Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Weekly Newsletter

Oct. 6-13, 2026

This week's service presentation

Oct. 11, 2026, 11 a.m.

In person or on Zoom

Speaker: Brother Jamal Rahman

Topic: “The Wisdom of the Qur'an”


We will reflect on the Qur’an’s universal verses through the lens of Islamic mystics, gathering wisdom, guidance, and inspiration for our life journey, regardless of religious affiliation.

Bio: Imam Jamal Rahman is a popular speaker on Islam, Sufi spirituality, and interfaith relations. Along with his Interfaith Amigos, he has been featured in the New York Times, CBS News, BBC, and various NPR programs. Jamal is co-founder and Muslim Sufi Minister at Interfaith Community Sanctuary and adjunct faculty at Seattle University. He is a former co-host of Interfaith Talk Radio and travels nationally and internationally, presenting at retreats and workshops.

Share The Plate (STP)!


Share The Plate (STP) is a social justice initiative of the UUA that allows fellowships to support causes such as environmental justice, food insecurity, housing, health care, and civil rights while demonstrating our UU values.

Click below for more STP information.

October's “Share The Plate” (STP) recipient is the North Olympic Salmon Coalition (NOSC). Celebrating their 35 years of Salmon Restoration throughout the Olympic Peninsula, NOSC has worked together with Washington State, our Native Tribes, and volunteers to promote education programs and salmon restoration projects and to bring a brighter future to local communities, sports fishing, and the orca population.



On average, only 8 cents of every dollar regional fisheries enhancement groups use goes toward administrative costs. That means that 92% of all money received goes toward on-the-ground salmon recovery efforts.

For more information: North Olympic Salmon Coalition

SCAN Meeting — Wednesday, Oct. 7


The Social & Climate Action Network (SCAN) will meet Wednesday, Oct. 7, at 10 a.m. in the ED Building. All are welcome! Come join the conversation and learn more about SCAN’s work. For more information on events and concerns, click the button below.

The Adventurers

Dungeness Crab Festival

Friday, Oct. 9: PA Pier

Friday, Oct. 9, will be the day and date you will want to set aside for the nationally recognized Dungeness Crab Festival in the "Gateway" city of waterfront Port Angeles. This is a festival that honors the cultural legacy of the Native peoples of the Salish Sea while highlighting

the importance of seafood in their daily lives.

This is a good opportunity to listen to music, visit vendors of food and the arts and hobnob with our neighbors, including the Canadian friends who are still loyal to us.

The Festival is held rain or shine. But that is of little concern to adventurers as we're a 

hardy bunch of nut cases (Oops, that was a typo.). 

Arrive when you can, but keep in mind that music starts on the PIER STAGE at 11:15 a.m., and that

is a good place to meet up at NOON and decide about lunch together.

One last note: Parking is an adventure by and of itself.

Questions? Text George Will at 360-808-3800.

2027 OUUF Pledge Campaign

Your pledge sustains all that makes OUUF thrive:

• Fair pay for staff
• A welcoming and well-maintained building & grounds
• Inspiring worship & programs
• Outreach for justice & compassion

Physical Pledge forms will be available at the Fellowship.

Prefer email? Contact Elinor Tennyson at olympicUUF@outlook.com.

Or click below to access the form online — fill, scan, and return to Elinor.

� 2026 OUUF SILENT AUCTION 🎉

And the Not-So-Silent (or Sane!)

Dessert Verbal Auction

Saturday, October 17

11:00 a.m.–preview and bid

Noon-2:00 p.m. Lunch and auction

Our annual OUUF Auction is just DAYS away!

Everyone is welcome! And there is NO REQUIREMENT to donate an item or purchase an auction item in order to attend.

Who said, “There is no such thing as a free meal?”

THIS ONE IS! 😄

We will have delicious—and perhaps even nutritious—soups and desserts that promise NOT to be lo-cal!

📦 THANK YOU, DONORS!

Sept. 30 was the last day for donations.

Thank you to everyone who donated items and helped make this event possible!

