Events

Wednesday April 1, 2009
Start: 6:00 pm
End: 8:00 pm

Join in the ritual of a potluck dinner. Bring food and drinks to share. We'll learn about various rituals that we've experienced in our own families, share ideas for new rituals, and create some of our own. Come to all or one session. All types, sizes and ages of families are welcome - even if you are "just one person."

Child care will be provided for the younger children who want to play and/or relax after the ritual of "dinner with the family."

Thursday April 2, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
This class will acquaint persons with the founding and developing beliefs of Unitarians and Universalists. Particular attention will be given to their history in the United States since the late 1700s. The course may serve as a panorama of beliefs in which individuals may find both grounding and encouragement for their own personal religious/spiritual core. Learning about the historical development of these two faith traditions may also induce a sense of appreciation about the accomplishments and current challenges of Unitarian Universalism.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
This committee of the Board of Trustee meets in a monthly advisory session with the Business Manager to establish and review personnel procedures, staffing levels, and job descriptions.  They review salary recommendations to be taken to the Finance Committee for consideration for annual budgets.  If grievances are lodged by staff or volunteers, the Committee would review these for compliance with policy and procedure.
Start: 7:15 pm
End: 9:15 pm
Loft Choir Rehearsal
Friday April 3, 2009
Start: 7:30 pm
End: 9:30 pm

April 3rd and 4th, University Unitarian Church in Seattle invites you to a dramatic two-part program that explores how to care for ourselves as we walk with those who are facing death, and what we all might learn from that journey.
Participants may attend either part of the program, but are urged to come to both.    $15 per session or $25 for both

Friday evening:  Megan Cole, actress, presents “The Wisdom of Wit” a solo version of Margaret Edson’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play “Wit.” This play tells the funny and heart-wrenching story of a brilliant scholar whose battle with ovarian cancer brings her to a new understandingof what it means to be human. Her story explores finding support when faced with disease, discovering the importance of family and friends, and coming to terms with her own journey through life.

 

Saturday April 4, 2009
Start: 9:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
April 3rd and 4th, University Unitarian Church in Seattle invites you to a dramatic two-part program that explores how to care for ourselves as we walk with those who are facing death, and what we all might learn from that journey.
Participants may attend either part of the program, but are urged to come to both. $15 per session or $25 for both

Saturday, April 4th

“The Caregiver’s Journey” will include discussions that support us in developing the skills needed to take care of ourselves so that we can care for
others. Facilitating this challenging, meaningful and dramatic two part program is medical lecturer and actress Megan Cole. Ms. Cole gives numerous
public presentations on the human face of medicine for healthcare and end-of-life care organizations across the country. Megan is also Artist-in-Residence at the University of Texas/Houston, where she

Sunday April 5, 2009
Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:15 pm


Two services at 9:30AM and 11:15AM. The Rev. Alicia Grace will be in the pulpit. Music provided by the Loft and Bell Choirs.

Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:30 am
A presentation about social justice issues from local experts.
Start: 1:00 pm
End: 2:00 pm
A single session introduces UUC, its programs, and what membership means and provides an overview of our faith tradition. It will likely appeal to you if you want basic information about UU, this church and membership; have some clarity about UU and UUC being a match for you; or are transferring from another UU community or congregation. Sign up at the volunteer table in the church office on Sundays or call church office for more info.
Monday April 6, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Bring your voice and your love of music to rehearsal for the Intergenerational Choir.  This is a great family friendly event.
Tuesday April 7, 2009
Start: 12:00 pm
End: 1:30 pm

Are you in a position of responsibility at UUC, or would you like to be? Do you have an idea you'd like to bring to life, at church or elsewhere? This series, sponsored jointly by the LEadership Development Committee, ARE and UUC's Social Justice Program, offers concret tools for leaders of all kinds.

  1. Leading from Spirit, with Rev. Alicia Grace
  2. Planning and facilitating meetings
  3. Decision making in small groups
  4. Navigating UUC - Planning, getting the word out, requesting support from the church

 

Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm

Are you in a position of responsibility at UUC, or would you like to be? Do you have an idea you'd like to bring to life, at church or elsewhere? This series, sponsored jointly by the LEadership Development Committee, ARE and UUC's Social Justice Program, offers concret tools for leaders of all kinds.

  1. Leading from Spirit, with Rev. Alicia Grace
  2. Planning and facilitating meetings
  3. Decision making in small groups
  4. Navigating UUC - Planning, getting the word out, requesting support from the church
Wednesday April 8, 2009
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
For those who have some musical and/or singing background, who wish to further explore and develop their unique vocal instrument's range. Yvonne can help you choose and work on particular repertoire (classical and/or pop) - in several languages (Italian, French, German, and Spanish). We will have an accompanist able to support us, as we sing more expressively and joyfully.
Thursday April 9, 2009
Start: 12:00 pm
For many years we have offered a Communion Service on Maundy Thursday, which will be this Thursday, April 9 at 6:30 p.m. in the Chapel.  This service isled by the ministers and commemorates the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, as Unitarians understand them. You are
welcome to join us!
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
This class will acquaint persons with the founding and developing beliefs of Unitarians and Universalists. Particular attention will be given to their history in the United States since the late 1700s. The course may serve as a panorama of beliefs in which individuals may find both grounding and encouragement for their own personal religious/spiritual core. Learning about the historical development of these two faith traditions may also induce a sense of appreciation about the accomplishments and current challenges of Unitarian Universalism.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
This is the monthly meeting of the Finance Committee.  The monthly accounting reports are reviewed and information is gathered to report to the following week's meeting of the Board of Trustees.  This meeting is open to all.
Start: 7:15 pm
End: 9:15 pm
Loft Choir Rehearsal
Sunday April 12, 2009
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:30 am
A presentation about social justice issues from local experts.
Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:15 pm

Festive Easter Services
Two services at 9:30AM and 11:15AM. The Rev.Jon M. Luopa will be in the pulpit. Music provided by the Loft Choir and Trumpets.

