September 27, 2017

The Installation of the Rev. Cecilia Kingman

Friday, September 29 at 7 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Edmonds

Please join us for the installation ceremony of the Reverend Cecilia Kingman as our Minister for Faith and Justice! This joyous occasion will take place on Friday, September 29, at 7:00 p.m. at First United Methodist Church of Edmonds, 828 Caspers Street, Edmonds. The sermon will be given by the Rev. Marlin Lavanhar, Senior Minister of All Souls Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, a multi-racial congregation of more than 2000 members with a vibrant social justice presence in Tulsa. The Rev. Jason Shelton, composer of our beloved hymn "Standing on the Side of Love," will conduct the EUUC Choir and Youth Choir.

Childcare will be provided during the service. The Installation will last approximately 90 minutes. A cake reception will follow immediately after the service. Join us for this service celebrating our new ministry!

For All That Is Our Life: Building Singing Communities of Joyful Resilience - A Workshop with Rev. Jason Shelton

Saturday, September 30 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at EUUC

Music plays a unique role in Unitarian Universalist communities - our songs define us and show us the path to Beloved Community. But they also challenge us at our core and encourage us to engage the hard questions that inevitably come up even in the most Beloved Communities. Come join in a time of reflection and joyful singing with Rev. Jason Shelton, UU minister and composer from Nashville, TN. All are welcome!

Rev. Jason Shelton to speak on "A Place in the Choir and Sending Rev. Eric Kaminetzky off to Sabbatical"

Sunday services, October 1 at 9 and 11 a.m.

"There’s truth in that old saying about preaching to the choir. They’re the ones who show up no matter what, when times are hard or tempers thin. How do we turn the whole church into that choir?

Calling all prospective Cold Weather Shelter volunteers

Sunday, October 1 at 12:15 p.m. in Chapman Hall

An informational meeting will convene after the second service on Sunday, October 1st. This will be an opportunity to update previous volunteers as well as inform new folks who wish to learn about this important service for the homeless. Our EUUC team covers cold Monday nights from November through March. Come learn how you can help. A light lunch will be provided.

UU 101 - Beliefs & History of Unitarian Universalism

Sunday, October 1 at 12:30 p.m. in the Friarplace 

UU 101, the first of two classes about Unitarian Universalism and EUUC, is scheduled for Sunday, October 1 after the 11 a.m. service. UU 101 & 102 are required classes for folks who wish to join our congregation, and we find they help newcomers make an informed decision about whether Unitarian Universalism and EUUC are the right fit for them. Lunch is served and childcare is available with advance notice. You can sign up online, by calling the church office, or by contacting Lynn Carpenter or Nancy Gladow.

Much Ado About Someone Special

Sunday, October 8 at 12:15 p.m. in the Narthex

Norma Bruns’ 94th Birthday will be celebrated on Sunday, October 8  following the second service. Please join us in honoring this founding member with cake and coffee.

International Day of the Girl 2017 Celebration 

Sunday, October 15 at 12:30 p.m. in Chapman Hall

Join the Advocates for Women to celebrate girls and explore how to address some of the unique challenges they face here and around the world. A light but yummy lunch will be served. We invite you to bring a new book that showcases girls, which we will donate to inspire children (ages 2-12) in housing transition at Tomorrow's Hope. Please sign up in the Narthex or by email to a4w.rsvp@euuc.org.

Sunday Offering for October

October’s Sunday Offering will aid the UUA/UUSA Recovery Funds for Hurricanes Harvey and Irma and will be divided equally. Both will assist UU congregations and their members most affected by the storm. Half of the Harvey Fund is being earmarked for UUSC’s long time partner RAICES, a Texas based organization, in their effort to support at-risk populations. It is crucial that immigrant communities-documented and undocumented-are able to seek the help and assistance they need in the storm’s aftermath.

Northwest Artists' Holiday Show needs volunteers

Looking ahead, the Northwest Artists' Holiday Show will be held Saturday and Sunday, November 4 and 5. This is a longstanding fundraiser for our church. To be able to continue our phenomenal success, volunteers are needed. There are a wide variety of tasks. Stop by the table in the Narthex. Sign up sheets are waiting to be filled, or look for "Sign Up Genius" in you email. Your help is very much needed and appreciated.

Mini-potluck Sign up

Make new friends with newcomers to EUUC. Several mini-potlucks in EUUC members' homes are scheduled for October and November. Newcomers and members are invited to sign-up on Sundays October 1 and October 8 in the Narthex. Or, contact Cyndy Norman by phone or email.

NW UU Justice Summit – “Called to Action”

Saturday, October 7 from 8:45 a.m. to 5 p.m. at University Unitarian Church

Also climate presentation Friday evening

Spend a day energizing your justice passions with UUs from all around the region. Listen to EUUC environmental activist Carlo Voli, Rev. Cecilia Kingman, and anti-racism activist Leslie Schmidt talk about what it can mean to be called to action. Meet with others in issue groups of your choice. Come away energized and renewed in your commitment, in comraderie with other UUs! For more information about the Summit and Friday evening / Sunday morning events, click here, or pick up a brochure in the Narthex - and please sign up on the bulletin board.

How are we living out our mission?

The Committee on Ministry is asking members to let them know how we are living out our mission - of gathering together, nurturing the spirit, and living our vision of a just and sustainable world. We have color coded boards in the Narthex for each of the 3 parts of the vision. And we'd like you to write activities we've done that enact each part of the vision on matching colored sticky notes that are near the boards. We'll do this for 3 Sundays, tally the results and let you know what we learn.

Reading Circles - Popular Titles Return

For those who missed earlier discussions or want to continue the conversation, two titles will be repeated in October. Rachel Maxwell will host a potluck dinner and discussion of Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates at her Edmonds home on October 6. There will be a discussion at EUUC following second service on October 15: Bryan Stevenson's Just Mercy, led by Ginger Alonzo. If you have copies of these books to return or donate, please bring them to the Social Justice Desk. To register or for more information email sjrc.rsvp@euuc.org or call Kyle Gillis.

Register Children Now for Faith Development

Ingathering is fast approaching, so don’t forget to register your kids for our Faith Development program. Registering helps keep Faith Development running smoothly by making sure we have accurate and up to date information on important things like birthdays, allergies, and emergency contacts. You can find the form here.

Weekly Family Email

Our Minister for Faith and Justice, the Rev. Cecilia Kingman, sends out a weekly email update about the week's programs and other special announcements. If you have children under 18 and would like to receive this weekly message, send a note to Cecilia and include your children's names and ages, and your name and contact info.

Registration Open for Children and Youth

Registration is now open for Programs for Children and Youth. Please visit our website to register your child or youth, or stop by the office for paper registration. All children ages one to 18 should be registered.