Upcoming Sunday Services

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

Apr. 12 - Youth Sunday with WBUUC Youth + youth-curated music


Apr. 19 - Earth Day Sunday with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the WBUUC choir


Apr. 26 - Spirituality Without a Deity with Rev. Jack Gaede and music from the Gryphon Sax Quartet

Attend Worship on Zoom (9 & 11am):

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

Password: WBUUC328

By phone: +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 743 728 311

 

Happening This Sunday

Final Nested Bowls Ends Process Listening Session

12:30-2pm | Iowa Sisterhood Room

Last chance to help shape the future of WBUUC! If the session you were signed up for was cancelled, or you just haven't had a chance to sign up, please take this opportunity to sign up for our final Nested Bowls Listening Session.

Your voice matters! To sign up: https://bit.ly/nestedbowls

Membership 1 Class

12:30-2pm | Alcove

In Membership 1, we strive to suss out and answer your questions, and Rev. Jack paints a picture of how our congregation fits into the broader Unitarian Universalist movement. He also provides a snapshot of UU history and UU theology.

Questions? Contact Rev. Jack

Sunday's Special Collection:  Pink Haven Coalition

The WBUUC youth have chosen the Pink Haven Coalition as the recipient for this week’s special collection. Supported by the Unitarian Universalist Service Committee (UUSC), Pink Haven is a trans-led effort to advance trans liberation and oppose fascism. With hundreds of anti-trans bills introduced nationwide, their work is urgent: Pink Haven builds networks of care for trans people and families seeking safety, healthcare access, and welcoming communities.


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

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

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: Taco Night, meat & soy protein options, street corn, mexican rice, black beans, and churro bars


Tonight's Programming: Intergenerational Game Night, Choir Rehearsal, Board Meeting

 

Meet the Moment - Week 3 Pledge Update

Member and Stewardship Committee Co-Chair Dana Boyle shares an update about the current pledge drive and some helpful ways to consider how to make your pledge gift.

Now in week 3 of our 2026-27 pledge drive, we've had 151 households pledge a total of $518,558.50 – which is 47.14% of our goal!


If you haven't pledged yet, you can in three easy ways:



  • Pledge online now: www.wbuuc.org/pledge
  • Fill out the pledge card you received in the mail and return it to church
  • Stop by the pledge table in the Atrium and fill out a card
 
 

Music on Maple Presents: Earth Day with Peter Mayer

Wed. Apr. 22 | 7pm | Get Tickets


The third annual Earth Day evening concert with Minnesota singer/songwriter Peter Mayer. All tickets are pay what you can (pwyc).


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

Spring Clean with Intention for our Church Rummage Sale!

The sale runs April 30–May 2, with donation drop-off April 26–29.


Now’s the time to spring clean with intention — if you’d happily buy it at a thrift store and it fits in a car, we likely want it! See the Donation Tip Sheet here: https://bit.ly/donations-tip-sheet


Want to help? See the Volunteer Sign Up here:

https://bit.ly/rummage-volunteers


Help make our rummage sale a big success!

Questions? rummage@wbuuc.org

Next WBUUC Town Hall Meeting on April 19

Sun. Apr. 19 | 12:30-2pm


Please plan to attend the next WBUUC Town Hall meeting. Agenda items will include next year’s budget, how the Pledge campaign ended up, and the status of the HVAC replacement process. We’ll also have community conversation time to allow attendees to speak and ask questions. In-person and on Zoom. To attend on Zoom: https://bit.ly/wbuuc-town-hall

Memorial for Isaac Northwood

A memorial service for Isaac Northwood will be held this Saturday, April 11 at 11:00 am at WBUUC. To attend on Zoom: https://bit.ly/isaac-northwood. Isaac passed away unexpectedly in March. We hold his family and friends in deep care.


In the rising of the sun and in its going down we will remember him.

 

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? hello@wbuuc.org

Justice & Other Opportunities

Third Thursday Senior Group - a group for ages 60+

Thu. Apr. 16 | 11am-12:30pm


AI (Artificial Intelligence) with Rev. Jessica

Get an AI 101. Followed by lunch - $5 (cash, check or credit card)


Questions? Contact Rev. Jessica

 

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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