OUUC Weekly Update 7-19-22
News from the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Worship Service July 24 at 10:30 am - online and in-person
Due to the high COVID rate, sanctuary seating will be limited. Additional seating will be available in the classrooms. We encourage you to join online.
“The Deal on Those Days” – UUA General Assembly Service
The last few years have not been easy, including in our local congregations. Whole swaths of members have simply stopped coming; COVID is confusing and polarizing; many ministers have joined the great resignation, and Pew studies and friends alike have pronounced the end of the local church. At this moment, when so many of us might be wondering if we should just give up, and relent, now’s the time instead to double down on our commitment to the local church -this unique community that saves us and also breaks our hearts - often much more of the latter than we’d like to admit. In the midst of our culture of death, the church is a place of life. Or it is, as long as we are willing to bring our own lives to it. Join us for a morning of celebration, witness, and future-visioning for the already and not yet power of the local Unitarian Universalist church.
Leading us in worship will be Rev. Gretchen Haley, Rev. Shari Halliday-Quan, Rev. Sean Neil-Barron, Lea Morris, Adam Podd, Joseph and Aimee Santos-Lyons, and Allison King with the GA Choir.
OUUC Sunday Morning Service
https://zoom.us/j/873210124?pwd=U21qdmwxcTNyaE1LQ0xlU0MwM3VMQT09
Meeting ID: 873 210 124
Password: 995142
Dial +1 253 215 8782
See recordings of online services here.
Volunteer Appreciation
You are Invited! All volunteers (whether you volunteered once this year or many many times, All Volunteers) are invited to a party to appreciate and show gratitude for our fabulous volunteers. There will be food, games, raffle prizes, and plenty of fun. Saturday, July 30, 1:00-3:00 pm, at the covered shelter in LBA Park, 3333 Morse Merryman Rd SE. RSVP to Rev Sara Lewis.
Please add your thank you notes and appreciation for all the wonderful volunteers who have contributed to this last congregational program year. You can add your notes of appreciation to a Jamboard here. Or, if you prefer just email your note of appreciation to Rev Sara and she will add it to the final display.
Volunteer - Sewing Ministry
Seeking a new Lead for the Sewing Ministry! Our fabulous sewing ministry comes together in a variety of sewing projects, and team lead Karen Jackson is ready to pass the baton of leadership. For transition, Karen will co-lead with the new lead for a while as they get going. Skills needed: some basic sewing knowledge, but mostly organizational and management skills. If interested, please contact Karen!
Volunteer - Provide Food
Come join our OUUC Blue Apron Team of wonderful volunteers who twice a month donate main and side dishes for the dinner at the Unity Commons Adult Shelter, and food for the Food Bank's Summer Lunch Backpacks for the homeless and low-income students. July dates for both sites are Wednesday, July 20, and Wednesday, July 27. For details about volunteering please contact Jo Ann Young.
Volunteer - Memorial Services
Quick Notes
Church Office Hours: Tuesday and Thursday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm.
OUUC is Accepting Applications for a Tech & Communications Specialist. Read more....
July Worship Collaborative - See the worship schedule and read more.... In July, services will begin at 10:30 am instead of 10:00 am. The Zoom link will be different each week, so be sure to check the announcements for the link. There will be no coffee service or childcare to give volunteers a break. We also encourage people to have their own watch party to gather with others to watch the service together.
Coming Up:
- Community Ritual of Remembrance -Saturday, August 13 from 1:00-3:00 pm, outside at OUUC. Plan to join together in community to remember the people, pets, and even places we have lost to all causes during these challenging past few years. We'll gather outside to be together, remember together, mourn together. Bring your remembrances and your open heart.
Safety Reminder: Please lock and remove valuables from your vehicles.
COVID Phase: High. Please see our Phased Reopening Plan for information.
Help Bring the Fun to the OUUC Summer Picnic! August 27, 2:00 -7:30 pm. Do you do a fun craft? Birdwatch? Like to lead games? If you’d be willing to lead or organize an activity for the summer picnic, please contact Sara Lewis or Karmel Shields.
In the Larger Community
Learn more about the following events and others here.
Interfaith Works and Meaningful Movies Project (Olympia Chapter) are proud to present: "Mission Joy: finding happiness in troubled times" Wednesday, July 20 at 6:30 pm.
Cascadia Chalice Lighters 2022 Fall Call - The Fall 2022 Cascadia Chalice Lighters Call is devoted to replenishing the Hewett/Hopper/Raible Ministerial Support Fund.
Read more....
About Us
Sara Lewis, Director of Community and Faith Development
Darlene Sarkela, Congregational Administrator
Marie Arensmeyer, Facilities Manager
Anissa Bentlemsani, Religious Education Assistant
Office Hours
Tuesday and 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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OlympiaUUC/
Twitter: @OlyUUC