We have begun the New Year with news of Linda’s breast cancer diagnosis. The Board and, I’m sure, the entire congregation will work together to support Linda and to support each other as she moves through this difficult journey. I know she will feel our collective strength supporting her optimism and hope-filled outlook in the … Continue reading President’s Blog for January 2018
In this season of giving, I hope you will share my joy at the generosity our TUUC community has extended toward our neighbor—Horace Mann Elementary School. I am so proud of what we, together, have been able to do for them just in the last few months including the book drive, the coat drive, and … Continue reading Hope, Peace, Joy, Love – President’s Blog for December 2017
A few months ago while writing about what it means to be a Community of Courage, I made the point that I was feeling courageous simply by getting out of bed in the morning in light of my complete lack of hope. And then something beautiful happened. I began noticing people performing acts of kindness. … Continue reading What Does It Mean To Be A Community of Hope?
GRATITUDE . . . As one of our most popular hymns says: “Oh we give thanks . . .” As Thanksgiving approaches, it is time to say a heartfelt thank you to all of you who have contributed in so many ways to make TUUC the special place it is today. Many TUUC events have … Continue reading Gratitude – President’s Blog for November 2017
Photo memories from the installation of The Reverend Doctor Linda Ann Hart as our settled minister on Sunday, October 29, 2017. The service was held at Bethlehem Baptist Church in Tacoma. Rev Dr Linda Hart Minister Installation Order of Service … Continue reading Installation of Our Minister, The Reverend Doctor Linda Ann Hart
All of us at TUUC are looking forward to our minister, Linda Hart’s, installation this Sunday night at 6:30 p.m.. It will be attended by many UU ministers from across the region along with members from the Vashon fellowship and Linda’s personal friends and associates. Details are shared elsewhere in this e-news. Please be sure … Continue reading President’s Blog for October 2017
What does it mean to be a people of Courage? For me, here and now, it is getting up out of bed and putting one foot in front of the other and carrying on in a world without hope. For the first time, hope seems to be missing and as it turns out, it takes … Continue reading People of Courage
Of prime importance to us on the Board and all of our Tahoma UU Congregation is Linda’s installation on Sunday, October 29th. Please mark that date in capital letters on your calendar and watch for upcoming details. We have recently been told that Helen Sohlberg generously made a bequest to the TUUC building fund in … Continue reading News from our Board of Trustees President
What does it mean to be a people of … September: Welcome October: Courage November: Abundance December: Hope January: Intention February: Perseverance March: Balance April: Emergence May: Creativity June: Blessing _________________________________________________________________________ Chalice Circles are an important part of our church life. They provide an opportunity to be in a smaller group and explore ideas and possibilities … Continue reading Our Chalice Circles 2017-2018
The Board kicked off our new year on Saturday, August 19th with an all-day workshop led by Sarah Schurr, our UUA Pacific Region field representative. We explored the relationship between governance and ministry, and discussed ways to effectively differentiate the roles of each within TUUC. It was a productive day and great opportunity to introduce new … Continue reading New Beginnings and a New Program Year
