Welcome to Jax Wokas!
From Byron Krystad, Director of Operations: We are happy to welcome our new Audio/Visual Technician, Jax Wokas! David Owens is well underway in his full-time job as an addiction counselor during the week, and...
Category: Announcements
UUC Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, January 24 at 10:30 a.m. through ZOOM WEBINAR (members in good standing) or Live Stream (all others) Please plan to attend a Special Congregational Meeting on Sunday, January 24 immediately following the 9:30...
Meet UUC’s Interfaith Justice Team
UUC’s Solidarity with Muslim Communities Team has been active since the 2016 election renewing prior ties with the Muslim community and addressing Islamophobia. During this time we have been inspired by our old friends’...
David Whyte, Pacific Northwest Poet
In his January 3 sermon, “A Gate Unfastened,” the Rev. Jon Luopa cited the work of acclaimed poet David Whyte, who lives on Whidbey Island. Jon’s sermon was inspired in part by an excerpt...
Corrected: Music from Christmas Eve
In the December 24th posting of the Christmas Eve service, technical issues impacted the audio of Dwight Beckmeyer performances of Noël Nouvelet and What Child is This. We apologize to Dwight for not presenting...
A Note About End of Year Giving
At the close of a difficult year, everyone at UUC’s “virtual office” is wishing members and friends and their families the best possible health and happiness as we move into 2021. But before we...
No January 1 Gateway
Please note that there will not be a January 1 issue of our Gateway enewsletter. If you have items that you would like publicized before the New Year, please submit them by 9 a.m....
Participate in the Family Holiday Service Through Photos or Videos
Photos sent and videos uploaded to YouTube by 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 13 Families and congregants, we need your help to create the Family Holiday service! This year, we are combining our Family...
UUtheVote at UUC: with THANKSGIVING for your tremendous efforts!
Ed. note: Steve Carlson, who led UUC’s UUtheVote efforts this fall, wrote this to the dozens of volunteers who worked to get the vote out. I thought the rest of us might enjoy reading...
Report From the Last Conversation With the Board
Following our Sunday service on November 22, we offered a “Conversation with the Board” to hear from you about how UUC is doing during the pandemic in terms of our mission and vision efforts....
Parent Covenant Group
Meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month, 8:30-9:30 p.m. via Zoom Open to parents with children in RE of any age and is open to drop-ins The Parent Covenant Group will...
Parents of Preschoolers Covenant Group
Meets on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of the month, from 7:30 – 8:30 p.m. This group is open to parents of infants-1st graders The Parents of Preschoolers Covenants Group will use the materials...
Technical Difficulties on Sunday 11/22
UUC has been fortunate to have had a relatively glitch-free experience in live-streaming our Sunday Services each week. We did run into a big issue on Sunday, November 22, when our usual streaming service...
Next Sunday
November 15, 9:30 a.m. live stream Rev. Beth Chronister will open the service and Rev. Jon Luopa will give the sermon: “When Gratitude Becomes Questionable”. Music by the UUC Intergenerational Choir, Cally Lindenmier, mezzo and...
End of Daylight Savings Time
Sunday, November 1, 1 a.m. Don’t forget to set your clocks back on Saturday night/Sunday morning, and enjoy more light in the morning!
Video of Virtual IGC: Dona Nobis Pacem
UUC’s Intergenerational Choir has continued to meet weekly over Zoom to rehearse music. In order to create a virtual choir video like this, each singer recorded themselves individually and submitted their video to Jacob...
Reflection and Covenant Groups this Fall
As we continue to meet in virtual mode, we are adapting our long-standing Covenant Group program to address the need for shorter-term, online gatherings for reflection, introspection, and growth of spiritual and interpersonal connection....
2020 GA Videos Now Available
The 116 videos from the 2020 Virtual General Assembly (GA) of the Unitarian Universalist Association are now online and available to all. From the opening banner parade and welcome to worship services and workshops...
An Invitation to Singers
Do you like to sing? The UUC Intergenerational Choir is a friendly, family-oriented choir for all ages, singing inspiring folk and contemporary music from around the world. We invite you to join us. We...
Nourishing Community: UUC Recipes from the Pandemic
During these stay-at-home times, many people have discovered newfound solace in home cooking. The kitchen has been a creative space for some, trying new dishes and techniques to enliven the necessary task of feeding...
Revised: Updates to Zoom Meeting Links
The current pandemic situation has brought many changes, some more difficult than others. Later in September, Zoom will require changes to the setup of all Zoom meetings, including UUC’s meetings. We hope this change...
September’s Dedicated Plate Collection Benefits Teen Feed
For 16 years, UUC has partnered with Teen Feed, a non-profit that provides services, support and meals to homeless teens. Through nightly meals and street outreach, Teen Feed fosters trusting relationships with youth, and then offers support and...
Blood Drive a Success
On August 31 and September 1, UUC hosted a new Bloodworks Northwest ‘Pop-Up Donor Center.’ The were able to collect 71 units of blood, which will help save the lives of up to 213 patients in...
A Message From The Care Team
We are living in isolating times. Everyone is experiencing real ups and downs in their life. It is inherent in this experience. If you are wanting to have a conversation, or just to have...