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Sunday at OUUC

Sunday Schedule on March 8, 2026:

Spring Forward! Pajama Day: All day (onsite & online)

Worship: 9:00am (onsite) & 10:45am (onsite & online)

Reflection Group: 10:00am (onsite)

After-Service Forum: 12:15pm (onsite & online)
New UU Classes: 2:00pm (online)

Sunday Service

“On Families” with Rev. Mary Gear & Rev. Sara Lewis

How are young families doing these days? We explore the terrain for families in Unitarian Universalism and at OUUC.

After-Service Forum:

What are we doing for kids and families? with Rev. Sara Lewis and Rev. Mary Gear.

View our upcoming services here.

Join Us Online!

Worship at 10:45am | After-Service Forum at 12:15pm

Join on Zoom

Interact with the community and access live captions.
Meeting ID: 873 210 124 | Passcode: 2306

Watch on Youtube

View the live stream or watch anytime after.

Join by Phone
Dial +1 (253) 205-0468 to listen to the service audio-only.

Last Week's Service

“The Danger of Paying Attention” with Rev. Mary Gear. Click here to watch.

After-Service Forum: Self and Community Care with Rev. Sara Lewis . Click here to watch.

View our recent services here.

OUUC News

Rooted in Love - Nurture all we love at OUUC

OUUC’s “Rooted in Love - Nurture all we love at OUUC” stewardship drive is off to a great start! This is the time of the year when we make financial pledges to support this community for the fiscal year starting in July. It takes all of us to support the staff, programs, building, and grounds of our congregation.

So far, we’ve had 106 pledges for a total of $383,446. We stand at 52% of our goal! More than halfway there, folks! Let's start off the new month and the return of sunlight with a strong showing this week.

Pledge packets were mailed out to friends and members in early February. If you didn't receive one - or you did and maybe misplaced it - no worries! If your pledge packet hasn’t reached you yet, we’ll be in the commons with more copies after each service, and you can find all of the packet materials plus additional info including next year’s budget on the web by clicking here.

You’ll also find "Pledge Here" buttons on the web that will take you directly to where you can enter a pledge electronically.

Questions? Reach out to Kirsten Hill or Jen Sabel.

The following people are the latest to pledge:

Judith Anderegg & David Pelto, Lorraine Barton-Haas, Kedo Baye, Linden Bentley & David Addicott, Marlene Black, Patricia Brand Gellrich, Pamela Buickel, Penny Chatfield, Debra Dohrmann & Peter Van Oot, John Eliasson & Maggie Post, James Forest, Jean & Tom Hayden, Helen Henry, Kimberly Howard, Jacob & Karen Jackson, Bob & Bonnie Jacobs, Anne Kohlbry, Leah Kosik, Maureen (Mo) Lally, Jim Lengenfelder & Emily Ray, Maria Loverme, Mary McCann, Susan Moon & Sam Starr, Elizabeth Mooney, Carol & John Murphy, Zoë Myers, Trink Newman, Martha Nicoloff, Charles Pailthorp, Holly Porter, Nancy and Clark Reid-McKee, Judy Robertson, Ann Rockway, Deb Ross, Connie Sakrison, Linda Selsor & Charlie O'Neill, Josie Solseng, Ian & Julie Stephan, John & Cheryl Tafejian, Judy Talley, Curtis & Wendy Tanner, Frank & Pam Turner, Anne Van Sweringen, Linda Whitcher, Carol Williams, Gary & Sandra Worthington.

These pledges were so generously offered and so gratefully received.

Spring Forward & Pajama Day!

Daylight Saving Time begins this Sunday, March 8. Don't forget to set your clocks forward Saturday night! Since we're all losing an hour of sleep, come to Sunday service in your favorite pajamas. We'll spring forward together in comfort!

Staff Away at OUUC

Rev. Sara Lewis will out of office and unavailable next Monday on March 9, 2026.

Plastics Challenge

The Environmental Action Team (EAT) wishes to thank everyone who has been bringing in plastics for recycling. Only clean, dry and stretchy plastics can be accepted (e.g. ziplocks, food wrappers, dry cleaning bags, newspaper sleeves, bubble wrap, plastic mailers). Make sure you check bags for crumbs, etc. before putting them in the boxes at the church. This makes sorting easier and less items need to be trashed. We’re thankful that plastic film can be converted to useful products and not clog our waste streams. Thanks again for your efforts in recycling plastic film.

Volunteer Opportunities and Resources

Our coffee hours are only possible through the help of volunteers who make the coffee, set everything up, and wash the dishes after, please sign up to help here.
Every 3rd and 4th Wednesday a group of generous volunteers bring a main dish and/or side dish to (feed 10 to 12) for the dinner of the 53 adults at the Unity Commons Adult Shelter. If you are able to help once, twice, or regularly, please contact Jo Ann Young.
Want to help with the OUUC Auction? All sorts of roles are needed in the planning process and event like procurement, tech assistance with the auction system, and more. Email Jason.OUUCauction.@gmail.com if interested.

OUUC Volunteers can find helpful resources in our monthly volunteer newsletter, click here to check out the March Volunteer Newsletter now.

Tiny Little News Show

In this week's Tiny Little News get an update about the stewardship campaign, learn about this week's events, and get a save the date for summer camps.

