News

Wednesday, May 6, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom Multilateral Institutions in a Changing World Order

Wednesday, May 6—Wednesday, June 10, by registration

Tuesdays, May 5 & 19, 7–8:30 p.m. in the Channing room and via Zoom

Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Sunday, May 10, 1:15–3:45 p.m. in the Servetus room, by RSPV

May 9, 1:00–2:30 p.m. planning meeting in Knatvold 

Sunday, May 10, 1:00 p.m. in the Knatvold room Join us at our next Pink Haven meeting for an update on recent fundraising and other developments. Contact a group leader to get the virtual link and/or to request childcare: Allisonrjansen@gmail.com , River McCallum or Sage@themcdaniels.net . Also note that Saturday, May 2, is our fundraising evening of stories, news, and refreshments: 7-9 p.m. at UUC. See the April 24 Gateway enewsletter for more information and registration. The Pink Haven Coalition is a national coalition responding to the baseless and severe discrimination against trans and non-binary individuals in red states who need assistance in moving to blue states. Our UUC group is part of this effort, in partnership with the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee, to create a welcome network for trans/non-binary individuals and their families who are fleeing their homes in order to live freer lives and, if needed, to obtain gender affirming care.

Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Meet the Artist - Sunday, May 3, 12:15 p.m. in the UUC chapel

Life Celebration on Sunday, May 3, 3:00 p.m. at the Hearthstone We are sad to report that Ann Lanning, long-time church member, passed April 2, 2026. She will be fondly remembered for her thoughtful work on the Gateway , her welcoming smile, and the fresh flowers she would bring to brighten the entry table for services. You can read her obituary here . Her Life Celebration will take place Sunday, May 3, at 3:00 p.m. in the Chapel at The Hearthstone Green Lake, 6720 E Green Lake Way N.

Saturday, May 2, 5–8 p.m. by registration

Sundays, May 3 and May 17, at a Learning Station in NJ Hall

Friday, May 15, and Tuesday, May 26

Thursday, May 14, 7:00–8:45 p.m. in the Knatvold room

Thursday, May 14, 5:00–6:30 p.m. PDT online

Every Wednesday, 7–9 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall

Saturday, May 30, 6–9 p.m. and Sunday, May 31, 12–2 p.m. at the Northwest African American Museum

Caregivers Wisdom Support Group Forming

Wednesday, April 29, and Wednesday, May 27, via Zoom by RSVP

Tuesday, April 28, 7 p.m. in Knatvold

June 26-28 at Kanaskat-Palmer State Park; Register via UUC Connect

Friday, May 1

Sunday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. in the UUC chapel and via livestream

Church office closed Monday, April 27

Sunday, April 26, 11:30 a.m. in the UUC chapel and via livestream UUC’s Special Congregational Meeting will be this Sunday, April 26, starting at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel. The congregation will gather to consider whether to call Rev. Jeremiah Kalandae as our Senior Minister. The meeting will follow the single 10:00 a.m. service where Rev. Jeremiah will preach. Important update as of 9 a.m. Friday: Our very dedicated tech team worked for hours yesterday on the Zoom/livestream capabilities in the chapel for the meeting this Sunday. We have decided that the best way forward is to livestream the congregational meeting. There will be no Zoom after all. If folks watching the livestream would like to ask a question during the meeting, they can call the office phone number, (206) 525-8400. As required by Section 5.3(b) of our Bylaws, at least 40% of members must participate in a vote to call a Senior Minister in order for that vote to be effective. Our current membership count is 499, so at least 200 of us must vote. And at least 80% of the votes cast must support Rev Jeremiah’s calling, again, pursuant to Section 5.3(b) of the Bylaws. Absentee ballots are available in the church office and must be returned by Friday, April 24 . The proposed agenda is available online or in the office. The Bylaws (Section 3.2) also require that at least 10% of members be present at the meeting to create a quorum. Given our current membership, the quorum requirement will be met if there are at least 50 in attendance. Moderator Chuck Harwood will work with our Tellers to confirm that all these requirements are met. Following the vote, and assuming that it is successful, there will be a celebration in Nathan Johnson Hall, where UUC President Hugh Kimball and Rev. Jeremiah will sign Rev. Jeremiah’s contract. Rev. Jeremiah plans to return to Seattle on August 17 to begin their work with us.

