Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation

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Join us for 30 minutes of sitting or walking meditation in the sanctuary. Each week we have a topic for discussion related to meditating as a way to expand our knowledge and connect with one another. This group is for everyone, whether you meditate frequently, occasionally, or are coming for your first meditation sit. The group is also open to any ideas or topics anyone may wish to share. Alexa and Steve Arnold facilitate the group.

Too often, Muslims are still discussed as “the other” in American society—a group confined to discussions about marginalization or radicalization. But these discussions have largely ignored that the American Muslim experience is an American experience. Led by University of Washington Tacoma professor Turan Kayaoglu, this talk explores how American Muslim identities have shaped and been shaped by American culture, history, and politics. A story covering four centuries, this talk connects Muslim life under slavery, the emergence of the Nation of Islam in the context of the Great Migration and the race relations of the 1920s, the Immigration Act of 1965, the involvement of Muslims in the development and spread of the blues, and American Muslims’ embrace of standup comedy. Touching on issues such as the interaction of racial, cultural, and religious identities; the politics of immigration and citizenship; and interfaith and religious dialogue; this talk uncovers how American Muslims have been integral to American experience. For additional information, visit the Humanities Washington website. Indivisible Tacoma defends liberty, equality, and democracy through local grassroots activism. For more details visit Indivisible Tacoma's website or Facebook page.

Poetry Club

Join our regular drop-in Thursday night yoga group. Our participants are from ages 8—80! If you are curious, come see if we are what you are looking for. We have some spare mats, and flexible space for more to join! Our group meets weekly from September through June, with breaks for holidays, and during July and August resuming after Labor Day.

Weekly Camp Fire Group gathering. Private group. Registration required.

Tahoma UU Volunteers support the Nativity House Hospitality Kitchen twice a month on the First Fridays and Third Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

We are members and friends of Unitarian Universalism walking the path of spiritual experience and growth as it unfolds in our lives. We come to this group for inspiration, to study, and to explore our direct experience of the fullness and mystery of life.

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Annual RE Family Luncheon and welcoming event for new DRE, Nancy Slocum.

Join us for 30 minutes of sitting or walking meditation in the sanctuary. Each week we have a topic for discussion related to meditating as a way to expand our knowledge and connect with one another. This group is for everyone, whether you meditate frequently, occasionally, or are coming for your first meditation sit. The group is also open to any ideas or topics anyone may wish to share. Alexa and Steve Arnold facilitate the group.

Weekly Camp Fire Group gathering. Private group. Registration required.

Join our regular drop-in Thursday night yoga group. Our participants are from ages 8—80! If you are curious, come see if we are what you are looking for. We have some spare mats, and flexible space for more to join! Our group meets weekly from September through June, with breaks for holidays, and during July and August resuming after Labor Day.

Knitting Circle

Are you interested in joining us and becoming a member? Feel free to ask us questions about membership at the Welcome Circle following our 10:30 [...]

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Our Tahoma UU Youth Group is hosting their annual Pancake Brunch Fundraiser, and this time they'll be serving up Brunch! We hope you can join us after the service on Sunday, February 26th for delicious pancakes, sausages (meat and vegetarian), fruit, and beverages. $5 suggested donation - additional donations cheerfully accepted! Funds raised will support our youth attending district UU events.

Meets monthly on the Third Sunday after worship service. No registration required. Attend as many or as few as you like. As the name implies — just drop in!

Board of Trustees Meetings are scheduled for the Third Tuesday of each month. The meetings are open to members of the congregation. Occasionally some agenda items of the Board of Trustees meetings are held in executive session, and open only to board members.

Tahoma UU Volunteers support the Nativity House Hospitality Kitchen twice a month on the First Fridays and Third Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

Poetry Club

Join our regular drop-in Thursday night yoga group. Our participants are from ages 8—80! If you are curious, come see if we are what you are looking for. We have some spare mats, and flexible space for more to join! Our group meets weekly from September through June, with breaks for holidays, and during July and August resuming after Labor Day.

Casual potluck lunch with an accompanying program. No reservations required, and everyone is welcome.

Join Tahoma UUs who host this third-Saturday-of-the-month vigil at the Northwest Detention Center, 1623 East J St., Tacoma, WA 98421 from 1:00-3:30 pm. The vigil supports the families of the detainees visiting their loved ones, and participants bring coffee, sandwiches, juice, and special snacks and toys for children.

Registration Required WeServe is a six-week, intensive learning journey, led by Matt Aspin, our  Ministerial Intern, and is designed to develop collaborative leadership skills within our community through action, learning, and reflection. Participants will: Examine beliefs about service to self and others Practice deep listening Consider social location and its impact on perspective Develop and deepen connection to community Strengthen and expand individual capacity to serve Who: Caring individuals who wonder if they are doing enough, and are ready to challenge their beliefs about what it means to serve. Participants commit to attending all six sessions, doing readings in preparation for the sessions, and performing acts of service outside of the sessions. Registration is required, and group size will be very limited to allow maximum participation during sessions together. Depending on interest, another session may be offered in the spring. When: Saturday, October 21st, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 25th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1st, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Wednesday, November 15th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Questions? Contact Matt Aspin at Ministerial_Intern@TahomaUU.com Register on Sunday or by email with Director of Adult Religious Exploration, Susie Maharry at Dir.ARE@TahomaUU.com

Come along to be part of weaving the web of our community! All who serve on committees are invited to come along to find how we can work together and support each other in building a deeply engaged community! Linda will facilitate conversations and create space for strategy and planning together.

