Ian and Helen Christopher’s family will gather from Washington, California, New Mexico and Tennessee to remember them and commit their ashes to the columbarium in the Memorial Garden at the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation Sunday, July 3, at 1:00 pm. Ian Christopher (1900-1997) and Helen Gray Christopher (1909-2008) were prominent members of the Olympia community, […]
The Joy of Being Together
by Rev. Sara Lewis It has been wonderful to begin re-gathering for in-person events again with you all. We’ve recently held a party for my ordination, the lovely Installation of Rev Mary as our covenanted settled minister, a youth group laser tag party, and the newcomer party this last Sunday. So many parties! But the […]
The Same and Different: Looking Ahead to the 2022-2023 Church Year
by Rev. Mary Gear & Rev. Sara Lewis It’s a Spring practice in church life to begin planning for the next congregational year, and that’s what the OUUC staff has been doing. Even as we bring the current year to a close and look to a more relaxed schedule for the Summer, we’re looking ahead. […]
Climate – Get Your Oar in the Water – Sunday June 26
After the service on June 26, enjoy lunch with the OUUC Environmental Action Team, and leadership and staff from the Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT). Learn how the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan is being implemented and funded. The program will provide finger foods and conversation followed by a presentation by members of TCAT. TCAT was […]
Being Installed: A Reflection from the Minister on OUUC’s Installation Ceremony
by Rev. Mary Gear Last Saturday was a joyous celebration of the life of this congregation—the past, the present and the future. We gathered together to honor the 70th anniversary of OUUC (formerly the Unitarian Fellowship of Olympia) and you installed me as your minister. “Weren’t you already our minister?” someone asked. Yes, I was […]


