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University Unitarian Church eNewsletter
January 3, 2025
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Sunday, January 5
Worship services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the chapel and via livestream
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Rev. Doug Wadkins will lead the service: "The Practice of Story."
Music by the Cally Lindenmier, mezzo; and Roger Nelson, piano.
Order of Service
(More info on Sunday worship at the bottom of this newsletter)
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Life Vows Ritual for the New Year
Saturday, January 4, at UUC and via Empty Moon Zen Zoom Meeting
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The UUC Zen Group is offering the opportunity to consider your Life Vows as a practice for the New Year, in a UU-friendly, contemporary Zen Buddhist ritual of discernment and renewal.
We will join the Empty Moon Zen Sanghas on Saturday, January 4, at UUC and on Zoom, for a full morning’s observance of Zazenkai, This is an extended time of reflection and meditation that is held on the first Saturday morning of each month. In January, we include the Life Vows ritual. While full-time attendance is encouraged, it’s also fine to attend for just part of the day as your schedule allows. [Continue reading]
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Dialogue Group: American Myths
Thursday, January 9, 7:00–8:45 p.m. in Knatvold
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Join the 4th Principle Dialogue Group as we discuss the article “To Understand Trump vs. Harris, You Must Know These American Myths” by Richard Slotkin, an historian of American culture and its mythology of violence. (Thanks go to congregant Don Hood for sharing with us a paywall-free link to the New York Times article.) Slotkin’s article covers five myths: the myths of the nation’s founding, of the frontier, of liberation, of the Lost Cause, and of the good war. [Continue reading]
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Faith Action Network’s Legislative Preview
Register now for January 9 (Thursday) Legislative Preview (online)
Thursday, February 20, Interfaith Advocacy Day
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UUC's Social Justice Steering Committee invites you to attend an overview of FAN’s policy priorities and 2025 legislative agenda on Thursday, January 9, 2025, from noon to 1 p.m. on Zoom. [Continue reading]
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UU World Magazine and Wayfinder Enewsletter | |
UU World is a print magazine that is published twice a year in spring and fall by the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). Voting members of UUA congregations receive complimentary print subscriptions to UU World as a benefit of their membership.
The UUA has recently added a free email newsletter, the Wayfinder, which will share uuworld.org updates and grant you behind-the-scenes access. [Continue reading]
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Care Team Asks "How Can We Help You?" | |
The UUC Care Team serves people in the UUC community when they encounter illness, grief, medical events, and other life issues. We all need a little help sometimes. If you find yourself needing a listening ear or a little help, please email the Care Team or leave a message on our confidential voicemail at (206) 454-7722. We are trained lay volunteers. We check for messages twice daily and keep your information confidential.
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Security for Women’s March
March will be on Saturday, January 18; training ahead of time
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We are seeking scores, maybe hundreds, of volunteers to help out with security at the Seattle Women's March on January 18, 2025. Think of "Security" as "Peace Makers" or "De-Escalators" or "Helpers". This critical role will require a team of folks from all backgrounds, genders, races, sizes, ages—we need to keep our people, participants in the March, safe, and embraced in a secure and fun and loving experience. [Continue reading]
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Sunday, January 12, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Rev. Beth Chronister will lead the services. Music by the Bell and Loft Choirs; Danny Szydlo, tenor; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
Sunday, January 19, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Revs. Doug and Beth will lead the services. Music by the Loft Choir; Camille Watson, soprano; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
Sunday, January 26, 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
All Ages Worship
Music by the All Voices Choir; Rick Scheyer, baritone; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
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Sunday Worship at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.
Join us for our Sunday morning services at 9:30 and 11:15 a.m.in our chapel or via our live stream.
Click here for information on Sunday programs for children and youth.
Current health safety protocols at UUC: Facemasks are optional but welcomed, especially while singing. For the well-being of everyone in our community, please STAY HOME if you have cold or flu-like symptoms, even if you're sure it’s "just a cold."
UUC monitors Public Health – Seattle & King County COVID-19 data dashboards and advisories, updating our health safety protocols accordingly. We also consult CDC About COVID-19 resources to inform our decisions. We additionally track Washington State Department of Public Health Resources and Recommendations for Business and Workers for guidance around COVID-19 safeguards for staff and visitors.
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Click here for more information about Sunday mornings.
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