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AUGUST 2024 WUUC NEWSLETTER
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A Chalice Challenge: Find the chalice hidden in this newsletter (not the one above). 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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Summer Jewel by Arianna Bryan
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WUUC Board Officer Election Result
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Structured Dialogue with R&R
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Emerald City Voices Concert at WUUC
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Monday Morning Sister Circle
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Religious Exploration (RE) Volunteers
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Post-Potluck All-Ages Drum Circle
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Continuing Zoom & Hybrid Events
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Online Feedback & Suggestion Form
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Got comments or questions about this newsletter? Please email office@wuuc.org
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New Life by Arianna Bryan
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Building the World We Dream About - Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
September 14, October 5 & 19, November 2
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Building the World We Dream About is an adult Lifelong Learning program that will be offered this fall at WUUC as four half-day workshops. The series will provide the opportunity for our community to engage with the tangled knot of privilege, oppression, and identity within a sacred, covenantal space held by experienced facilitators. Everyone is invited to participate. Look for a sign-up form later in August. Have you wondered how to help WUUC become more …
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WUUC Board News - Officer Election Result
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The WUUC Board of Trustee conducted its first meeting on 7/24 to elect the officers. The WUUC Board officers for 2024-2025 are:
President: Jeff Lu
Vice President: Barbara Brachtl Secretary: John Gamble
Treasurer: Kermit Sprang
Board Members: Azure Forte, Trina Roulet, Kerrie Vespaziani
Non-voting Member: Rev. Dan Lillie
The Board will meet on 8/30 and 8/31 next to plan out its goals and plan for the coming church year.
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Totes to Go Is Starting Up
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August is here and that means a new school year is about to begin. Totes to Go is a program that provides weekend food for students who are at risk of missing meals when school food programs aren’t available. WUUC participates by providing supplies for 15 of those students at Maywood Hills School in Bothell. Our church has been part of the Totes program for many years. We have a list of items that we collect all through one month and deliver at the beginning of the next. So, the items we collect in August will be delivered at the beginning of September. How does this work and how can you help? We have regular donors who...
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Justice & Service Monthly Collection
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This month’s collection helps support Common Power Future who believes democracy is more than just a concept. Through their foundational Learn & Earn program, they cultivate a habit of civic engagement and leadership development in college students, enabling them to lead and facilitate positive civic change in their communities. The Advocates for Social Justice (ASJ) Committee thanks WUUC members and friends for their...
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Music Circle - Saturday, August 3
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Music Circle will be 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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Structured Dialogue with R&R
- Sunday, August 4
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You’re invited to participate in a Structured Dialogue offered by R&R after the service on August 4th!
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The UU General Assembly that just ended resulted in a decision about Article II of the Association’s by-laws that has been controversial among us. R&R hopes that a Structured Dialogue will bring us to a better understanding about what experiences led us to our opinion and what importance it has for us. Lunch will be provided. You need to sign up ahead. We can include up to 20 people in this session. If more are interested, we’ll try to arrange another session. Signup here.
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Questions or concerns? Contact R&R: Dave Blomberg, Hilarie Cash, Lori McConnell & Grace Simons. Jane Flood is away.
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Emerald City Voices Concert at WUUC
- Saturday, August 10
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Emerald City Voices, With Meadowlark Quartet, present Summer Showcase! Come see what we've been working on this summer! Join us for an evening of fabulous music, good friends, tasty treats, and help us raise money for Hopelink! A free-will donation is encouraged. Delicious baked goods will also be available!
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Circle Supper - Saturday, August 10
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August Circle Supper will be hosted by Grace and David Simons on Saturday, August 10 at 6:00 p.m. Circle Supper's are potlucks held at a different community member’s house each month. There is a sign-up sheet sent out via the announce email list. Anyone who wants to attend can put their name down along with their dietary If you've never been before keep reading...…
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Monday Morning Sister Circle - August 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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Super Seniors Potluck - Wednesday, August 14
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Super Seniors is a group for WUUCs age 77 and above. We typically meet every 1st Wednesday of the month for a potluck lunch at noon at the church. The next meeting will be on the 2nd Wednesday, August 14 from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m. at Grace and David Simons home. If you meet the age criteria we would love to have you join us for good food and good chatting. Questions? Contact dottie simpson at dottie9212@gmail.com.
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GenXYZ Night - Saturday, August 17
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An opportunity for pre-retirement age adults to get together to socialize. Our next GenXYZ night will happen on Saturday, August 17 from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Regardless of your circumstances, if you're Gen X, Y, or Z, we'd love to have you come to our next gathering in the Church's Ditzler Hall, Dinner is provided.
