This week I attended the Fall meeting of the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Unitarian Universalist Minister’s association. I have been a part of this group since 2015, so I have met many of my colleagues in person, which was a help when we were online. In addition to deep check-in and some social time, […]
The Purposes of a Faith Community
“The times are urgent; let us slow down.” ~Dr. Bayo Akomolafe In 2004, two scientists, Gianni Pes and Michel Poulain published their research about the extraordinary number of centenarians (people who live to be over 100) in Sardinia, Italy. They drew a circle around the areas with a high number of elders and call […]
Member Engagement at OUUC
by Sara Lewis, Director of Religious Education and Faith Development Last Sunday we held a Q&A on Membership Engagement, to get some ideas of how we are doing in this area and what we could do to become even more engaging and welcoming in the future. Those who attended shared their own experiences, what had […]
Showing Up for Reproductive Justice
Last Saturday many from OUUC came out on a beautiful afternoon to march and rally for reproductive justice. It was a well attended event, with powerful and heartbreaking testimonials shared by people who support reproductive justice for all. One action that was suggested to participants is to contact our congressional representative, Marilyn Strickland, and let […]
Reproductive Justice and UU
With the recent passage of an anti-abortion law in Texas, reproductive justice is back in the news and the national conversation again. There will be rallies and marches all across the country this Saturday, October 2nd, organized and sponsored by the Women’s March. You can join me and Rev. Mary and other OUUC folks at […]
