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Today we mark the end of our regular church year with a short worship service. It's an important day...where we show support for our Board and the efforts of our members and friends. We'll also get ready for the upcoming year by voting on important issues affecting us all. We need your attendance to make that happen.

Then, 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. We even have picnics scheduled, where we can just have fun! So stay tuned for upcoming services and events.

Happy Wanderers Wednesday Walking Group. Enjoy 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.

We’re at the top of the mountain at Washington Park.

Walking group picnics in Pat and Dave'Young's garden sanctuary.

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.

Hello lovely people:

In case you missed it, here is information on the HOUSE CONCERT at my house (4003 Montgomery Court, Mt. Vernon) this Saturday, June 18. It'll be a 2pm concert, OUTSIDE, in my backyard. Hope you can make it! Let me know!  ☺

Kathy R-Z

Next Saturday we will continue our monthly rallies in support of reproductive rights for all.

Where: 1805 E Division, In front of Planned Parenthood Health Center

When: Saturday, 6/18 **new time: 4:00p-5:00p**

July 31st at Washington Park in Anacortes

August 28th at Hillcrest Park in Mount Vernon.

Retirement is definitely looming and I'm already wondering what mischief I'll get into with my free time. Sunday's send-off was such a surprise, full of the kindest messages I could ever receive! It just confirmed what I already knew... that this fellowship is a true family and a spiritual home for me and you. Thank you to the Board and all the members & friends who have supported (and honored me) for the past 10+ years of joy, music and involvement. I was presented with a gift box that blew me away! So many goodies inside that all said "thank you"; I appreciate it so very much. I will hold the warmth, love and gratitude presented to me last Sunday for a long, long time. remaining!"

Weeders Needed! Doreen, Donna and I made a dent in the weeding needed around the Fellowship. Could some other folks step up to do some more? Also, there is vinegar solution in the utility room that needs to be sprayed in gravel areas outside the beds.

Congratulations to Mike Murdock, Pete Smith and Riita Dunning! They are all retiring!ning!"

You are invited to celebrate on Saturday, June 18, at 1 pm, the 40th anniversary of the Center for Spiritual Living, 1508 N 18th St. Mount Vernon. Reception to follow

Thursday, July , 6:30 PM | Board Meeting

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.

Weeding

If you are able and willing, the beds need some weeding attention.

Linda Kuller

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 June birthdays!!! Best wishes to Karen, Ray, Ken D, Claire, Doreen, and any others celebrating your special day this month.

I am a member of Central United Methodist Church in Sedro-Woolley. We are in conversations with PFLAG Skagit to again participate in the Loggerodeo Parade on the 4^th of July. In the past, there have been members of your congregation who have joined us in walking the parade route along with persons from several other churches and organizations in support of PFLAG Skagit and the LGBTQ community in Skagit County. We would like to invite members of your congregation to participate with us again this 4^th of July. PFLAG is getting the parade permit. In addition to our “float”, there will be a pick-up truck with bales of hay in the back to offer a ride to participants who are unable to walk the entire parade route. We will be sending out additional information as we have it – time and location to gather, etc. let me know if you have any questions.

Grace and Peace!

Dan Gerhard

Missions and Social Justice Team

Central UMC, Sedro-Woolley, WA

360-422-5739 (home)

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

● -June-Community Action

● -July-Friendship house

● -Aug-Children's Museum of Skagit County Scholarship

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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 [email protected] or call (360) 424-5003.

Here's the address above for mailing pledge checks and donations. Thank you for your continuing support!

2021-22 Board of Trustees

Emily Bianconi - President

Linda Kuller – Vice President

Greg Sherman – Secretary

Ken Stern – Treasurer

Mike Murdock

Pete Smith

Jim Heard

Office Administrator, Newsletter: Claire Phillips [email protected] Hours: Tue. & Thur. 12-4 pm

Worship Team Leader: Sally Riggers [email protected]

Board contact: Emily Bianconi, President [email protected]

Activities hosted at Diversity Hall (See flyers and information posted on the Renters Bulletin Board in the hall.)

500 West Section St.

PO Box 1203

Mount Vernon, WA 98273