A memorial service and interment of ashes for Junia E. Jenkins took place at OUUC on June 11, 2022 at 2 p.m. This service was live on Zoom and recorded. You can view the recording of the service below: An interment of ashes ceremony followed the service. You can view a recording of the interment […]
July Services with OUUC
by Rev. Mary Gear In many Unitarian Universalist congregations, summer services are a bit different. It is a time for ministers and staff to have time away, so there are more guest speakers and lay-led services. Sometimes congregations with two services go to one service. Services may be more relaxed and experimental. In the past […]
Reading with Rev. Sara: Book Recommendations!
by Rev. Sara Lewis During my sabbatical this year, I spent a great deal of time reading alone out at my family cabin, and I had time to enjoy some very good books. But I’m still working away at my giant To Be Read pile as well. My goal for 2022 is to read 100 […]
Bridges Are About Stress
by Rev. Mary Gear Part of my growing up in Michigan involved regular trips up north to the Mackinac Bridge. It is a 5-mile-long suspension bridge that connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. You can see a photo of the “Mighty Mac” below or through the bridge-cam here. For those who live near […]
An OUUC COVID-19 Update: May 2022
by Rev. Mary Gear If you track COVID cases, you know that they are rising in Olympia and around the country. At OUUC, the Health & Safety Task Force recently updated the congregation’s guidance to reflect the new risk levels from the CDC and COVID ActNow. You can find OUUC’s guidance on the website here. […]
