As I sat down to write this week, I started by typing: What to expect at OUUC in the Fall. While I can make some guesses and we are planning because that’s what we do, the best I can offer is to expect the unexpected, expect to adapt and change, expect to pivot and be […]
Fall Sunday Service Plan
You know that I am one to have Plan B ready. I’m not sure what letter of the alphabet we’re on now, but I do know we’re past B! We will keep making the best decisions we can with flexibility and grace as we make our way through whatever comes our way. Thank you to the […]
How Our Tech Connects
You’ve been hearing “It’s about connection, not perfection” from the OUUC Tech Team for over 18 months now. What does that mean now, as we shift gears into what we’re calling “hybrid” services? What’s in the future for connection with OUUC? As Rev. Mary has shared in today’s Spark!, we are not where we hoped […]
Why Are We Here Again?
If you saw the Weekly Update from Tuesday, you’ve seen that we have decided to postpone several things due to the high rate of COVID transmission in Thurston County and everywhere. And it’s the fun stuff, like the congregational picnic and the installation. Why is it always the fun stuff? You might hear a bit […]
Congregational Picnic Postponed
We know that COVID guidance is changing daily and that many are worried about the delta variant. Taking the federal, state, and county guidance into consideration as well as the current high transmission rates, we have decided to postpone the congregational picnic. Thank you to all the volunteers who worked with Gail to plan this […]