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AUGUST 2026 WUUC NEWSLETTER
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A Chalice Challenge: Find the chalice hidden inside one of the articles in this newsletter. 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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WUUC Board Elected Positions
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WUUC Hiring for Nursery Staff
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Call for Performers Speech Choir
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O.W.L. Facilitators Needed
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Justice & Service Monthly Collection
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2026-2027 Church Calendaring
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Monday Morning Sister Circle
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Continuing Zoom & Hybrid Events
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Online Feedback & Suggestion Form
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Got comments on or questions about this newsletter? Please email office@wuuc.org
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WUUC Board Elected Positions
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The WUUC Board of Directors elected new officers for the upcoming year.
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Vice President: Barbara Brachtl
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Members at Large: Pam Green, Michael Ervick, Lane Owsley
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WUUC is hiring for the position of Nursery Staff!
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Nursery Staff will provide care for infants and toddlers (ages 3 months – 4 years) during Sunday services and occasional evening events at WUUC. If you or someone you know would be interested, the position description and employment application are available on the WUUC website. You can also talk with Marian Johnson or Katie Faraco-Hadlock for more information.
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Call for Performers! Speech Choir
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This is your chance to speak within a group – as a cat or dog reciting a poem! We have 3 poems so far, and we’re contemplating more, with other kinds of pet narrators!
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If you want to participate in the speech choir, please attend at least one rehearsal. If possible, send an RSVP for the dates you plan to rehearse. pamela.denchfield@gmail.com But drop-ins are welcome.
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Thursday, July 30 at 6:00 p.m.
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Sunday, August 2 at 11:00 a.m.
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Thursday, August 6 at 6:00 p.m.
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Saturday, August 8 time TBD (10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. is current reservation)
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Sunday, August 9 at 9:00 a.m. – just before the service
Bow Wow and Meow!
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New Member Bios August 2026
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We’ve been welcoming new members to our church community. The June, July and August newsletters feature bios from our new members so our community can read and welcome these wonderful people to WUUC. This newsletter will feature bios from Ryn and Drew Romanyk (and Alina), Rae Shepherd, and Annette and Dale Lowey. The June Newsletter featured bios from Alexis Green, Carol Zumbrunnen and Dave Tauscheck, Andy Rosen and Elizabeth Gray. The July Newsletter featured bios from Mark Rainey, Karen and John Somerville, and Becka Cormier. If you don’t want to have to look back for past editions you can see every bio in this linked document.
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O.W.L. Facilitators Needed
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The next online training registration deadline is August 17, so please reach out to KatieCYF@wuuc.org ASAP if you are interested or want to learn more.
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We are excited to partner with Northlake UU Church in the fall to offer OWL (Our Whole Lives) classes for children in K-2nd grade and 4th-6th grade. OWL is a comprehensive lifespan sexuality education program that provides accurate, developmentally appropriate information on a range of topics including relationships, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, and sexual health. We are in need of volunteers to facilitate these important classes. Comprehensive training for facilitators is provided and required.
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Children, Youth and Families (CYF) Volunteers Needed
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Our Children,Youth, and Families program is growing as more families join the church. With the start of the new church year approaching, we are looking for more volunteers to help lead and support lessons during Sunday services. Whether you have experience working with kids or not, our experienced team of volunteers will help support you getting started as a CYF teacher. Our annual volunteer retreat is Saturday, August 29 from 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. and is a great opportunity to learn about the program and get started volunteering.
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Totes to Go is a program that supports students at risk of missing weekend meals. WUUC has partnered with Maywood Hills Elementary School for more than 15 years. We collect food items, mostly in individual serving sizes, every month and deliver them to the school. Each week, our items go into backpacks that students take home on Friday afternoons. By providing these food items, we help to ensure that students are not arriving at school on Mondays suffering from serious hunger. We know that hungry kids can’t learn well and hope our donations make a difference in their school success and beyond.
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Many of our members have supported Totes over the years. Thank You!
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If you are interested in participating for the coming year, please contact John Hartman or Grace Simons, co-cordinators. At this time, we are especially looking for regular donors, folks who will commit to bringing the same items each month.
