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 […]
Blog – Archive
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 […]
Sanctuary Update
The OUUC sanctuary has been a busier place than usual lately, so I thought an update on activities might be helpful. Who was in the sanctuary on Sunday? Last Sunday, August 8, there were more people in the Sanctuary for the service than we’ve seen for a while. In addition to the musicians and worship leaders, members of the Health […]
Let Our Love Fly – The Art Flag Project
The art flag project is a creative and collaborative expression of community as we come together to prepare for Reverend Mary’s installation. We are hoping as many members as possible will join in to decorate at least one small fabric flag using icons and designs (no words please) that represent your connection to the OUUC. […]
August’s Environmental Challenge – Energy Saving Home Cooling
The OUUC Environmental Action Team knows we are all in this planet-saving business together, so let’s have some fun and learn some things on our way! Join the OUUC monthly Environmental Action Challenge! Thanks to all who participated in our July Water Conservation Challenge. Send in those tracking sheets by August 13 to enter and […]
