September 27, 2023
Sunday Services
Join us at EUUC for In-Person Worship OR at euuc.org for the Live-Stream
October 1, 2023
RE is for EVERYONE!
Martha Durkee-Neuman, Intern Minister, in-person in Chapman Hall
ONE SERVICE @ 10 a.m.
Children begin in Chapman Hall, seated with their families during the first part of the service, then leave to gather in the Narthex for outdoor play and exploration. The Toddler Room will be open. Family seating is on the right side of the sanctuary.
In celebration of our first day of 2023-2024 Religious Exploration (RE) we will be having a special multi-generational performance, come early (9:45a.m.) to be a part of this. After the service we will have special treats and coffee in the Narthex to welcome back to RE.
In-Person Coffee will be held today.
Zoom online Coffee Hour will be hosted by Laura and Mike Hodge |
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October 8, 2023
Toward a Deeper Belonging
Rev. Bruce Davis, in-person in Chapman Hall
ONE SERVICE @ 10 a.m.
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 right side of the sanctuary.
In-Person Coffee will be held today.
Zoom online Coffee Hour will be hosted by Laura and Mike Hodge |
HAPPENING THIS WEEK
- Sundays at 10 a.m. Sunday service live in Chapman Hall and live-streamed on euuc.org, YouTube or on Facebook
- Sundays immediately following the service, Coffee, Community, and Conversation
on Zoom unless otherwise specified above.
- Click here to join.
- How do I use Zoom? Click here if you need some help.
Please also check your email for announcements two (2) hours prior to the event.
Religious Exploration (RE) Begins October 1
In celebration of our first day of 2023-2024 Religious Exploration (RE) we will be having a special multi-generational performance, come early (9:45a.m.) to be a part of this. After the service we will have special treats and coffee in the Narthex to welcome back to RE.
Families: Please register for this year’s RE program
If you have not already please register your kiddos for Religious Exploration. Our classes will begin October 1. This fall we will have programming through 8th grade. Please be sure to register all your children who are going to attend religious exploration classes at EUUC. The form can be found on the EUUC website under the Families tab.
Women’s Centered Group at EUUC!
Are you interested in joining a Women’s Centered Group at EUUC? This will be a space for reflection, connection, support, community, and spiritual deepening with other community members, led by Intern Minister Martha Durkee-Neuman. This group is open to nonbinary folks/trans folks and anyone who feels that it would be a meaningful space for them. Fill out this interest form if you are interested!
Winter Holidays are Coming! Time to Level-up Your Immunity
To be up-to-date for COVID vaccines, we ask that all medically eligible people receive the 2023-2024 formulations of the vaccine by December 1st. (If you want full immunity for Thanksgiving, schedule by Nov. 10) If you had a recent COVID infection, talk with your doctor about timing of vaccination. We also encourage everyone medically eligible receive the flu vaccine soon!
Gathering Safely Together
Covid Protocols
A friendly reminder from the Covid Advisory Team: If you test positive for Covid within three days of attending any EUUC event, please email Covid Advisory Team as soon as possible. Other attendees can then be quickly notified of a potential exposure. Thank you.
COVID Precautions:
- COVID PrecautionsTo keep our community safe, please stay home if you have any COVID symptoms, were recently diagnosed with COVID, or recently had a high risk exposure event. Please follow these precautions when you attend on-site:
* Be vaccinated. Up-to-date vaccination is required for everybody eligible.
* Masks are ENCOURAGED. Please don your well-fitting mask if requested by someone nearby.
* Sign in if requested by group leaders. Sign-in is not required for members at Sunday services, but nonmembers can sign in at the Welcome Desk, allowing us to notify you of potential exposures.
* If you are diagnosed with COVID within 3 days of your attendance, inform the group leader or the COVID Advisory Team and Administrator immediately.
Watch A Previous Service
You can watch one of our latest Sunday sermons on euuc.org, on YouTube or on Facebook.
September 24 Sunday Service Link
by EUUC Seabeck Team on euuc.org, Facebook or the EUUC YouTube Channel.
GATHERINGS
Books We Love
Thursday, September 28, October 26, November 30 from 7 to 8 p.m.
We will talk about books that we have read, from last week to years ago. Books we have enjoyed and would recommend to others, any subject, any author, fiction or non-fiction; it’s up to each participant to choose their own. Everyone will have a chance to talk about a book, or to just sit back and listen. We will learn from each other.