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Justice & Service Monthly Collection
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The Fair Fight Bond Fund is Washington state’s only community-supported immigration bond fund. The Fair Fight Bond Fund helps release people from immigration detention, to reunite them with their families and allow them to pursue their immigration cases outside of detention, which increases their chances of a successful case. This fund is an initiative of the Washington Immigrant Solidarity Network (WAISN).
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The ASJ Committee thanks WUUC members and friends for their generous support of our monthly special collections, which take place during services on the third Sunday of every month (August 16th). Instructions for giving are posted during the service, and you can also donate anytime at onrealm.org/wuuc/-/give/now, or by sending a check to WUUC at P.O. Box 111, Woodinville, WA 98072. Please make checks out to WUUC and write “ASJ Special Collection” in the notes. Visit wuuc.org/collection.
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Jacob Johns Art & Discussion in the WUUC Foyer Gallery
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From August 30 through September 20 WUUC’s lobby gallery will feature the work of Jacob Johns, a Hopi and Akimel O’odham environmental defender and artist who advocates for social justice, minority rights and environmental protection.
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Jacob will be our special invited speaker at the worship service on August 30. After the service, he will lead a discussion of his art.
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Jacob Johns is a multidisciplinary artist whose work serves as both a…
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Super Seniors Potluck – Wednesday, August 5
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Super Seniors is a group for WUUCs age 77 and above. We meet every first Wednesday of the month for a potluck at 12:00 p.m. at the church. If you meet the age criteria we would love for you to join us for good food and good chatting. Questions? Contact Dottie Simpson at dottie9212@gmail.com
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Church Calendaring – Wednesday, August 5
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We will be having our annual Church Calendaring Meeting on Wednesday, August 5 at 7:00 p.m. over Zoom to determine dates for the calendar for the 2026-2027 church year. Suggested Participants: Board Members, Ministry Leads, Committee Chairs, Team Leads, WUUC Minister & Staff, interested members/friends. If you wish to coordinate an event please email office@wuuc.org.
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Nonfiction Book Club – Friday, August 7
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Hello readers! Please join the WUUC Nonfiction Book Club for a discussion of “Factfulness” by Hans Rosling on Friday, August 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. Carol Taylor will host at her home in Woodinville. An RSVP will be sent out to the announce email list. We hope to see you there! If you have any questions or would like to recommend a future read, please reach out to Stephanie Young (stephlkings@gmail.com)
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Monday Morning Sister Circle – August 10
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– Dottie Simpson
Monday Morning Sister Circle is a WUUC group which has met every second Monday from 10:00 – 12:00 p.m. We are a group of women who meet in the WUUC Library to discuss a person of interest or an essay 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 Contact Dottie at <dottie9212@gmail.com>.
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GEN XYZ Night – Saturday, August 15
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GenXYZ Night: Our next Gen XYZ Night will be Saturday, August 15th from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. at Cottage Lake Park! This event is a casual get-together for pre-retirement age adults and their families. We will play outdoor games and enjoy some food together. Look out for an email sign-up soon!
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Circle Supper – Saturday, August 15
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Sign up now for Circle Supper to be hosted by Grace & David Simons on Saturday, August 15 at 5:00 p.m. Circle Supper’s are potlucks held at a different community member’s house each month. Find the link to the signup sheet sent out via the announce email list message or email tevina.flood@gmail.com.
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If you’ve never been before keep reading…
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All-Ages Drum Circle – Sunday, August 16
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Come at 12:00 p.m. on the 3rd Sunday of the month and get into the flow of some seriously joyful rhythm-making in the Sanctuary. A variety of hand drums will be provided, but you are beyond welcome to bring your own. There will also be small percussion provided—shakers, tambourines, even a cowbell. You needn’t have drummed before! More info? Contact Barbara Brachtl.
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Euchre (Card Game) – Friday, 21
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We have a regular monthly Euchre night at WUUC. It will be the third Friday of each month from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. in Ditzler Hall.
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Newbies are welcome! It’s an easy card game to learn and we’re here to help. Lead by John Hartman
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Men’s Breakfast – Saturday, August 22
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– 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
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Post-Service Potluck – Sunday, August 23
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A potluck in the sanctuary on the 4th Sunday of each month after Sunday service.
