OUUC Weekly Update 1-10-18
News from the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Worship Services - January 14, services at 9:15 and 11:00 am
Let's Do Lunch!
Stay after the 11:00 service this week for a light lunch, followed by the Soul Matters Open Circle. January's theme is Intention. You need not stay for Soul Matters to be welcome to lunch. (Like this idea? Volunteers will be needed to put on lunch in February and March. Sign up to help by contacting either Sara Lewis or Bonnie Guyer Graham.)
Thursday, January 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Meaningful Movies Olympia
“On the Edge: Family Homelessness in America,” is the first in the Meaningful Movies Olympia at OUUC. A community conversation with local leaders in the work to end homelessness follows the showing.
Seeing the Racial Water: A Workshop with Robin Diangelo
January 21, 1:00 pm at OUUC. Registration is necessary – space is limited and is filling fast. OUUC members and students: $10; General Admission: $15. Register here.
Women’s March in Olympia
Wear your Standing on the Side of Love t-shirt, and gather on the Capitol Campus for the opening rally, walk to Heritage Park, where there will be a Community Fair.
Two Ways to Help the Homeless
The High School group will be packing care packages for people experiencing homelessness on January 21 at 12:30 pm. They are seeking donations of the following before then: Socks, hats/gloves/scarves, batteries, chemical hand or toe warmers, band-aids or other small 1st aid supplies, unscented small toiletries, small tissue packs, small snacks (such as granola bars), cough drops, and chapstick. Donations can be dropped off at the Director of Religious Education's office.
The Board Line
Beginning the search for a new settled minister
On December 10, 2017, your board of trustees convened a congregational linkage session to discuss the upcoming search process for OUUC’s new settled minister. The meeting, open to all who wished to attend, was the second in the board’s newly-established series of congregational linkage meetings, held after second service on Sunday mornings. Many in the congregation participated in this meeting, as did all members of the board and the Rev. Eric Posa.
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Adults - Sign up to be a Mystery Pal!
Mystery Pals is a program that matches children in preschool to 5th grade with a Mystery pal who is either an older youth or an adult. Pals exchange notes, puzzles, small gifts, or other clever surprises in a mailbox (secretly) for four weeks, and then on the 5th Sunday, we have a party to reveal the identity of the Mystery Pals. Build some multigenerational community while having fun! Sign up by January 28, either by picking up a form in the Religious Education entryway or by emailing Sara Lewis.
This Week in Religious Education
In our Spirit Play class for preK children, we had a story about the Calendar. Labyrinth Learning had another story about New Years, with Shante Keys and the New Year's Peas. They had a special snack of black-eyed peas and explored intention setting for the new year by making bracelets with an intention spelled out on them.
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Our Whole Lives for 4th-5th Grades
Our Whole Lives is a comprehensive, developmentally appropriate, sexuality education program. The program for 4th-5th grades runs 8 weeks, and will be offered in February and March. Mandatory Parent Orientation January 28, 2:00 – 4:00 pm. To reserve a spot, email Sara Lewis.
Do you want to meet people over dinner?
Time to sign up for Small Group Dinners online by January 17. Sign up as a host or an alternate. If you have questions, please contact Carol Williams or Pat Sonnenstuhl.
Women Writers Meet
January is open enrollment time for the OUUC Women Writer's Group! We meet at Browser's Bookshop from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm on two Saturdays a month. This month, we'll meet on January 13 and 27. Do you want to be inspired and supported on your writing journey? Contact Amy Taylor with your questions.
Young Singers
The OUUC Young Singers will resume practice this Saturday at noon. This is an open group and welcomes all children to join, with no fee.
The Books Beans and Brownies Fundraiser is Coming February 24!
Books, Brownies, & Beans raises money for our community's homeless and YOU can help! 1) Sign up to sort books in the Commons; drop-in sorters are also welcome. Shifts are Sundays 9:00 am-noon and Tuesdays and Thursdays 6:00 - 8:00 pm. 2) Sign out a donation box today and put it at work, at school, or at the gym to collect books from friends and acquaintances. 3) Donate books and help them find new homes. Leave them in the Religious Education wing close to the drinking fountains. 4) Try out some new brownie recipes or dig out your old favorites. Brownie sign-up sheets will be available later this month. With all of us working together, we can make a big impact on our wider community.