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Golden Girls Lunch - Thursday, August 22
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- Stephana Ditzler
All ladies are cordially invited to join the Golden Girls on Thursday, August 22nd at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and fine conversation at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse. We are meeting the 4th Thursday rather than the 5th Thursday so we don't interfere with any Labor Day Plans you might have. The address is 7211 - 166th Ave NE, Redmond. We will be eating together at a table in the main room or their back 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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Men's Breakfast - Saturday, August 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, August 25
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A potluck in WUUC Ditzler Hall 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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Religious Education (RE) Volunteers Meeting
- Sunday, August 25 & Wednesday, August 28
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We would like to gather current and potential Children’s RE volunteers to discuss the status of the program, hear feedback from each of you on your preferred volunteer role, and also to orient everyone to our (ever-evolving!) curriculum planning process and Sunday morning routine. Please choose one date to attend*:
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- Sunday, August 25, 11:30am - 1:00pm, in-person in the WUUC Library
- Wednesday, August 28, 6:00pm - 7:30pm, virtual - Join Meeting via Zoom
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Post-Potluck All-Ages Drum Circle
- Sunday, August 25
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Come at 12:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 25 or drift over from the potluck and get into the flow of some seriously joyful rhythm-making at the far side of 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! Such instruction as people need will be provided—but mostly, we will play. If you are an instrumentalist and would like to jam against a heavy drum rhythm, bring your instrument. Hint: It takes a rather loud, high-pitched instrument to cut through drums. For more information, call Barbara Brachtl.
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Pop-Up Blood Drive
- Monday - Friday, August 26 - 28
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The giving continues in the August blood drives!
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Questions? Reach out to Dewey Millar (assisting BloodWorks NW). Photo ID & appointments required...
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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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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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AUGUST 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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Pamela Denchfield - August 3
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Marilyn Hanna-Myrick - August 10
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Linda McCrystal - August 11
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Gregg Schiller - August 13
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Leslie Morton - August 14
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Michele Hopkins - August 14
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Janice Anthony - August 14
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Robert Galloway - August 16
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Katherine Kelley - August 19
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Aggie Sweeney - August 29
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Winny Schnitzler - August 29
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08/04 - Tidbits for Staying Cool Derived from Buddhism
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Buddhism is a complex and multifaceted religion. In the limited time we have for today’s service, we will not attempt to teach Buddhism to you, nor will we go into sufficient depth to provide you with any true appreciation for its nuances and beauty. Instead, we have tried to identify some basic Buddhist concepts that suggest ways for us to maintain our cool during this summer of intense heat and polarized political and social disagreement.
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Jeff has been attending WUUC since 2019, serving as a Board of Trustee since 2022, currently as the President. He participated in various church activities including Soul Matters, Crossing Path, Circle Super, Men’s retreat, and managed sound and camera supporting our service. Jeff has been an UU since 1999 in North Andover, Massachusetts, where he was involved in technology team and facilitated Build Your Own Theology.
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Jeff was born in Taiwan before immigrating to the US in 1974. From 2008 to 2021, Jeff lived in China and Taiwan, working as an executive leading computer hardware design and manufacturing. His extensive travel experience in Asia brings a great perspective on Buddhism in everyday lives in Taiwan and Southeast Asia.
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Steve is a retired university administrator and research psychologist. He and his wife, Susan McBain, live in the Fairwinds-Brittany Park senior community in Woodinville. During the waning years of the Vietnam War, he lived in Bangkok, Thailand, while working with a Thai government agency under a contract with the U. S. Department of Defense. This work allowed him to travel throughout Thailand and learn about Thai life and customs, including Buddhism. He later traveled throughout Asia, visiting Japan, China, Taiwan, Malaysia, Singapore, Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar, and Bhutan, as well as India and Nepal.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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08/11 - Reflections on Appreciating Creativity
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Creativity manifests across our lives in so many expected and unconventional ways. How has creativity spoken to you over the course of your life? Do you consider yourself a creative spirit? Why or why not? We will explore reflections about creativity and how it shapes ourselves and our interactions with our inner selves, our communities, and our world.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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08/18 - The Infinite Story
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Everything has a story and every credo has a story. In this interactive service, Chuck Fowler will share a synopsis of his credo and give you the opportunity to consider yours. You will better appreciate the infinite story behind what you and others believe.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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08/25 - Psychology of Poverty
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Join member Rachel Eddy in this service on the Psychology of Poverty.
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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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