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Poetry Group – Sunday, August 23
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Our group is open to anyone who is curious about poetry. We meet on the 4th Sundays of the month after the service/potluck at 12:30 p.m.
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In each session of the WUUC Poetry Group, you have the opportunity to:
• Share work/listen to with a supportive audience (it could be yours or someone else’s).
• Generate new work by following group exercises.
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Pop-Up Blood Drive – Monday – Wednesday, August 24 – 26
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The giving continues in the Monday – Wednesday August 24 – 26 blood drives!
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Questions? Reach out to Dewey Millar (assisting BloodWorks NW). Photo ID & appointments required.
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Golden Girls Lunch – Thursday, August 27
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– Stephana Ditzler
All ladies are cordially invited to join the Golden Girls Thursday, August 27 the last Thursday of the month at 11:30 a.m. for lunch and fine conversion at Olive Garden in Kirkland. The address is 11325 NE 124th St., Kirkland. We will be eating together in a private room busily getting to know each other better. Watch for an RSVP request closer to the date. Questions Email ditzlers@gmail.com Looking forward to seeing you all!
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Flash Stance – Sunday, August 30
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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!
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Continuing Zoom & Hybrid Events
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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.
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WUUC Online Feedback & Suggestion Form
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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.
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Alternatively, you may send your suggestion in an email directly to the Board at board@wuuc.org. Thank you for your input.
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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.
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS!
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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. If you don’t want to display your birthday let May know by emailing office@wuuc.org.
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Pamela Denchfield – August 3
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Marilyn Hanna-Myrick – August 10
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Gregg Schiller – August 13
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Leslie Morton – August 14
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Michele Hopkins – August 14
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Janice Anthony – August 14
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Tucker Lambert – August 17
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Katherine Kelley – August 19
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Joshua Galvin – August 28
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Aggie Sweeney – August 29
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Winny Schnitzler – August 29
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8/2 – The Larger Faith (a current snapshot of Unitarian Universalism)
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Unitarian Universalism is sometimes referred to as “The Living Tradition” because we UUs generally hold that revelation (i.e., truth, wisdom, knowledge) is not sealed, but continuous. We tend to agree that growth and learning are always accessible to us, and new insights are always being revealed. Let’s consider how our Living Tradition has evolved over time, and what it means for us to be the holders of that tradition today.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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8/9 – Poetry Group Service
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By Pamela Denchfield & WUUC Poetry Group
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What do pets and poetry have in common? They both have a way of speaking directly to the heart. This year, the WUUC Poetry Group is bringing them together in a lively and fun service. Join us as we celebrate the joy, comfort, and laughter our animal companions bring to our lives through the art of verse.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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8/16 – Infinity
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Infinity shows up everywhere—from the infinite points hidden within a single inch of line to the immeasurable complexity of reality itself. In this service we’ll explore how natural integration shapes everything we see – revealing a world far richer than we can grasp. Join us to wonder, to stretch, and to recognize that the infinite is not distant—it’s woven into everything we see and every moment of our lives. Everything is a part and product of the infinite web of all existence.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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8/23 – Disability and Holiness
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By Rachel Eddy & Amy Robertson
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With our limited human perspective, we are often quick to describe those with all kinds of disabilities in terms of their limitations. However, like most differences in how we move through this world, disability has the potential to teach valuable lessons about both our own nature and the nature of the interconnected web that ties our world together. Amy Robertson and Rachel Eddy will explore some of those lessons through the insights passed down in our six sources of wisdom.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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8/30 – Being the Light in Dark Times
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By Jacob Johns, Unitarian Universalist and Executive Director of A Wisdom Keepers Delegation
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Jacob Johns, joins us to share four years of walking into rooms of a multilateral system that has lost its way, and to carry forward a vision for where we go next. Wisdom Keepers Delegation is strengthening a global network, already loosely connected, that brings world traditions together in community and ceremony for the future of humanity. Speaking from the traditions of our people, Jacob draws on Akimel O’otham and Hopi teachings that have endured far longer than the institutions now failing around us, teachings rooted in reciprocity with the land and in the understanding that the wisdom we carry never depended on the systems that ignore it. Jacob brings a message of rebirth: seeds planted in hard soil, hidden knowledge returning as light after the longest night.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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WUUC Facebook and SoundCloud Accounts
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