OUUC Weekly Update 2-7-23
News from the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Worship Service February 12 at 10:00 am - online and in-person
"The Better Angels of Our Nature” with Rev. Carol McKinley
On this date in 1809 Abraham Lincoln was born; on a cold March morning in 1861, he delivered his first inaugural address as president of the United States. Knowing that the nation was facing dark times, he called people to heed “the better angels of our nature” if the liberation and justice for all proclaimed in the Declaration of Independence were to be realized. Today, as people of faith, we are urged to call upon the better angels of our nature as we face challenges in our world.
OUUC Sunday Morning Service
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See recordings of online services here.
Happening This Week
Thursday Community Dinner is for everyone! Every Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm
On February 9 dinner is All About Dip. If you want to bring a dip to share, that’s welcome, or just come to enjoy.
After the dinner the program events are:
6:30-7:30 pm Kids Making $ense class
6:30 pm 7-9th grade Our Whole Lives Class
6:30 pm Building the World We Dream About class
7:00 pm Spiritual Practice
Thursday Evening Spiritual Practices
Join our Music Director, Troy Fisher for musical meditation at 7:00 pm, online or in person.
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Sunday Talk Show Guest is Sally Brennand
The “After Church with Melanie Ransom” Sunday talk show will take place in-person in the sanctuary, and broadcast online. Sally Brennand is the special guest. You know Sally from her many hours of volunteering at OUUC, but did you know that she grew up in Libya? The show starts at 11:30 am in the sanctuary, and on Zoom, using the same link we use for Sunday services. If you missed some of the previous shows, you can find them on the website. Many of us come to OUUC for the theology or the minister, but we stay because of our life-long connections to the people. – Melanie Ransom
Extending Our Love Valentines Party
Saturday, February 11, 10:00 – noon, OUUC Commons.
The theme of this year’s Stewardship Drive is Extending our Reach. The Stewardship Committee invites you to a Valentine’s Party to Extend Our Love and appreciation for our OUUC members and friends. There will be cookie decorating and paper valentine making. Help make valentines to decorate the commons to thank OUUC donors and members for their ongoing support. The cookies will be served at the event and during after-service coffee or volunteers will deliver to on-line members. All Ages Are Welcome! There will be Musical entertainment provided by Troy Fisher and more Refreshments will be served. Photos of you and your beautiful valentine's creations will be taken by Tim Ransom. Door Prizes Too!!! SPECIAL NOTE: If you know a member that has not been to church lately or if would like someone to deliver cookies to you, please let Frances Tanaka know.
Ministry Programs
Article II and UUA General Assembly
The proposed changes to Article II will be voted on at this year’s General Assembly of the UUA. If you missed our forum last Sunday and want to explore more about Article II, you can find links on this padlet.
If you are interested in going to General Assembly either in person or online or being a delegate for OUUC and voting at GA, you can find out more about GA on this padlet.
And talk to either Rev. Mary or Rev. Sara if you’d like to be a delegate.
Save the Date - Karaoke!
Join us in the sanctuary following community dinner on Thursday, February 16 at 7:00 pm for a fun night of karaoke hosted by OUUC Communications Specialist, Andrea Capere. This family-friendly affair will focus on love songs. Shout your love from the proverbial mountaintops or heal your heartbreak through song among friends. All are welcome! Please note: Due to copyright and licensing concerns this event will not be on Zoom or YouTube.
Quick Notes
Masks are now optional, though always welcome, for most OUUC events, including Sunday morning services.
The next meeting of the Board of Trustees is Thursday, February 9 at 7:00 pm. For information, contact Board Secretary, Rich Kalman. Board of Trustees minutes are available here.
Safety Reminder: Please lock and remove valuables from your vehicles.
30 Days of Love! An offering of resources from Side With Love
Week Four of 30 Days of Love
The theme is Resilience: Climate Justice. Side with Love has resources for us all to explore here: Week Four: February 6 - February 12 — Side With Love
Drop-In Circle
Join Rev Sara for the Drop-In Discussion of the Monthly theme on Tuesday, February 7, at 6:30 pm. We will be reflecting upon the January theme: Power.
RSVP to Rev Sara or just join the Zoom call:
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Membership Class
Are you interested in membership at OUUC, or just looking to learn more about UUism and how the congregation works?
The next Membership Class will be offered on Saturday, March 25, 10:00 am-2:00 pm. All are welcome, including those who are just curious and those who are already members but want a refresher!
Olly, olly in-come-free! Return your hymnals to OUUC!
When we shut down for Covid almost 3 years ago, we checked out hymnals to those who wanted them so we could all sing together on Zoom from home. Now, as many return to the OUUC sanctuary, we are running out of hymnals on Sunday mornings. What a great problem of abundance to have! If you have at your home gray or teal hymnals that belong to OUUC and you are no longer using them there, please return them to OUUC. You can drop them off during office hours on Tuesday-Thursday between 10:00 am-2:00 pm. You can bring them by on Thursday evenings and stay for the community dinner at 5:30 pm and spiritual practice at 7:00. Or you can bring them on Sunday morning for our 10:00 am service. Plus, you can receive a book exchange for your hymnals! Once you've returned your hymnal(s), see Rev. Sara for a book from her UU book cart. Thank you for sharing the hymnals and music with everyone.
Rev. Mary
In the Larger Community
Learn more about the following events and others here.
Nominations Sought for 2023 Peacemaker Award - The Dispute Resolution Center of Thurston County (DRC) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Evan Ferber Peacemaker Leadership Award. Established in honor of DRC Founding Executive Director Evan Ferber, this annual award recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in strengthening civil discourse and promoting peaceful dispute resolution and civility.
Members of the community are encouraged to submit nominations for this award.
Photo: Jose Gutierrez Jr., a young community activist, and mediator who died as a result of complications from COVID-19 in 2021 was honored with the 2022 Peacemaker Award. His sister, Stella Haioulani accepted the award on behalf of Jose's family.
A Learning Right Relations Gathering with activist and educator, Elizabeth Satiacum
February 19, 1:30 pm, potluck to follow. In-person at Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation (OUUC) or via Zoom. Please join us for this unique gathering focused on youth and education with a special guest, Elizabeth Satiacum. Elizabeth Satiacum is an activist and teacher, working on such projects as Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Tribal Canoe Journeys, pipeline protests, Indigenous People's Day, Tribal Talk Radio and more with special attention paid to Native youth
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About Us
Sara Lewis, Director of Community and Faith Development
Darlene Sarkela, Congregational Administrator
Andrea Capere, Communications Specialist
Marie Arensmeyer, Facilities Manager
Anissa Bentlemsani, Religious Education Assistant
Carbon Marshall, Tech Specialist
Office Hours
Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
Email: liberalfaith@ouuc.org
Website: http://ouuc.org
Location: 2315 Division Street Northwest, Olympia, WA, United States
Phone: 360-634-2005
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