Sunday, January 7, 2018 Sunday Services @ 9 and 11 a.m. "Ubuntu" by Pam Iverson Music: Adult Choir Programs for Children and Youth: Classes for Preschool-Grade 8: 9:00 a.m. Children begin in service with families High School Youth Group 11:00 a.m. Toddler Room: Open from 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. for children ages 6 months to 3 years.
| Sunday, January 14, 2018 Sunday Services @ 9 and 11 a.m. "Our Place in This New Reality" by Rev. Eric Kaminetzky Music: Kathleen Bennett and Emily Paynich Programs for Children and Youth: Classes for Preschool-Grade 8: 9:00 a.m. Children begin in service with families High School Youth Group 11:00 a.m. Toddler Room: Open from 9:00 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. for children ages 6 months to 3 years. |
Returned Peace Corps Volunteer, Pam Iverson, shares what she learned about how relationships create who we are, from her time living in a Zulu community in South Africa.
The 2013 documentary, "Following the Ninth" explores the impact music has played throughout history, with special emphasis on the last Movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony (known to many of us as 'Ode To Joy'). Struggles throughout history have used this stirring Movement as a source of glorious empowerment against seemingly insurmountable odds. We believe we are in such a time now as we move boldly into 2018. Please stay after the film for a musical celebration of "Ode to Joy!".
Racial Justice Workgroup is meeting on Sunday, January 21 at 12:30. We will be developing themes and goals, organziing as we go.
January/February Reading Circle: "Daring Democracy" - Discussion dates - January 14 and 28 and February 11.
The Jean Kim Foundation for Homeless Education is January's Sunday Offering. This local Lynnwood effort was founded by Pastor Jean Kim, to help homeless students attend (mainly Edmonds) community college or vocational school. In addition to counseling and help with expenses, the Foundation has provided a tent camp, portable toilet and small community center building for students on the campus of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church. Jean Kim, 81, an immigrant from Korea, has devoted her life to helping homeless individuals. Ms. Kim will speak to the EUUC congregation on January 7.
Daring Democracy: Igniting Power, Meaning, and Connection for the America We Want, was selected by the UUA as a Common Read for 2017-2018. Discussions will be held on January 14 and 28 and February 11. Copies of the book can be ordered from the Social Justice Desk this Sunday for $9, including shipping to your home. A limited number of copies will be available on loan. For more information visit this website.
Planning for our annual auction on April 7 is already underway, and the Finance Committee is seeking proposals for the Fund-A-Need auction item. We have raised tens of thousands of dollars to fund improvements to our buildings through Fund-A-Need auctions. Recent Fund-A-Need projects include the new playground, the Enhancing our Spaces effort, and the loft upgrade project.
Any committee or individual member or staff member can propose a Fund-a-Need item by submitting a written summary of the item, which must contain the following:
The Finance Committee prioritizes all of the proposals that meet the evaluation criteria and recommend one or more projects to the Board, which selects one or more projects for the auction’s Fund-a-Need item. Please submit your requests by February 20, 2018 for consideration. For more information, please consult the full Fund-A-Need policy.
EUUC is hosting an adult education class on Emergency Preparedness in Chapman Hall on February 25, 2018, from 1 to 4 p.m. The Quiet Heart Wilderness School brings their team to us ready for any sort of natural (or otherwise) disaster. You will learn what you need to do to be prepared to be on your own for 3 weeks after an event that knocks out utilities and other resources. Topics include finding and making shelter, insulation and staying warm, building fire, collecting and purifying water, primitive cooking, creating survival kits, family security, and more. Cost to EUUC members is $25 individuals / $35 families. Our neighbors and friends pay a slightly higher fee. Open to all. Reserve your space by emailing emergencypreparedness.rsvp@euuc.org.
You are invited to join the open women's circle which meets on the second Thursday of each month in Room 6 at 7 p.m. This circle is an opportunity to join with other women in mutual sharing of ourselves around topics that nourish our spirits. It is ongoing and open to both newcomers and longtime members. You are welcome to come and see if this group is right for you. If it is a good fit, please join us as a regular member of the group. For more information please contact Carol Peters or Gail Smith.
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. A day-long Professional Day designed for religious professionals is planned for Friday, April 27, before the start of Regional Assembly. Discount lodging is available at the Portland DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel, site of the Regional Assembly. Childcare and youth programming will be available. Registration will open by January 4. Watch the PWR website for full details to be posted soon.
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