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Thursday Community Dinner is for everyone! Every Thursday 5:30-6:30 pmOn January 5 dinner is rice and beans (with hot sauce options!).
After the dinner the program events are:
6:30-7:30 pm Children’s Calendar Making Party 6:30 pm 7-9th grade Our Whole Lives Class 6:30 pm Building the World We Dream About class 7:00 pm Music Meditation Spiritual Practice | Thursday Evening Spiritual PracticesSpiritual Practices this Thursday, 7:00 pm, will be music meditation with Megan Johnston playing her harp. In-person and on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87438786949?pwd=ZFd4MFJiUGY4eS9KNVpmOVNnMm9BUT09
Meeting ID: 874 3878 6949 Passcode: 297714 | Sunday Talk Show Guest is Tim Ransom“WHAT?? Melanie is interviewing her husband?? Yep. After thirty years of marriage, Melanie still has questions for this fascinating guy. Find out more about Tim’s life as a scientist, naturalist, and historian, and participate in a group “chimpanzee hoot.” 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 |
Thursday Community Dinner is for everyone! Every Thursday 5:30-6:30 pm
On January 5 dinner is rice and beans (with hot sauce options!).
After the dinner the program events are:
6:30-7:30 pm Children’s Calendar Making Party
6:30 pm 7-9th grade Our Whole Lives Class
6:30 pm Building the World We Dream About class
7:00 pm Music Meditation Spiritual Practice
Thursday Evening Spiritual Practices
Spiritual Practices this Thursday, 7:00 pm, will be music meditation with Megan Johnston playing her harp. In-person and on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/87438786949?pwd=ZFd4MFJiUGY4eS9KNVpmOVNnMm9BUT09
Meeting ID: 874 3878 6949
Passcode: 297714
Sunday Talk Show Guest is Tim Ransom
“WHAT?? Melanie is interviewing her husband?? Yep. After thirty years of marriage, Melanie still has questions for this fascinating guy. Find out more about Tim’s life as a scientist, naturalist, and historian, and participate in a group “chimpanzee hoot.” 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
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Children’s Calendar Making PartyThis Thursday, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Let’s celebrate a new year by making a personalized calendar to hang on the wall! All ages of kids are invited. RSVP to Anissa. | All Ages Board Game NightAt OUUC on Saturday. January 28, 4:00-8:00 pm, with potluck dinner.
Bring food to share and your favorite board games. | Do You Love Books?Would you like to join a new project? We are starting a project to raise funds for OUUC's Faith Development Ministry, to provide books relevant to our programs.
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Children’s Calendar Making Party
This Thursday, 6:30-7:30 pm.
Let’s celebrate a new year by making a personalized calendar to hang on the wall!
All ages of kids are invited. RSVP to Anissa.
All Ages Board Game Night
At OUUC on Saturday. January 28, 4:00-8:00 pm, with potluck dinner.
Bring food to share and your favorite board games.
Do You Love Books?
Would you like to join a new project? We are starting a project to raise funds for OUUC's Faith Development Ministry, to provide books relevant to our programs.
Interested in being part of this project, contact Rev Sara.
The Green Bin: What Goes in the Compost Bin and What Doesn't
OUUC has a long history of recycling and composting. We also encourage our members to do the same at home. Lately, there's been some confusion about what is compostable, and what is not. Thurston County Solid Waste has composting requirements that may be different from other parts of the country or parts of Washington where you lived before. You can watch their short 2-minute video here.
OUUC also has the allowed materials posted on its green composting bins in the kitchen and in the Commons. It's important for us at OUUC and at home to put only allowed materials so that contamination does not happen and the systems can run smoothly. Thanks!
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Let’s Discuss Refuge!Drop-In Discussion Circle on Zoom, on Tuesday, January 3, 6:30-8:00 pm.
We’ll explore December’s theme, “Refuge”. See Tim Ransom’s reflections on this theme here.
We will discuss our thoughts and our practices around Refuge and spiritual practice. Register here.
Or just join the zoom call here: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82852738544
Meeting ID: 828 5273 8544 | Chili Cook-OffIt’s cold outside, and a great time to enjoy some Chili! Do you make excellent chili? We are looking for cooks for a Chili Cook-Off on Thursday, January 26. Contact Rev Sara if you’d like to contribute a pot - you could win a prize! Plus bragging rights! | Kids Making $ense Class starts in JanuaryA Class about money, labor, generosity, stewardship, and justice for children ages 4-10. Children will learn about money and spending, saving, and giving, explore religious teachings about stewardship and charity, and learn about labor, justice, and care for our common and sacred earth resources. Offered Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm, January 19-March 23. |
Let’s Discuss Refuge!
Drop-In Discussion Circle on Zoom, on Tuesday, January 3, 6:30-8:00 pm.
We’ll explore December’s theme, “Refuge”. See Tim Ransom’s reflections on this theme here.
We will discuss our thoughts and our practices around Refuge and spiritual practice. Register here.
Or just join the zoom call here:
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82852738544
Meeting ID: 828 5273 8544
Chili Cook-Off
It’s cold outside, and a great time to enjoy some Chili! Do you make excellent chili? We are looking for cooks for a Chili Cook-Off on Thursday, January 26.
Contact Rev Sara if you’d like to contribute a pot - you could win a prize! Plus bragging rights!
Kids Making $ense Class starts in January
A Class about money, labor, generosity, stewardship, and justice for children ages 4-10. Children will learn about money and spending, saving, and giving, explore religious teachings about stewardship and charity, and learn about labor, justice, and care for our common and sacred earth resources.
Offered Thursdays 6:30-7:30 pm, January 19-March 23.
Gentle Yoga Class
OUUC choir member June McKenzie will be offering an 8-week in-person Gentle Yoga Class beginning January 11 and ending March 1. The 75-minute class will start at 11:00 am, end at 12:15 pm, and meet at church.
This Gentle Yoga Class is not chair yoga, but it is for anyone from beginner to experienced. The moves are slower, and the poses are held longer. Each class will focus on breathwork, alignment, and relaxation. Each class will end with deep relaxation. The only equipment you need is a yoga mat—a light blanket and pillow are optional.
June has been teaching yoga for 20 years in a variety of settings—with women in hospitals, youth detention centers, and drug and alcohol treatment programs. Her background and studies have been in Hatha, Yin, Kundalini, and Anusara yoga practices.
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