One of our young ones has a severe peanut allergy and we are moving to become a peanut-free facility in response. This is one of the ways we take care of each other! Please do not bring any peanuts, peanut butter, or products that contain peanuts (including peanut oil) to OUUC. Thank you for helping keep our community safe for all.
Parents and caregivers of kids of any age are invited for community building and mutual support at Lion's Park playground.
All between the ages of 18-50ish are welcome for the monthly lunch at 12:15pm after services.
📍 The Commons | Questions? Contact Kedo Baye
All ages welcome to join Anissa at Burfoot Park for nature and beach combing.
📍 Burfoot Park | RSVP: Anissa at reassistant@ouuc.org
Remember to gather a bit of water over the summer for our Water Communion In-gathering service!
Save the date for the OUUC annual picnic at the Rose Garden.
📍 Rose Garden Shelter at Squaxin Park
There are so many ways to show up, speak out, or lend support for our values in the world this month, find many of them organized here
Our coffee hours are only possible through the help of volunteers who make the coffee, set everything up, and wash the dishes after.
Soul Matters groups are small groups of about 10 who meet monthly to explore the spiritual theme of the month through discussion questions. We are seeking facilitators for the new groups that will form and run September-June. Please reach out if you are interested in leading a group.
Contact: Rev Sara at dcfd@ouuc.org
Book Nook, OUUC's new online used book store for all Olympia-area shoppers is now open 24/7 365 days a year! Shop/pay online and pick up in Olympia! All proceeds will be lovingly passed on to the Thurston County Food Bank, where our support is needed to keep the shelves stocked and the lights on! New items are added to Book Nook frequently, as community book donations are received. Visit Book Nook often for great reading, viewing, gift ideas, AND help feed families!
Get ready to represent OUUC and Side with Love at gatherings and justice events by ordering your yellow T-Shirt ahead of time!
The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice invites you to show your support for Palestine at the Fellowship of Reconciliation Vigil for Peace every Friday from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm at Percival Landing.
📍 4th & Water Street, downtown Olympia
The Woodlands is a new monthly virtual pastoral care program for trans people and their families, launching September 7, 2025. Open to all ages, each gathering includes a shared grounding ritual, identity-affirming breakout rooms, and a closing reflection. With spaces for trans adults, youth, and caregivers, The Woodlands offers a sacred, supportive environment to process grief, share joy, and build resilient community. Sessions are chaplain-led and will take place on the first Sunday of each month through May 2026.
Learn more here
Let's go camping! Make connections in the congregation by sharing our love of nature, engaging in meaningful conversations, walking the trails and sitting around the campfire. Bring your tent, car, or RV- all are welcome! Sometimes we even rent cabins or yurts. Hike, bike, play board games, roast marshmallows, engage in other outdoor activities, or just hang-out. Join us on our next trip to Fort Worden on September 22nd.
Sites are limited, so make your reservations soon!
Contact: Rich Kalman