Upcoming Sunday Services

Our Sunday services are at 9 & 11am, unless otherwise noted.

Jan. 11- Practicing Resistance Requires Not Resisting Practice with Rev. Jack Gaede and music from Jaspar Lepak. Following services – Membership 2 Class, 12:30-2pm, Closing reception for L7 gallery show, 2-4pm.


Jan. 18 - Saying the F Word with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the WBUUC Choir


Jan. 25 - The Nonviolent Commitment with Cas Burr and music from Willow Waters


Feb. 1 - Small Indomitable Voices with Rev. Kristin Maier and music from the WBUUC Choir

Attend Worship on Zoom (9am only):

Computer, tablet, or smartphone: http://bit.ly/wbuuc-sundays

Password: WBUUC328

By phone: +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 743 728 311

This Sunday's Special Collection: Habitat for Humanity

For many years, WBUUC has partnered with Habitat by sending volunteers to a local building project every summer, and by supporting the organization with your donations. Habitat is a national organization that believes everyone deserves a safe and affordable home. Information on volunteering with the WBUUC team is coming this spring. To volunteer now, click here.

Questions? Contact Jeff Ranta


In addition to the collection basket on Sunday, you can donate in three other ways:

  • Online: http://bit.ly/give-to-wbuuc - indicate HABITAT
  • Send a check to WBUUC with HABITAT on the memo line.
  • Text to Give by text to 651-615-5551 the “amount HABITAT" (ex, if you want to give $20, text: 20 HABITAT)
 

Community Wide News

Welcome Wednesdays: Wednesday Evenings @ WBUUC

5:30 supper, followed by multi-age programming and events. Toddler & Nursery care provided.


Tonight's Menu:

Chicken, pork, & mushroom curry, moroccan couscous, GF couscous, green salad, roasted vegies, bread pudding, GF bread pudding


Tonight's Programming: 

Choir Rehearsal, Kids Club, Parent Circle, Community Space, Here Comes the Sun Book Discussion


Community Space: Gather to just be present in community - an informal space for centering, sharing or silence, and candle lighting. Meet in Wheatley. All are welcome.


Here Comes the Sun Book Discussion: Join the Climate Action Committee tonight for a discussion of Bill McKibben’s book, "Here Comes the Sun." It highlights solar and wind power as solutions to the climate crisis. McKibben wrote in an essay this week that solar panels are the new peace symbol, saying, “sunshine is free.” Share your ideas on how the U.S. can move towards a peaceful, sustainable planet.

2026 is WBUUC's 70th Anniversary!

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Yep, that's right! WBUUC is turning 70 years old this year! 🎉


The year ahead is packed with stories, fun facts, history and happenings–including the big 70th Anniversary Sunday on September 26th. Watch member and 70th Anniversary Planning Committee chair Bob Gagner kick things off and tell us all about what's ahead!

WBUUC's Next Quarterly Town Hall Meeting is on January 21st

Wed. Jan. 21 | 6:30pm

In-person & On Zoom

Zoom link: https://bit.ly/wbuuc-town-hall


Please plan to attend our next quarterly Town Hall meeting this month. The meeting will follow the Welcome Wednesday evening meal on Jan. 21. Agenda items will include updates to the Nested Bowls Ends Process and financial status. We’ll also have community conversation time to allow attendees to speak and ask questions. Hope to see you there!


Music on Maple Presents: Hot Club Mania

Sat. Jan. 31 | 7pm | Get Tickets


Enjoy manouche style jazz played in the French swing tradition of the 1930’s. All tickets are pay what you can (pwyc).


Explore more Music on Maple concerts: https://wbuuc.org/music-on-maple/


 

For Children, Teens and Families

Programming for Children & Teens

9am & 11am Spiritual Growth Sunday Programming including our new Kids Club Program, Crossing Paths World Religions for 7th & 8th Grades, Coming of Age, Youth Group, and More

Register here: https://bit.ly/25-26RE


Our Whole Lives (OWL) Sexuality Education Programs for 4th-6th Grades and 7th & 8th grades

Register here: https://bit.ly/25-26OWL


Questions? Amy Peterson, dre@wbuuc.org

Justice and Other Opportunities

Third Thursday Senior Group - a group for ages 60+

Thu. Jan. 15 | 11am-12:30pm


Spiritual Practice with Cas Burr

Join Cas and explore a range of practices

with a focus on intentionality. Followed by lunch - $5 (cash, check or credit card)


Questions? dre@wbuuc.org

 

Pastoral Care Requests, Meeting with Ministers and Building Hours

If you have a pastoral care update or a request for tangible support, please email Rev. Jack directly (revjack@wbuuc.org) or fill out this form: https://wbuuc.breezechms.com/form/pastoralcare


We would be honored to name your joy or sorrow or life event during our Sunday morning meditation so that our community can know about your concern and hold it with you. As the Swedish proverb goes, “Shared joy is double joy; shared sorrow is half sorrow.” 


Meeting with Ministers

Rev. Jessica and Rev. Jack invite you to contact them directly with questions or to make an appointment for an in-person or Zoom meeting. We concentrate most of our appointments Tuesday - Thursday, but we can also make other times available as needed. 


Building Hours

Our building is open between the hours of 10am-4pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

If you need to get into the building on a Monday or Friday, please contact the office (office@wbuuc.org or 651-426-2369) to schedule that appointment.

To submit items for our weekly eNews, please use this form:

Submissions are due by Tuesday at 3pm.

Questions? web@wbuuc.org
 
 
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