MARCH 2024 Newsletter

March 2024 Newsletter
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MARCH 2024 WUUC NEWSLETTER

A Chalice Challenge: Find the chalice hidden in this newsletter (not the one above). Click on it, record your name on the resulting Google doc, and you will be entered to win a special little gift from Rev. Dan Lillie.
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In This Issue:

Save the Date – Rev. Dan’s Installation
WUUC Annual Pledge Drive
Religious Education (RE) Volunteers Needed
Call for Delegates to Virtual GA
Congregational Vote of Bylaw Changes and General Assembly (GA) Delegates.
Justice & Service Monthly Collection
Music Circle
Super Seniors Potluck
Monday Morning Sister Circle
Pop-Up Blood Drive
Monday Morning Sister Circle
2nd Tuesday TED Talk
Circle Lunch
Men’s Breakfast
Post-Service Potluck
Pop-Up Blood Drive
Golden Girls Lunch
GenXYZ Night
Flash Stance
Annual Rummage Sale
Non-Fiction Book Club
Men’s Retreat
Women’s Retreat
Continuing Zoom & Hybrid Events
Online Feedback & Suggestion Form

Got comments on or questions about this newsletter? Please email office@wuuc.org

March 2024 Soul Matters Theme

March 2024 Soul Matters Theme:
Passage from Soul Matters March 2024 Theme: Welcome to the Gift of Transformation

Let mystery have its place in you; do not be always turning up your whole soil with the plowshare of self-examination, but leave a little fallow corner in your heart ready for any seed the winds may bring, and reserve a nook of shadow for the passing …

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Save The Date – Rev. Dan’s Installation – Sunday, May 19

The installation of our minister, Rev. Dan Lillie is the congregational act of formally entering into a shared ministry with our professional minister. The installation service/ceremony formally celebrates this covenantal relationship and the joy that both parties feel in having “found each other” and willingly committing to this shared ministry together. The installation service/ceremony is tentatively scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, May 19, 2024. An Installation Planning Team has been formed and planning is underway. More details will be forthcoming in the coming weeks. Questions? Contact: Jane Flood or Jan Radoslovich, co-facilitators.

WUUC Annual Pledge Drive

WUUC Annual Pledge Drive
Pssst!! Hey!! WUUC!! C’mere. I got something to tell ya.

March is our annual fundraising pledge drive. That’s when members and friends pledge monthly donations to the Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church. We rely on those donations to run WUUC. So periodically we have to ask for it. Money that is. We need money. March is Pledge Drive Month. So we know what that means!

Our goal this year is 330,000 so we gotta get crackin. More information and the pledge form can be found at wuuc/org/letschat

I know, we …

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Religious Exploration (RE) Volunteers Needed

Religious Exploration (RE) Volunteers Needed
From the RE (Religious Education) Scheduling Coordinator: Hi there! I’m Tracye Hirasawa. The RE Council is looking for more adult and youth volunteers. Youth are paid! If you are interested in becoming part of this very important team, please email me! We are hoping to have two RE rooms each Sunday, one for preschoolers and one for elementary-aged children. With a handful more adults, each adult will only need to help one Sunday every couple of months. Passing a background check is required. Training provided. Please let me know if you want to help or if you have any questions. Thank you! My email is tracyehirasawa11@gmail.com.

Call for Delegates to Virtual General Assembly (GA)

Call for Delegates to Virtual GA 2024 - Thursday - Sunday, June 20-23
The Board is looking for WUUC members interested in representing WUUC as a delegate at the Virtual 2024 UUA General Assembly (GA) to be held Thursday, June 20 – Sunday, June 23rd, 2024.

WUUC is eligible to send three delegates. If you are interested in serving as a delegate or have questions about being a delegate, please email the Board at board@wuuc.org. Deadline for submitting your name for consideration as a delegate is March 15th. Delegates will be elected at the Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 21.

The responsibilities of a WUUC delegate to General Assembly include…

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Congregational Vote on Bylaw Changes and GA 2024 Delegates – Sunday, April 21

In early April look for an Announce message regarding a special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, April 21st to vote on proposed Bylaws changes and also to elect 3 WUUC delegates to the UUA virtual General Assembly 2024. WUUC is governed by a set of Bylaws, or rules, agreed to and voted on by the congregation. In reviewing the Bylaws this year, the …

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Congregational Vote on Bylaws Changes and GA2024 Delegates

Justice and Service Monthly Collection

Nex Benedict, non-binary Oklahoma teen who died after beaten in the girls restroom at school.
Members of our LGBTQ+ community face increasing risk to their lives and safety across the country. The Advocates for Social Justice (ASJ) special collection for March will support Camp Ten Trees, the Pacific Northwest’s only residential summer camp programming for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and questioning (LGBTQ+) youth and their allies, and for children/youth of LGBTQ+ or non-traditional families. The ASJ Committee …

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Music Circle – Saturday, March 2

Music Circle will be held on the first Saturday of every month at 1:00 p.m. in Ditzler Hall. You are invited to bring your voice, your drums, your guitars or whatever instruments you want for impromptu music making. Bring music if you want, or just jump in any way you can and have some fun with music-minded WUUC folk.
Music Circle

