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

Nov. 8 - Promises Made, Promises Broken with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the WBUUC Choir. Membership 1 Class at 12:30pm - see details below.

Nov. 15 - Covenant as a Verb with Rev. Jack Gaede and music from Donna Hryniewicki. Membership 2 Class at 12:30pm - see details below.

Nov. 22 - Breaking Bread Together with Rev. Jessica Clay and music from the WBUUC Choir. This will be a contemplative service.

Nov. 29 - Our Future with Nic Kaplan and music from Maple Street Brass

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

This Sunday’s special collection is for the Lower Sioux Indian Community as a Mni Sota Makoce Honor Tax. This voluntary tax payment is for WBUUC’s use of land which previously belonged to the Dakota peoples. WBUUC’s Land Acknowledgement Statement (2024) calls on our congregation to make meaningful amends to the Dakota community. Funds will be used for land acquisition, support for youth and tribal citizens, for housing, public education, and community outreach.  

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

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

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

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

5:30pm supper, followed by multi-age programming and events. Toddler & Nursery care provided.

Tonight's Programming: Post-Election Gathering, Parent Circle, Kids Club, Middle School Youth Group, Choir Rehearsal

Tonight's Menu: Creole Chicken, Sausage & Rice, Creole Tofu & Rice, Green Salad with Asparagus & Mushrooms with Shallot Dressing, Apples with Caramel

Learn more: https://wbuuc.org/welcome-wednesdays/

Sat. Nov. 7 | 7pm | Sanctuary | Get Tickets
An evening of jazz, musical theater, and popular music performed by members of the WBUUC community. Doors open at 6:30pm. All tickets are pay what you can & support WBUUC.

Explore the full season here: 
https://wbuuc.org/music-on-maple/

Now accepting donations until Nov. 10

The Great Give and Gather Dinner, Auction and Bazaar on Nov. 21 will be a great success because of all of you! We are looking for donations of items, events and services to put into our online auction catalog, where people will be able to browse and bid starting Nov.11.

What to donate? Desirable new or like new items with values over $25; jewelry, accessories, art, dinners, creative events for all ages, how-to classes, a service (e.g. dog-sitting, gardening, haircuts) gift cards, home baked pies, etc, as well as larger value items for the live auction.

Visit www.auctria.events/wbuuc2026 to donate!

7-9 OWL Registration is Now Open

Registration is officially open for our 7th-9th grade Our Whole Lives class for 2026-27. Classes begin on Nov. 8.

Spaces are limited, so get your registration in right away. You can find more information here on the registration form: https://forms.gle/W3s7HTWcuAaJZaQh7

Questions? Need more information? Email Nic

Upcoming Sunday Membership Classes

There’s a 2-part membership classes series on Sun. Nov. 8 and Sun. Nov. 15. Both classes run from 12:30-2pm; snacks and childcare are provided. Come learn more about UU History, UU Theology, the history of WBUUC, and learn more about how to get connected and involved at WBUUC. Questions? Contact Rev. Jack.

RSVP for Membership 1: https://bit.ly/wbuuc-m1

RSVP for Membership 2: https://bit.ly/wbuuc-m2

Tue. Nov. 10 | 6-8pm | Sanctuary

Experience a Sound Bath

2026 has been quite a year. Do you want to relax, restore, and re-center before the holidays? Join Rachel Leftwich, The Sound Alchemist, for a singing bowl experience to nurture mind, body & soul. Open to all women. NOTE: Due to election on 11/3, we’re meeting one week later. We will return to our regular first Tuesday of the month in December.

For questions/RSVP contact Kate O’Hara, k8.ohara@gmail.com

Sun. Nov. 15 - between services | Alcove

Sun. Nov. 15 - after the second service | Alcove

Wed. Nov. 18 at 6:30pm | Alcove

What does it really mean to serve on the Board, the Nominations and Leadership Development (NLD) Committee, or in other leadership roles at WBUUC? Join us for an informal Panel Q&A to find out. Current leaders from the NLD and Board will share what the work involves and how it grows their souls and serves our community. Everyone is welcome, whether you're considering becoming involved in committee leadership or just curious to know more.

Please note: the NLD Committee will guide the conversation by answering frequently asked questions about what it means to serve in these roles. Questions will focus on the experience of being a leader at WBUUC, not on the current work of the Board or committees. Each session will last approximately 30 to 40 minutes.

Feeling overwhelmed by current events?

Looking for an opportunity to connect with others on a deeper level? Sign up for a Connection Circle. Starting Sun. Nov. 15th and ending the week of Jan. 3rd, these small groups will meet twice a month to foster connection and a sense of belonging while inviting participants to offer some deep sharing around some simple thought-engaging questions.

Learn more about & register here:

www.wbuuc.org/connection-circles

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. 

Building Hours

The church building and office are open between the hours of 10am-4pm on Tuesday-Thursday. If you need to get into the building on a Monday or Friday, please contact the office to schedule that appointment.

To submit items for our weekly eNews, please use this form:

www.wbuuc.org/enews-submissions

Submissions are due by Tuesday at 3pm.

Questions? web@wbuuc.org