Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation

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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.

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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

Indivisible Tacoma presents an opportunity to learn about and discuss existing grassroots efforts right here on the home front in Washington state: Come learn new ways to take action against the Trump agenda with Washington Community Action Network!, the state’s largest grassroots community organization with over 40,000 members. Chris Genese, Associate Director of Washington CAN! will speak on the organization’s work on healthcare in Washington state, how it impacts resistance to the Trump agenda, and how to take action yourself. Washington CAN! is focused on creating and maintaining a large, strong and diverse statewide community presence of grassroots leaders, community members, friends and allies to fight for justice and improvement. Learn about and discuss the work being done in the community, ask questions and find out if you're interested in it, and learn the many ways to support the projects that matter to you.

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.

Knitting Circle

Annual Fundraising Auction and Dinner

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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Artist Gallery Reception for "Creating a Mood," a display of Sumi, Sumi and Collage, Sumi and Watercolors, Asian Calligraphy, Gongbi, and other mediums using Sumi.

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

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

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

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 together with curious intellects and attentive hearts to connect, meditate, explore, and discuss the journey of awakening, followed by a time for tea and snacks. NonDual, Mystical, and Unitive Conscious experiences are all rooted in direct, personal, embodied knowing beyond words, beliefs, doctrines, and rigid traditions whether spontaneous or invoked. In this safe, co-created inter-spiritual group we will explore, experience direct practice, and share our “seeing,knowing and being” of essential essence common to all humanity that transcends divisive concepts and dualisms. All members are welcome and encouraged to provide ideas and suggestions to enhance each and every participant’s group experience and well-being.

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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!

Facilitators: Ruth Ann Mikels, Jim Tuttle, Linda Hart

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.

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.

Thanksgiving Potluck Thursday, November 23, 2017, Preparations 2:00 p.m., Dinner at 3:00 p.m. Tahoma UU Social Hall Join your TUUC friends for a Thanksgiving potluck! Call [...]

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.

Program Advisory Committee for Adult Religious Exploration meets monthly.

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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.

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. Last Tuesday Dinner Group Tuesday, November 28th, 2017, 5:30pm El Toro (Next to Trader Joes), 3820 Bridgeport Way W, University Place, WA This month we’ll meet at El Toro Mexican Restaurant in University Place. Take note that there are three El Toro restaurants in the area, and this particular El Toro branch is within a shopping center between Trader Joes and Safeway on the corner of Bridgeport and 40th St West. El Toro has something for everyone. We’ll begin at 5:30 with appetizers while people arrive. Everyone orders off the menu on individual checks—we keep it simple. Each month, these gatherings are a wonderful way to meet fellow members of the congregation or learn more about old friends. Reservations are not necessary, but may help us reserve enough  tables. Come, relax, eat, and join in the conversations.  Coordinators: Margo Marsh, and Pat and Neil Glenesk.

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.

Indivisible Tacoma will host an Action Meeting to write postcards to voters for Alabama's special election and to make calls to progressive voters in red states, getting them to call their Members of Congress about the tax bill.

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.