📦 DONATION DROP-OFF SCHEDULE  

• Saturday, Oct. 10, 9 a.m.-Noon at OUUF
• Sunday, Oct. 11 - After Sunday service
• Friday, Oct. 16, 9 a.m.-Noon at OUUF

Please put your name on each donated item when you drop it off.

We look forward to seeing you at the auction—whether you come to bid, enjoy lunch, socialize, or simply have fun!



Everyone is welcome! 🎉

Men’s Discussion Group

Thursdays 7-9 p.m.
 via Zoom; occasional hybrid


Open to all men—regardless of race, creed, orientation, or politics.

🔹 1st hour: Check-in (no crosstalk)

🔹 2nd hour: Topic discussion (respectful conversation only)

For the Zoom link, contact Brian Berardo at brian.berardo@gmail.com or 360-460-9421 (text/call).

Bocce Ball is Back! 
Mondays
1 p.m.

Meet at Carrie Blake Park bocce ball court to play. If the weather is bad or if you have any questions, contact Dianne Whitaker at 360-775-6150.

Lunch/Brunch Bunch

Hometown Diner aka Mariner Cafe

1st and 3rd Tuesdays

Next brunches will be Oct. 6 and 20



The cafe is now open after an extensive remodel. Join us for great conversation and food. 
Questions? Contact Susan Harris by phone or text at 509-671-2147.

Children’s Religious Exploration and Family Outreach

• Program Invitation

Each week, we will explore the Seven Unitarian Universalist Principles through engaging activities and meaningful experiences. Each month focuses on one principle and how we can live it in our daily lives. Here’s what’s to come:

• January – Accept one another and encourage spiritual growth

Theme: Friendship

• February – Search for truth and meaning

Theme: Autobiographies, diaries, and exploring our strengths and weaknesses

• March – The right of conscience and the use of the democratic process
   Theme: Current events and kids in the news
• April – Work for a peaceful, fair, and just world

Theme: Humanitarian projects

• May – Respect the interdependent web of all existence
  Theme: Planet Superheroes
• June – The inherent worth and dignity of every person

Theme: Building character

• July – Treat everyone with kindness and fairness

Theme: Acts of kindness

• August - Acts of service

Theme: Giving back to the community

• September – World Religions and Friendship

Theme: What makes a good friend? and Are you a good friend?

• October – World Religions & the Holidays

Theme: Famous UUs, World Religions, & the Holidays

Request for Volunteers

OUUF thrives because of our many volunteers! Several committees are looking for additional help. If you’re interested, please reach out to the contact person listed for more information. Your time and talent make a big difference!

• Care Team: Dianne Brant
• Greeters: Emily Beals, (ejbn@aol.com) or Jean Stratton (360-808 3503)
• Kitchen Team: Rose Prestipino at roseprestipino@gmail.com
• Storytellers: Penny Burdick at 360-461-4538
• Little Free Pantry: Vicki Sensiba at sensibag@hotmail.com or (571) 224-8525.
• Sunday Service Leaders: Bob Nuffer, (e_nuff@msn.com) *underline between the e and the n
• Sunday Zoom Tech team: Katherine (kwieseman@gmail.com) or Matt (qmerge@gmail.com)

All volunteers will be trained for their positions.

OUUF Healthy Fellowship Team

The function of this team is to facilitate harmonious relations within the OUUF community and be a mediating resource when conflicts arise. Fellowship members, Fellowship friends, and OUUF employees can access our service by contacting any member of the Team or fill out a ‘Request for Service’ form located on the book display rack in the foyer and depositing it into our HFT box located on the book rack. 

TEAM MEMBERS

Emily Beals: Phone - 360-504-3054; Email - ejbn@aol.com 

Julia McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer: Phone - 808-343-4113

Bob Nuffer: Phone - 360-477-3939; Email - e_nuff@msn.com 

Geoff Rimositis: Phone - 408-309-7796; Email - grimositis@gmail.com 

Dianne Whitaker: Phone - 360-775-6150; Email - diannewhit@aol.com

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Editor: Heather Loyd, Communications Director

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