If you can help tomorrow morning or want to help during the sale, sign up here:

https://bit.ly/rummage-volunteers

The church is literally overflowing with treasures– thanks to the hard work of the Rummage Team! We are so grateful...and amazed!

Come & shop the sale:

• Wed. Apr. 29 - Member presale, 5:30-8pm
• Thu. Apr. 30, 9am-6pm
• Fri. May 1, 9am-6pm
• Sat. May 2, 9am-1pm (1/2 off day)

Questions? rummage@wbuuc.org

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

May 3 - The Good UU News with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the WBUUC Choir

Beginning on May 10, we switch to a single service at 10am (in-person and Zoom) through Water Communion Sunday on Sep. 13.

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!

Attend Worship on Zoom (9 & 11am):

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

Password: WBUUC328

By phone: +1 312 626 6799

Webinar ID: 743 728 311

Membership 2 Class

Sun. May 3 | 12:30-2pm

Whitney Young Room

Questions? Contact Rev. Jack Gaede

In Membership 2, we cover more of the specifics of WBUUC’s history, take a quick tour of the building, and explain more of the ways that people can become involved at church (both in opportunities for service and spiritual growth). That class also ends with an optional ceremony where those who are ready can sign the membership book and make their membership official.

1st Sunday Nature Walks

Sun. May 3 | Between services

Meet in the Alcove

The Earth Ministry motto "Notice. Cherish. Protect." guides our gatherings. Join nature-loving friends to enjoy the WBUUC grounds, learn the paths and trails, find the labyrinth and the wetlands. Simply take a moment to be outside and devote attention to nature. All are welcome.

This Sunday’s special collection will support the WBUUC Ministerial Discretionary Fund, which provides direct help to individuals and families facing financial hardship. The fund can assist with essentials like rent, utilities, food, car or home repairs, medical bills, and more. It is available to anyone in need experiencing difficult times. Rev. Jessica shared that requests for assistance have increased in recent months, making your support especially meaningful right now.

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

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

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

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

Welcome Wednesdays: Wednesday Evenings @ WBUUC

5:30pm supper. Toddler & Nursery care provided.

Note to dinner attendees: seating will be limited due to the Rummage Sale set-up.

Tonight's Menu: Cold cut sandwiches, hummus & veggie wraps, and cheese quesadillas, bagged chips, crudités, and fruit skewers

Tonight's Programming: Rummage Sale prep/member pre-sale, Choir rehearsal

Music on Maple Presents: Klo Garote & Anna Dolde Next Saturday

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.

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. Lunch provided. All are welcome.

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.

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

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.

Front Office Volunteers Needed

Join our small but mighty team of WBUUC Office Volunteers! We're seeking more help this spring and summer. Shifts are Tue., Wed. and Thu. during the hours that the building is open. Home projects available too.

If interested, please contact Operations Director, Karn Anderson at (651) 204-8224 or office@wbuuc.org. Thank you!

Thu. Apr. 30
6:30-8:30pm
St. Andrew's Lutheran Church

Register here to reserve a spot

Operation Metro Surge: Where Are We Now? 

Join us for a continuation of our public event series to learn more about how Operation Metro Surge impacted our community. Hear about how experiences have changed since we last gathered, and learn and share about what’s needed now. Free. All are welcome.

WBUUC is a member of the Many Faces of White Bear Lake, the coalition sponsoring this program. WBUUC's Facing Race Committee invites you to learn more about the impact of ICE's Metro Surge on our local community.

WomenSpirit

Tue. May 5 | 6-8pm | Wheatley Room

Connection Through the Spoken Word

Join us for an evening where we gather to share poetry, Haiku, or any written words that celebrate the power of our voices. Please email questions to Linda Wahman at LQW1214@gmail.com

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.