OUUC Weekly Update
August 20, 2024
UU the Vote Postcard Parties
Sunday, August 25, 11:30 am
Sundays September 29, October 13
Do you enjoy handwriting notes? Come handwrite postcards designed to increase turnout in states with voter suppression. As a part of UU the Vote’s work with Reclaim Our Vote, this is one way to faithfully protect democracy together. Hope to see you!
Get Involved with UU the Vote
Are you looking for ways to be involved in getting out the vote?
UU the Vote has phone banking opportunities available, you can find a date that works for you and sign up with them here.
Mid-Sabbatical Check-In
Sunday, August 25, 11:30 am
Join the Sabbatical Committee both in person and on zoom for a mid-sabbatical check in. We will explore the themes of beloved community and shared ministry as we check in with one another during Rev. Mary's sabbatical.
END OF YEAR OUUC FINANCIAL REPORT AVAILABLE
OUUC’s fiscal year ended on June 30, and the end-of-year Treasurer’s Report is now available. It includes summaries of revenues and expenses for the year, OUUC’s reserve and other accounts, and the status of OUUC’s endowment.
If you would like a copy, please contact Jeff Goltz, OUUC Treasurer.
New Keycard System Arrives!
The new keycard entry system for the church will be installed this upcoming Monday. At that time, all currently issued keycards will stop functioning.
If you lead a group, team, or committee, or otherwise need regular access to the building to fulfill church responsibilities, please fill out this form to get your new keycard assigned. There will be no changes to the key locks on the building.
OUUC Nature Group
Saturday, August 24, 9 am
All ages are invited to join us at Burfoot Park this month for walking and exploring the park together.
Questions or to RSVP, contact Rev. Sara.
Website Updates and Request for Photos!
A new website is coming! The OUUC Communications staff have been working with a web designer to reorganize and refresh our website, aiming to launch it this fall. Stay tuned for more!
If you have recent pictures from OUUC events that you can offer for possible use on the website, email them to Teresa Madsen. Please put "PHOTOS" in the subject line and include some info in the body of the email about who's in the photos, when/where they were taken, etc.
All OUUC Picnic!
Sunday, September 8, 12-2 pm
This year the picnic is at a NEW LOCATION, the Rose Garden at Squaxin Park, and a NEW TIME. Fun, games, music, and a Zucchini Bread Baking Competition!
Carpools from OUUC after worship encouraged.
Questions, contact Rev. Sara
Register for Soul Matters Small Groups Now
Sign up now for Soul Matters Small Groups! Soul Matters groups meet once or twice a month for small group reflection and sharing around the theme of the month.
In a small group that meets for a year, it is a great way to build relationships and go deeper into big questions. We have groups that meet at variety of times and locations.
See groups and sign up now here.
Heart Talk for Kids
Thursdays, September 26--November 21, 8 sessions
6:30-7:30 pm
Registration is open now for our next kids class: Heart Talk: A Class for Kids ages 5-10. Heart Talk is a curriculum created by Debbie Berkana and Veronica Lassen based on Compassionate (also known as Nonviolent) Communication. It is a program that teaches how to communicate with others with empathy through stories, games, role plays, and discussions.
Register here. Suggested Donation of $50-$100
Social Justice Book Group
Second Thursdays, beginning on September 12, 6:30 pm
Are you interested in learning more about social justice and how you can make a difference? Join Kirsten Hill and Whitney Godby for a social justice book study from September 2024 through May 2025.
We’ll read and discuss books on the topics of economic justice, climate justice, racial justice, and building intentional community. The book group will meet onsite at OUUC. See the book list and register here.
Zucchini Bread Competition
How do you get folks to eat zucchini? Just add sugar and spice and everything nice! 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. There will be prizes for the most delicious baked goods and a special prize for the baker who enters their best creation that is either nut free, gluten free or vegan! 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)
Earth Grief: Making Space for a Heartful Response
Sunday, September 29, 1-4 pm
Please join us for an opportunity to connect with what we are feeling about the emergent climate/poly-crisis, and to share these experiences in a safe and supportive space. Through writing, reflection, small group process, and ritual, we will create an opportunity to open into our sorrows and to consider the possibility of responding from a place of radical hope.
There is no cost to attend. Details about what to bring will be sent on registration. Register here.
Suggested reading: The Wild Edge of Sorrow by Francis Weller, whose work informs this workshop.
Facilitated by Grief Mentor Peter Jabin, M.Div. LMHC
Books, Brownies & Beans!
Please mark your calendars for the 2024 Books, Brownies and Beans on Saturday, October 26th.
There are many volunteer opportunities: book sorting, book moving, set up and clean up the day of the sale, brownie bakers, and other tasks. Send an email here if you can help.
We welcome book donations; please deliver your donations to Susan Dodson's porch. Please check her recent email or Realm for her address.
Other dates to save on your calendar: ~Thursday, October 24: set up for the event and pizza. ~Friday, October 25: Volunteer Appreciation Pre-Sale. ~Saturday, October 26: Books, Brownies and Beans, the 21st anniversary of the best book sale ever. Watch for the Sign-up Genius and the BBB team after Sunday services.