Our Sunday service is at 10am, unless otherwise noted. | | |
Jun 7 - What is the Gay Agenda? / Flower Communion with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from Tuscany Trio. Bring a flower from your garden, or the roadside, or a store for a lovely common bouquet; you’ll receive one in return! (And if you can’t bring a flower – no worries; we’ll have plenty!)
Jun 14 - WBUUC Year in Review with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the WBUUC Choir. The 2026 Annual Meeting of WBUUC will follow the service. See more information below.
June 21 - No in-person or Zoom worship at WBUUC - see information below for the GA Watch Party!
June 28 - Love Redistribution with Cas Burr and music from Riley Skinner. Come for a Pancake Breakfast at 8:30am to celebrate Cas on his last Sunday with us.
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Attend Worship on Zoom (10am):
Computer, tablet, or smartphone: http://bit.ly/wbuuc-sundays
Password: WBUUC328
By phone: +1 312 626 6799
Webinar ID: 743 728 311
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Budget Review Meeting
11:30am | Sanctuary
Come review next year's budget (included in the Annual Meeting packet below), ask questions, comment, before the annual meeting on June 14. For those attending the budget meeting on Zoom, we'll use the worship Zoom link.
Annual Meeting 2026 Packet Download Link
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Membership 2 Class
1:30am-1pm | Alcove
In Membership 2, we cover more of the specifics of WBUUC’s history, take a quick tour of the building, and explain more of the ways that people can become involved at church (both in opportunities for service and spiritual growth). That class also ends with an optional ceremony where those who are ready can sign the membership book and make their membership official.
Register here: https://bit.ly/wbuuc-m2
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First Sunday Notice Walk
After service | Meet in the Alcove
Join the Earth Ministry circle for a nature walk – explore our beautiful church grounds, enjoy outdoors and connect with nature. All are welcome! The more you notice, the more you'll cherish and protect.
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To celebrate Pride month and affirm the inherent worth and dignity of every person, the June 7 Special Collection will support RECLAIM. Specializing in assisting youth ages 12-25 with gender identity and sexual orientation exploration, this unique Minnesota organization provides individual, relationship and family therapy. They also engage in community events, provide training and consultation services to help others improve their ability to work with queer and trans folk, and offer an equity-based sliding scale.
In addition to the collection basket on Sunday, you can donate in three other ways:
• Online: http://bit.ly/give-to-wbuuc - indicate RECLAIM
• Send a check to WBUUC with RECLAIM on the memo line.
• Text to Give by text to 651-615-5551 the “amount RECLAIM" (ex, to give $20, text: 20 RECLAIM)
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| Special Workshop & Training Event in June @ WBUUC | | |
Thu. Jun. 4
6:30pm gathering, 6:45-8:45pm workshop
In-Person Only
Facilitated by Seth Anderson-Matz (he/him), this 2-hour workshop focuses on transphobia, oppression & solidarity. Includes light movement & writing activities. Wear comfy clothes, bring notebook & pen. Seth has 20+ years in liberation work.
This workshop is a collaboration of Rev. Jessica and the Refugee and Immigrant Committee/Pink Haven.
Registration required:
https://bit.ly/trans-liberation-wksh
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Tue. Jun. 16 | 5:30-7:30pm
In-Person Only
Democracy Defense
Congregation-Based Training for WBUUC
American democracy is under attack by high-level officials abusing power to undermine election integrity. Yet, the people’s power prevails. Safe, fair elections are vital to democracy. Join Monarca & the WBUUC community for a Democracy Defense training to learn actions we can take to secure voting rights and ensure every voice matters.
Childcare is available - request by June 10.
Learn more & register: https://bit.ly/dd-june
| | Parking for the Next Two Sundays | | | | Please be aware that parking for the next two Sundays is likely to be at capacity so plan ahead. In addition to our lot, parking is available at the District Education Center (1520 Mahtomedi Ave.) and on side streets. This helps to free up our lot spaces for those with limited mobility or families with small children. And thank you for being mindful on neighbors' access to driveways when parking on the side streets. | | The Annual Meeting of WBUUC | | Summer Connection Circles Now Forming | | | | Feeling overwhelmed by current events? Looking for an opportunity to connect with others on a deeper level? Sign up for a Connection Circle. Starting in June and running through early September, these small groups will meet twice a month to foster connection and a sense of belonging while inviting participants to offer some deep sharing around some simple thought-engaging questions. Learn more & register here by June 15th: wbuuc.org/connection-circles/ | | General Assembly 2026: Sunday Worship Watch Party | | |
Sun. Jun. 21 | Riverview Theater | Minneapolis
9:30am - Gather, 10am - Worship
Picnic afterward I Bring your own lunch
General Assembly (GA), the UUA’s annual meeting, gathers us for worship, witness, learning & policy-making through a democratic process. Sunday worship is the heart of GA, uniting our community in spirit through music, preaching & ritual, renewing our commitment to justice, compassion & community. Join the worship watch party! Participating congregations: Dakota UU, First Unitarian Society, First Universalist Church, Lake Fellowship, Merging Waters, Minnesota Valley, Pilgrim House, Unity Church, UU Minnetonka and WBUUC. If you are interested in carpooling - looking for a ride or willing to be a driver - please check the signup sheet on the Social Action table in the social hall after the Sunday services on either June 7 or June 14. Or email Alan Mitchell at alanshari@comcast.net. There will be in-person or Zoom worship at WBUUC on Jun. 21.
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Jun. 14-21, 2026 | Virtual Participation
We are looking for adults and youth (completed 9-12 grade) interested in serving as delegates (virtually) for WBUUC. Interested? Talk to Rev. Jack or via email
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Sun. Jun. 28 | Noon
Join us for a relaxed, community concert with a variety of performances by members of the WBUUC community. Tickets sold at the door. All proceeds go to support the work of the church. Pay what you can. Suggested ticket price $20.
| | Bake a Cake for the All Church Birthday Party on July 12th! | | | | |
Hello bakers of WBUUC! We are celebrating EVERYONE'S BIRTHDAY with an All Church Birthday Party on Sunday, July 12th after worship – We need cakes!
Please volunteer to bring a cake to the party by signing up here: https://bit.ly/cake-bake
| | 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.
Summer Building Hours
The church building and office are open between the hours of 10am-2pm on Tuesday-Thursday. If you need to get into the building on a Monday or Friday, please contact the office to schedule that appointment.
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