September once again has brought beautiful autumn weather our way, and the change in seasons has also brought a few property incidents as well.
Earlier this month, we had a homeless woman start a small campfire on the front porch of the church early one morning … read more.
Dear Beloveds,
Our Coming Together Team has been hard at work determining best practices for keeping our beloved community safe and healthy as our nation navigates the Delta variant of COVID-19. Pierce County has now entered into the Very High risk category for COVID transmissions, and … read more.
Greetings TUUC!
I’m so enthused to be serving as your Sabbatical Minister this summer and fall. Now that my ministry term with you has begun, I thought it’d be helpful to offer some orientation and details on what all of us can expect from the ministry … read more.
When I was working with homeless teens in Chicago early in my ministry, I attended a conference on teen pregnancy hosted by the University of Chicago. The panel of experts included doctors, social workers, psychologists, and front line social service agency workers. I have … read more.
There are times in life when it’s hard to figure out what to say. Comforting someone who has lost a beloved family member, for example. There are no words to meet that grief adequately, the small, clumsy ones we use never feel like they are … read more.
A few weeks ago, Barbara Child mentioned that she wouldn’t be going back to Kent for the 50 year commemoration of the killing of four students on the Commons at Kent State University. In a private Facebook group she shared some memories of that day … read more.
Our Sunday service, Rev Linda reflected on the 50th anniversary of the shootings at Kent State University starting with words by Rev. Barbara Child. Rev. Child was an English professor at Kent State that year and was on the Commons when the shots rang … read more.
Our service was music filled! Emma’s Revolution offered us their beautiful songs, and Sandy and Pat told stories about each that make the day even more special. Click on the link above to listen to more of what they have to offer, to purchase … read more.
This morning’s service had some wonderful music included. Our first song was written by Rev. Thomas Mikelson and has a beautiful tune. Rev. Linda received word this morning that Rev. Mikelson died in the night after living with Alzheimer’s disease. When contacted by a … read more.
We are right around a month into sheltering in place. The shift from our usual life in the congregation has been abrupt and disorienting, but I think we are finding our way. Have you been to our online worship services? We are still gathering … read more.
