"The River"
 Sunday, August 14, 10:30 AM

Celebrant: Emily Bianconi

7th Principle: Respect for the Interdependent Web of All Existence of Which We Are a Part

"Woven in a Single Garment of Destiny" is a full-length video worship service exploring and celebrating hallmarks of our Unitarian Universalist theology.
We're all connected: an interdependent whole. Therefore, says Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, "covenant is our religious response to our fundamental interdependence." We make promises about how to be together, and how to be in the world. We also fall short of honoring those promises, inviting us to repair and strengthen the strands of community. The choice to mend broken strands of the web is an act of faithfulness.
The liturgist for this service, Rev. Erika Hewitt, UUA Minister of Worship Arts, coordinated a wide range of worship and music leaders for you to enjoy—including original songs composed just for this service.
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+1 253 215 8782
Meeting ID: 83222201810
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During July and August, we'll look at our 8 Principles that are the foundation of this religion. For eight Sundays, members and friends will present the many ways they find joy and value in those principles with opportunities for everyone to share their own ideas.
Services are in person at the Fellowship, 500 W Section St, Mount Vernon and on Zoom
If attending services in our building
 
You need to be fully vaccinated and boosted against COVID-19 per the current CDC guidelines. 
 
You are expected to wear a mask over your nose and mouth the entire time they are
inside the building.  
 
Do NOT attend if you have had a runny nose or cough or fever in the previous 5 days.  
More fun to come with a picnic
August 28th at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon.
Happy August birthdays!!! Best wishes to Milya, Claudia, Jesse, Tom, Marianne, and any others celebrating your special day this month.
In the last week of checking in with our friend Matt, I happened to mention the heat and wondered how it was for him. his description of having no air-conditioning anywhere the inmates occupy and working in crowded spaces under deadlines to complete projects gave me claustrophobia and reminded me just how challenging it is to maintain health in our current prison environment.
~Eileen
Your OPOP (One Parish One Prisoner) representatives are:
Donna Rieper
Virginia Darvill
James Heard
Peter Smith
Eileen Gribble
Summer hours for the office. I will be working one day a week in August, probably on Thursday. Claire
2022-23 Board of Trustees
Emily Bianconi - President
Rosemary Stevens - Vice President
Ken Stern – Treasurer
Linda Kuller – Secretary
Mike Murdock
Pete Smith
Jim Heard
Donna Rieper
News from SUUF members and Friends This space awaits a photo or poem or news or reminiscence from you when you're ready. Email your contributions to the office.
Hospitality
As the weather gets better and if you are attending services in person, please bring drinks or snacks to share with conversations after service. Remember, masks are required inside.
SUUF Zoom Links For This Week

(Click on an item during the meeting time to attend.)



Covenant Circle 4 pm on Wednesdays. All are welcome! The conversation is wide-ranging and easy going. ("Who could ask for anything more?")

The Covenant Circle is a mid-week gathering, a chance to chat and share with others outside of the Sunday service.

Happy Wanderers Wednesday Walking GroupEnjoy a walk in the great outdoors with fellow SUUFers, Due to weather variability, the weekly walk day and time may vary or get changed as the weather is assessed. If folks want the weekly walk info, please contact Linda Kuller 360-420-1506. and she will add you to the texts with walk info and notices of any changes.
On First Saturdays, we will continue our monthly rallies in support of reproductive rights for all.

I’m requesting masks - but it’s up to each of you. Stupid COVID is not done with us yet. Bring your own signs or I’ll have plenty of extra to share, along with shirts. Also, by all means bring your friends and family. If you’d like me to send emails to others, just send me the email addresses and I’ll get them on the list.

For questions, email me back. Otherwise, I’ll look forward to seeing everyone next Saturday.

Onward,
Deb Grant, (She/Her/Hers)
volunteer, Planned Parenthood
Occasionally, we get notification of an event and it is too late to get it in the weekly announcements. If you are interested in getting additional emails about racial/ social/climate/ justice issues please email me at brendundas@outlook.com or call (360) 424-5003.
4th Sunday recipients list

You can send your donation using our online donation link or by mailing a check to SUUF.


● -Aug-Children's Museum of Skagit County Scholarship
Fund
A very special story from a long time member coming soon.
With so many new friends online and in person, it would be great to get to know a bit about you and to acquaint you with those of us who have been around for a while. You can email your contributions (a photo would be nice) to SUUF at skagituu@gmail.com.
Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship (SUUF)
PO Box 1203
Mount Vernon, WA 98273

Here's the address above for mailing pledge checks and donations. Thank you for your continuing support!
Office Administrator, Newsletter: Claire Phillips skagituu@gmail.com Hours: Tue. & Thur. 12-4 pm

Board contact: Emily Bianconi, President pres@skagituuf.com
Activities hosted at Diversity Hall (See flyers and information posted on the Renters Bulletin Board in the hall.)
Skagit Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
500 West Section St.
PO Box 1203
Mount Vernon, WA 98273