I served a congregation in Woodstock, Vermont back in the mid-1990s. I learned about winter weather. And a LOT about snow. It might have been the first time we had a big snow that I decided to not preach the sermon that I had planned, but rather to offer the few people who arrived — … Continue reading Snow-zilla!
It’s so rare that we have to worry about the weather, that we’re not accustomed to making decisions about programming and snow. However, the forecast for this weekend and into next week suggest that we may get substantial snows and we want to be sure we all stay safe. Watch our website and Facebook page … Continue reading Weather Warnings!
It’s that magical time of year- resolution season! My birthday is New Year’s Eve, which makes me a Capricorn. What are we known for? Planning! Goal setting! And moving with goat-like sturdy stubbornness towards achieving our goals. As such, this makes New Year’s Eve is doubly special for me — celebrate my birthday AND I … Continue reading Personal Stewardship
“The purpose of life is to discover your gift. The meaning of life is to give it away.” The moment I realized I wanted to join a church was at an event called Blintzapalooza at Temple Beth Hatfiloh in Olympia. Blintzapalooza is Temple Beth Hatfiloh’s annual fundraiser, and all the proceeds benefit local Olympia nonprofits — … Continue reading Rummage Sale Reflections and Auction Dreams
My message to you this month is deeply personal. It is pledge time again. I hope I was able to convey to you last year the depth of my love/passion for and commitment to TUUC. I hope it is contagious. In the thirteen years Skip and I have been members here, we have immersed ourselves … Continue reading President’s Blog for March 29, 2018
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
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
Living and Working in the Middle East Saturday, August 12, 2017, 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. In the Church Sanctuary Dr. Fatmeh Kassem, an educator, researcher, and group conflict resolution facilitator, will present a talk on life as a Palestinian in Israel, her deep interest in gender studies and peace pedagogy, and her longstanding work with … Continue reading Upcoming Programs and Events in Adult Religious Education
The most remarkable thing that happened at UUA General Assembly transpired after everyone went home. On Saturday night, the last night of the annual meeting of Unitarian Universalists in New Orleans, defense attorney and author of Just Mercy, Bryon Stevenson, gave the Ware Lecture focused on restorative justice. The two thousand people who packed the hall had … Continue reading No One Is Outside the Circle of Love: UUA General Assembly 2017
