by Rev. Sara Lewis This week I’m away from OUUC, attending “GA” (General Assembly) which is in Portland this year. What is that all about? Let’s start with what the UUA (Unitarian Universalist Association) is. The UUA is an Association of the member congregations, so OUUC is a member congregation of the UUA. It is […]
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The Joy of Being Together
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 […]
Climate – Get Your Oar in the Water – Sunday June 26
After the service on June 26, enjoy lunch with the OUUC Environmental Action Team, and leadership and staff from the Thurston Climate Action Team (TCAT). Learn how the Thurston Climate Mitigation Plan is being implemented and funded. The program will provide finger foods and conversation followed by a presentation by members of TCAT. TCAT was […]
The Flower Communion
Unitarian Universalism is a tradition with fewer rituals and regular liturgical elements than many other traditions, but we do have a few. The most common liturgical ritual for us is, of course, to light a chalice. This is a ritual element that began sometime in the 1970’s, as UU’s were inspired by the symbol that […]
Bridges Are About Stress
by Rev. Mary Gear Part of my growing up in Michigan involved regular trips up north to the Mackinac Bridge. It is a 5-mile-long suspension bridge that connects the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan. You can see a photo of the “Mighty Mac” below or through the bridge-cam here. For those who live near […]
