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 […]

Recordings and Songs

Ditzler Hall & Zoom

By 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

All Community Brunch

Ditzler Hall

After an all-music Sunday worship service, enjoy a delicious pancake/eggs/sausage/fruit brunch on Sunday, December 22 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. with others in the community. Vegan options will be available. Coordinators: Jan Radoslovich & Tevina Flood

January 2025 Soul Matters Theme: Story

Passage from Soul Matters January 2025 Theme: Welcome to the Practice of Story It’s dangerous to tell yourself stories are tame. To treat them as something that lives only between the covers of a book. As something that can be easily kept on a shelf, taken down and put back up as we see fit. […]

Caroling for All Ages

Ditzler Hall & Foyer

Enjoy singing familiar holiday carols with Johnna Ebanks and Terry Levitt leading and accompanying the singing on Tuesday, December 24 from 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. Cookies and hot cider available.