Our Sunday service is at 10am, unless otherwise noted. | | |
Aug. 9 - Question Box with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the WBUUC Summer Choir
Aug. 16 - Where do we come from, Who are we? Where are we going? with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the OK Factor. All-ages backpack/bag blessing during worship. This will be a more contemplative service.
Aug. 23 - With Rev. Kristin Maier and music from Harmonia
Aug. 30 - The Great Minnesota Get-Together: How Our State Fair Brings Hope with Rev. Jessica Clay. Enjoy a pancake breakfast at 8:30am!
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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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| Meet Nic Kaplan, our new Interim Director of Religious Education | | | | Join us this Sunday to welcome Nic Kaplan (they/them), our new Interim Director of Religious Education. Nic comes to us from the UU congregation in Coralville, Iowa. They have a passion for creating curricula specific to each congregation they've served and love to take learning and growth opportunities outside. And when not working, Nic enjoys time with their family, playing geeky games of all sorts, and enjoying their animals and the outdoors. Welcome to WBUUC, Nic! | | Basic Musicianship - Lesson 2 | | | | |
Sun. Aug. 9
11:30am | Sanctuary
Lasting about an hour, open to all.
This will build on the prior lesson, but it is not necessary to have attended the first lesson to gain something from the second! Questions? music@wbuuc.org
| | WBUUC@70: Our Solar Panel Array | | | | |
Member and solar panel expert/enthusiast Kirk Cobb shares the history and highlights of the WBUUC solar panel array.
Watch for more stories, fun facts, history, and happenings as we celebrate our 70th year. And mark your calendar for our 70th Anniversary Celebration on Sunday, Sep. 27 - you won't want to miss it!
Do you know some church history? Share it with us!
| | 4x4 Dinners - Launching this Fall, Sign up Today!
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4x4 Dinner Dates: Oct. 9, 10, 11 OR Nov. 6, 7, 8.
This fall, we're launching 4x4 Dinners: small gatherings that build connection. Four tenured members will host four newer members for an evening of conversation. Keep it simple — just a meal in someone's home. The focus is getting to know each other. Registrations will be collected until Sep. 13. Dinner groups of 8 will be created based on your responses. Hosts and guests will be informed about which groups they are in by Sep. 20.
Register here: https://bit.ly/4x4dinners
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Got some WBUUC memorabilia? We want it!
| | | | Dig in your junk drawer, your jewelry box, or wherever your treasure trove is, because the 70th Anniversary Committee would like your memorabilia for our upcoming history display at church. Pins, posters, ephemera, magnets, whatever! (We even have Zumba pants in memory of a beloved cook!) Items can be brought to the table by the history bulletin board in the Social Hall on Sundays or to the front office during the week. Please tag your item so it can be reunited with you later. Thank you! | | School Tools Drive 2026 - Collecting Now Through August 15
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See Supplies Needed:
https://bit.ly/school-tools-drive
WBUUC is participating again this year with over 25 other faith communities in Interfaith Action’s School Tools Drive. School supplies will be collected through August 15 and delivered to school children from low-income families being served through different schools and programs, including American Indian Magnet School and Project Home. A collection cart is in the social hall.
| | Next Sunday Happenings to Note | | |
Sun. Aug. 16 All-Ages, 12:30-2:30pm
Join LSC in caring for our beautiful church grounds. Plus, there will be treats!
Let us know if you're planning on attending: rmk4294@gmail.com
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Sun. Aug. 16 All-Ages, during the service
Bring your backpack/bag along and receive a blessing for the year ahead.
| | | Music on Maple: Salsa del Soul - Tickets Now on Sale | | | | |
Sat. Sep. 19 | 7pm | Sanctuary | Get Tickets
Music on Maple, the WBUUC concert series, is back for our 2026-2027 season! Our first event is Salsa del Soul, the Twin Cities’ premier salsa orchestra! Enjoy an evening of Son, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Merengue, Timba, and Salsa music. Explore the full season here: https://wbuuc.org/music-on-maple/
| | 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://bit.ly/wbuucpc
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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