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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, […]

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 […]

Presence

Ditzler Hall & Zoom

By 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 […]

Recurring

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 Hall

On 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 […]