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 […]
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The Flower Communion
Unitarian Universalism is a tradition with fewer rituals and regular liturgical elements than many other traditions, but we do have a few. The most common liturgical ritual for us is, of course, to light a chalice. This is a ritual element that began sometime in the 1970’s, as UU’s were inspired by the symbol that […]
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 […]
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 […]
So What Is an Interfaith Chaplain, Anyway?
by Rev. Sara Lewis As many of you know, I have recently been ordained by the Chaplaincy Institute as an Interfaith Chaplain. This was a two year seminary education and ordination process that included classwork in: global spiritual traditions, comparative theology, spiritual psychology, ministerial ethics, “ministry basics” (preaching, praying, etc), deep listening, being with death […]
