We’re coming to the end of September and our “Reduce Your Fossil Fuel Footprint” Challenge! We hope you have downloaded the spreadsheet and kept track of home and transportation energy use. If you haven’t, there’s still time to send in your scores by October 8! Give our August winner, Judith Anderegg, some competition! Congratulations as […]
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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 […]
Installation Update
I have written before about the ritual of installation, the covenanting that happens between a congregation and a called or settled minister. Many people have been working to have my installation at OUUC happen on Nov. 6, 2021. This past week, the Board and I agreed to delay the installation until June 2022. I know this is yet another […]
