OUUC Weekly Update
July 2, 2024
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Worship Service July 7
“Hearing Prophetic Voices” with Rev. Carol McKinley
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
Please note: There will be no After-Service Forums held now through August.
Last Sunday's Worship Service
Pastoral Care Team
Congregants, please remember that Rev. Mary’s absence does not mean that spiritual or emotional support is absent, too! The Pastoral Care Team (PCT) is a caring group of individuals who serve at the invitation of Reverend Mary and extend the care of the congregation to those who are in special need.
If you would like support from the Pastoral Care Team, you can identify members on Sunday mornings or at other church events by looking for the green Pastoral Care stoles they wear. If you are not physically at church, you can reach out via email, and a team member will get back to you shortly to see how they can be of service.
Your Pastoral Care Team members are as follows:
This Week
Here at OUUC each third and fourth Wednesday of the month volunteers put their Faith in Action by bringing a main or side dish for the guests at the Interfaith Works Unity Commons Shelter, and/or shelf stable foods for children and teen’s weekend backpacks. New volunteers are always welcome to join the team. Please contact Jo Ann Young for more information.
Thank You To Everyone Who Showed Up for Pride This Weekend!
Tiny Little News Show
Tiny Little News is off this week. See you next week!
Ministry Programs
Save the Date! All Church Picnic
Sunday, September 8, noon-2 pm
Squaxin Park, Rose Garden Shelter
Mark your calendars now for our fun annual picnic. This year at a more accessible location!
Registration for Kids Summer Camps
OUUC Chalice Camp “Building a New Way” for ages 5-10
July 15th to 19th, 9 am-3 pm. Register here.
Our Whole Lives (OWL) Camp for Ages 5-7
July 8th to 12th, 9 am-noon each day. OWL is a developmentally appropriate and much praised sexuality education program. Register here.
Camps are open to all, with a pay what you can sliding scale, feel free to spread the word!
Seeking Facilitators for Soul Matters Groups next church year
Quick Notes
The OUUC office will be closed on Thursday, July 4, in observance of the federal holiday.
Rev. Sara is taking study leave for big writing and planning projects this week, and will not be in the office, taking appointments, or responding to all emails. Thanks for your patience!
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. Any message claiming to be Rev. Mary during the sabbatical period (June 16--November 1) will be from a scammer.
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!
In the Larger Community
Learn more about the following events and others here.
GRUB Events! You are all invited to summer events at GRuB (2016 Elliott Ave NW, Olympia, WA 98502)
Thursday, July 18 Family Focused Carnival
Saturday, September 7 Soiree Harvest Dinner
Weekly Farm Stands, Wednesdays 3-6 pm through summer
Weekly Wednesday evening drop in volunteer sessions 5:30 - 7:30 pm
3rd Weds Workshops, Farm Stands, Music, Tours
An Evening With Lifelong Climate Activist Bill McKibben,
Tuesday, July 2 at 7 pm, Hosted by United First Methodist Church in Seattle
Join Third Act Washington members and friends, climate justice activists, faith-based creation caregroups, and concerned citizens for a talk followed by Q & A with the renowned climate activist, author, and founder of Third Act. Read more here.
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.
About Us
Staff Contacts
Rev. Mary Gear, Minister (on sabbatical)
Rev. Monica Jacobson-Tennessen, Sabbatical Minister
Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community and Faith Development
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