A single worship service at 10 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream 11:30 a.m. Special Congregational Meeting and Vote to Call

Friday, April 24, 5–7:30 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall

Saturday, April 25 from 9:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Seattle First Baptist Church

Wednesday, April 22, 6–8 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall

Thursday, April 23, 7:00–8:45 p.m. in the Knatvold room

Sunday, April 19, 1–2 p.m. in the UUC chapel

Mary Lou Enlow, a lifelong professional visual artist, died peacefully on February 21, 2026, at her assisted-living residence at Horizon House in Seattle. She was 96. Over the decades, her paintings appeared in many exhibitions and galleries in Washington state, including the Spokane Art Museum. A stained glass work that she was commissioned to create can still be seen in the entry foyer of the Kennewick (Washington) Public Library. She also taught art at Columbia Basin Community College. The daughter of Edward Paul and Emma (Roan) Williams, Mary Lou was born in Woodward, Oklahoma on June 7, 1929. She attended Stephens College in Missouri and graduated from the University of Oklahoma in Norman, Oklahoma. Art was at the center of her studies. Among her teachers was the renowned painter Ben Shahn (1898-1969). At university she met her husband of many years, Louis R. Enlow, who passed away in 2017. Of her husband Louis, Navy pilot and pleasure sailor, Mary Lou was always proud to say “I married adventure.” In the 1950s and 60s in the Columbia Basin region of southeast Washington, she and Louis formed a tight team as together they built and operated a successful farm, including designing and building the farmhouse and surrounding it with beautiful grounds. As their daughters were growing up, Mary Lou often utilized her artistic skills with them, designing and creating costumes, puppets, and a puppet theatre. Mary Lou and Louis then moved to Kala Point, near Port Townsend in western Washington, where they again teamed up to design a light-filled house and oversee its construction. They enjoyed retirement in this home for several decades. Mary Lou had a passion for hunting mushrooms in the nearby forests, as well for fishing and sailing with Louis. Mary Lou is survived by two daughters, Clair and Amy; four grandsons, Zachary and Luke Silvestre (Amy’s) and William and August (Clair’s); and two sons-in-law, Klebert Silvestre and Duane Kelly.

Calling all photographers! Want to help UUC document the festivities on Sunday, April 26? This is a historic occasion in the life of congregation and we want to make sure we capture the moment. No special equipment or training required, just a willingness to take some photos during the single 10 a.m. service, the vote, and the celebration afterwards. If you are interested, please email ministerialsearch@uuchurch.org .

Tuesday, April 21, 1–3 p.m. in Nathan Johnson Hall

Tuesday, April 21, 10–11 a.m.

There’s still time! Every pledge matters, no matter the amount. Fantastic effort, Team UUC! As a community, we’ve reached 86% of our dollar goal and 72% of our participation goal. Thank you to everyone who has already made a pledge. If you haven’t yet, please know that your pledged gift at any level truly makes a difference—we need you! Pledging now gives staff and the Board vital information as they finalize the budget. Our FY27 pledge goal is $1.3 million, with participation from 350 households. So far, we have raised $1,122,000, with 251 households contributing. Each and every pledge contributes to UUC as a place of refuge, hope, connection, and action. In this year of possibility, let’s give our new minister a strong start.  Thank you! ~ UUC Stewardship Committee uuchurch.org/giving-pledge

Sundays, April 19 and May 17, 10:30–11 a.m. in front of the church

Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via live stream

Saturday, April 18, 1–3 p.m. in the Knatvold room

Friday, May 15, and Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)

Third Friday of each month, 6–8 p.m. at Wa Na Wari

Events on April 19, 21, 22, 24 and 26

Wednesday, April 15, 11 a.m.–1 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom Ukraine and European Security

Sunday, April 12, before and after services and 2–5 p.m. in the UUC parking lot

Sunday, April 5, Learning Station during coffee hour Confirm your member status before April 13 On Sunday, April 26, UUC will be holding a Special Congregational Meeting after the single 10 a.m. service to decide whether to call our ministerial candidate. All members in good standing will be eligible to vote. This means that to vote at the meeting, you will need to have signed the membership book and have a current pledge on file, or have a pledge exemption from a minister. We will be finalizing our member rolls for this vote on Monday, April 13. If you aren’t sure of your status, email office@uuchurch.org , come to the Voter Eligibility Learning Station on Sunday, April 5, or stop by the church office. We need a minimum 40% participation by our members for a valid vote-to-call. Live out our UU value of democracy by participating in this historic moment in the life of our congregation!

Saturday and Sunday, April 11–12, doors open at 11 a.m., UW campus, free admission