March 18, 2024This Week at EUUC

Sunday Services

Join us at EUUC for In-Person Worship OR at euuc.org for the Live-Stream

March 24, 2024

“In Search of a Durable Faith”

By Rev. Natalie Malter

ONE SERVICE @ 10 a.m.

On-Site in Chapman Hall and
Live-Streamed at www.euuc.org,
and the EUUC YouTube Channel

Children’s Chapel

Children begin in Chapman Hall, seated with their families during the first part of the service, then leave to gather in the Narthex before heading to the Religious Exploration classrooms for Children’s Chapel. The Toddler Room will be open. Family seating is on the left side of the sanctuary.

In-Person Coffee Hour will be held today.

March 31, 2024

Born Anew: Easter & Trans Day of Visibility Celebration

By Rev. Eric Kaminetzky

ONE SERVICE @ 10 a.m.

On-Site in Chapman Hall and
Live-Streamed at www.euuc.org,
and the EUUC YouTube Channel

All Ages Service

This is an All-Ages Service. Families are welcome to enjoy the Sunday Service in Chapman Hall. There is no programming for Children’s Religious Exploration this Sunday. The Toddler Room will be open. Family seating is on the left side of the sanctuary. 

In-Person Coffee Hour will be held today.


ANNOUNCEMENTS THIS WEEK Chapman Hall

  • Sundays at 10 a.m. Sunday service live in Chapman Hall and live-streamed on euuc.org, or on YouTube. Subscribe to EUUC Youtube and hit the bell for a notification when we are live.
  • Immediately following the service, Coffee, Community, and Conversation on site.

Please also check your email for announcements two (2) hours prior to the Sunday service event for streaming links.

Learn About Social Justice Budget and Endeavors

Whether a more recent or longer member of EUUC, you are likely aware of our strong social justice values. This might even be what brought you here. You know we give our plate offerings to a different cause every month, offer our parking lot to women and children living in their cars, and serve those who are food- and housing-insecure. Did you also know we work in the areas of climate justice, protection of our democracy, racial justice, and women’s issues such as reproductive rights? If you are interested in knowing more about how we fund this work through your social justice pledge and how you can volunteer, write to us with your interests and/or request the FY 24-25 Social Justice Budget Explanation.

EUUC Auction: Your Donations Welcome

Our live auction is Sunday, April 28, 12:30 p.m. at EUUC. Our online auction begins April 24, 6 p.m. and ends April 28, 1 p.m. Go to the auction web page on our EUUC web site for more information and ideas of what to donate.

We’re using new auction software this year, by Auctria, which came recommended by other UU congregations. We now have an EUUC Auctria auction webpage, where you will be doing everything from donating an item, registering for the online auction, buying tickets to the live auction, and bidding on the online auction.

To donate an item, go to the Auctria website and click “Donate an Item” at the top of the page. You’ll be prompted to fill out an online form, and upload a photo.

Putting Love at the Center – Annual Pledge Campaign

2024 pledge campaign

Many thanks to all of you who have already made a pledge to serve and fund our congregation in the coming year! We hope to get to (or close to) $400,000 in pledges, and have a way to go. Please make your pledge today (if you haven’t already made it). When you think about what to pledge, we hope you’ll make it a pledge that is meaningful to YOU because that will matter to all of US! This year marks an exciting new Holistic approach to Stewardship. We are making pledges to support our congregation through contributions of both service and money. 

Please make your generous pledge now! You can return your paper pledge form to the office or pledge online at euuc.org/pledge. Reach out to us – the Stewardship Team, Claire Catania, Rachel Maxwell, and Kathleen Bennett, if you have questions.

Gathering Safely Together 

A friendly reminder from the Covid Advisory Team: To keep our community safe, we ask that you follow these precautions when you attend on-site:

  • If you are diagnosed with COVID within 3 days of your attendance, inform the group leader and email the COVID Advisory Team immediately. Other attendees can then be notified of a potential exposure.
  • Please stay home if you have any COVID symptoms, recently were diagnosed with COVID, or recently had a high risk exposure event Click here for details. Due to the large number of persons at high risk of COVID complications in our congregation, our guidelines have not changed with recent CDC recommendations,
  • Up-to-date COVID-19 vaccination is required for everybody who is eligible.
  • Sign in if requested by group leaders. This allows us to notify you of potential exposures.
  • If requested, please wear a well-fitting mask (preferably N95, KN95 or KF94)

Watch A Previous Service

You can watch one of our latest Sunday sermons on euuc.org, or on YouTube.

March 17 Sunday Service Links

by Intern Minister Martha Durkee-Neuman on euuc.org, or the EUUC YouTube Channel.


GATHERINGS

Wear a special hat or something else that makes you feel fabulous for Sunday service on Sunday, March 31!

For Easter Sunday which is also International Transgender Day of Visibility, we are asking people to wear something that makes them feel fabulous.

