Paying Attention: What is in Your Cup?
In a wisdom tale, Buddhist monk, Thich Nhat Hanh tells us the bump in the road doesn’t create what spills out of the cup we are carrying. Instead it reveals what is already inside. The question is not about who bumps us rather, “What am I carrying in my cup?”
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7:00 PM - Meditation in the Sanctuary
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5:00 PM - Annual Church Auction
7:00 PM - Meditation in the Sanctuary
6:00 PM - Membership Committee
6:30 PM - No-Effort-Post-Election Potluck
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11:45 AM - Second Sunday Drop-In Chalice Circle
9:00 AM - UU Freethinking Mystics
10:30 AM - Worship Service
7:00 PM - Meditation in the Sanctuary
7:00 PM - Finance Committee Meeting
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6:00 PM - Camp Fire
7:00 PM - Private Meeting - The People's Assembly
12:00 AM - Third Friday Potluck
12:00 AM - NW Detention Center Third Saturday Vigil
9:00 AM - “Well-Being and Mindfulness Skills”
7:00 PM - Meditation in the Sanctuary
7:00 PM - Board of Trustees Meeting
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10:30 AM - Worship Service
6:30 PM - Race Matters Book Group
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5:30 PM - Last Friday Sandwich Making
9:30 AM - Music Committee Meeting
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Oct
THEY’RE BAAAAACK . . . The Tahoma UU Congregation Middle Schoolers, that is. They’ll present the annual Haunted Hallway following worship service on Sunday, October 28. 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.
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Oct
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.
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Oct
Last Tuesday Dinner Group at Boathouse 19
9001 S 19th St., Tacoma WA
Join us at Boathouse 19 for the “’Last Tuesday Dinner Group” on Tuesday, October 30. Boathouse 19 is at the far west end of South 19th Street. At that far end you cross the railroad line, and turn right through a parking lot, going to the far side of the Narrows Brewery. Each of these monthly dining experiences has been a very relaxing and enjoyable way to meet fellow members of the congregation. Join us for dinner and generous conversation, arriving around 5:30 p.m. Everyone independently orders from the menu and has a separate check. The restaurant’s website includes the dinner menu, and can be viewed at: http://boathouse19restaurant.com/
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Oct
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.
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Nov
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.
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Nov
Join with other members and friends of the congregation for a meal the day after the election. Bring a delish dish from home, if you have the time and energy, or just stop at the store and pick something up. It could be chips and salsa, a packaged salad, or some kind of pie. Whatever looks good. We'll eat what's there (and a few of us are bringing some planned dishes), and process what happened the day before.
Everyone, including children, is welcome to come along and have a meal!
Hosted by the Young Adult Group
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Nov
Following worship services on second Sundays, join a Chalice Circle open to anyone who would like to attend. The group will begin with any thoughts/reflections/comments about the morning service as a way to get centered, and then focus on the month's Chalice Circle theme and sharing. Doug Taylor facilitates this monthly open Chalice Circle.
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Nov
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.
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Nov
Peter Altmann, will be our guest speaker at our next Third Friday Potluck on Friday, November 16 at noon in the social hall. Peter Altmann will talk about his mother, Maria, and her legal fight to get artwork returned that was stolen from her family in Austria by the Nazis during WWII. The beautiful portrait of her aunt titled "Woman in Gold" painted by Gustav Klimt was the focus of this effort and was featured in the movie of the same name.
Bring a dish or dessert to share and enjoy learning about this fascinating true story.
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Nov
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.
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Nov
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.
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Nov
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.
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Nov
The Board of Trustees meeting in November will be on Monday, November 26 so members can attend the Associated Ministries Interfaith Thanksgiving Service hosted this year by First Christian Church on Tuesday, November 20.
Board of Trustees Meetings are normally 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.
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Nov
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.
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Nov
Race Matters Book Group meets on the fourth Wednesday of the month from September 2018 through May 2019 to read and discuss a list of books including:
So You Want to talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
Waking Up White by Debby Irving
White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo
Stamped from the Beginning by Ibram X. Kendi
Just Mercy by Bryan Stevenson
Between the World and Me by Ta-Nehisi Coates
Rev. Linda Hart facilitates the group.
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Nov
11/30/2018
5:30 pm - 8:00 pm
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.