There is one more opportunity this week to learn more about, and comment on, a proposed revised Governance Manual for OUUC. The existing Manual was adopted about eight years ago as we embarked on βPolicy Governance.β Since then we have changed our fiscal year, grappled with policy development, and struggled with new processes. We have […]
Celebration of Life for Gale Blomstrom
On Saturday, April 13, 2024, the family and friends of Gale Blomstrom were welcomed for a Celebration of Life service at 2 PM, both onsite in the OUUC Sanctuary and on Zoom. A reception followed for those onsite. The Order of Service and YouTube video are embedded below.
DRC Workshop
Communicate to Connect: A Workshop of Skills and Approaches for Productive Conversations to Preserve and Develop Connections Sunday April 7, 12-2 pm onsite (light lunch provided before) and online (using the same Zoom link as the worship service) Presented by the Thurston County Dispute Resolution Center and sponsored by the OUUC Healthy Congregations Team We live […]
Grief Workshop 3/24
Being with Grief: An Introduction to Grief Ritual Sunday March 24, 1:30-4:30 pm Please join us as we activate, explore and honor the many threads of grief that affect us all ~ personal, societal, ancestral and planetary. We will create an opportunity to open into our sorrows and to find joy in community through writing, […]
Carrie Newcomer Events
Workshop and Concert with Carrie Newcomer and pianist Gary Walters We’ve enjoyed much of award-winning musician, poet, educator, and activist Carrie Newcomer’s soulful and spirited work for years at OUUC. And on February 10, we’ll welcome both Carrie and her pianist, Gary Walters (a fabulous musician in his own right), into our space for a […]