You may have heard that the OUUC website (OUUC.org) is due for an update! We are currently finalizing a contract with a web designer, and it’s time to give you a better idea of what to expect during this process. First, a clarification: This redesign will affect the OUUC website, which is OUUC.org and everything […]
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Responding to Food Insecurity
By Sara Lewis, with input from Karmel Shields and Sally Brennand Even as we are celebrating the Harvest and Thanksgiving, there are people going hungry in our community. For many of us within the OUUC congregation, we feel this calls us to directly serve those less fortunate. Not knowing where or how families will access […]
From Rev. Mary: “The Soul of America”
I am writing this on Nov. 11; it’s Veteran’s Day and the 131st anniversary of statehood for Washington. Today it is clear that “United States” remains an aspiration. Today I grieve that the norms of thoughtful deliberation, pluralism and reciprocity are being broken by some who are in power. Thoughtful deliberation based on science and […]
From Rev. Mary – A Few Things for Inspiration
So many of you have been busy supporting our democracy—voting and helping to turn out the vote, writing postcards, making calls, supporting initiatives, and candidates. I am heartened and inspired by you! And, I’ve been inspired by the groups I have connected with to help make calls and to prepare for supporting a free and fair […]
From Rev. Mary – “The Spiritual Practice of Waiting”
I’m writing this at 9:45 pm on election evening; all polls are closed and some races have been called. In Washington state, many of the winners have been named and the initiatives decided. In the presidential race, it is too close to call. It seems likely that we will wait for a definitive answer—perhaps a day or two, perhaps […]
