Unitarian Universalism is based on congregational policy, which means that congregations have a lot of power to decide who they are and what they do. Congregations decide who their ministers will be and only congregations ordain ministers. UU ministers come out of UU congregations, and it is expected that ministers in training are connected to […]
Consent Culture
On Sunday, the OUUC Youth Group will offer the monthly Q&A session on the topic of “consent culture.” I am grateful that the OUUC youth are willing to bring this important topic to our congregation. I hope you will attend to support them and perhaps learn something new. I know the youth will offer a […]
January-February Share the Plate Recipient: Thurston Climate Action Team
Founded in 2009, Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT) is the leading grassroots nonprofit working on climate change and subsequent effects in Thurston County. Working with local government, businesses, and other community organizations, TCAC focuses on initiatives that quickly, significantly, and equitably reduce greenhouse gas emissions, using science-based targets. This work also attends to cost savings […]
A Christmas Blessing
The story tells of a woman heavy with child, traveling with her partner to be counted in a census declared by a distant ruler unaware of the lives disrupted or the life that is to come. May those in power open their minds and hearts to the impact of their actions on others, and […]
A Successful Giving Tree! Thank You All!
Thank you to everyone who brought donations to the Giving Tree Drive Through event this week. We collected a very full car of wanted gifts for the folks in the mitigation site downtown, and over $1500 in gift cards for the families at LP Brown Elementary. Thank you so much to this generous community! And […]
