According to an article by Renee Cho, “Americans produce 25 percent more waste than usual between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Day, sending an additional one million tons a week to landfills? This COVID-19 holiday season, with online shopping the preferred gift-giving method for many, we will likely generate even more waste mailing packages all over […]
Share the Plate News
The Share the Plate Committee had 20 applications this year for the six slots in 2022, illustrating the need for OUUC financial assistance in the South Puget Sound area. While all the organizations were worthy and met a need in the community, the committee chose six deserving organizations as next year’s recipients. Following is the […]
Opportunities for Social Justice Learning and Action
Recording of UUSJ Roundtable talk by Rev. Dr. Pippin Whitaker, “I can’t be the change on my own” Phonebank for Build Back Better: You can help UUs show in force, no matter where you live — UUA and UUSJ are actively driving UU support, and you can help by joining a Side With Love (SWL) […]
Three Environmental Calls to Action
Alaska Oil and Gas Lease Sales Submit a public comment urging the Biden administration to cancel dangerous offshore drilling oil and gas lease sales of over 1 million acres in Alaska’s Cook Inlet. Also, have them commit to no new offshore drilling lease sales anywhere in the U.S. moving forward! Deadline: December 13th Interior Secretary […]
Holiday Book Sale Success!
With your generous support, OUUC’s HOLIDAY ONLINE BOOK SALE raised over $6,000 for Help US Move In, a nonprofit helping Thurston County families with children escape homelessness. Many thanks to our shoppers, everyone that donated books, and to our many wonderful volunteers who made this special sale possible: • Martha Guilfoyle got us off to […]