Maximum of 10 participants. Three sessions on Zoom: September 28th, October 26th, and November 30th. Thursdays at 7.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m. Offered by the Adult Enrichment and Faith Development Team. Please register here.
2nd Tuesday TED Talks
Tuesday, October 10 from 7 to 8:30 p.m.
Second Tuesday TED Talks Continue with, “The Secret to a Happy Life — Lessons from 8 Decades of Research” Viewing Session and Discussion
Tuesday, October 10th at 7:30pm
Join Rev. Eric Kaminetzky in EUUC’s Friarplace or on Zoom for viewing and discussion of the TED Talk “The Secret to a Happy Life — Lessons from 8 Decades of Research”.
What makes a good life? Research has some answers. What are yours?
This is the second gathering in an ongoing series of short TED Talks and Discussions to be held every 2nd Tuesday from October through March. Come join us!
PLEASE REGISTER ON THE EUUC.ORG WEBSITE UNDER THE COMMUNITY TAB ON THE ADULT ENRICHMENT PAGE
MORE INFORMATION
Information on “Standing Up to Hate Speech”
Washington is the fifth state in the nation for extremism around hate speech/actions, with much centered in Snohomish County, the Anti-Defamation League presented compelling reasons on 8/12/23 to stay aware and be proactive. The following links were recently sent by Leslie Brown to help us dig deeper: int.nyt.com President Biden’s “National Strategy for Countering Domestic Terrorism”; splcenter.org Southern Poverty Law Center’s “Trends and Threats of Hate and National Government Extremism”; app.leg.wa.gov WA State Attorney General’s Office “Domestic Violent Extremism” which PBS Newshour called a “model for other states.” This additional information is shared as we continue to develop our awareness and commitment to standing up to hate.
We’re Recruiting for Sunday Morning Volunteers!
Please join our crew of volunteers for Sunday morning! Greeting, ushering and coffee-making are recruiting for the coming year. And we’re looking for a new greeter/usher wrangler. None of this needs to take you more than one Sunday every month or two for less than 90 minutes! Just fill out this form if you are willing to volunteer and we’ll add you to our list.
Arms Around Contacts for the fall
September: Cate Callahan
October: Jeri Rask
November: Sharon Frank
December: Barbara Purn
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.
September Cause of the Month – Volunteers of America Western Washington
Volunteers of America Western Washington is the Sunday cause of the month for September. The mission of Volunteers of America® Western Washington (VOAWW) is to serve people and communities in need and create opportunities for people to experience the joy of serving others
VOAWW and Trinity Lutheran Church came together in 2015 to pursue a shared vision of creating a space for our neighbors to serve and be served, to build community, and thrive. Born from that vision is the Lynnwood Neighborhood Center, a two-story, 40,000 sq. ft., LEED Gold-certified facility centrally located on 2.13 acres at 64th Avenue West and 196th Street SW in Lynnwood. The Lynnwood Neighborhood Center will be a welcoming place where people from diverse backgrounds can connect and receive wrap-around services and outcome-driven programs that address gaps in the social determinants of health in our community.
The facility is expected to serve over 20,000 community members annually through spaces designed to accommodate preschool education, youth development, medical, dental and behavioral health support, non-profit partner offices, trainings, meetings, events and community gatherings. The design is intended to be flexible to change as community needs evolve so it will remain a vibrant community hub for generations to come.
The funds from our EUUC Sunday Offering will be applied to the VOAWW Capital Campaign to break ground on the LYNNWOOD NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER.
As always, thank you for your generous donations.
This organization was nominated by EUUC member Steve Woodard. Full disclosure Steve is the Vice President, Community Engagement for VOAWW.
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 Access Live-Streaming on Facebook
To access live streaming of Sunday services or other meetings hosted on the EUUC Facebook page, you do not need a Facebook account. Anyone can watch and listen. For those unfamiliar with Facebook, here is how to access the EUUC on-line services.
- Open your web browser and type in the web address facebook.com/euuc.org or click on that same address in our Sunday Service email which you will receive around 8 a.m. (2 hours before the 10 a.m. Sunday Service)
- Scroll down our Facebook page. If you see a pop-up window asking you to Log In or Create New Account, click on “Not Now” just below “Create New Account”
- Our Sunday service is often near the top of the EUUC Facebook page. You will usually see someone who looks like a minister, either Cecilia, Eric, or a guest speaker. Click on that video. You should be able to adjust the size of the picture and the volume by using the icons (little symbols) on one of the corners of the picture
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