Worship services are held every Sunday at 9:00 AM (onsite only) and at 10:45 AM (onsite and online, links below).
Most Sundays, we also offer an After-Service Forum at 12:15 pm (onsite and online, at the same links).
Click here for more details on the current Sunday schedule. Click any date below for more details on the services and after-service forum planned for that Sunday.
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Our Spiritual Theme for October is Cultivating Compassion.
Sunday, October 12, 2025:
“Cultivating Compassion” with Rev. Mary Gear
We explore our monthly spiritual theme of Cultivating Compassion. As a people of faith, we use this word a lot, yet we may not have a shared understanding of its meaning and practice. What does cultivating compassion look like at this moment in history?
After-Service Forum: Recycling and the WRAP Act, with Heather Trim of Zero Waste Washington
Heather Trim will talk about the Recycling Reform Act, (aka the WRAP Act) which was signed into law in May 2025, as well as other zero-waste initiatives. The WRAP Act establishes a product stewardship program for packaging and printed paper, including recycling and reuse targets and plastic source reduction.
Heather Trim has been the Executive Director of Zero Waste Washington since 2016. Prior to that, Heather was active in zero waste issues, including helping to lead the Seattle bag campaign and to get the ban on styrofoam serviceware passed. Previously, Heather was Director of Science and Policy at Futurewise, focusing on habitat, shoreline, stormwater and other issues related to land use. Heather earned a BS in geology from Yale University and a PhD from UCLA in geochemistry.
Sunday, October 19, 2025:
“Same and Different” with Rev. Mary Gear
We explore the human paradox that we are one and we are different. This is the 2025 auction service with John Tefajian and an original piece of music by Jeff Goates.
After-Service Forum: “Who You Gonna Call?” Skill Builder with Rev. Sara
Join Rev. Sara for a practical walkthrough of OUUC’s new ‘Who to Contact’ list on the Contact Us page. With recent staff changes and new roles across the congregation, knowing who handles what can feel confusing. This skill builder will help you navigate the updated contact sheet, understand who’s responsible for different ministry areas, and feel confident reaching out when you need support. Whether you’re wondering who to contact about facilities, communications, membership, or something else entirely, we’ll make sure you know exactly where to turn. Bring your questions!
Sunday, October 26, 2025:
“The Wild in Us” with Rev. Mary Gear
This Halloween season, we explore why we want to stay connected to the wild. What does it mean that we humans are part of the animal kingdom? How does that affect our being in the world and our spirituality?
After-Service Forum: Geoff Willard from Wolf Haven (interview with Rev. Mary)
Click here for a preview of more upcoming services.
Our Spiritual Theme for November is Nurturing Gratitude.
Sunday, November 2, 2025:
with Rev. Jon Luopa
Details to come.
After-Service Forum with the OUUC Board
Sunday, November 9, 2025:
with Rev. Kathryn Bert
Details to come.
After-Service Forum on Faith in Action
Sunday, November 16, 2025:
“The First Step is Gratitude” with Rev. Mary Gear
Details to come.
After-Service Forum: Skill-Builder with Rev. Sara
Sunday, November 23, 2025:
with Rev. Sara Lewis
Details to come.
After-Service Forum: “Who are all the Ministers at OUUC?”
Sunday, November 30, 2025:
“Putting Faith into Action” with Rev. Mary Gear and Rev. Sara Lewis
Details to come.
After-Service Forum with Harriet Ammann
You have two options to attend OUUC Online Services (10:45 AM worship and 12:15 PM forum):
Join us on Zoom to interact with the community
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/873210124?pwd=WyvXbHaMSTimv6OI0C7NhRYZ1VQ0Ny.1
Dial: +1 253 205 0468 US (or find your local number here)
Meeting ID: 873 210 124
Passcode: 2306
One tap mobile: +12532050468,,873210124#,,,,2306# US
Or watch the LiveStream on YouTube
https://www.youtube.com/@OlyUUC
Sharing from the Heart
Do you have something that you’d like to share with the congregation during our Sharing from the Heart ritual? This might be an event in your life or a transition of some kind. If so, please email Minister@ouuc.org by 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening for inclusion in the Sunday service. If received after that, we will share it the next Sunday.
