Seeking Connections?
WUUC offers numerous opportunities to get to know one another, delve more deeply into spiritual topics or just gather for song or conversation. If you’re seeking connections, the first place to try is here.
Justice Position Open
JUUstice Washington is looking for someone who’d like to put their justice passions to work in support of our organization. We connect UUs in Washington state and beyond with opportunities big and small for action on justice issues.
This is an administrative support position, with opportunities for advancement.
Find the job description here.
For questions, contact Sharon Varosh, administrator, JUUstice Washington, office@juustwa.org
Notes 4 Earth: New Interior Secretary Offers First Nations Hope
By John Hilke
March 16, 2021, marks the beginning of a time for reflecting on environmental policy and, perhaps, a time to celebrate.
First American Indian Nations (and their allies) hope and expect that the confirmation of Rep. Deb Haaland, as the 54th Secretary of the Interior, will bring a brighter day for both our stewardship of the environment and for the ability of First American Indian Nations to protect themselves and preserve their cultures. Her family has lived in the area of NM for an estimated 35 generations.
Part of the potential cause for celebration is the possibility that First American Indian Nations will be able to effectively expand their defense of the environment by invoking their treaty rights. Secretary Haaland is a member of the Laguna Pueblo Nation. Her family has lived in the area of NM for an estimated 35 generations. The contrast is stark between the views and attitudes of Secretary Haaland and those of previous Department of Interior Secretaries James Watt and Ryan Zinke.
The Department of the Interior, established in 1849, is the Federal government’s primary conservation and land management agency. It oversees National Parks, maintains records of the status of U.S. waters, forests, and lands, and develops scientific information on ecosystems and environmental health. The Interior Department is the primary agency working with First American Indian Nations by makings grants, enforcing treaties, and creating new treaties.
Give the Gift of Life
WUUC will host Bloodworks’ Pop-Up Donor Center on Thursday and Friday, April 8-9, in the sanctuary. Masks are required and the blood draws will be conducted in accordance with social distancing guidelines. No walk-ins, guests, or people under age 16 are permitted onsite.
Donating blood is an essential activity critical to sustaining community healthcare, especially during emergencies. For questions, please call 800-398-7888.
Please see bloodworksnw.org/coronavirus for more information on steps we’re taking to keep our donors and staff safe.
Questions? Contact Dewey, 425-867-1781 (call or text).
Worship Team Update: Community Spotlight
By Winny Schnitzler & Donna Johnson
Each week we enjoy a “prelude” time for 10 minutes before our worship service. This time includes artwork from WUUC friends and members and announcements about upcoming events. Now we will be adding a slide to the prelude that will highlight a WUUC community friend or member.
The slide will refer to an article in the WUUC monthly newsletter for more information about the contributions of the highlighted person.
Worship Team member extraordinaire, Winny Schnitzler, conceived, developed, and implemented this new feature. Winny also serves as both a Worship Leader and a ZoomKeeper. Jen Ikeda helped to develop the interview questions that were used to gather information.
Meal for Camp Unity
WUUC will serve a meal to denizens of Camp Unity Eastside on Saturday, June 27. Watch for more information, including the menu, as the time nears. For more information or to suggest a meal, contact Reggie Gausman.