OUUF Newsletter September 22-29, 2026

We are a religious fellowship dedicated to providing a welcoming community where individuals can develop their spirituality free from imposed dogma and creed.

Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship

Weekly Newsletter

September 22-29, 2026

This week's service presentation

September 27, 2026 11am

In person or on Zoom

Speaker: Joseph Bednarik

Topic: “Road Trip with an Anti-Theist”

Long journeys often inspire interesting conversations, deep sharing, and uncommon insights. This Sunday, we imagine riding in the passenger seat with a virulent anti-theist at the wheel, foot on the gas, calling our religious beliefs and leanings “mumbo jumbo!"

Bio: Joseph Bednarik recently retired – or, better yet, “re-wired”– as the co-publisher of Copper Canyon Press. He speaks regularly at UU congregations in the Salish Sea region. A collection of his Sunday morning talks, “Invited to Speak,” was published in April 2024.

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.

STP

For more information: Clallam Friends Together

Your Voice Matters: Share the Plate Survey

The Social & Climate Action Network (formerly Social Action Network) invites everyone in the OUUF community to participate in an important survey to help us select Share the Plate recipients for 2027. This is an opportunity for each of us to have a voice in the organizations we support together.

Please take ten minutes or less to share your choices by clicking the survey link here. Submissions are due by no later than Sunday, October 4th.

FORUM -

Sunday, September 27th
Noon (after Sunday service)

Join us at Olympic Unitarian Universalist Fellowship for an engaging after-service presentation on Ranked Choice Voting (RCV) and Proportional Choice Voting (PRCV), presented by Seattle-based FairVote Washington.

Learn how RCV and PRCV work, where they are being used, and why they’re gaining attention as alternative voting methods. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. Light refreshments will be served.
Contact: Emily Beals at ebjn@aol.com

SCAN Meeting — Wednesday, October 7

The Social & Climate Action Network (SCAN) will meet Wednesday, October 7, at 10:00 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.

Social & Climate Action Network Website

🌲 The Adventurers - Past Outing

September 16: A Day in Seattle

Eight remarkable adventurers set out on a perfect late-summer day, taking the Strait Shot 123 bus to the Bainbridge Island Ferry Dock. The real adventure began when we had only seconds to run for the ferry. We made it—WHEW! Nothing like starting the day with a little adrenaline.

The ferry ride into Seattle offered spectacular views of the Emerald City. As we gazed across the water, we couldn’t help but think how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful part of the country.

Over the course of the day, the adventurers scattered and regrouped, taking in the Aquarium, sailing on the Bay, Old Stove Brewery, Pike Place Market, the Great Wheel, Union and King Street Stations, Pioneer Square, and Waterfront Park.

By the time we reached Molly Moon Ice Cream, we had definitely earned a treat—and the sugar boost helped fortify us for the return trip to Bainbridge Island and our bus ride home to Sequim and Port Angeles.

It was a day filled with sights, sounds, laughter, a little running, and lots of friendship. The memories will surely last until our next adventure!

🌈🎭🖌️ ART FOR EVERYONE! 🎨🌻💫

Art Workshop with Tom Massey
Friday, October 2, 2026
1:30PM

Tom Massey, OUUF member and established artist, invites you to an upcoming art workshop exploring the theme “Capturing a Theme, Idea or Insight.” Tom describes the workshop this way:

“Everyone is encouraged to bring a photo of a scene that speaks to them personally and profoundly. We will endeavor to capture that notion in a drawing to be shared in our gathering.”

The workshop is open to everyone. Materials will be provided, and there is no charge to attend.

Thanks, Tom! We hope many of you will be able to join us for this creative and inspiring gathering.

Please note that Tom’s artwork can also be found at the One-of-a-Kind Gallery in Port Angeles.

Questions?

Contact Rose Prestipino at 360-922-4409.

2026 OUUF SILENT AUCTION

October 17

Our annual OUUF AUCTION is just weeks away!

Everyone is welcome—and there is NO REQUIREMENT TO OFFER AN ITEM FOR AUCTION OR TO PURCHASE AN AUCTION ITEM IN ORDER TO ATTEND! Who said, “There is no such thing as a free meal?” THIS ONE IS! 😄

📦Donating an Auction Item?

Please email Michael Bucierka octagonhse@wavecable.com with:

A photo of the item
A brief description
The item's value

Michael will contact you ONLY if your donation does not meet our auction criteria.

When dropping off donation at OUUF please put your name on each item.

📦 Donation Drop-Off Schedule

Saturday, October 10

9:00 a.m. – Noon at OUUF

Sunday, October 11

After Sunday service

Friday, October 16

9:00 a.m. – Noon at OUUF

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

Everyone is welcome! 🎉

For full details click the button below.

Silent Auction Details

Men’s Discussion Group

Thursdays 7-9PM
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
1:00 PM

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

Lunch/Brunch Bunch

HomeTown Diner aka Mariner Cafe

1st and Third Tuesdays

Next brunch will be Octoberv 6th and 20th

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 serviceAugust – 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?

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 talents 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 360 504-3054 ejbn@aol.com

Julia McKenna-Blessing-Nuffer 808-343-4113

Bob Nuffer 360 477-3939 e_nuff@msn.com

Geoff Rimositis 408 309-7796 grimositis@gmail.com