OUUC Weekly Update

We come together at OUUC next Sunday for a double celebration: to welcome new members and participate in our annual Water Communion! All are invited to bring a small amount of water from the places in your lives that hold special meaning, symbolizing that even as we may travel as separate streams during the summer, we unite in September as one community. Together, we begin the journey to transformation.

After-Service Event: Annual All OUUC Picnic at the Rose Garden shelter in Squaxin Park! 12-2 pm.

The worship service starts at 10 am.

OUUC Sunday Morning Service

https://zoom.us/j/873210124?pwd=U21qdmwxcTNyaE1LQ0xlU0MwM3VMQT09

Meeting ID: 873 210 124

Password: 995142

Dial +1 253 215 8782

Like all congregations, OUUC is tax-exempt according to the IRS. This designation has freedoms and limitations. One limitation is especially important during this election year. OUUC cannot "participate in or intervene in (including the publishing and distributing of statements), any political campaign on behalf of (or in opposition to) any candidate for public office.” A violation of this may cause OUUC to lose its tax-exempt status.

What we can do is articulate our values and encourage voting. Unitarian Universalism calls us to support our shared values inside and outside of our walls.

For more information, check out this guidance from the UCC denomination.

Thanks for helping OUUC be values-based in the political arena.

“The Strike at Lawrence Mass"

with Janet Spencer and a cast of fellow congregants

View the Order of Service here and watch the recording here.

Wednesday, September 4

7 pm

The OUUC Choir will begin rehearsing again this week in the OUUC sanctuary. If you are interested in singing in the choir, please join us for this first rehearsal. If you have questions, please talk to our Music Director, Troy Fisher.

There won't be a Gen X, Y, Z lunch on the usual 3rd Sunday this month.

Instead, all are invited to meet each other at the picnic on 9/8.

Look for Kedo Baye to sit together.

The Great Zucchini Bake-Off!

Let Karmel know you are bringing bread!

Calling all gardeners and bakers to show us how it’s done by submitting your favorite zucchini sweet treat, bread or dessert. Entries will be accepted at the All-Church Community Picnic on Sunday, September 8, 2014 by 12:15 pm at the Squaxin Park Rose Garden picnic shelter. All entries will be judged by a secret tasting panel and shared with the picnic participants. Prizes will be awarded at 1:00 pm at the picnic shelter!

Questions: Contact Karmel Shields (she’s in the Church directory)

In this week's Tiny Little News Teresa Madsen joins the show to share about our website updates.

Writing Reclaim Our Vote postcards, Judy, Bernie, Pat, Joyce, Shelley & Bill protect democracy with love.

Next UU the Vote postcard parties will be Sundays Sept 15 and 29, contact Anne Hundley with any questions.

If you enjoy car-camping or RVing, you are invited to join a group of OUUC congregants known as the "UUU Campers". The first U is for "Unofficial" to denote that we are not officially an OUUC activity group. We are planning an outing soon. To find out more, contact Rich Kalman.

Wednesday, September 25

6:30 pm

UU Elevator Speech is a 3-session series offered as part of the Faith Forward CORE Path. It guides participants through developing a short speech about our Unitarian Universalist faith. It is called an “elevator speech” because, on an elevator ride when someone asks you “what is Unitarian Universalism?” you only have a short time to make a meaningful statement! This class helps participants feel confident about articulating Unitarian Universalism, empowering them and helping them feel ownership.

Register here.

Saturday, September 14, 2024

1 pm

The family and friends of Barry Zickuhr will be welcomed for a Celebration of Life service at 1:00 PM, both onsite in the OUUC Sanctuary and on Zoom (link below). A reception will follow for those onsite.

Please check this site for updates — we’ll post the Order of Service before, and a link to the YouTube video after, the service.

Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/83700621392?pwd=Koixw5YGQeVKaLbMEX8JrJcWl5SZkt.1

Meeting ID: 837 0062 1392
Passcode: 735873

Tuesday, September 24

All are invited to join the OUUC Book Group in reading and discussing the September book, "The Women" by Kristin Hannah. Contact Frances Tanaka for information on how to connect with the group.

The OUUC office will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday 9/4 and will resume normal hours on Thursday. Business Manager, Isaac Jennings will be available for urgent matters via email.

Sabbatical Minister, Rev. Monica Jacobson-Tennessen is away at the International Convocation of Unitarian Universalist Women and will return on September 9.

Beware of periodic scammers via email and text. You may be contacted by scammers impersonating Rev. Mary or other church staff. Scammers also try to reach people via text. Often, they will ask for you to contact them right away, and they may ask for financial assistance/information or contact information of others at the church. Always double check and make sure the email or text was sent from a source you recognize. Scammers will create new addresses that appear like a known email address. When in doubt, check in with the person in your life who appears to be trying to contact you, using a known contact method.

OUUC’s address changed as of January 1, 2024. OUUC’s new address is 2306 East End St NW. The City of Olympia directed us to make this change. This is due to the regulations regarding emergency access. If you use an automated bill-paying service for your pledge payments (your financial institution sends OUUC a check on your behalf), you will need to update the address.

Safety Reminder: Please lock and remove valuables from your vehicles.

Download the flyer below if you would like a list of OUUC events for the summer. Great for posting on your refrigerator!

Learning Opportunity: Thurston County Recycling, Tuesday, September 17, 6pm.

The South Sound Group of the Sierra Club is putting on an educational program "Wait, Can I Recycle That?" Learn more and sign up here.

Our Roots Run Deep: 50 Years of Interfaith Works, Saturday, September 21, 2024
4:00 - 7:00 pm at The Lutheran Church of the Good Shepherd, 1601 North Street SE.
Join for a time of storytelling through interactive audio exhibits as we celebrate 50 years of Interfaith Works. Hors d’oeuvres, Desserts, and Beverages will be served. Buy tickets here, and contact IW here if pricing is an issue.

The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice invites you to show your support for Palestine each Friday from 4:30-6 pm at the Fellowship of Reconciliation Vigil for Peace
Percival Landing in Downtown Olympia, 4th & Water Street.

Staff Contacts

Rev. Mary Gear, Minister (on sabbatical)

Rev. Monica Jacobson-Tennessen, Sabbatical Minister

Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community and Faith Development

Troy Fisher, Music Director

Isaac Ezra Jennings, Business Manager

Rosie Koppelman, Office Assistant

Teresa Madsen, Communications and Tech Coordinator

Marie Arensmeyer, Facilities Manager

Anissa Bentlemsani, Religious Education Assistant

Carbon Marshall, Tech Specialist

Office Hours

Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

360-634-2005