Stand on the Side of Love
Compassionate Friends
You are welcome to attend this lively discussion of relevant topics related to creating compassion in our lives. Saturday, January 13, 1:30 – 3:00 pm. Hosted by Susan Lobel, at her home. Contact Susan for directions.
Sanctuary Art
The colorful paintings hanging in the sanctuary are by Marigem Emde, long a member of OUUC and of the choir. Marigem would appreciate your comments about the art works. Prices are available upon request, and she will also consider offers.
Social Groups
YUUNG (Age 21-31ish) - Church and Lunch (Every last Sunday). Come to church, sit with the young adults. Contact Ryan Baye.
PUGs (Powerful Unitarian Universalist Gals) - All women are welcome to join us for fellowship and conversation. Wednesdays 10:30 - Noon, PUGs at OUUC meets in the Youth Room. You may bring a beverage in your own container. - Contact Pat Sonnenstuhl.
Ladies Unitarian Social – All women affiliated with OUUC, and their guests, are welcome at Lady Unitarian Social Hour. We meet weekly on Tuesday afternoons from 4:30 to 6:00 pm to share conversation and refreshments. Please feel free to drop in at any of our weekly gatherings. January 16 - Skep & Skein, Suite B14, 2106 Harrison Ave NW. - Contact Meliz Maatta or Alice Curtis.
Guy’s TGIT meets on Thursdays at 4:30 pm. January 11 - Cascadia Homebrew, 211 - 4th Ave E. - Contact Bernie Brady.
MUGs (Mighty Unitarian Guys) meets for eclectic discussions every Thursday morning from 10:00 to 11:00 am at Traditions Cafe in downtown Olympia. Men of all ages are welcome. - Contact Jim Lengenfelder.
In the Larger Community
On January 14 there is a silent meditative Peace Walk to Honor Martin Luther King's values. The event is hosted by Interfaith Works. The march begins at Marathon Park along the Deschutes Parkway at noon.
The four districts of the UUA’s Pacific Western Region will gather April 27-29 in Portland, OR for the 2018 Regional Assembly. Speakers include civil rights activist, the Rev. Dr. William Barber; Washington Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, advocate for women’s, immigrant, civil, and human rights; and the Rev. Susan Frederick-Gray, newly elected UUA president. Programming includes workshops, worship, district meetings, and an optional social justice activity. Registration is open. Watch the PWR website for full details. More information is available here.
On Tuesday, January 23, Equal Rights Washington will be hosting our annual Lobby Day in Olympia. Together, we will tell our stories to legislators from all corners of the state - this is one of the most effective ways to support our goals to advance and protect the rights, dignity, and safety of all LGBTQ Washingtonians. Will you join us for ERW's 2018 Lobby Day? With your help, we will continue to make strides toward a more inclusive and equitable state.
Seminary for a Day will be returning to First Unitarian Church in Portland on January 27. Dr. Robin DiAngelo will offer our keynote presentation, “Seeing the Racial Water” -- as well as a follow-up afternoon workshop. Additional afternoon workshops on such topics as Lectio Divina, Writing As a Spiritual Practice, Anti-Racism and Spiritual Organizing, Sacred Movement: Tai Chi & QiGong, and many more, offered by local clergy and other Unitarian Universalist teachers, will make this a rich and rewarding day. Register online for the stand-alone morning session, or the full day.
The Dispute Resolution Center is seeking nominations for the 2018 Evan Ferber Peacemaker Leadership Award. The DRC welcomes and encourages members of the community to submit nominations for this award, which annually recognizes individuals who have demonstrated extraordinary leadership in promoting civil discourse and civic harmony. To view and download the nomination form click here. Please provide as much information as possible on your nominee, their community involvement and why they are deserving of the award. Please submit nomination forms to Dispute Resolution Center, Attn: Joe Sanders, P.O. Box 6184, Olympia, WA 98507. The deadline for submitting nominations is Friday, February 28.
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