Our Sunday service is at 10am, unless otherwise noted.

Aug. 16 - Where do we come from, Who are we? Where are we going? with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the OK Factor. This will be a more contemplative service.

Aug. 23 - Small Indomitable Voices with Rev. Kristin Maier and music from Harmonia

Aug. 30 - The Great Minnesota Get-Together: How Our State Fair Brings Hope with Rev. Jessica Clay. Music from David Edminster & friends. Enjoy a pancake breakfast at 8:30am!

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

Backpack/Bag Blessing

Sun. Aug. 16

All-Ages, during the service

Bring your backpack/bag along and receive a blessing for the year ahead.

Best Wishes for 
Matt Thielen

RE Assistant Matt Thielen is leaving for a new position and will no longer be on staff after 8/16. Join us this Sunday to acknowledge and celebrate the thoughtful work he has done at WBUUC. We'll miss you, Matt!

Garden With Us Party

Sun. Aug. 16

All-Ages, 12:30-2:30pm

Join LSC in caring for our beautiful church grounds. Plus, there will be treats! Let us know if you're planning on attending: rmk4294@gmail.com

This Sunday’s special collection goes to The Advocates for Human Rights, founded to leverage Minnesota’s spirit of social justice to promote and protect human rights worldwide. Supporting Minnesotans during the winter Surge, they are the implementing partner of the Minnesota Truth Council to record and report those stories. The Advocates work to protect the rights of migrants, women, and LGBTIQ + individuals, and to end human trafficking and the death penalty here and abroad.

In addition to the collection basket on Sunday, you can donate in three other ways:

• Online: http://bit.ly/give-to-wbuuc - indicate RIGHTS

• Send a check to WBUUC with RIGHTS on the memo line.

• Text to Give by text to 651-615-5551 the “amount RIGHTS" (ex, to give $20, text: 20 RIGHTS)

Share Your Fair, the State Fair, That Is

Rev. Jessica is preaching on the state fair, and is looking for your stories! Email her about what you love about the fair, any special memories, or how you find hope for humanity there. Your story may end up in her sermon on 8/30! Share a story: revjessica@wbuuc.org

Photos by Erin Scott

School Tools Drive 2026

See Supplies Needed: 

https://bit.ly/school-tools-drive



WBUUC is participating again this year with over 25 other faith communities in Interfaith Action’s School Tools Drive. School supplies will be collected through August 15 and delivered to school children from low-income families being served through different schools and programs, including American Indian Magnet School and Project Home. A collection cart is in the social hall.

Wed. Aug. 26

6pm | Sanctuary

Come for a fun time of low-stakes singing, harmony and camaraderie. A community sing-along hosted by Rack!

Sponsorships open for the 2026-2027 church year!

Pick a week or pick several weeks. $25-$50 per week suggested donation. Also, sign up for poinsettia sponsorships for the month of December.

Sign up to sponsor here:

https://bit.ly/2026-2027-flowers

Got some WBUUC memorabilia? We want it!

Dig in your junk drawer, your jewelry box, or wherever your treasure trove is, because the 70th Anniversary Committee would like your memorabilia for our upcoming history display at church. Pins, posters, ephemera, magnets, whatever! (We even have Zumba pants in memory of a beloved cook!) Items can be brought to the table by the history bulletin board in the Social Hall on Sundays or to the front office during the week. Please tag your item so it can be reunited with you later. Thank you!

4x4 Dinners - Launching this Fall, Sign up Today!

4x4 Dinner Dates: Oct. 9, 10, 11 OR Nov. 6, 7, 8.

This fall, we're launching 4x4 Dinners: small gatherings that build connection. Four tenured members will host four newer members for an evening of conversation. Keep it simple — just a meal in someone's home. The focus is getting to know each other. Registrations will be collected until Sep. 13. Dinner groups of 8 will be created based on your responses. Hosts and guests will be informed about which groups they are in by Sep. 20.

Register here: https://bit.ly/4x4dinners

Sat. Sep. 19 | 7pm | Sanctuary | Get Tickets

Music on Maple, the WBUUC concert series, is back for our 2026-2027 season! Our first event is Salsa del Soul, the Twin Cities’ premier salsa orchestra! Enjoy an evening of Son, Cha-cha-cha, Bachata, Merengue, Timba, and Salsa music. Explore the full season here: https://wbuuc.org/music-on-maple/

Thu. Aug. 20 | 11am-12:30pm

Outdoor Senior Olympics

Join us for the Outdoor Senior Olympics. We’ll have fun, a picnic, and root beer floats! BYO hat, sunscreen, lawn chair. Followed by lunch - $5 (cash, check or credit card). Questions? revjessica@wbuuc.org

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://bit.ly/wbuucpc

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. 

Summer Building Hours

The church building and office are open between the hours of 10am-2pm on Tuesday-Thursday. If you need to get into the building on a Monday or Friday, please contact the office to schedule that appointment.