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

Dec. 7 - Blue Christmas with Rev. Jack Gaede and music from the WBUUC Choir. Membership 1 Class to follow the second service, 12:30-2pm. Learn more

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

Dec. 28 - Winter Meditation (Prerecorded Service) No in-person or Zoom worship. This Sunday service will premiere on YouTube at 10am that morning: https://bit.ly/wbuuc-yt

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

The special collection on December 7 is for United Help Ukraine. Founded in 2014, they work directly with local Ukraine people and organizations providing food, medical supplies, water, and psychological aid in besieged areas. For their freedom defenders they provide safety and medical equipment, and medical aid. They empower communities and support long term recovery. Their goal is a free, democratic and independent people and nation.

Read more about United Help Ukraine here: https://unitedhelpukraine.org 

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

• Online: http://bit.ly/give-to-wbuuc - indicate UKRAINE
• Send a check to WBUUC with UKRAINE on the memo line.
• Text to Give by text to 651-615-5551 the “amount UKRAINE" (ex, if you want to give $20, text: 20 UKRAINE)

For the month of December, in addition to the lovely pine trees, we want to fill our Sanctuary with poinsettias! You can sponsor a poinsettia for $10. Sponsor as many poinsettias as you wish. Our altar flower team will select and purchase them. THANK YOU!

Deadline to sponsor is Monday, Dec. 8.

Sign up to sponsor here:
https://bit.ly/wbuuc-poinsettias

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

Tonight's Menu: BREAKFAST FOR DINNER – breakfast burrito (sausage, eggs, vegan eggs, veggies, cheese, vegan cheese), roasted potatoes, fresh fruit, yogurt bar, various toppings.

Tonight's Programming: Theme Circle, Choir Rehearsal, Kids Club, Parent Circle, Climate Action Committee Celebration (see info under Justice & Other Opportunities)

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.

Winter Solstice Service

Saturday, Dec. 20

6pm

In-person only

Embrace the turning of the season into winter! We’ll gather for stories, music and readings celebrating the longest night of the year. Led by Ministerial Intern Cas Burr and Director of Music Ministries Alex Rack.

No-Rehearsal Pageant & 12 Days of Christmas Sing-along

Sunday, Dec. 21

10am only

In-person & On Zoom

Our annual, spontaneous miracle of a production with audience participation and music from the WBUUC Pageant Band! It won’t be exactly like last year!

Tiny Christmas

Wednesday, Dec. 24

2pm

In-person only

New this year! A short, simple and informal service led by Rev. Jessica Clay for those little toddler types who need to “wiggle worship” with music and movement.

Christmas Eve Services

Wednesday, Dec. 24

4 & 6pm

In-person & on Zoom

Multi-generational holiday services of lessons & carols. Music from the WBUUC Choir.

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

Dec. 3 | 6:30pm | Wheatley Room

WBUUC received a 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.

All are invited to join the Climate Action Committee following supper this evening to celebrate the rebate and help make plans for future climate action activities at WBUUC.

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

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.