by Rev. Sara Lewis It has been wonderful to begin re-gathering for in-person events again with you all. We’ve recently held a party for my ordination, the lovely Installation of Rev Mary as our covenanted settled minister, a youth group laser tag party, and the newcomer party this last Sunday. So many parties! But the […]
The Same and Different: Looking Ahead to the 2022-2023 Church Year
by Rev. Mary Gear & Rev. Sara Lewis It’s a Spring practice in church life to begin planning for the next congregational year, and that’s what the OUUC staff has been doing. Even as we bring the current year to a close and look to a more relaxed schedule for the Summer, we’re looking ahead. […]
Being Installed: A Reflection from the Minister on OUUC’s Installation Ceremony
by Rev. Mary Gear Last Saturday was a joyous celebration of the life of this congregation—the past, the present and the future. We gathered together to honor the 70th anniversary of OUUC (formerly the Unitarian Fellowship of Olympia) and you installed me as your minister. “Weren’t you already our minister?” someone asked. Yes, I was […]
Celebration of Life for Junia E. Jenkins
A memorial service and interment of ashes for Junia E. Jenkins took place at OUUC on June 11, 2022 at 2 p.m. This service was live on Zoom and recorded. You can view the recording of the service below: An interment of ashes ceremony followed the service. You can view a recording of the interment […]
July Services with OUUC
by Rev. Mary Gear In many Unitarian Universalist congregations, summer services are a bit different. It is a time for ministers and staff to have time away, so there are more guest speakers and lay-led services. Sometimes congregations with two services go to one service. Services may be more relaxed and experimental. In the past […]
