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Ian Stephan

Feb 15 2022

Getting Beyond Climate Crisis Apathy: “I won’t make a difference.”

  Elizabeth Cripps, writing in the Guardian this last weekend, had an excellent set of responses to climate crisis apathy. One argument she tackles is, “I won’t make a difference.” This is a common response when we are faced with situations we believe to be beyond our control. Ms. Cripps responds to this notion: “ […]

Written by Ian Stephan · Categorized: Environment

Feb 10 2022

Connected to Something Greater

This past Sunday, our service was offered by the Pacific Western Region (PWR) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). The service honored the coming together of four districts into one region, acknowledging our diversity and celebrating the contributions of each area.   The Pacific Western Region (PWR) is one of five regions of the Unitarian Universalist […]

Written by Ian Stephan · Categorized: Minister

Feb 08 2022

Environmental Action Team (EAT) Monthly Climate Challenge

Get Involved with an Organization! Last month we urged you to write letters to the editor of local papers and contact your government leaders on climate-related issues and advocate for acting on the climate crisis. Individual actions like these are important and help push society to a better climate policy and fight climate change. Weatherizing […]

Written by Ian Stephan · Categorized: Environment

Feb 03 2022

Food Bank Drive-Through on January 30, 2022

OUUC members gathered in the parking lot for a drive-through to help collect food for the food bank. People brought food donations and enjoyed music, refreshments, and a bonfire. Thank you for your support of our larger community!

Written by Ian Stephan · Categorized: Faith in Action

Jan 20 2022

Letter from Rylee Uhrich

Greetings!  This is a letter of introduction, or re-introduction. My name is Rylee Uhrich and I am a student minister working towards UU ordination living here in Olympia. I have been a member of OUUC since 2019, though I have not been directly involved during this extended period of social distancing.  The reason I am […]

Written by Ian Stephan · Categorized: Ministries

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