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Harmony for Hope Concert – Romantic Winds

Ditzler Hall

Harmony for Hope Concert - Romantic Winds Sunday, November 17 at 7:00 p.m. at WUUC Music by Beethoven, Farrenc, and Rimsky-Korsakov Featuring Mark Salman on piano with Sean Osborn, Paul Rafanelli, Mark Robbins, Dan Williams, and Susan Telford Mark Robbins                                                              Sean Osborn Harmony for Hope is back for another season of world-class chamber music for […]

Send-off Sunday

Ditzler Hall & Zoom

By Reverend Dan Lillie On the last day before leaving on sabbatical, Rev. Dan will share his own plans for what he hopes to do (and not do) during his time away, and we'll send him off with our blessing. The link to join the Zoom Meeting online service at 10 a.m. is here. https://bit.ly/wuucworship

Transgender Day of Remembrance (Vespers Service) at 6 p.m.

Ditzler Hall & Zoom

By Welcoming Congregations Committee Last Wednesday's Vespers service for Transgender Day of Remembrance was cancelled as a result of the "Bomb Cyclone" that hit our area and wiped out our power. The Welcoming Congregations Committee feels strongly about honoring the memory of transgender people whose lives have been lost to anti-trans violence. Therefore, we will […]

Holiday Happenings

Planning is underway for the many December Holiday Happenings at WUUC this year – some familiar and beloved, some new! First, some dates to get on your calendars: Advent starts on Sunday, 12/1 and goes for 4 Sundays:  12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 12/22. Solstice is on Saturday, 12/21. Christmas Eve is on Tuesday, 12/24. Christmas Day […]

December 2024 Soul Matters Theme: Presence

Welcome to the Practice of Presence     The moment one gives close attention to anything, even a blade of grass, it becomes a mysterious, awesome, indescribably magnificent world in itself.   Henry Miller  Spiritually, presence can mean two quite different things. On the one hand, contemplatives talk of “being present.” Presence from this perspective is all […]

Anticipation

Ditzler Hall & Zoom

By Mark Eddy Advent, which means “to come”, is a time of anticipation, of looking forward, of waiting. In the Christian tradition, Advent is the beginning of the church year. And Christianity is not alone in celebrating light at this time of year: Hanukkah, Solstice, Diwali, and Kwanzaa all involve candles, fire, and lights as […]

Decorating Giving Tree

Ditzler Hall

Decorating the Giving Tree and Ditzler Hall, Potluck Sunday, December 1 at 11:30 a.m. Our Giving Tree will be set up and ready for decorating. Gift tags from Friends of Youth will be available. This year WUUC is sponsoring holiday gifts for Friends of Youth. They partner with youth and families to provide the relationships, resources, […]

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Post-Potluck All-Ages Drum Circle

Come at 12:30 or drift over from the potluck and get into the flow of some seriously joyful rhythm-making at the far side of the Sanctuary. This will be the last Drum Circle of 2024! (no drumming after the December 29 potluck) A variety of hand drums will be provided, but you are beyond welcome […]

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Ministry Council (z)

Zoom

WUUC Ministry Council Meeting. Every other month on the Wednesdays: September 25, December 4, January 22, March 26, May 28, July 23. Contact: Barabara Bratchl

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Music Circle

Ditzler Hall

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 […]

What Makes a Gift?

Ditzler Hall & Zoom

By Reverend Grace Simons This season brings plenty of expectations about gifts and gift-giving.  But what makes something — anything — a gift? The link to join the Zoom Meeting online service at 10:00 a.m. is here. https://bit.ly/wuucworship Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969 For audio only, call: 253-215-8782

Crafting and Children’s Gift Shopping

Ditzler Hall

Simple holiday crafting and art activities will be available for the enjoyment of children and adults alike. We will also offer the children an opportunity to choose small gifts to wrap and give to their family members and friends. After they are done, it is open to the rest of the congregation to “shop”. Gift […]