Open Sanctuary
Ditzler HallDear WUUC Community, I know this election has brought up a wide spectrum of feelings for us. In a time like this, it is good to be together to share what we are feeling and remember that we are not alone. The church will be open tonight from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. as a place […]
Now What?
Ditzler Hall & ZoomBy Reverends Dan Lillie & Grace Simons Now that the election is over, what lies ahead? Join Rev. Grace and Rev. Dan as they (and we) consider our path forward. The link to join the Zoom Meeting online service at 10 a.m. is here. https://bit.ly/wuucworship Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969 For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
“Songwriting for Poets” session – WUUC Poetry Group.
Ditzler HallExplore poetic forms through group writing exercises and share your work with interested poets. We meet on 2nd Sundays. November 10 Larry Bridges will host an in-person "songwriting for poets" session for WUUC Poetry Group. Contact: Pamela Denchfield, pdenchfield@yahoo.com
Decorating the Giving Tree
Ditzler HallDecorating the Giving Tree followed by Ditzler Hall Post-Service Potluck. Giving Tree will have gift tags for Friends of Youth. Coordinator - Ann Lu
WUUC Nonfiction Book Club
Off SiteHello Readers! Please join the WUUC Nonfiction Book Club for a discussion of The Light Eaters Friday, November 15th at 6:00 p.m. Cora and David Goss-Grubbs will host us at their home on Cottage Lake and Liz Ligon will lead the discussion. To RSVP, please add your name and intended contribution to the potluck meal here. […]
WUUC Annual Auction
Ditzler Hall & ZoomThe WUUC Annual Auction catalog is now available for preview! Watch your emails or Click here for the WUUC Big Easy Auction Catalog. On-line bidding starts on Thursday, November 14th! It’s the biggest fundraiser of the year! The WUUC Annual auction features events hosted by YOU to strengthen our community connections and raise money for […]
The Best Laid Plans…
Ditzler Hall & ZoomBy Sabbatical Team Rev. Dan will be going on his sabbatical soon, and the Sabbatical Team has been hard at work planning and preparing. Come learn about the coverage plan while Rev. Dan is away, and rest assured that you'll be in good hands. The link to join the Zoom Meeting online service at 10 […]
Harmony for Hope
Ditzler HallHarmony for Hope concert at WUUC
Harmony for Hope Concert – Romantic Winds
Ditzler HallHarmony 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 […]
Johnna Ebanks recital
Ditzler HallJohnna Ebanks private piano recital
Send-off Sunday
Ditzler Hall & ZoomBy 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 & ZoomBy 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 & 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 […]