Our Sunday services are at 9 & 11am, unless otherwise noted.

Nov. 30 - There's Beauty in the Wait with Cas Burr and music from David Edminster, Laura Stone-Jeraj, Steve Goranson and Brett Smith.

Dec. 7 - Blue Christmas with Rev. Jack Gaede and music from the WBUUC Choir

Dec. 14 - Hope as a Radical Act with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from Maple Street Brass and Victorian Carolers 

Dec. 21 - No-Rehearsal Pageant - ONE SERVICE ONLY AT 10am with music from The Pageant Band

Attend Worship on Zoom (9am only):

Computer, tablet, or smartphone: http://bit.ly/wbuuc-sundays

Password: WBUUC328

By phone: +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 743 728 311

For the week of Thanksgiving, the building and office will be closed Wed, Nov. 26 - Sat, Nov. 29.

There will be no Wednesday night meal, choir rehearsal or programming this evening. Welcome Wednesdays will resume next week, Dec. 3.

Celebrate the Winter Solstice with Rev Jack. Deep reflection and journaling, spiritual practices, time to connect with nature, and meditative labyrinth walks (indoors or outdoors). Prioritize getting grounded and centered on this shortest day (and longest night) of the year. Please bring a journal. Fee $10 per person, scholarships available. Childcare deadline is Dec. 7th.

Register here: https://bit.ly/winter-solstice-2025

A simple soup and bread meal will be served after retreat at 5pm, followed by the Winter Solstice service at 6pm in the Sanctuary. Watch for more details.

Your worship team wants to hear what you want to hear about! Give us a word or short phrase on what sermon topics you are yearning for to help create future worship experiences. As input comes in, a word cloud will form from the responses. Thank you for your participation!

Click here to share your sermon topic ideas

Nov. 23 - Dec. 21 | Social Hall

WBUUC has long been a strong supporter of the Center. In the past two years, there has been a dramatic increase in the number of youth needing help. Warm winter clothing is greatly needed - coats, hats, gloves and mittens, with a particular need for plus-size clothing. Leave donations in the cart in the Social Hall. Your generosity and continued support of the Center are deeply appreciated.

WBUUC turns 70 in 2026! Have church stories? Share them at the link below to use in our celebratory year ahead. Thank you!

https://bit.ly/wbuuc-70years

Are you interested in taking part in a year-long program that offers spiritual deepening and connection? Please consider participating in our Wellspring program, starting in January and running through December. This program offers multiple curricula, and we are hoping to run at least two different groups this year. This curriculum is especially good for people in transition who need a little grounding, people stepping down from leadership roles who want to nurture their inner life, parents who desire a sense of purpose in their parenting, and retirees who have newfound free time and want to dig deeper into legacy and purpose.

Rev. Jack is trying to get a sense of who is interested in participating in a Wellspring group and who might be interested to co-facilitate a group. Please fill out the following form to express your interest in this program: https://bit.ly/wellspring-2026

This coat was left in the coat room following auction event. Is this your coat? And if it is, did you happen to take a different red wool coat of similar length with no ruffle? If so, please contact the office at (651) 426-2369 so we can return your coat to you and return the non-ruffle coat to its owner. Thanks so much!

9am & 11am Spiritual Growth Sunday Programming including our new Kids Club Program, Crossing Paths World Religions for 7th & 8th Grades, Coming of Age, Youth Group, and More

Register here: https://bit.ly/25-26RE

Our Whole Lives Sexuality Education Programs for 4th-6th Grades and 7th & 8th grades

Register here: https://bit.ly/25-26OWL

Questions? Amy Peterson, dre@wbuuc.org

Tue. Dec. 2 | 6-8pm | Wheatley Room

Experience a Sound Bath

Are you a woman looking to relax, to restore and center yourself, especially as we move through the holiday season? Rachel Leftwich, The Sound Alchemist, offers a full body experience with singing bowls to nurture your mind & body. For more info and to RSVP, contact: Kate O’Hara, k8.ohara@gmail.com or Diane Markel, dianekmarkel@gmail.com.

The Climate Action Committee delights in announcing that WBUUC deposited a rebate check from the IRS for $23,805.70 on October 28 for the solar addition installed in May 2024! Church treasurer Alan Wenker prepared and submitted the complicated, federal government rebate application in June, and the committee anxiously awaited the outcome. The Climate Action Committee will celebrate the rebate at a meeting following supper on Wednesday, December 3 and make plans for future climate programs. All at WBUUC are welcome to attend. 

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

We invite you to contact us 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.