Our Sunday service is at 10am, unless otherwise noted. | | |
May 10 - The Heart of Abolition with Cas Burr and music from Rack and Kathleen Bartholomay
May 17 - Holy Thresholds with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the WBUUC Choir
May 24 - Encountering Others: A Trans Theology of Solidarity with guest speaker Seth Anderson-Matz and music from David Edminster
May 31 - Music Sunday Come celebrate the amazing music program at WBUUC!
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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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WBUUC ANNUAL SURVEY
We want to hear from you!
| | Please fill out the following survey by May 15th to let staff and leaders know the impact WBUUC has had in your life this year: https://bit.ly/annual-survey-25-26 THANK YOU! | | 2026-2027 Pledge Campaign Updates | | We wanted to share some updates from the 2026-2027 pledge campaign: 282 households have pledged a total of $797,729 with the average pledge being $2814. In addition, we've had 18 first time pledges. Also many members and friends have increased their pledges after first submitting - for all of this shared commitment - we are grateful. We are, however, significantly below our pledge goal of 1.1 millon. We know this is a big number, but without reaching it, leadership will be forced to make cuts to staffing, programming and offer no cost of living increases. The board votes on the finalized budget next week, so you haven't made your pledge, please do so immediately. And if you find that you're able to increase your existing pledge, we encourage you to do that well. Questions? Contact the office, (651) 426-2369 or via email | | Welcome Wednesdays: Wednesday Evenings @ WBUUC | | |
5:30pm supper, followed by multi-age programming and events. Toddler & Nursery care provided.
Tonight's Menu: Southwestern Veggie-Bean Salad with Cumin-Caper Dressing, Green Salad, Southwestern Chix Soup, Vegan, Southwestern Tofu Soup, Roasted Veggies, Flan with berries
Tonight's Programming: Drop-in Connection Circle, Parent Circle, Choir Rehearsal, Kids Club
| | Music on Maple Presents: Klo Garote & Anna Dolde | | | | |
Sat. May 9 | 7pm | Get Tickets Online
The final concert of the 2025-26 Music on Maple series!
Enjoy instrumental jazz, on piano and sax, featuring a collection of originals and covers with soulful melodies and lush harmonies. All tickets are pay what you can, available online or at the door. Doors open at 6:30.
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Sat. May 9 | 9am - Noon | Lunch Provided
Grab your work gloves, water bottle, and join the Land Stewardship Committee (LSC) in cleaning up our beautiful church grounds for the season. Come for part or all of the morning and stay for lunch provided by the Men's Group. Rain Date: May 16
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Sat. May 9 | 9am - Noon
Come to the church kitchen to help bake cookies! Cookies are a vital part of our Sunday social hours. This is a easy and extra sweet way to volunteer. All are welcome.
| | Dining for Dollars (D4$): We Need Meal & Event Hosts | | | | |
D4$ is a popular church fundraiser and friend-raiser in which members and friends host dinners, parties, or other food-oriented entertainment.
Hosts are needed, sign up here: https://bit.ly/d4d2026
And if you submit an event, don’t worry if you don’t see your entry right away, the D4$ co-chairs will finalize your entry and post it in the catalog. Online Bidding will open May 17-27.
If you have questions or need ideas for events, contact the D4$ co-chairs: auction@wbuuc.org or stop by the D4$ table on Sundays.
| | Calling All Singers and Musicians! WBUUC Coffeehouse Concert | | | | If you’ve wanted a chance to make your musical church debut in a low-key, relaxed way – this is it! Be a part of the WBUUC Coffeehouse Concert, the last community concert of the church year on Sun, Jun. 28 at noon. We know this community is rich in talent - both young and old alike. All are invited to perform. To participate, talk to Rack, our Director of Music Ministries or via email by May 31. | | |
Congregant Ron Krumm, passed away Tuesday, April 28 at home. Ron had been receiving hospice care for some time. He was 89 years old. We hold his wife Barbara Warren and their family in deep love and care. Per Ron's wishes, no public memorial will be held.
In the rising of the sun and in its going down, we will remember him.
| | Justice & Other Opportunities | | General Assembly 2026: Call for Delegates | | | | |
Jun. 14-21, 2026 | Virtual Participation
General Assembly (GA) is the annual meeting of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA), where participants gather to worship, witness, learn, connect, and make policy decisions for the Association through a democratic process. 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
| | 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.
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