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 & ZoomBy 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 HallDecorating 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, […]
Johnna Ebanks Recital
Ditzler HallPrivate Recital
What Makes a Gift?
Ditzler Hall & ZoomBy 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 HallSimple 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 […]
Eco Connection Task Force Meeting
LibraryMeeting of the Eco Connection Task Force
Circle Supper [os]
Off SiteSign up now for Circle Suppers to be hosted by Chuck Bean on Saturdays, December 7 & 14. Circle Supper’s are potlucks held at a different community member’s house each month. Find the link to the signup sheet sent via the announce email list or email tevina.flood@gmail.com Anyone who wants to attend can put their […]
Presence
Ditzler Hall & ZoomBy Johnna Ebanks, Winny Schnitzler, Holly Beck, Jane Mathewson, Marian Johnson, Charlotte Benson Living in the present moment. If you can't be present, it's not possible to learn. 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
Cookie Exchange and Neighbors in Need Gifting Project
Please bring 1-2 dozen of your favorite holiday cookies for exchange. Include a list of main ingredients with your cookies to accommodate a variety of dietary choices and for allergy awareness. Gather with others in our community to assemble care kits/packages for neighbors in need in our geographic area. Watch your email for a list […]
Stewardship Meeting
ZoomStewardship Team Meeting via Zoom
Yule
This day, which marks the New Year in the Anglo-Saxon and northern traditions of Wicca, is the celebration of the birth of the God as the Winter-born King, symbolized by the rebirth of the life-generating and life-sustaining sun. It is a time for ritually shedding the impurities of the past year, and for contemplating avenues […]
Solstice Labyrinth Walk
Ditzler HallOn December 21st, the longest night of the year, we are warmed by the certain knowledge that tomorrow will welcome more light than today. To celebrate the winter solstice, a beautiful labyrinth made with candle luminarias will be set up in Ditzler Hall. Come walk the labyrinth in a celebration of the great miracles of […]
Recordings and Songs
Ditzler Hall & ZoomBy Special Musicians All Music Service 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