November 2024 Soul Matters Theme: Repair

Passage from Soul Matters November 2024 Theme: Welcome to the Practice of Repair    When the cracks come, who doesn’t desire - even demand - to restore what once was? Nothing is more human. We all long to reverse the damage. We all hold tight to the humpty dumpty hope that everything can be put back […]

Recurring

Samhain

This day celebrates the Celtic New Year. The dying God returns to the womb of the Goddess in preparation for rebirth at Yule. The souls of those who have died during the turning of the past year's wheel are bid farewell. It also marks the third and final harvest. Vegan Wiccans harvest nuts, the kernels […]

Recurring

TGIF [z]

Zoom

TGIF (Thank Goodness It's Fri) - Unstructured discussion about whatever topic comes up among whoever might show up. This discussion group is open to all. It is hosted by Dewey Millar (dewmillar@gmail.com) It meets Friday, 5:00 – 6:30 pm . The Zoom link below is the same for each meeting: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89782031771?pwd=WU1aOUdmVnFnNlVKcE1iNTRwMUtCdz09

Recurring

Building the World We Dream About

Whole Church Building

Building the World We Dream About is an adult Lifelong Learning program that will be offered this fall at WUUC as four half-day workshops. The series will provide the opportunity for our community to engage with the tangled knot of privilege, oppression, and identity within a sacred, covenantal space held by experienced facilitators. Everyone is […]

Fall Back – November 3 at 2:00 a.m.

Like it or hate it, it’s that time of year again. Time to turn back the clock. That means darker afternoons but brighter mornings and an extra hour of sleep next Saturday! Make sure you set your clock the night before because starting on Sunday, November 3 at 2 a.m. the clocks go back an […]

Pre-Election Day Mediation

Library

Janet Putnam and the Tuesday meditation group will be offering two special editions of meditation, in view of the intense feelings around the upcoming election, one on Sunday, November 3 , and the other on Election Day, November 5, both at 9:00 a.m. We will be practicing ways to settle the mind, focusing on our […]

Cultivating Resilient Hearts

Ditzler Hall & Zoom

By Reverend Dan Lillie As we approach election day, emotions are running high. What can we do to cultivate resilient hearts? 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

Mediation Group: Election Edition

Ditzler Hall & Library

Election Day Meditation:  Tuesday, November 5 at 9:00 AM On November 5 Janet Putnam and the Tuesday meditation group will be offering a special edition of meditation. We will start at 9:00 a.m. in the Sanctuary with approximately 20 minutes of guided meditation, followed by walking meditation, followed by another 20 minutes of guided meditation. […]

Open Sanctuary

Ditzler Hall

Dear 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 & Zoom

By 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 Hall

Explore 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 Hall

Decorating the Giving Tree followed by Ditzler Hall Post-Service Potluck. Giving Tree will have gift tags for Friends of Youth. Coordinator - Ann Lu

Recurring

WUUC Nonfiction Book Club

Off Site

Hello 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 & Zoom

The 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 & Zoom

By 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 […]