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University Unitarian Church eNewsletter
April 4, 2025
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This Sunday, April 6
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 services. Our theme for the month of April is "The Practice of Joy." Sermon title: “Living Love Through the Practice of Joy.”
Music by the Loft Choir; Rick Scheyer, baritone; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
Order of Service
This is the first Sunday of the month so we will begin with a Time For All Ages. Children and teens will start out in the chapel with their parents/caregivers. [Continue reading]
(More info on Sunday worship at the bottom of this newsletter)
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Sharing Our Space: Faith Land Initiative
Sunday, April 6, 10:30 a.m. and 12:15 a.m. in Emerson
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Join members of UUC's Faith Land Initiative team this Sunday in Emerson after either service to learn more and share your thoughts.
The team will provide an overview of the Faith Land Initiative and status of UUC’s cohort. They plan to gather input on:
- Values to prioritize
- Hopes for sharing our space
- Concerns about sharing our space
- Areas of interest
- Helpful associations
Additional meetings at church and via Zoom are planned for later this month.
Question? Please contact Patricia Graesser, Gayle Childers or Dave Mentz.
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Federal Funding Peer Support
First and Third Sundays (including this Sunday, April 6) 12:30–2 p.m. in the King room and via Zoom
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The last two months have been difficult for people who work for the federal government, conduct research funded through the National Institutes of Health, and/or manage or work in programs that receive federal funding to provide critical services to people in our community—all roles that, because of our UU values, embody a calling held by so many in our UUC community. Now, after prolonged periods of fear, many are losing their jobs, their funding, their colleagues, and their ability to support their teams and the communities they serve—or are on the precipice of such losses. And those still employed in these roles are experiencing profound levels of upheaval, confusion and uncertainty as the federal structures that once supported their work are gutted, and for many, suddenly no longer exist. [Continue reading]
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Job Opening: Congregational Engagement Coordinator
Apply by April 18
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UUC seeks a full-time Congregational Engagement Coordinator, to works closely with the incoming Associate Minister, Community Engagement, and collaboratively with other staff and lay leaders to support a caring, inclusive and spiritually meaningful church experience for UUC members, friends, and visitors. This position requires at least 2 years of experience in volunteer coordination, program management, marketing, stewardship or office administration in a church or other service organization. [Continue reading]
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Dialogue Group: What is Truth?
Thursday, April 10, 7:00–8:45 p.m. in Knatvold
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All are welcome to drop in and join us as we discuss one of life’s big questions: What is truth? Is there a truth? Is there one truth or are there many truths? Is truth revealed? How useful are ancient sources of truth? Is beauty truth? How does objectivity relate to truth?
A popular UU principle is the free and responsible search for truth and meaning. [Continue reading]
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Rex Hohlbein: Homelessness and an Invitation To Come Closer
Wednesday, April 16, 7-8 p.m. in the UUC chapel
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On April 16 Rex Hohlbein, founder of Facing Homelessness, will speak in the UUC chapel about being in relationship with and giving a voice to those experiencing homelessness. Each of us can take our own small and meaningful steps to end homelessness in our city. Rex encourages us to find ways to come a bit closer, and last summer, he shared his opinion on the homelessness crisis in Real Change. [Continue reading]
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Interweave Potluck and Meeting
TONIGHT, 6–8 p.m. in Knatvold and via Zoom
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Friends and allies of Interweave, our next gathering will be on April 4 with our potluck starting at 6 p.m. followed by a gathering/meeting/discussion commencing at 7 p.m.
[Continue reading]
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Young Adults Game Day
TOMORROW, Saturday, April 5, 1:30–4:30 p.m. in the Knatvold room
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Let’s get together and play some games! Folks ages 18–35 are welcome to drop in and join Joplin Vaughn, May Killorin, and other young adults for fun and fellowship. Bring your own games or play ours. Games are a great way to relax and to get to know other young adults in the congregation. Drop in and out when you can or play the whole time. Snacks welcome! [Continue reading]
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Nominations for Ministerial Search Committee: Last Chance
By April 6
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Very few things that a congregation does affect it as greatly, or are as important, as the choice of a minister. Wonderful ministerial-congregational matches provide new life and purpose to a community and help lead well into the future.
The UUC Board of Directors is pleased to take the lead on the nomination and selection process of our Ministerial Search Committee. While the Board takes the lead, YOU are an integral part of this important process. [Continue reading]
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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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Celebration of the Life of The Rev. Patrick O'Neill
Saturday, April 12, 2:00 p.m. at UUC and via livestream
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The Rev. Dr. Patrick O'Neill. Patrick was UUC's first ministerial intern in 1977, and then ordained at UUC in 1979. He went on to serve well and faithfully as a parish minister in several UU churches. In recent years, Patrick, along with wife, Patricia Williams, became UUC members after retiring and returning to Seattle. [Continue reading]
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May 4 is Music Sunday
9:30 and 11:15 a.m. in the UUC chapel and via livestream
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Plan now to attend the services on Sunday, May 4, for a presentation of Faure's Requiem. This perennial congregation favorite will feature the Loft Choir, soloists, and a small orchestra.
This is a great service to invite your friends to attend—beautiful music for the start of spring!
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Communities Rising Gathering
Tuesday, April 8, 6:30–9 p.m. in the UUC chapel
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From Communities Rising, a Seattle-based grassroots group:
Join us for our second 2025 gathering to energize, connect, and discover what is ours to do during this time when things feel like they are falling apart.
Katie Wilson, Executive Director of Transit Riders Union, will deliver a keynote on How To Trump-Proof Seattle.
This second Communities Rising Gathering we'll review the Resistance Lab content created by Rep. Pramila Jayapal's team. [Continue reading]
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Part camp, part conference…all magic! Eliot is an inclusive, all ages vacation for families, couples, and individuals. Gatherings are held four times a year—three times each summer and once over New Year’s Eve—at beautiful Seabeck Conference Center in Western Washington. Tall cedar and fir trees shelter the conference grounds on the edge of Seabeck Bay, with awe inspiring views of the Olympic Mountains.
One fee covers everything: the program and activities, comfortable lodgings (at your choice of price points, basic to deluxe), and three meals each day. Generous scholarships and volunteer credits are available. [Continue reading]
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April Theme: The Practice of Joy
Sunday, April 13
Aisha Hauser will lead the services. Music by the Loft Choir; Danny Szydlo, tenor; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano.
Sunday, April 20, Easter
Rev. Doug Wadkins will lead the services. Music by the Loft Choir; Dave Cole, trumpet; and Dwight Beckmeyer, piano. Our plate collection will go to the University District Food Bank.
Sunday, April 27, All Ages Sunday
Music by the All Voices Choir; Cally Lindenmier, mezzo; 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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