Monday April 13, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Bring your voice and your love of music to rehearsal for the Intergenerational Choir.  This is a great family friendly event.
Tuesday April 14, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
The Green Sanctuary Committee meets the 2nd Tuesday of every month through June 2009.  Their meetings are open to everyone.  They plan projects to make the church, its members and the wider community more aware of our interdependence on each other and our earth. 
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
April 14                U-Knitarians
Spring is here, but that doesn't mean you should stop knitting!  Put away your wool and get out that cotton yarn instead.  The next meeting of the U-Knitarians will be Tuesday, April 14th from
7-8:30 pm in Potter.  Tea and cookies will be served.  For more information, contact Larissa in the churchoffice.
Wednesday April 15, 2009
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
For those who have some musical and/or singing background, who wish to further explore and develop their unique vocal instrument's range. Yvonne can help you choose and work on particular repertoire (classical and/or pop) - in several languages (Italian, French, German, and Spanish). We will have an accompanist able to support us, as we sing more expressively and joyfully.
Thursday April 16, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
This class will acquaint persons with the founding and developing beliefs of Unitarians and Universalists. Particular attention will be given to their history in the United States since the late 1700s. The course may serve as a panorama of beliefs in which individuals may find both grounding and encouragement for their own personal religious/spiritual core. Learning about the historical development of these two faith traditions may also induce a sense of appreciation about the accomplishments and current challenges of Unitarian Universalism.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm

Our monthly business meetings of the Board of Trustees are open to members to attend and observe. All are welcome!

Start: 7:15 pm
End: 9:15 pm
Loft Choir Rehearsal
Saturday April 18, 2009
Start: 10:00 am
In a small group environment, supported by a professional facilitator, women will have the opportunity to: look at life's questions, reflect on life's experiences, examine values, and explore new shoices; connect with other women as a power source of support, knowledge and healing; and come away renewed and with a greater sense of direction andpurpose for the next segment of their life journey.
Start: 3:00 pm
End: 5:30 pm

UUC has been developing our culture of listening as part of our community organizing work. Since last year’s Listening Campaign, our world has changed immensely. We have more worries, and new hope for change. What’s happening in our lives? How are we called to respond to what’s going on, in our congregation and the world? Come be in conversation, Saturday April 18, 3:00-5:30, followed by potluck. To sign up for child care or volunteer to help with the potluck, please contact Jennifer Bright at jenniferb@uuchurch.org or at the church office.

Sunday April 19, 2009
Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:15 pm
Two services at 9:30 and 11:15am.

Dr. Beverly Forbes, (ret.) Seattle
University, will be in the pulpit talking about May Sarton. Rev. Alicia Grace will conduct the service.
Music provided by the Intergenerational Choir

Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:30 am
A presentation about social justice issues from local experts.
Monday April 20, 2009
Start: 11:00 am
End: 1:00 pm
Come join other seniors, stimulate your mind with a talk by a local speaker and enjoy a light lunch.  Donations are welcome.
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Bring your voice and your love of music to rehearsal for the Intergenerational Choir.  This is a great family friendly event.
Wednesday April 22, 2009
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
For those who have some musical and/or singing background, who wish to further explore and develop their unique vocal instrument's range. Yvonne can help you choose and work on particular repertoire (classical and/or pop) - in several languages (Italian, French, German, and Spanish). We will have an accompanist able to support us, as we sing more expressively and joyfully.
Thursday April 23, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 9:00 pm
April 23                UU Humanists Meeting
Why Religious Humanism? Unitarian Humanists are identified as religious rather than secular.  Gloria Hariharan, leader of the Eastside Atheist/Agnostic Meetup Group will discuss this topic and talk about the contributions of Felix Adler to the Humanist movement in the United States.  This program was rescheduled from March.  All are invited to join us in the Knatvold Room at 7:00 pm. 
Start: 7:15 pm
End: 9:15 pm
Loft Choir Rehearsal
Saturday April 25, 2009
Start: 9:00 am
End: 3:00 pm
This class will introduce meditation through a series of meditations and discussions. The emphasis will be the role of meditation in stress relief and spiritual practice. Bring cushions or pads you may use in your own practice. No previous experience with meditation required. Appropriate for youth and adults. Please bring your own sack lunch.
Sunday April 26, 2009
Start: 9:30 am
End: 10:30 am
A presentation about social justice issues from local experts.
Start: 9:30 am
End: 12:15 pm

EARTH DAY SUNDAY

Two services at 9:30 and 11:15am. Rev. Jon M. Luopa will be in the pulpit. Music provided by the Loft Choir

Monday April 27, 2009
Start: 7:00 pm
End: 8:30 pm
Bring your voice and your love of music to rehearsal for the Intergenerational Choir.  This is a great family friendly event.
Wednesday April 29, 2009
Start: 6:30 pm
End: 8:30 pm
For those who have some musical and/or singing background, who wish to further explore and develop their unique vocal instrument's range. Yvonne can help you choose and work on particular repertoire (classical and/or pop) - in several languages (Italian, French, German, and Spanish). We will have an accompanist able to support us, as we sing more expressively and joyfully.
Thursday April 30, 2009
Start: 7:15 pm
End: 9:15 pm
Loft Choir Rehearsal
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