by Rev. Mary Gear I am reeling this week with the reality that the Supreme Court is poised to overturn Roe v Wade. I knew this was coming with the appointment of Gorsuch, then Kavanaugh, and a certainty with the appointment of Barrett. And I admit that I am struggling now that we are here. […]
Faith in Action
Generosity Is Faith in Action: A Share the Plate Update
There are many ways that we put our faith into action; generosity is one of them. Bob Brennand outlines many of the ways that OUUC puts faith into action with charitable giving and offers an update on Share the Plate. Thank you to Bob for his leadership of the Share the Plate Team. He […]
May-June Share the Plate Recipient: Homes First
Homes First understands that being a housing provider is integrally linked with issues of equity and social justice. They recognize that exclusion and displacement are woven into the history of American housing programs. Today, communities of color and under-served communities are disproportionately burdened by the adverse impacts of land use, housing accessibility, and environmental policy […]
Putting Our Money Where Our Values Lie
Each year we at OUUC direct a significant portion of our resources to groups outside the congregation through programs like Share the Plate, Books, Brownies and Beans, and the annual auction’s Raise the Paddle. The activities of these groups in the greater community reflect our values and advance OUUC’s vision, mission and goals well beyond […]
March-April Share the Plate Recipient: Olympia Mutual Aid Partners (OlyMAP)
The mission of Olympia Mutual Aid Partners (OlyMAP) is to support the right of all people to have a safe and warm place to call home. They center the voices of unhoused and marginalized peoples and challenge systems of oppression. They build bridges between housed and unhoused community members through engagement and education. And they […]
