OUUC Weekly Update 1-17-18
News from the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation
Worship Services January 21, services at 9:15 and 11:00 am
What is Realm?
This Sunday! Seeing the Racial Water: A Workshop with Robin Diangelo
Thursday, January 18, 6:30 - 8:30 pm, Meaningful Movies Olympia
“On the Edge: Family Homelessness in America,” Thursday, January 18, 6:30-8:30 pm. JOIN US FOR THE FIRST IN THE MEANINGFUL MOVIES OLYMPIA SHOWINGS!
Justice not Jails sponsors "The IF Project" February 15, 6:30 pm
The Meaningful Movies presentation for February is "The IF Project", an amazing film about a writing program helping women in the Purdy Women's Correctional Facility explore their past and move forward. After the film, discuss the program with program participants, police, prosecutors, and public defenders.
Second Women’s March in Olympia
Saturday, January 20, 11:00 am, Capitol Campus. Wear your Standing on the Side of Love t-shirt and gather with other OUUC marchers near the Tivoli Fountain for the opening rally. About 12 everyone walks or rolls to Heritage Park, where there will be a Community Fair.
Coming Up - Membership Classes
Not a member yet? OUUC Membership classes begin Sunday, February 4, at 12:30 pm, then resume on the next two Sundays at that same time. So, you know, go ahead and decide to join our, and your OUUC community. And Welcome! Sign up here for the Membership class.
Thank You!
Thank you to all the kitchen helpers who pitched in to make last Sunday's Lunch a success! Julie Rosmund, Sara Chafe, Nancy Curtiss, and Joyce Steckler saw a need and jumped in to fill it. Thank you!
Ministerial Search
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.
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 identities. Build multigenerational community while having fun! Sign up by January 28, either by picking up a form or by emailing Sara Lewis.
This Week in Religious Education
In our Spirit Play class for pre-K children, we had the wisdom story The Broken Pot, to illustrate our 2nd UU Promise To offer fair and kind treatment to everyone. Labyrinth Learning for 1st-5th grades learned about Theodore Parker and his quote that the Arc of the Universe Bends Toward Justice. In Middle School group they began the topic of Race and Racism/anti-racism which they will continue exploring for the next months. Read more....
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?
We have reached the deadline to sign up. 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.
Books Brownies and Beans Soiree - Shelter from the Storm
Come relax, enjoy good food and drink, and get the first chance to snag great books at the BBB Soiree. Sweet and savory hors d'oeuvres and beverages provided. Friday, February 23, 6:00 to 9:00 pm. Tickets will be available in February for a voluntary donation of $20 to $50. Proceeds will support the overhead cost of the book sale. Volunteers to help with the event are needed. Contact Steve Tilley.
Adult Education Registration Time!
Two classes could use more signups: Acting 101, 8 spirited classes starting Saturday, February 3, and Membership, starting Sunday, February 4 and required for becoming a new OUUC member. The Membership class also welcomes current OUUC friends and members wanting to review the foundations of our faith. The Membership class provides lunch beforehand. The class needs 8 registrants or will be postponed. Sign up.
Books, Brownies, & Beans needs your books!
We want to be awash in your donations, overwhelmed with books to sort. Every book is a contribution to our commitment to help the homeless in our community. Please bring them to the Religious Education wing sooner rather than later. Where else can you put a collection box? Who else can you ask if they have books to donate? If you know someone who would love to donate but finds it hard to do the physical work of boxing them up, let Sally Brennand know and we'll send people to pack and transport books and provide a tax receipt! Sign up sheets for book sorters and bistro entertainers are now available in the Commons.
There's a Great Regional Assembly Coming Up
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.
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 23 - The Westside Tavern, 1815 Harrison Avenue NW. - Contact Meliz Maatta or Alice Curtis.
Guy’s TGIT meets on Thursdays at 4:30 pm. January 18 - Top Rung Brewing, 8345 Hogum Bay Ln NE. - 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 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.
About Us
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