This time of year is so dark! I wake up in the dark, and have to head out for chores and chickens in what feels like it’s still night, and then I turn to my family around 6pm and say “is it bedtime yet?” We have such short days as we draw nearer to the […]
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When the Holidays Aren’t Happy
We get many messages this time of year about the joy of the season. It is to be a happy time, filled with family and friends, fun and generosity. If you don’t feel these things, well then you must be a grinch! The reality is more complex, of course. In the second year of global […]
Take it Easy on the Planet this Holiday
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 […]
OUUC Tech and Software Update: December 12, 2021
So much has changed about OUUC’s audio/video setup in the last couple months! We are making these changes to optimize our streaming capabilities and the worship experience both in the Sanctuary and online. While this shift presents many new challenges and we likely will experience some growing pains, the possibilities for progress are vast. I […]
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 […]