Faith in Action Resources for this Week

Read and take action with the March 1, 2026 edition of our Weekly Action Digest, linked here. Find events and learning opportunities collected in the March issue of our monthly Faith in Action Digest, linked here. Would you like a Side With Love OUUC shirt to wear to your next faith in action event? Order your shirt here.

This Week's OUUC Gatherings

Sit and Stitch

Tues, Mar 3, 6:30pm

Youth Room

All are welcome to join members of the sewing ministry for a sewing circle on the first Tuesday of each month. Bring your knitting, sewing, embroidery, or other hand work and join us for time to sit, stitch (and chat) together.

Thursday Community Dinner & Activities

Thurs, March 5, 5:30pm

OUUC

This week's community dinner will be Breakfast for Dinner. All are welcome for food and fellowship at 5:30pm.

After Dinner Activities at 6:30:

OUUC Meditation Group
Kids Anti-Racism Class
Parent Group
Open Art Studio

Sunday March 8 Activities

Sun, Mar 8, 2026

OUUC

Reflection Group at 10:00am in the Youth Room

Following the first Sunday service pick up your beverage and join us in the Youth Room for our small group conversations of sermon reflection and fellowship. We hope you will join us. Questions? Check with Curt Hill, Lee Doyle, Nancy Curtiss or Chloe Meyer.

Winter New UU Class at 2:00pm Online

The final session and a Q&A with Rev. Mary and Rev. Sara will be on Zoom this Sunday, March 8, from 2-3:30pm. Are you interested but can't make Sundays? Our class will begin again on Thursday evenings starting April 9th. Learn more and register here.

Upcoming OUUC Gatherings

Nia Dance

Every Tuesday at 9:00am

OUUC

Love to dance? Interested in feeling better through fitness based in joy? Join us every Tuesday from 9-10 a.m. this winter in classrooms 3 & 4 for Nia dance. Nia is a blend of the healing arts, dance arts, and martial arts. With choreography based in the anatomy and a strong FreeDance component, it’s a unique mix of science and spirit. Most of all, it’s just fun! Wear comfortable workout clothing, bring a water bottle, and optional yoga mat. You can dance in shoes or barefoot. Cost: Donation. Contact instructor for more at kristy.woodford@proton.me or 360.508.2800.

Lady Unitarian Social Hour

Tues, March 10, 4:30pm

4870 Yelm Hwy SE, Lacey 98503

Lady Unitarian Social Hour is a group that meets Tuesdays from 4:30 to 6ish for fellowship and conversation at various establishments around Olympia, Tumwater, and Lacey. We welcome anyone who identifies as a woman. Although most of us have a little gray in our hair, any age over 21 is welcome. March 10th: Farrelli’s Pizza farrellispizza.com

UU Common Read: Social Change Now Workshop

Sat, March 14, 10:00am

OUUC

Join Rev. Sara for a one-day workshop (lunch provided) exploring the social change makers ecosystem model using the UU Common Read, Social Change Now! by Deepa Iyer. Learn more and register by clicking here.

Monthly Chronic Illness Support Group

Starting Wed, Mar 18, 5:00pm

Online

This group will be a space for sharing and support for anyone coping with chronic illness or disability, facilitated by Rev Sara and members of the pastoral care team. To find out more, click here.

Tao of Gender

Starting Thurs, March 26, 6:30pm

OUUC

This group will use today’s language of gender to explore Taoist ideas, lead by Schyler P. Raad, a nonbinary educator and lifelong learner. To find out more and register for this class, click here.

Travel that Changes Hearts and Transforms Lives

Tues, April 21, 7:00pm

OUUC

This “travel series” offers vicarious adventures and introspection about the impact of these journeys on the presenters’ worldview and values. Learn more and sign up here.

Save the date for OUUC’s Annual Auction!

Sat, May 16, 2026

ASHHO Cultural Community Center

The auction is a terrific way to make meaningful connections, strengthen our community resources, and have fun. To find more infomation on the auction, click here.

Community Connections

Olympia Peace Vigil

Every Friday, 4:30pm

Fourth & Water Street, Downtown Olympia

Please join Olympia Fellowship of Reconciliation (FOR) every Friday in a friendly Peace Vigil for whatever length of time you can. Olympia FOR’s Friday Vigils have been occurring for decades and are now joined by other groups including The Rachel Corrie Foundation for Peace and Justice and peaceful individuals who continue to advocate and stand together for peace, a permanent ceasefire, an arms embargo, and justice for Palestine. Peace signs are provided.

Civic Engagement Office Hours: Sine Die Celebration

Fri, March 13, 4:00pm

Olympia Timberland Library

Join us at the Library to celebrate Sine Die with sandwiches and staff! To find out more, click here.

Race Dialogue: Cultivating An Anti-Racist Community.

Sat, March 28, 10:00am

Online and Lacey, WA

Telling stories that unite, inspire and empower us is crucial if we are to move forward together, in all our diversity, toward a future where everyone can thrive. You are invited to share your thoughts and stories to help shape a shared vision for our country and future. Register here by March 20, 2026.

Aiming for Allyship Training

March 12 - May 7, 4:00pm

Online

Aiming for Allyship is a 12-hour multiracial intersectional antiracism training occurring on four Thursdays from 4:00 PM to 7:00pm. Important note: We have separate registration forms to be able to easily assess and be intentional about the balance of BIPOC and White participants in the course. Please be sure to complete the appropriate form. Register here.