Tahoma Unitarian Universalist Congregation

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The class on Sunday, August 26th will end with a little get-together to celebrate and thank the adults in the congregation who have led activities this summer. It will start following the service.

We will begin signing folks up for our annual Chalice Circle program soon. Our Chalice Circles meet once per month for 8 months from October 2018 through May 2019. We will be asking for a serious commitment of attendance for all the sessions. Undecided? No problem! We are hosting a “Sample Circle” using our Soul Matters September theme of the month which is “Vision”. Please join us after worship service on either Sunday, August 26th or Sunday, September 2nd in the High School Classroom where one of our facilitators will be hosting a sample Chalice Circle, so you can see what they are like to decide if you want to sign up to be in a circle this year. Please contact Susie Maharry for more information at Dir.ARE@tahomauu.com.

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.

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.

[ upcoming-services ]

We will begin signing folks up for our annual Chalice Circle program soon. Our Chalice Circles meet once per month for 8 months from October 2018 through May 2019. We will be asking for a serious commitment of attendance for all the sessions. Undecided? No problem! We are hosting a “Sample Circle” using our Soul Matters September theme of the month which is “Vision”. Please join us after worship service on either Sunday, August 26th or Sunday, September 2nd in the High School Classroom where one of our facilitators will be hosting a sample Chalice Circle, so you can see what they are like to decide if you want to sign up to be in a circle this year. Please contact Susie Maharry for more information at Dir.ARE@tahomauu.com.

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.

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.

Intriguing presentations and meaningful conversations on First Fridays in the Sanctuary through June 2019  

Join us for our annual Adult Religious Exploration Facilitator Training on Saturday, September from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon. Lunch will be provided at noon. Everyone is invited and RSVPs are appreciated.This training will be especially helpful, if you are considering facilitating a Chalice Circle this year. We will provide everything you need to run a successful Chalice Circle. There will be practical information for SpiritUUality Cafe facilitators, and anyone else who leads a group at church. 

Join Rev. Linda for a conversation about making music in our congregation led by Bert Gulhaugen, Music Director at Westside UU Congregation in West Seattle. Bert is a gifted director, and long time leader in the UU music scene in the Puget Sound region. He'll facilitate a conversation about how we can create more music in our worship and our congregation and help us develop a strategy for making it happen. If you're interested in the musical life of our congregation, come along and take part in creating our next steps!

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. 

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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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.

Volunteers sort and prep merchandise for Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 15, 2018.

Volunteers sort and prep merchandise for Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 15, 2018.

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!

Knitting and Krafting Circle

Volunteers sort and prep merchandise for Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 15, 2018.

Volunteers sort and prep merchandise for Rummage Sale on Saturday, September 15, 2018.

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.

Join us for this annual search for new treasures for your home! You never know what you'll find! Bring your friends!

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"Well-Being and Mindfulness Skills" class introduction and overview on Sunday, September 16 following worship service for anyone interested in finding out about an upcoming class for [...]

mUUmmies Covenant Group

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.

Membership Committee Meeting

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.

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!

Bring a dish to share on third Fridays at noon, and join us to hear a guest speaker on a different topic every month.

Join us for this earth-based spirituality community ritual and celebration to acknowledge the Autumn Equinox, Mabon. Please contact Susie Maharry, Director of Adult Religious Exploration, at dir.are@tahomauu.com with any questions and to express your interest.

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This will be the first day of Religious Exploration classes and will be followed by a family lunch and registration/sign-ups.

You are invited to the Artist Reception in the Mary Boze Gallery for their newest exhibition by Nancy Meyer. This showing of Nancy's newest photography features some of her exploration into digital image art.  The exhibition is on display from Saturday, September 15 through Sunday, October 28, 2018. 

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 at the Rhein Haus for the Last Tuesday Dinner Group on Tuesday, September 25th. This is traditional German fare in Tacoma’s Stadium District. The restaurant boasts a restored historic space, featuring inspired décor sourced from around the world, four indoor bocce ball courts, and floor-to-ceiling windows across the street from the west end of Wright Park. This is our 15th consecutive monthly gathering, and each has been a relaxing and enjoyable way to meet fellow members of the congregation. We have had as many as 24 attendees, preferring to sit at neighboring tables of 6 or 8 (perhaps a table of 4), thus encouraging easy conversation and a variety of dining companions. You are invited to arrive around 5:30 p.m. Everyone orders off the menu and gets a separate check. The dinner menu can be viewed at: http://www.rheinhaustacoma.com/dinner-menu Come, relax, eat, and join in our conversations. Coordinators are Margot 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.

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.

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!

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

Knitting and Krafting 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.

Our next Get Acquainted Dinners will be held on Saturday, September 29. These dinners are popular events where members, friends, and those wanting to get [...]

[ upcoming-services ]

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.

Campaigns, Cookies, and Post Cards For more info about this Indivisible Tacoma event, visit: https://www.facebook.com/IndivisibleTacoma/

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!

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.

Our world is saturated with BS. Learn to detect and defuse it with a condensed version of a course put together by two University of Washington professors, “Calling Bull: Data Reasoning in a Digital World.”  They see a critically-thinking electorate and BS detection as “essential to the survival of liberal democracy.” You’ll learn how to spot fake news, how to refute it, and how to filter it out of your information diet. Led by Tahoma UU member, Debbie Cafazzo, an experienced journalist with over three decades of newsroom experience.  SpiritUUality Cafe is an Adult Religious Exploration program exploring different topics on the first Friday of each month, September 2018 through May 2019. Join us for spiritual exploration and discussion every first Friday.

The fall Collaboration Gathering will be held on Saturday, October 6 from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m.  All are welcome to participate in a conversation about [...]