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JANUARY 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 Gabriela Palai from Pexels
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ASJ Monthly Collection - January 18
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Music Circle - not in January
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Nonfiction Book Club - February 27
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Monday Morning Sister Circle
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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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January 2026 Soul Matters Theme
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Passage from January 2026 Soul Matters Theme: Practicing Resistance
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Welcome to Practicing Resistance...
it starts when you say We
and know who you mean, and each day you mean one more.
– Marge Piercy, from The Low Road
Out of all our themes this year, resistance is among the most …
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The December Newsletter featured bios from Barbara and Skip Tripp, Tony and Marie Porter, Kristina Schmidt, and Howard Voland.
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We welcomed multiple new members to our church in November 2025. The December 2025 and January 2026 newsletters will both feature bios from our new members so our community can read and welcome these wonderful people to WUUC. This newsletter will feature bios from Quentin, Marie and Ezri Quiñones-Rezin, Eli Taylor and Lily Jones, Christine Deppe, and Kristina Gray.
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Soon you will see some very sharply dressed folks (see above) walking around the church wearing green vests. These are Trash Talkers - also known as members of WUUC’s Recycling Task Force. You can be a sharply dressed Trash Talker too!
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We’re reducing the amount of WUUC’s trash that goes to landfills- thus making the earth a better place to live.
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By helping folks get trash where it belongs. So stuff that can be Recycled, Composted and Re-purposed stays out of the landfill.
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What do Trash Talkers do?
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If you have questions about where a piece of trash belongs, ask a Trash Talker. Hey, we know the waste management world of “what goes where” can be confusing but we’re here to help. Ask a Trash Talker!
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We need YOU to become a Trash Talker!
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Just follow the link below for more information and to sign up.
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Emergency Preparedness at WUUC
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We are launching a 12 month program to help WUUC members become prepared for emergencies. In January we will focus on Communications. The first step is to identify an Out of Area Contact.
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As a family, choose a friend or relative who lives outside of the Pacific Northwest and ask them to ...
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Blood Drives at WUUC
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In 2025 WUUC hosted a total of 16 blood drives and registered 452 donors at those drives.
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In 2026 WUUC is scheduled to host 15 drives on these dates:
Jan 18, 19, 20
March 23, 24, 25
June 15,16,17
August 24,25,26
Nov. 9,10,11
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WUUC serves our community by providing space for hosting blood drives.
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Please consider being a blood donor - you'll be in a familiar place. A link to the appointment sign up sheets will be sent out soon.
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ASJ Monthly Collection - January 18
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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 (January 18th).
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As the statewide champion for housing, the Washington Low Income Housing Alliance is a powerful coalition of diverse organizations and individuals working together to build and protect safe, healthy, affordable homes for everyone in Washington.
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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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Next Music Circle - Saturday, February 7
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There will not be a music Circle in January. Music Circle is typically held on the first Saturday of every month at 1:00 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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WUUC Nonfiction Book Club
- Friday, February 27
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Hello Readers! Please join the WUUC Nonfiction Book Club for a discussion of "Why We Sleep: Unlocking the Power of Sleep and Dreams" Author: Matthew Walker on Friday, February 27, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. An RSVP will be sent out to the announce email list. We hope to see you there! 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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Super Seniors Potluck
- Wednesday, January 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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Circle Lunch - Saturday, January 10
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Circle Supper/Lunch is a potluck held at a different community member’s house each month. The next Circle Supper will be hosted by Johnna Ebanks & Terry Leavitt on Saturday, January 10 at noon. Find the link to the signup sheet sent out via the announce email list or email tevina.flood@gmail.com. If you've never been before keep reading...
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GenXYZ Night - Saturday, January 10
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An opportunity for pre-retirement age adults to get together to socialize. Our next GenXYZ night will happen on Saturday, January 10 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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Monday Morning Sister Circle - January 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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Euchre (Card Game) - Friday, January 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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All-Ages Drum Circle - Sunday, January 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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Pop-Up Blood Drive - Monday, January 19 - Wednesday, January 21
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The giving continues in the January blood drives!
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Questions? Reach out to Dewey Millar (assisting BloodWorks NW). Photo ID & appointments required...
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Men's Breakfast - Saturday, January 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, January 25
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A potluck in the sanctuary on the 4th Sunday of each month after Sunday service.
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Membership Classes - Sunday, January 25
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This short-form class is a crash course covering UUism in general as well as church and community structure at WUUC. Pre-registration is required. Newly joined members or regulars are welcome to attend. If you are interested in attending, please talk to Kate Smith, Ann Lu, or Marcia Sprang. Happening on Sunday, January 25 from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m. location TBD
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Senior Youth Group - Sunday, January 25
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Senior Youth at WUUC (9th-12th grade) are invited to attend our first Youth Group meeting! We will meet in the library from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 25th for pizza, games, and conversation. Please reach out to KatieCYF@wuuc.org with any questions or if you are interested in volunteering with the youth program.
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Golden Girls Lunch - Thursday, January 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 the Olive Garden in 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. Looking forward to seeing you all! Questions? Contact Stephana Ditzler, ditzlers@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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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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JANUARY 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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Bobby Villasenor - January 2
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Allen Mietzner - January 4
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Denise Gregory Wyatt - January 4
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William Rockenbeck - January 14
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Gemma Faraco-Hadlock - January 18
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Kathleen Gertler - January 19
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Johnna Ebanks - January 23
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Erik Mietzner - January 23
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Erin Wagner Tidwell - January 28
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1/4 - Revisiting Intention
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Our theme for the 2025-26 church year is intention. Now that we're halfway through the year (and kicking off a new calendar year), how have we noticed this theme showing up in our lives? Let's have an intentional check-in.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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1/11 - What's in a Word: Worship
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As Unitarian Universalists, we can sometimes feel "put off" by religious words. But some of these words and concepts can have value in our lives, even if the religion they come from (or are most associated with) isn't one we identify with. In this first service in our new "What's in a Word?" series, we'll explore the word "worship" to see how we might use it here at WUUC.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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1/18 - MLK Service - I Have A Dream
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By Several WUUC members and friends
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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1/25 - The Transformative Power of Resistance
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By WUUC Defend Democracy Group
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The soul of democracy has been under siege from authoritarian assaults on the justice system and constitutional protections during the past year. Resistance is the catalyst and primer for building a pro-democracy movement that guides us to a common dream where all can thrive. Members of the WUUC Defending Democracy group will share their insights and stories about the transformative power of resistance: moral clarity, solidarity and courage, creativity, resourcefulness and more.
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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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