July 13, 2025Our Deed, Not Our CreedBy Rev. Michael Walker Returning as a guest speaker again, Rev. Michael Walker takes us on a historical journey of Unitarian leadership for social justice. The Father of American Unitarianism, Rev. William Ellery Channing, once said (paraphrasing) we are saved by our deeds, not our creeds. He taught that it was by our actions, our work for justice, that we should be judged in this life, and not merely by what beliefs we each hold, to be judged in the next life. Channing did not have a concept of a metaphysical afterlife and day of judgement – he lived for today, and counseled us to find ways to do good today. In an era that was straining from the puritanical Calvinism and its doctrine of predestination, Channing’s views were a breath of fresh air, for some. ONE SERVICE @ 10 a.m. (Stream starts 9:50 a.m.) On-Site in Chapman Hall and
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July 20, 2025Mystic Teachers and UU Pluralism Transcendence: By Rev. Stacey Mitchell The teachings of Krishnamurti, Pir Inayat Khan, and Rabbi Zalman Schachter-Shalomi. An Indian philospher, a Sufi Mystic, and a Hasidic Teacher’s Inspirations for These Times. ONE SERVICE @ 10 a.m. (Stream starts 9:50 a.m.) On-Site in Chapman Hall and
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New Climate titles have been added to the Little Free Social Justice Library by the EUUC Climate Team. Some of these books have a long wait at the library, so here is your chance to read some of the most recommended new books on the subject. There is a particular focus on solutions in “What if we Get It Right”. In the Lost Trees of Willow Avenue, you will find a well written book that shows how one American City is seeing the effects of climate change, a model for how we tell the climate stories. There are several titles for kids as well.
We are pleased to announce that your Social Justice Pledge enabled us to donate funds to several worthy organizations that support women and families this year. They include:
The office will be closed from Sunday, July 13 through Monday, July 21. Please plan ahead if you need staff support. If you’d like to submit anything for publicity in This Week at EUUC (TWAE) for Wednesday, July 16 or pulpit announcements for July 20 please submit these using the publicity request form by the end of the day Wednesday, July 9 to be included.
The Board is looking for someone to help organize the August All-Church Clean-up. Charley Beltman will put together a list of all kinds of jobs that need to be done, from cleaning to minor repairs or painting. We just need someone to help recruit and organize volunteers for the event. It could be as simple as creating a sign up form and being present to point people in the right place.If you would like to help, please contact Charley Beltman or Dan Ford through Breeze.
Over the next month Charley (our facilities manager) will be busy working on getting the new dishwasher installed. In this timeframe we will be using paper cups instead of our normal mugs for coffee hour. Please bring your favorite mug to church each Sunday for the next month to reduce waste.
We’ve seen a welcome drop in COVID-19, flu, RSV, and other respiratory infections since the respiratory season. Currently, Snohomish County is at low risk, which means exposures are rare—but still possible. Please continue using common-sense precautions that we all know by heart: stay home if you’re sick or were recently exposed, mask in crowded indoor spaces if you’re vulnerable, and wash your hands frequently. COVID vaccination is recommended for all those who are eligible. If you have questions, please consult with your doctor.
If you are diagnosed with COVID within 3 days of your attendance, please inform the Congregational Administrator and the COVID Advisory Team immediately. Click here for more information.
You can watch one of our latest Sunday sermons on euuc.org, or on YouTube.
Exciting News for the Thursday, July 10 EUUC Drum Circle!!
Sarah Lee Parker and her partner, Baba, will be at the Thursday, July 10 drum circle in Edmonds from 7 to 8 p.m. to teach us one or two African hand drum rhythms, as well as one or two African dances. Come to just drum, or come to just dance, or come to do both drum and dance, or come to just watch, all are welcome!
This is free and for all skill levels, even people who have never drummed or danced before. Sarah is very welcoming and is able to guide all skill levels with her way of teaching. She is not about perfection or getting things right, she is all about having fun with learning.
I hope you are able to join us for this wonderful opportunity. Sarah and Baba are both phenomenal drummers, dancers and teachers. Bring your own drum and there will be drums to borrow. Any questions contact Cindy Olejar.
Join us for the next meeting of the Women’s Circle at EUUC, Sunday July 13 from 12 to 1:30 p.m. Feel free to bring your lunch! We will gather in Room 5 to connect, reflect on spiritual practices together, get to know one another, and be in community. This space is welcome to all women, and nonbinary folks who feel that it is the right space for them, and will be led by EUUC member Susan Russell.
EUUC’s rummage sale is this Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19. Preparation for the sale is happening this week as Chapman Hall is cleared out, rummage moves in, and volunteers sort and price rummage. We still need many volunteers to make this event a success!
WE NEED YOUR DONATIONS: Donations are being accepted through Wednesday, July 16. Please clean out your closets, attics and garages and bring your treasures to the church.
We welcome donations of clean, usable clothing, linens, household items, small appliances, small pieces of furniture, jewelry, sports equipment, pictures, toys, books and tools.
THINGS WE CANNOT ACCEPT: textbooks, encyclopedias, automotive goods and tires, baby equipment – esp. car seats, skis, and cassette tapes. Please refer to “Donation Guidelines” on the EUUC website if you have questions about what is acceptable
WE NEED YOUR HELP: There are many ways to help make the sale a success. We need volunteers to set up the church for the sale, to sort and price rummage, to make lunch for volunteers during the week, to help during the sale and to help put the church back together on Saturday afternoon. There are signup sheets in the Narthex and you can also sign up online through Sign Up Genius. Here’s the link: signupgenius.com/go/20F0A4CA8AF22AAF49-57222326-euuc#/
Can’t volunteer this year? Come by for a good treasure hunt! The Rummage Sale is Friday, July 18 and Saturday, July 19, from 10-4. Items are half price at noon and $5.00/bag from 3-4, on Saturday only. See you there!
Shoreline Unitarian Universalists Church’s mid summer Market will be on Saturday, July 12 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Booth fees support immigration justice. For vendor inquiries, please contact crafts@shorelineuu.org.
To facilitate pastoral services among members, this committee connects members with needs to the Minister, or to members who can help. Examples of services include transportation, meals, child care, hospital and home visits, minor home maintenance or repairs, companionship, support during crises, and bereavement support. Reach Arms Around.
The July Cause of the month is the Sound Experience. Sound Experience sails the historic schooner Adventuress, a century-old National Historic Landmark tall ship, to educate, inspire, and empower an inclusive community that works to improve our marine environment and celebrates our maritime heritage. Their programs foster environmental sustainability, youth development, and maritime careers. The vision of Sound Experience is a future where everyone values the Salish Sea and the world’s oceans and chooses to act as stewards of their treasured waters.
Part of the mission of Sound Experience is to serve an inclusive community—we hope that people of all ages and from all walks of life will have the chance to sail aboard Adventuress and experience Puget Sound from the deck of a tall ship. Though all of their programs are subsidized, they also provide some partial youth scholarships on a limited basis.
The funds donated by EUUC will be dedicated to fund scholarships for youth who would otherwise be unable to participate in this potentially life-altering experience.
As always, thank you for your generous donations.
If you have an organization that you wish to nominate for Sunday cause of the month, we invite you to fill out the online nomination form at https://euuc.org/sunday-offering/
On Sunday, February 23 many people met with our congregational consultant about the possibility of a capital campaign to better align our facilities with our mission and vision. Next step is figuring out what we want to do. In this case, “we” is all of us at EUUC. See the news and updates at euuc.org/aligning-our-facilities-with-our-values-mission/
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