Fossil Fuel Divestment, EUUC and the UUA Common Endowment Fund (UUCEF)

Sunday, March 31 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

EUUC is considering sending a letter to UUA leadership encouraging them to divest the Common Endowment Fund from fossil fuels.

In 2015, EUUC tried to divest by switching its endowment to the UU Common Endowment Fund. Unfortunately, the UU Common Endowment Fund is still invested in Marathon Petroleum, Phillips 66, and other fossil fuel companies.

Join us in Rooms 1&2 on Sunday, March 31 at 11:30 a.m. to learn more about EUUC and UUA divestment, and how we, through the UUCEF, ended up financing companies that financed the suppression of demonstrations at Standing Rock.

Being and Raising Antiracists

Saturdays, April 6, 20, and May 4 from 10 to 11:15 a.m.

Being and Raising Antiracists: A discussion and exploration for parents, family, educators, and caregivers. Saturdays April 6, 20 and May 4 from 10 to 11:15 a.m. Attend in person at EUUC or on Zoom.

How do we talk with children at different ages about racism? How do children at different ages experience race? How do racist structures impact children? This 3-part exploration will cover birth through kindergarten, elementary through middle school, and middle through high school ages. Child care with an educational component will be provided for families who attend in person. Each attendee will receive “How to Raise an Antiracist” by controversial author Ibram X. Kendi. Contact: Racial Justice to register; note ages of children with you.

Garden Gathering

Sunday, April 7 from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

We are starting to work on the garden for the spring. If you want to know more and to be involved, come to our next gathering on April 7 after the service. We need everyone’s help to make the garden a success. Remember, everything produced will be donated to local food banks!

Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women: A Faceless Dolls Workshop

Saturday, April 13 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Chapman Hall

Guest speaker: Carolyn DeFord, Puyallup Tribe of Indians.

Presented by Advocates for Women and Racial Justice Committees.

  • Learn about the issue
  • Create faceless dolls inspired by the women’s stories for an exhibit at EUUC
  • Enjoy a light lunch

Registration is required, so sign up via this link or in the Narthex. More detailed information will be sent to you. Space is limited!

Contact: a4W webmail using this link.

Save the Date – Congregational Meeting

Sunday, May 5 from 2 to 3 p.m.

Our EUUC Congregational Meeting date has been set for Sunday, May 5 from 2 to 3 p.m. in-person in Chapman Hall and online via Zoom. Members will be voting on the 2024 budget, and nominees for vacancies on the Board, Endowment and Nominating Committees. We need a quorum so please plan to attend either way!

Camp Blue Boat

NEW WEEK: Sunday, June 30 – Friday, July 5
NEW LOCATION: Camp Blue Boat at Camp N-Side-Sen in Harrison, Idaho!

For youth from rising 6th-grade to 12th-grade graduates. It offers age-specific housing and programming, where campers, counselors, and staff will explore being in relationship with oneself and others. The camp is based on four basic pillars: community, spirituality, justice, and equality. After attending, youth will be able to articulate beliefs grounded in UU theology and values, develop spiritual discipline, engage in social change, and build personal and religious resilience. There are plenty of fun activities like field games, crafts, hikes, swimming, bonfires, and more. Come join us. Registration is open through May 30 or until full https://www.uua.org/pacific-western/youth-ministries/events/pnwd-camp.


MORE INFORMATION

Arms Around Contacts for Winter & Spring

March:         Karen Ernst
April:            Patty House
May:            Merrie Emmons
June:           Barb Chessler

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

March Cause of the month – Unicorn Family Guild

Unicorn Family Guild is the Sunday cause of the month for March. The Unicorn Family Guild was formed by a group of individuals, each touched by their own experiences and advocacy, to provide support and resources for families with trans children. They are inspired by personal experiences with gender diversity, and their passion for Seattle Children’s mission to help every child live the healthiest and most fulfilling life possible.

They chose the Unicorn because it is a symbol of beauty, transformation and strength. The Guild is passionate about supporting Seattle Children’s Gender Clinic and gender diverse youth and their families. The funds they raise support the greatest needs of the clinic, which includes research, outreach, and clinic growth. Just as importantly, the Guild’s events and membership raise awareness and build community.

Unicorn Family Guild’s mission also provides resources for those families fleeing their home states to seek and to be able to continue gender affirming care for their youth. They are increasingly arriving to Washington State, as our legislative body has worked to put protections in place for those families and their care teams.

Our funds will be used to support families with out of pocket costs associated with gender affirming care that would otherwise be out of reach for some families seeking gender affirming care for their youth.

This organization was nominated by Amanda Palmer-Schafer.

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 Sunday Cause nomination form.

How to Reserve Rooms for Meetings at EUUC

If you are interested in having your group gather inside and/or outside, or via Zoom please submit a room request using this form. If possible please make request at least ten days prior to event, as several teams at EUUC will need to review your request before the room can be booked. You will need fill out the publicity request announcement form for the event separately.

Submit Your Announcement for This Week at EUUC

Deadline for submission of announcements for This Week at EUUC is midnight Monday. Please use the online submission form.