One year ago, we were preparing for our Senior Minister, the Rev. Eric Kaminetzky, to go on sabbatical for four months. Plans were being laid–and then suddenly, there was a global pandemic, a statewide lockdown, and the very real fear that Covid-19 would reach its grip into our own congregation. Eric agreed to postpone his … Continue reading Faithful Path – 4/21
Adopt A Stream Foundation was established to ensure that Pacific Northwest streams continue to provide healthy spawning and rearing habitat for salmon, trout, steelhead, and other wildlife and to maintain clean drinking water. Their mission is carried out by producing environmental education materials; providing stream & wetland technical assistance; and the Development of the Northwest … Continue reading Sunday Offering – April 2021 – Adopt a Stream Foundation
Tomorrow’s Hope, a program of Housing Hope, is Snohomish County’s only child development program that serves the needs of children who have been impacted by the trauma of homelessness and poverty. They are one of three licensed therapeutic centers in Washington State designed to reduce the effects of poverty and related trauma, including food insecurity, neglect, abuse and more. Tomorrow’s Hope serves children from four weeks to 11 years old. Our funds will help them procure new classroom furniture and supplies. Covid requirement protocols for frequent cleaning and the current furniture/supplies are not holding up.
Facing Homelessness is a grassroots non profit organization that came into being by a simple act. That simple act was to face a homeless person and look beyond the stereotype. To quote the founder, Rex Hohlbein, “The negative stereotype against the homeless was not matching up to the beauty of those I was meeting.” In … Continue reading Sunday Offering – February 2021 – Facing Homelessness
“Our Disaster Relief Fund is part of a covenant—a covenant between the UUA and congregations, between congregations who give generously and those in need, and with our community partners. Through aiding our congregations, their members and their community partners, we are able to embody our faith and values. Staff from all five UUA regions and … Continue reading Sunday Offering – January 2021 – UUA Disaster Relief and Resources
Writing on the morning of the Winter Solstice, I am filled with gratitude for you, Edmonds Unitarian Universalist Congregation folk. Your stubborn good will, your passionate pursuit of your values, your commitment to making our Mission live in the world, and your generosity of spirit, effort, and money, have been bringing this congregational dream come … Continue reading Praxis – Gratitude & Apology
I thought I would be feeling excited as we approached the end of 2020. I thought that turning into this new year would feel like a fresh start. But I find that I am not happy hearted just yet. Yes, our hard work has paid off and we have a new administration set to enter … Continue reading Faithful Path – 12/20
The Sunday offering committee humbly brings to you the Lift Every Voice Legacy in partnership with the Community of Color Coalition as the December recipient. EUUC funds collected will support the production of Third Annual 2021 Tribute to Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. The theme of the January virtual event will be “Becoming Brave” – the title … Continue reading Sunday Offering – December 2020 – Lift Every Voice Legacy Fund
The Sunday offering committee humbly brings to you the YWCA as the November recipient. EUUC will dedicate all funds collected to the YWCA emergency housing fund. They provide a full spectrum of services for individuals and families to prevent homelessness and find a stable home, including emergency shelter, temporary housing, and affordable permanent units. “Because … Continue reading Sunday Offering – November 2020 – YWCA
We have heard loud and clear that you want EUUC to be involved in making sure people get to vote. UU the Vote is actively doing so, and we can help! Contributions to our Sunday Offering for the month of August, will go to the UU the Vote campaign. Their funds provide grants for local … Continue reading Sunday Offering – August 2020 – UU the Vote
