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APRIL 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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Photo by Photo by Suneo1999 from Pexels
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Multi-generational Service Follow Up
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Justice & Service Monthly Collection
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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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April 2026 Soul Matters Theme: Embracing Possibility
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Passage from Soul Matters April 2026 Theme: Welcome to Embracing Possibility
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Of all our themes this year, Embracing Possibility is arguably most central to our faith. It has distinguished Unitarian Universalists from our beginning. Historically, when others saw …
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Multi-generational Service Follow Up
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Thank you to all the youth and families who participated in our multi-generational service on March 15th! Your contributions made for a richer worship experience for all. Thank you also to the whole congregation for your support of our youth in participating in worship. It was very special to have everyone welcomed and included in the sanctuary and I look forward to more multi-generational services in the future. If you have any feedback about the service or if your child would like to participate in the planning and implementation of a future multi-generational service, please reach out to me at KatieCYF@wuuc.org.
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April Emergency Preparedness: Grab and Go Kit
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Everyone should have their own kit (some supplies are for the group). Encourage kids to make their own kits, too, because what’s important to them, may not be as important to you. In the event of fire or rapid evacuation, you’ll appreciate having more than just the clothes on your back.
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How to Store an Evacuation Kit…
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Justice & Service Monthly Collection
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Open Kitchen, a Nourishing Network local group and a ministry of Redmond United Methodist Church (RUMC), has grown out of the belief that we are called to work acts of justice for our brothers and sisters throughout the world and in our local community in hopes of making a positive difference. Over time, a passion for feeding the hungry has often directed many service efforts at RUMC. The coordinators of Open Kitchen, Jayleen Ryberg, Kristen Muscott, and Shelia Kandeler, tapped into that passion, finding a particular calling to offer a community meal, to fill a void in our wider Redmond community. While we understand one meal per week can’t possibly begin to eradicate hunger, we believe that one meal means a child won’t go to bed hungry that night, that one meal brings much needed nutrition, that one meal brings hope, that one meal does make a difference. Thus, the primary goals of Open Kitchen are to promote a sense of community, marked by dignity and respect, to serve a warm meal, and to ensure that no one leaves hungry.
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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 (April 19th). Instructions for giving are posted during the service, and you can also donate anytime at https://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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Super Seniors Potluck – Wednesday, April 1
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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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Music Circle – Saturday, April 4
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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.
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CYF Easter Egg Hunt – Sunday, April 5
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There will be an Easter Egg Hunt after the service on Sunday, April 5th, rain of shine! Kids will make bags to collect their eggs in during their CYF classes that day. There is no need to sign up or bring anything, just stick around after the service for some spring fun!
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Annual Rummage Sale
– Friday & Saturday, April 10 & 11
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The WUUC Annual Rummage Sale is coming April 10 and 11!! The Rummage Sale is our second largest fund raiser for WUUC. We need volunteers before, during and after the sale to make this event happen!
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Main Donation Day: Sunday, April 5 after service.
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Many Thanks from the Rummage Sale Team, Leslie Morton and Howard Voland
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Monday Morning Sister Circle – April 13
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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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Euchre (Card Game) – Friday, April 17
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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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All Church Building & Grounds (BAG) Work Party for Earth Day – Saturday, April 18
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Tuesday, April 22nd is Earth Day so on Saturday, April 18 we will do our annual church cleanup in honor of Earth Day on Saturday, April 18 from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Grab your garden gloves and join the all hands loving touch of our surroundings. There will be a wide range of job choices to sign up for, from low key tasks to the sleeve-roll-up hefty workout (probably not all that hefty). The Wonderful BAG committee looks forward to welcoming all who can join. Lunch is provided. Lots to do after a long winter. All hands are needed to spruce up WUUC for the spring and summer.
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Circle Lunch – Saturday, April 18
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Circle Supper/Lunch is a potluck held at a different community member’s house each month. If you would like to attend this months now is the time to sign up. Barbara & Skipp Tripp will be hosting on Saturday, April 18 at noon.
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If you’re ready to sign up, please use the link sent out via the announce email list or email tevina.flood@gmail.com.
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If you’ve never been to a Circle Meal before please keep reading…
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GEN XYZ Night – Saturday, April 18
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GenXYZ Night: An opportunity for pre-retirement age adults to get together to socialize on Saturday, April 18 from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. If you’re Gen X Y, or Z, we’d love to have you come to our get together in the church sanctuary. Dinner is provided. Please find the link to the signup sheet sent out via the announce email list so we know you’re coming.
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Membership Classes – Sunday, April 19
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This short-form class is a crash course covering UUism in general as well as church and community structure at WUUC. Happening on Sunday, April 19 at the home of at the home of Kate Smith. from 12:00 – 2:30 p.m.
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Pre-registration is required. Newly joined members or regulars are welcome to attend. If you are interested in attending, please talk to Kate Smith, Ann Lu, or Marcia Sprang.
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All-Ages Drum Circle – Sunday, April 19
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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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Men’s Retreat – Friday – Sunday, April 24 – 26
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Post-Service Potluck – Sunday, April 26
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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, April 26
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Our group is open to anyone who is curious about poetry. We will move to a new date/time now meeting on the 4th Sundays of the month after the service/potluck at 12:30 p.m. 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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Youth Group – Sunday, April 26
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We had a great Youth Group meeting this past month and are excited to start a D&D campaign at our next meeting on Sunday, April 26 at 5:30 p.m.! This is open to all 8th – 12th graders. All experience and interest levels welcome! We will have pizza as well as activities for those participating in D&D and those who are not. Please complete the RSVP form that will be emailed out later in the month.
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Golden Girls Lunch – Thursday, April 30
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– Stephana Ditzler
All ladies are cordially invited to join the Golden Girls Thursday, April 30 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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Women’s Retreat – Friday – Sunday, May 1 – 3
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![Women's Retreat [os]](https://wuuc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/Lois-2016-womens-retreat-1320x990.jpg)
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This year’s small group theme is “self-care”, which is why there are a few questions on that subject.
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The detailed retreat schedule will come out a week or two before the retreat.
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Women of WUUC, come and join the party! The retreat is an opportunity for all women (cis, trans, nonbinary, gender fluid) who are at least 18 years old to gather. This is an especially wonderful opportunity for women newer to WUUC to make real connections with other women. If you’ve never attended the Women’s Retreat before, we hope you’ll make this year your first time.
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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 office@wuuc.org.
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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, 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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APRIL 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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Hailey MacKenzie Moore – April 12
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Benet Robertson-Doak – April 16
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Karen MacKenzie – April 20
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Olivia Cartwright – April 30
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Katie Faraco-Hadlock – April 30
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4/5 – Nothing New Under the Sun (Easter service)
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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4/12 – Rage
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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4/19 – Rethink, Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rot
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In honor of Earth Day members of WUUC’s Recycling Task Force will introduce the 5 Rs of sustainability through a personal, economic, and UU-informed lens.
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Meeting ID: 940 3686 1969
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For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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4/26 – Part I: Faith
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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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