Golden Girls Lunch – Thursday, October 29
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– Stephana Ditzler
All ladies are cordially invited to join the Golden Girls the last Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and fine conversion at Olive Garden in Kirkland. The address is 11325 NE 124th St., Kirkland. We will be eating together in a private room busily getting to know each other better. Watch for an RSVP request closer to the date. Questions? Email ditzlers@gmail.com Looking forward to seeing you all!
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Daylight Savings Time Ends – November 1
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Like it or hate it, it’s that time of year again. Time to turn back the clock. That means darker afternoons but brighter mornings and an extra hour of sleep next Saturday! Make sure you set your clock back the night before because starting on Sunday, November 1 at 2 a.m. the clocks go back an hour. We welcome you even if you come to church early but I’m sure we all could use that extra hour.
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Trunk or Treat – Sunday, November 1
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In collaboration with Woodinville Country Day School (WCDS) we will host a Trunk or Treat event on Sunday, November 1 after the service. This is going to be a spooktacular afternoon! Trunks will be set up between 12:00 – 12:30 p.m. Trunk or treating will be from 12:30 – 2:00 p.m. with games, cocoa, cider, and mingling. Invite the kids in your life to this extra opportunity to wear their costumes and secure some bonus candy. We hope you can join us!
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Continuing Zoom & Hybrid Events
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Dear WUUC, The pandemic has been hard on all of us. Engaging with our shared community is more important than ever. To that end, we encourage all folks who plan, develop, or coordinate WUUC events to carefully consider including people who may not be able to participate in person by offering hybrid or online options whenever possible. Training and/or help with setting up virtual/hybrid events is available. Please contact May Killorin, Office Administrator, for assistance.
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WUUC Online Feedback & Suggestion Form
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Dear Community, WUUC is committed to providing the best experience possible for all our congregation members, friends, and visitors. We encourage you to participate in our continuous improvement by submitting constructive suggestions regarding our church, our services, or even our website. Tell us your questions, comments, or concerns. Your feedback is a valuable part of our program. What can we do to grow and become a stronger and more welcoming faith community? Appreciation and positive feedback are also very valuable … What’s working well for you? What do you like about WUUC? Your suggestion will be reviewed promptly and considered for possible further action. You may use this link to submit your suggestion online. Anonymous feedback is permitted.
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Alternatively, you may send your suggestion in an email directly to the Board at board@wuuc.org. Thank you for your input.
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Numerous Zoom & in person meetings are held each week, including opportunities to grow our spirits and opportunities to connect for fun and entertainment. Please check the calendar link above for the schedule. Contact office@wuuc.org or your facilitator if you need the Zoom link to a meeting.
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OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS!
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We get the list Birthdays from the realm database. Please make sure your birthday is updated on the database so we don’t miss you. If you don’t want to display your birthday let May know by emailing office@wuuc.org.
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Marcia Sprang – October 2
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Dorothy Bridges – October 10
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Charles Green – October 11
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Calvin Adams – October 17
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Hilarie Cash – October 17
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LauriBeth Hull – October 20
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Charlotte Benson – October 21
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Alison Sattler – October 23
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John Villasenor – October 26
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Dottie Simpson – October 29
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David Rockenbeck – October 31
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10/4 – Blessing of the Animals (St. Francis of Assisi Feast Day)
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Bring your furry, feathery, and scale-y friends to receive blessings! Friendships take many forms, and our connections to our animal friends can be as deep, powerful, and loving as our human-to-human bonds. Today we celebrate the animal companions who bring out the best of our humanity.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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10/11 – A Place to Grow a Soul
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Today’s service will include a New Member Ceremony to welcome and celebrate those who have chosen to become members of WUUC. But what does it mean to formally belong to our church community? Why do we join? What are we saying ‘yes’ to by becoming members? Let’s take a closer look at membership and belonging.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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10/18 – Meet the Moment
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By Advocates for Social Justice
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“Meet the Moment is a movement-wide framework helping Unitarian Universalists analyze, discern, strategize, reflect, and take values-based action in response to today’s religious, cultural, generational, and political realities.”
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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10/25 – Sam’Hain Circle
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Join Rachel Eddy in this earth based service.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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WUUC Facebook and SoundCloud Accounts
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