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 […]

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 […]