Super Seniors Potluck

– Wednesday, March 6

Super Seniors Potluck (s)
Dottie Simpson
Super Seniors is a group for WUUCs age 77 and above. We meet every 1st Wed of the month for a potluck lunch at noon at the church. If you meet the age criteria we would love to have you join us for good food and good chatting.
Questions? Contact Dottie Simpson at dottie9212@gmail.com

Monday Morning Sister Circle – March 11

Dottie Simpson
Monday Morning Sister Circle is a WUUC group which has met every second Monday (10-12). We are a group of women who meet in the WUUC Library to discuss a person of interest or an essay of interest every month. We have recently discussed women philosophers, women of action, NPR essays, spiritual essays, etc. The group is open to any woman at WUUC and we would love to have any interested woman join us. If you have any questions/would like to join ContactDottie at <dottie9212@gmail.com>.
Morning Sister Circle [L,Z]

2nd Tuesday TED Talk – Tuesday, March 12

TED Talk Tuesday (s&z)
In person at WUUC. On the second Tuesday of each month including Tuesday, March 12 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in person at WUUC. We will watch a TED Talk together and then discuss it afterwards. This month what we are viewing and discussing will be determined and announced via announce email list (so come and find out!)

2nd Tuesday TED Talks alternate between being in-person and virtual. The in-person occurrences will be in the WUUC Sanctuary or Library, while the virtual occurrences will be on Zoom. Here is the upcoming schedule…


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Circle Lunch – Saturday, March 16

Circle Lunch (os)
Circle Supper is turning into Circle Lunch! If you would like to attend the March Circle LUNCH, now is the time to sign up.

Sign up now for Circle Supper to be hosted by Susan McBain and Steve Jung at Brittany Park on Saturday, March 16 at 12:00 p.m.
If you’re ready to sign up, please use the link sent out via the announce email list
Circle Lunch’s are potlucks held at…

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Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, March 23

Brad Hull
Men of all ages gather to converse and eat breakfast on the fourth Saturday, at 8:30 a.m. at the Hagen’s Supermarket in Woodinville. Eat breakfast, drink coffee, talk about guy stuff. It’s the most fun you can have on a cold, wet Saturday morning.
Information/RSVP: Brad Hull, bkhull@gmail.com
Men's Breakfast [of]

Post-Service Potluck – Sunday, March 24

Post-Service Potluck [s]
A potluck in the sanctuary on the 4th Sunday of each month. You may be asking why we should go back to doing these when we already have the monthly Circle Supper potlucks. There are several reasons. Circle Suppers have limited seats available, they aren’t family friendly, they are not necessarily conveniently located, and, for much of the year, they …

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Pop-Up Blood Drive – Monday, March 25 – Wednesday, March 27

The giving continues in the March 25-27 blood drives!

Want to be part of the lifesaving community? Book an appointment at WUUC Blood Donation Appointments or by scanning the QR code.

Questions? Reach out to Dewey Millar (assisting BloodWorks NW). Photo ID & appointments required…

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Golden Girls Lunch – Thursday, March 28

Golden Girls Lunch (os)
Stephana Ditzler
All ladies are cordially invited to join the Golden Girls Thursday, March 28 for lunch and fine conversion at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse. The address is 7211 – 166th Ave NE, Redmond. The time is 11:30. We will be eating together at a table in their back room busily getting to know each other better. An RSVP request will be sent out closer to the date. Looking forward to seeing you all! Questions? Contact Stephana Ditzler, ditzlers@gmail.com

GenXYZ Night – Saturday, March 30

An opportunity for pre-retirement age adults to get together to socialize. Please sign up below so we know you’re coming via the link sent in the announce email list. Regardless of your circumstances, if you’re Gen X or Y, we’d love to have you come to our next get together in the church sanctuary starting at 4:00 p.m. and running until 7:00 p.m. (or whenever the crowd breaks up). Dinner is provided…

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GenXYZ Night

Flash Stance – Sunday, March 31

East Shore Unitarian Church’s Black Lives Matter Flash Stance is held every Sunday at rotating locations on the eastside. Every 5th Sunday of the month), it will be held in downtown Woodinville, on the corner of 175th and Garden in front of Jamba Juice. Show your support by joining them! Bring a sign and wear a mask. Safety Protocols: Everyone …

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Upcoming Events and Retreats

Annual Rummage Sale – Friday & Saturday, April 12 – 13

Annual Rummage Sale
The WUUC Annual Rummage Sale is coming April 12 and 13!! The Rummage Sale is our second largest fund raiser for WUUC. Members bring clothes, linens, toys, books, craft and household items, lawn/garden items, sports equipment, pet supplies, bikes-almost anything but furniture (we will also have a Boutique section for nicer items). Starting immediately after the service on Sunday April 7 we remove …

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WUUC Nonfiction Book Club

– Friday, April 19

Hello readers! The next selection for the WUUC Nonfiction Book Club is Homelessness is a Housing Problem by Gregg Colburn. We’ll meet for a potluck dinner and book discussion, Friday April 19th at 6:00 p.m. Location details will be forthcoming. To RSVP, please add your name and contribution here. If you have any questions or would like to recommend a future read, please reach out to Lindsay Rogers (Lindsay.Rogers@outlook.com).

