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August 2022 WUUC NEWSLETTER
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Blue Berries on Brown Wooden Basket by Yulia-Ilinay from pexels
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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. The Chalice Challenge winner for July was Alaine Davis!
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In This Issue:
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Got comments on or questions about this newsletter? Please email office@wuuc.org
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Photo by Andrea Petra Fogas From Pixabay
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August 3rd = National Watermelon Day
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Minister's Musings
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What is coming off my plate to make room for something new? (August 2022)
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Dear WUUC Community, As I prepare to take a study leave to plan the 2022-23 church year, I am excited about the opportunities that are possible as we continue to emerge slowly and cautiously from the pandemic. For the first time since I arrived two years ago, I am able to consider putting in-person activities on the calendar. Adult RE …
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Each fall, the Advocates for Social Justice go through a lengthy process to choose organizations that will benefit from our monthly special collections, making it convenient for members and friends to meet their giving goals. During the service on August 21, the Advocates for Social Justice invite you to donate to JUUstice Washington, which strives to inspire, …
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Successful July 2022 Blood Drive
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Thanks to the WUUC Blood drive team we had a great blood drive with many donations, report/thanks from Bloodworks NW below. Woodinville Unitarian Universalist Church Pop Up Blood Drives July 18, 19, 20, 2022 Hello WUUC Blood Drive Team, Another blood drive at WUUC. The good people of Woodinville keep turning out, to be lifesavers! Thanks again for sharing your space, and for making it so very easy to partner with you! The potential to save more than a hundred lives in just three days’ time is really incredible!! We are set to be with you again September 19-21, …
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Totes To Go 2022
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Here we are in August. A new school year starts soon, so it’s time to restart our Totes to Go program! For those who are new to “Totes”, it’s a way for us to support elementary school students who are likely to be food insecure on weekends, when school meals aren’t available. We serve students at Maywood Hills Elementary in Bothell. The school identifies students who need support and then packs a backpack ....
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Golden Girls will have two Lunch's this August! Normally Golden Girls is the last Thursday of every month but July 28th was too hot so the plan is to meet August 4th as well as the last Thursday of August on the 25th. Please let Stephana Ditzler know if you are coming so we will know how big a table to get.
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We invite you to join the Golden Girls for lunch on Thursday, August 4, & August 25, at 11:30 a.m. All women are welcome! We will eat at McMenamins Tavern on the Square, 18607 Bothell Way NE, Bothell. We will have good conversations and deepen our friendships!
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Nonfiction Book Club Summer 2022
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Join us on Friday, August 12 at 7 p.m. at the WUUC Church Campout at Rasar State Park in Concrete, WA for a meeting of the WUUC Nonfiction Book Club. We will be discussing These Precious Days, a collection of essaysby Ann Patchett. RSVP to Alaine <alaine.davis@yahoo.com>. RSVP not required, but helpful for planning purposes. If you aren’t attending the campout, but are still interested …
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Save the Date! Let’s have a party! Here’s your invitation! David and Grace Simons invite you to their home on Saturday, September 10th from 4pm – 7:30pm. We’ll celebrate the beginning of the full service church year and the coming of fall. Bring something to grill, something to share and a chair or two if you have some. We’ll provide some snacks, paper goods, flatware and a selection of drinks. We’re excited to share our garden with you, maybe play a game or two and Terry, Brad and Johnna will be performing! It should be a great evening! We can accommodate about 30 people, so please RSVP to revgrace@hotmail.com to get on our list. See you then!
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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.
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Numerous Zoom 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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UPCOMING SERVICES
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Proof of vaccination and masks are required for in-person attendance at all services. A N95 or KN95 mask is required for singing.
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Nature: The Ultimate Mathematician 8/7
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The systems we see around us, among us, and within us are intricately intertwined. Over time, one thing influences another. Such systems and relationships have a mathematical quality. But there is a caveat - a big caveat. Reality is ineffable and the universal language of mathematics fails to represent the infinite. However, nature's "mathematics" remains intact. Everything is an expression of reality.
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The link to join the online service is: https://bit.ly/3EuWBCj
Meeting ID: 944 4710 1249
Passcode: 265791
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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WUUC Social Hour 8/14
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Are you disappointed because you were unable to go camping this weekend, and would like an opportunity to socialize with the other WUUC members? Or are you looking for a spiritual home, and would like a chance to meet some friendly WUUC members, have some coffee and treats, and tour our building and grounds when a service is not happening? If so, come on down to WUUC at 10 am on Sunday August 14th, and we will be happy to see you!
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The link to join the online service is: https://bit.ly/3EuWBCj
Meeting ID: 944 4710 1249
Passcode: 265791
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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Joyful Noise 8/21
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-Michael Lawson
Join WUUC’s own Joyful Noise musicians for this much loved, music-filled, annual worship highlight – including the request a hymn sing-along! Raise your voice in song. Make a joyful noise. Come and let the spirit move you.
The link to join the online service is: https://bit.ly/3EuWBCj
Meeting ID: 944 4710 1249
Passcode: 265791
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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A Brief Introduction to Unitarian Universalism 8/28
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Questions of meaning and purpose led me to Unitarian Universalism as a young adult, and finding this faith tradition led to even more questions! I am still learning about Unitarian Universalism, but I know more than I did 13 years ago when I entered my first UU church. Whether you have been a Unitarian Universalist your whole life or you are joining us for the first time, I hope I have something to offer you as I share a brief introduction to Unitarian Universalism.
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The link to join the online service is: https://bit.ly/3EuWBCj
Meeting ID: 944 4710 1249
Passcode: 265791
For audio only, call: 253-215-8782
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