Sunday, September 13, 12:30–1:30 p.m. in Emerson and via Zoom The Climate Action Team will meet this Sunday . Everyone is welcome. This week we're highlighting two more climate groups based in Seattle , brought to our attention by Mollie Grow. Climate Solutions https://www.climatesolutions.org/about-us Its vision is a “thriving, equitable Northwest, powered by clean energy, inspiring the transition to sustainable prosperity across the nation and beyond.” Its mission is to accelerate clean energy solutions. Climate Solutions works primarily “to pass and implement policies at the state level.” It works with “legislatures, utility commissions, and regulatory agencies, and at times directly with voters on initiatives, and also with major counties and cities.” They work in partnership with a broad group of allies to achieve solutions that invest in the communities most impacted by climate change. Climate Solutions does the research: in 2024, they explored how gas utilities can plan for the energy transition and protect low-income ratepayers. Climate Action Families https://climateactionfamilies.org/about/ Climate Action Families operates as an intergenerational community supporting youth plaintiffs in legal, legislative, and public outreach campaigns. It partners with Our Children’s Trust which “empowers young people to enforce their constitutional rights in court when governments endanger their lives, health, and futures by fueling the climate crisis.” In 2024, youth worked to pass WA HB1368 which requires replacement of all polluting school buses by 2035.

Sunday, September 13, before and after the services, and 2–5 p.m. in the UUC parking lot

Sunday, September 20, 12:15 p.m. and/or 1–3 p.m. reception

First and Third Tuesdays of each month, 7–8:30 p.m. in the Channing room and via Zoom

Sunday, September 13, worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Each year, the Sunday after Labor Day is our Homecoming Sunday. It is the beginning of our new church year, and we return to our two-service schedule, with worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. Rev. Jeremiah Kalendae and Rev. Victoria Poling will lead the services, and our Loft Choir, under the direction of Karen P. Thomas, will be back after their summer hiatus. We will inaugurate our new church year with a special Water Communion ceremony . In many Unitarian Universalist congregations, the year begins with this gathering of the waters and then concludes with the Flower Communion in June. You are invited to bring a small amount of fresh water from a favorite location or sacred space to offer in the ceremony. We will also provide water. Libations will be poured with a word or sentence that names a hope, prayer, or dream for this new congregational year. We look forward to being with you on Sunday! Children and youth will have their own Homecoming celebrations at the same times hosted by Aria Curtis, or Director of Family Ministry. Our worship theme for September is Beginnings.