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Join us for 30 minutes of sitting or walking meditation in the sanctuary. Each week we have a topic for discussion related to meditating as a way to expand our knowledge and connect with one another. This group is for everyone, whether you meditate frequently, occasionally, or are coming for your first meditation sit. The group is also open to any ideas or topics anyone may wish to share. Alexa and Steve Arnold facilitate the group.

Registration Required WeServe is a six-week, intensive learning journey, led by Matt Aspin, our  Ministerial Intern, and is designed to develop collaborative leadership skills within our community through action, learning, and reflection. Participants will: Examine beliefs about service to self and others Practice deep listening Consider social location and its impact on perspective Develop and deepen connection to community Strengthen and expand individual capacity to serve Who: Caring individuals who wonder if they are doing enough, and are ready to challenge their beliefs about what it means to serve. Participants commit to attending all six sessions, doing readings in preparation for the sessions, and performing acts of service outside of the sessions. Registration is required, and group size will be very limited to allow maximum participation during sessions together. Depending on interest, another session may be offered in the spring. When: Saturday, October 21st, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 25th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1st, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Wednesday, November 15th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Questions? Contact Matt Aspin at Ministerial_Intern@TahomaUU.com Register on Sunday or by email with Director of Adult Religious Exploration, Susie Maharry at Dir.ARE@TahomaUU.com

Private Meeting

Weekly Camp Fire Group gathering. Private group. Registration required.

Knitting Circle

Sandwich making at the church begins at 5:30 p.m. Participants often donate sandwich makings and fruit. After sandwich assembly, some of the group distribute the sandwiches and fruit at the Rescue Mission from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Our partners with this project are the West End Kiwanis, Temple Beth El, and Wilson High School Key Club.

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THEY'RE BAAAAACK . . . The Tahoma UU Congregation Middle Schoolers, that is. They'll present the annual Haunted Hallway following worship service on Sunday Oct. 29th. Just follow the shrieks of terror to the dungeon -- er, basement -- where our professional scarers will lie in wait. With candy! This is a fun TUUC all-ages tradition so we hope to see you there. 

Come one, come all to the Installation of The Reverend Doctor Linda Ann Hart as Minister of Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation Sunday, October 29, 2017 6:30 p.m. Service to be held at Bethlehem Baptist Church 4818 Portland Avenue East, Tacoma, WA

Join us for 30 minutes of sitting or walking meditation in the sanctuary. Each week we have a topic for discussion related to meditating as a way to expand our knowledge and connect with one another. This group is for everyone, whether you meditate frequently, occasionally, or are coming for your first meditation sit. The group is also open to any ideas or topics anyone may wish to share. Alexa and Steve Arnold facilitate the group.

Join us for our Last Tuesday Dinner Group at a different area restaurant each month on the last Tuesday evening. These meals are casual, come-as-you-please gatherings. It's a wonderful way to get to know fellow members of the congregation, and you may individually order from the restaurant's menu. The restaurant will be announced as we approach the last Tuesday. Come, relax, eat, and join in the conversations.

Join us for our Last Tuesday Dinner Group at a different area restaurant each month on the last Tuesday evening. These meals are casual, come-as-you-please gatherings. It's a wonderful way to get to know fellow members of the congregation, and you may individually order from the restaurant's menu. The restaurant will be announced as we approach the last Tuesday. Come, relax, eat, and join in the conversations.

Registration Required WeServe is a six-week, intensive learning journey, led by Matt Aspin, our  Ministerial Intern, and is designed to develop collaborative leadership skills within our community through action, learning, and reflection. Participants will: Examine beliefs about service to self and others Practice deep listening Consider social location and its impact on perspective Develop and deepen connection to community Strengthen and expand individual capacity to serve Who: Caring individuals who wonder if they are doing enough, and are ready to challenge their beliefs about what it means to serve. Participants commit to attending all six sessions, doing readings in preparation for the sessions, and performing acts of service outside of the sessions. Registration is required, and group size will be very limited to allow maximum participation during sessions together. Depending on interest, another session may be offered in the spring. When: Saturday, October 21st, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Wednesday, October 25th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 1st, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, November 8th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.  Wednesday, November 15th, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Saturday, November 18th, 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Questions? Contact Matt Aspin at Ministerial_Intern@TahomaUU.com Register on Sunday or by email with Director of Adult Religious Exploration, Susie Maharry at Dir.ARE@TahomaUU.com

Alison McCaffree speaks on a variety of subjects including citizen engagement, positive politics, civility, redistricting and other themes in the Politics of the Possible book.

Poetry Club

Weekly Camp Fire Group gathering. Private group. Registration required.

Join our regular drop-in Thursday night yoga group. Our participants are from ages 8—80! If you are curious, come see if we are what you are looking for. We have some spare mats, and flexible space for more to join! Our group meets weekly from September through June, with breaks for holidays, and during July and August resuming after Labor Day.

Tahoma UU Volunteers support the Nativity House Hospitality Kitchen twice a month on the First Fridays and Third Thursdays from 8:00 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

OWL Class

OWL Class. Private class; registration required.