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WUUC Nonfiction Book Club Winter Read

Men’s Retreat – Friday April 26

– Sunday, April 28

Men's Retreat
Men’s retreat will be held on April 26-28 at Mountain Springs Lodge – Pines Lodge) in the town of Plain, 14 miles north of Leavenworth. About 20 of us will spend 2 nights in a big comfortable lodge enjoying the mountain atmosphere and each other’s company. Further news about the Retreat will be sent via the men’s list (men@wuuc.org). If …

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Women’s Retreat – Friday May 3

– Sunday, May 5

Women of WUUC, come and join the party! Nonbinary, gender fluid, trans, and cis women are all celebrated here. We will be communicating about this year’s retreat via e-mail through the women@wuuc.org list. Please make sure you are signed up to receive e-mails there by contacting May Killorin at office@wuuc.org. We need registration and payment by Sunday, March 3rd. Registration questions? …

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Continuing Zoom & Hybrid Events

Dear WUUC, The pandemic has been hard on all of us. Engaging with our shared community is more important than ever. To that end, we encourage all folks who plan, develop, or coordinate WUUC events to carefully consider including people who may not be able to participate in person by offering hybrid or online options whenever possible. Training and/or help with setting up virtual/hybrid events is available. Please contact May Killorin, Office Administrator, for assistance.

Your Board of Trustees

WUUC Online Feedback & Suggestion Form

Dear Community, WUUC is committed to providing the best experience possible for all our congregation members, friends, and visitors. We encourage you to participate in our continuous improvement by submitting constructive suggestions regarding our church, our services, or even our website. Tell us your questions, comments, or concerns. Your feedback is a valuable part of our program. What can we do to grow and become a stronger and more welcoming faith community? Appreciation and positive feedback are also very valuable … What’s working well for you? What do you like about WUUC? Your suggestion will be reviewed promptly and considered for possible further action. You may use this link to submit your suggestion online. Anonymous feedback is permitted.

Feedback and Suggestion Form: https://forms.gle/mWgNNyma7DizrQ8K7

Alternatively, you may send your suggestion in an email directly to the Board at board@wuuc.org. Thank you for your input.
In Community,
WUUC Board

Seeking connections?

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.

March Calendar: https://wuuc.org/calendarevents/

Numerous Zoom & in person meetings are held each week, including opportunities to grow our spirits and opportunities to connect for fun and entertainment. Please check the calendar link above for the schedule. Contact office@wuuc.org or your facilitator if you need the Zoom link to a meeting.

APRIL BIRTHDAYS!

We get the list Birthdays from the realm database. Please make sure your birthday is updated on the database so we don’t miss you. You can also email office@wuuc.org to if we missed a birthday below.
Melissa Kistler – April 5
Barbara Ramey – April 11
Benet Robertson-Doak – April 16
Karen MacKenzie – April 20
Liz Ligon – April 23

UPCOMING SERVICES

A New Way of...Thinking

3/3 – A New Way of…Thinking

– Reverend Dan Lillie

As we kick off this year’s Annual Budget Drive, we’ll also kick off a new worship series called A New Way… series. In part 1, we’ll explore the value of remaining open to new ideas, perspectives, and possibilities, while holding our own truths lightly.

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

3/10 – A New Way of…Doing

A New Way of...Doing
– Reverend Dan Lillie

Having habits and routine ways of doing things provides us with a sense of stability and comfort. But while our routines stay the same, the world around us is always changing. In part 2 of the A New Way… series, let’s consider when it might be worth trying doing things in a new way, in our personal and our communal lives.

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
A New Way of...Being

3/17 – A New Way of…Being

– Reverend Dan Lillie

We are not human thinkings or human doings, we are human beings. There is more to who we are than what we think, or what we do. And sometimes, when we change the way we think, or we change what we do, something else changes, too. Let’s consider what it means to invite ourselves into a new way of being.

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

3/24 – A Caring Community (Close of the Pledge Drive)

Caring Community
– Reps from “Care” groups at WUUC: Cares and Concerns, LPAs, R&R, SCRT/SCTF

Do you need help?? “Who ya gonna call??????” Not Ghost Busters but the members of the WUUC Caring Community. Of course you know about rides and food and a listening ear but what are the other ways that the WUUC Caring Community can support you? Don’t miss this innovative service –
all are welcome.
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
Like a Phoenix, We Rise

3/31 – Rise

– Reverend Dan Lillie

The story of death and resurrection takes many forms: the cycle of death and rebirth as the season changes from winter to spring; the image of the Phoenix bursting into flames and being reborn from the ashes; and the Easter story of Jesus’ death and resurrection. These are just some of the ways we represent this truth about our world. Can we learn to recognize this cycle in our own lives? And can we find hope in knowing that even after the darkest night, the sun will surely rise?

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
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