This month we have been exploring the spiritual theme of empower, one of six words in the OUUC mission statement to welcome and wonder, embrace and empower, bridge and become. To empower is simply to share our power. So, to empower we must understand our power. In the service on February 13, I spoke of […]
Empower
Dear Ones, it’s been a tough week. Today I am reminded that sometimes words aren’t enough or even what we need. So, today I offer two things to help sustain us for the days to come. The first is the prayer from last Sunday’s service, written by Unitarian Universalist minister Leslie Takahashi, titled “Prayer for […]
Connected to Something Greater
This past Sunday, our service was offered by the Pacific Western Region (PWR) of the Unitarian Universalist Association (UUA). The service honored the coming together of four districts into one region, acknowledging our diversity and celebrating the contributions of each area. The Pacific Western Region (PWR) is one of five regions of the Unitarian Universalist […]
Food Bank Drive-Through on January 30, 2022
OUUC members gathered in the parking lot for a drive-through to help collect food for the food bank. People brought food donations and enjoyed music, refreshments, and a bonfire. Thank you for your support of our larger community!
Letter from Rylee Uhrich
Greetings! This is a letter of introduction, or re-introduction. My name is Rylee Uhrich and I am a student minister working towards UU ordination living here in Olympia. I have been a member of OUUC since 2019, though I have not been directly involved during this extended period of social distancing. The reason I am […]