November 8, 2017

Vespers Service

Friday, November 10 at 7:30 p.m. in Chapman Hall

Our monthly Vespers service will take place this Friday. All are welcome to sit in candlelit circle, to meditate, sing, and experience poetry. Music will include piano, guitar and crystal and Tibetan bowls and Native American flute.

Sno-King Meaningful Movies presents "Time To Choose"

Saturday, November 11 at 7 p.m. in Chapman Hall

This Saturday! Climate change is a global threat, but solutions are available. Watch world-renowned entrepreneurs, innovators and brave individuals on the front lines tell their remarkable stories. Real people changing our world for the better. Stay for a discussion with special guest, Lynn Fitz-Hugh of 1 Sustainable Planet. Free! Donations accepted. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.

Reading Circle for Just Mercy Rescheduled

Sunday, November 12 at 9 a.m. in The Friarplace

The Reading Circle for Just Mercy: A Story of Justice and Redemption, written by the Ware lecturer, Bryan Stevenson, has been rescheduled to November 12. Come join us and share your thoughts and insights with the group.

Newcomers' Connection Reception

Sunday, November 12 after the 11 a.m. service in Chapman Hall

If you're new to EUUC and would like to learn more about our congregation, or how to get involved, our Newcomers' Connection Reception will be held this Sunday. Grab a cup of coffee and join our membership team back in Chapman Hall for informal conversation.

Dessert and Discussion 

Sunday, November 12 at 12:30 p.m. in The Friarplace 

The Committee on Ministry is hosting a Dessert and Discussion on the topic of “ Fulfilling our Mission.”  Steve Ernst will be the facilitator and a light snack lunch will be served.

Save the Date

December Reading Circle: "The First White President" discussion at 7 p.m. on Friday, December 15 at Rachel Maxwell's home.

Social Concerns Holiday Projects

Once again, we are getting ready for our Holiday projects. A table will be in the narthex starting Sunday, November 12th, where you can sign up to help with these projects. One of our main activities is the South Snohomish County Toy Shop. Parents who are clients at the Lynnwood or Mountlake Terrace foodbanks will have the opportunity to come to the Toy Shop and pick out a gift for their child.

Sunday Offering for November

Babies of Homelessness is the Sunday Offering cause for the month of November. This local group was created to raise awareness of babies and toddlers who are the victims of homelessness and living in homeless encampments, cars and RVs or temporary shelters. There are many resources for school age children, but basic needs of younger children are often unmet. They are often hidden from society by parents who desperately need help but fear they could lose their children if Child Protective Services deems them unable to care for their children. The group provides “care” packages of diapers, baby food and clothing and delivers them wherever needed.

Food Collection Discontinued

Social Concerns is discontinuing the collection of non-perishable food at EUUC. We thank all who have supported this effort in past years and encourage you to donate to area foods banks. Social Concerns will continue to provide support in other ways for those in our community who are in need of food, including growing fresh produce and gleaning fruit for area food banks and preparing and serving breakfast at the Neighbors in Need program on a monthly basis. A huge thank you to Mary Freundlich who has collected and taken the donated items to the food banks for many years.

New cell phone numbers for Iverson/Long 

Our new directory reported incorrect cell phone numbers for Pam and Greg.  Call the office to get the correct ones and then note them in your directory.  If you've not picked up your new directory yet, stop by the office to get one. 

Cold Weather Shelter Volunteers Needed

Once again EUUC is organizing teams to cover cold Monday nights at the Cold Weather Shelter from November 1st to March 31st. If you could help serve dinner, or stay overnight, or serve breakfast and help with cleanup, please sign up on our clipboard on the Social Justice bulletin board or email socialconcerns.rsvp@euuc.org.

2017-2018 EUUC Directory is ready for pickup 

The first edition of the 2017-2018 EUUC Directory has been printed.  Stop by the office at your convenience to pick up a copy.  If you are a committee chair or board member, you will find a copy in your mailbox.  

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.