OUUC Weekly Update
March 11, 2025
We’re about halfway through our Stewardship Drive, and we’re deeply grateful to everyone who has pledged so far. Each year, during this special time, members and friends of OUUC come together to show their support for our beloved community through financial commitments.
Your pledge directly sustains the high-quality programming we cherish, maintains our two services, and ensures that OUUC remains a welcoming space for all who seek us—now and in the years ahead.
Pledges are the foundation of our budget. Knowing in advance what households plan to contribute allows us to plan with confidence. We understand that pledging is a personal decision, shaped by many factors. Stewardship is both a practical act and a spiritual practice, reflecting our shared commitment to this congregation we love.
Every contribution, no matter the size, makes a difference. It takes all of us—many hearts and hands—to support our vibrant and growing community. If you haven’t pledged yet, we invite you to do so today. Together, we can build something truly special.
Thank you for being a part of OUUC!
Spiritual Care Drop In with either Rev. Mary or Rev. Sara
Saturday, March 15, 11:30 am
All are welcome to this drop in time for sharing and support. Bring whatever is on your heart and affecting your spirit.
March Faith in Action Opportunities
There are so many ways to show up, speak out, or lend support for our values in the world this month.
Find many of them organized here.
Action Hour Actions
There will be no more in person Action Hours, but we continue to compile a simple list of quick actions you can take each week.
This week's actions are here.
Thursday Dinner: "The Sides of March"
Thursday, March 13, 5:30 pm
Come and enjoy some fun side dishes which together make one whole. All are welcome for food and fellowship. If you can help cook or set up, contact Rev. Sara.
Youth Group
Thursday, March 13, 6:30 pm
All Youth in Middle and High School are welcome at Youth Group on March 13th and 27th. This month we are exploring the theme of Trust.
Dances of Universal Peace
Thursday, March 13, 6:30 pm
Dances of Universal Peace is an embodied, transformative spiritual practice touching the essence of all traditions around the world. They include simple movements to live music.
All are welcome, no experience necessary, dances are taught to the whole group each time.
We hope you will come and lift your voice, your hands, and your spirit as we allow a variety of dances to work in our hearts as yeast works a loaf of bread.
A cash donation will be collected for musicians.
EQUITY LIBRARY:
A place where you can find books for all ages about our UU values, and open whenever OUUC is open. Featured books for May:
WHAT YOU WILL SEE INSIDE A MOSQUE: Aisha Karen Pipes
Introduces and features beautiful pictures and concise descriptors of what is happening, the objects used, the leaders spiritual intent and traditions of Islam (See pages 19 to 21 for the story of Ramadan).
DOUBLE. DIP FEELINGS: Barbara Carey M.S.W.
With sensitive words and pictures this book helps children identify a variety of common feelings like anger, sadness, etc., but also more complex and sophisticated feelings like pride, embarrassment, malice, etc., it encourages children to understand that all feelings are normal and can sometimes be mixed and conflicting.
Help Prevent Food Insecurity for Youth and Adults in Our Community
There are three ways for the OUUC Community to volunteer!
When/Where & How:
*Each third and/or fourth Wednesday between 4:00 and 5:15 p.m., make and bring to the parking lot of the Unity Common adult shelter a main dish to feed 8 to 10, adults
*and/or each third and/or fourth Wednesday between 4:00 and 5:15 p.m., bring shelf stable foods to the parking lot of Unity Commons for the Food Bank’s Weekend Backpacks for kids and teens in need.
*Time commitment: One or two Wednesdays a month to prepare and deliver a Shelter main dish, and/or shopping for and delivering shelf stable foods to the Unity Commons Shelter on Martin Way.
*Please contact Jo Ann Young for more information about volunteering.
Weekly New UU/New Member Class
Every Sunday, 2 pm
This class is for everyone interested in becoming a member of OUUC or simply interested in learning more about OUUC, and will be offered every Sunday 2pm from March to May. March topics: 3/2 UU History, Values, and the UUA 3/9 OUUC History and Grounds, 3/16 Faith in Action, 3/23 Worship, 3/30 Faith Development
National Boycotts In Support of DEI
Join in National boycotts called against companies that have slashed their DEI programs with this new administration.
The boycott schedule is:
March 7-14th Boycott Amazon.
March 21-28 Boycott Nestle.
April 7-14 Boycott Walmart.
April 18 total boycott: buy nothing, spend nothing.
April 21-28 Boycott General Mills.
Travel That Inspires Class
Friday, March 21, 7 pm
Come learn about four journeys that inspired in this class of travel stories. Learn more and register here.
Nature Group at Woodard Bay
Saturday, March 22, 10 am
Join Rev. Sara and Anissa to explore and be in nature at Woodard Bay. A Discover Pass is required here. Please RSVP to Rev. Sara.
March OUUC Book Group
Tuesday, March 25, 6 pm
The OUUC Book Group will be meeting online to discuss "The Frozen River" by Ariel Lawhon. To join the book group contact Frances Tanaka.
Carrie Newcomer Returns to OUUC!
Saturday, May 17, 2025
Workshop at 10 am and Concert at 7 pm. Tickets available here.
Carrie will also be with us for the Worship Services on Sunday, May 18.
