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MAY 2025 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 syd.trgt from Pexels
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Consider an Endowment Pledge
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May 18th Justice & Service Collection
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Monday Morning Sister Circle
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June Nonfiction Book Club
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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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May 2025 Soul Matters Theme
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Passage from Soul Matters May 2025 Theme: Imagination
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Welcome to the Practice of Imagination
Imagination’s great gift is improvement. At least that is what we’re taught. Its deep magic lies in...
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We welcomed multiple new members to our church recently. The May & June newsletter will both feature bios from our new members so our community can read and welcome these wonderful people to our community at WUUC.
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This month bios from: Denise and Kip Wyatt, Zachary Frazer, Susie Smyth, Anne and Wayne Pair, Erin and Tristan Tidwell and Laura Hume
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Consider an Endowment Pledge
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The WUUC Endowment Fund is an investment in the long-term health of WUUC and can serve many significant purposes: a source for short-term funding of an activity WUUC would not be able to fund otherwise, or a means to take advantage of unusual major opportunities for growth or service, or even as a source of financial backup in case of major emergency. Consider making an endowment pledge commitment as part of your estate planning or as a one-time donation.
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Justice & Service Monthly Collection
- Sunday, May 18
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The Fair Fight Bond Fund is the only community-sourced immigration bond fund based in Washington State and the Pacific Northwest paying to release people from the violence and injustice that is immigration detention. As a network of community activism rooted in the direct requests of immigrants and detained people, the Fair Fight Bond Fund provides support in and outside detention through physical, emotional, linguistic, and financial assistance. We exist to provide hope and comprehensive support to detained immigrants with the goal of freeing people from detention, reuniting them with their loved ones, and working toward a larger vision of eliminating detention centers altogether. This fund is an initiative of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN).
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The ASJ Committee thanks WUUC members and friends for their generous support of our monthly special collections, which take place during services on the third Sunday of every month (May 18th). Instructions for giving are posted during the service, and you can also donate anytime at onrealm.org/wuuc/-/give/now, or by sending a check to WUUC at P.O. Box 111, Woodinville, WA 98072. Please make checks out to WUUC and write “ASJ Special Collection” in the notes. Visit wuuc.org/collection.
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Women's Retreat- Friday, May 2
- Sunday, May 4
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We will be gathering May 2-4. The retreat is an opportunity for all women (cis, trans, nonbinary, gender fluid) who are at least 18 years old to gather. This is an especially wonderful opportunity for women newer to WUUC to make real connections with other women.
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Super Seniors Potluck - Wednesday, May 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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Defend Democracy and Protect Freedom Training - Thursdays, May 8, 15
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Opportunity to get engaged, get educated, get energized to Defend our democracy! Training sessions Thursdays, April 3 - June 5 (not on May 1) from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. - Join us at WUUC to watch the online training together.
Attend as many sessions as you're able.
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Circle Supper - Saturday, May 10
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May's Circle Supper will be hosted by Pamela & Chris Denchfield on Saturday, Saturday, May 10 at 6:30 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.
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If you've never been before keep reading…
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Monday Morning Sister Circle - May 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 woman join us. If you have any questions/would like to join Contact Dottie at <dottie9212@gmail.com>.
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All-Ages Drum Circle - Sunday, May 18
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Come at 1:00 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!
For more information, contact Barbara Brachtl.
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Harmony for Hope Concert - Sunday, May 18
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Harmony for Hope Concert on Sunday, May 18 at 7:00 p.m. World-class chamber music for a good cause, right here in our own beautiful space! Half of the proceeds of the concert will benefit Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (waisn.org). If you have not experienced this series before, come enjoy chamber music as it is meant to be experienced, beautiful music in an intimate setting.
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Pay what you can.
Tickets and info at: orcaconcerts.org.
Suggested Donation: General $35, Seniors/Students $25
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Men's Breakfast - Saturday, May 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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GenXYZ Night - Saturday, May 24
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An opportunity for pre-retirement age adults to get together to socialize. Our next GenXYZ night will happen on Saturday, May 24 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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Post-Service Potluck - Sunday, May 25
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A potluck in the sanctuary on the 4th Sunday of each month.
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For those with limited transportation, a potluck just after service is much easier to manage than a special trip to someone’s home like with our circle suppers and lunches.
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Golden Girls Lunch - Thursday, May 29
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- Stephana Ditzler
All ladies are cordially invited to join the Golden Girls Thursday, May 29th at 11:30 a.m. the fifth Thursday of the month, for lunch and fine conversation at the Olive Garden. 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 the RSVP request closer to the date. Question? e-mail me at ditzlers@gmail.com.
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WUUC Nonfiction Book Club - Friday, June 13
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Hello Readers! Please join the WUUC Nonfiction Book Club for a discussion of Abundance, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thomas Friday, June 13, 2025 at 6:00 pm. Please RSVP here with the potluck item you are bringing.
If you have any questions or would like to recommend a future read, please reach out to Stephanie Young (stephlkings@gmail.com)
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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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Seeking connections?
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WUUC offers numerous opportunities to get to know one another, delve more deeply into spiritual topics or just gather for song or conversation. If you're seeking connections, the first place to try is here.
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May Calendar: wuuc.org/calendar
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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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MAY 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 email office@wuuc.org.
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Chuck Hanna-Myrick - May 11
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5/4 - Reflect & Connect: Spring
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Reflect and Connect services are opportunities for our community to come together, reflect on the season, and share what is going on in our lives.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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5/11 - Flower Communion
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Come take part in a beloved tradition in Unitarian Universalism: The Flower Communion (also called the Flower Ceremony). Bring a flower, and join in this special ritual that celebrates the beauty of community.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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5/18 - Rise for Freedom
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By Rise for Freedom Training Series Participants at WUUC
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WUUC members/friends will share their learnings, insights and inspirations from the 8-session Rise for Freedom Training Series and apply UU values and people power to counter the slide into autocracy and oligarchy.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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What the F#@% ?!
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Language is a powerful tool, but like any tool, it can be used in constructive and destructive ways. Controversial speech (everything from swear words to contentious opinions) can be especially divisive. As Religious Liberals, might we do a better job of understanding how our biases in speech often lead to outcomes that are very different, and even at odds with, our positive intentions?
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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WUUC Facebook and SoundCloud Accounts
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