In this sermon, Lauren explores white privilege, colonial capitalism, and the moral urgency to resist with Love, Compassion and Honesty. Through personal stories, Indigenous wisdom, prophetic voices, and spiritual reflection, she calls the congregation toward deeper awareness, solidarity, and shared commitment to justice grounded in love.
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?”
TUUC Community Gathering at Wapato Lake Park
September Sundays, 12:00 – 1:00 p.m.
Sunday Social Time at noon at Wapato Park. Join us for conversation and community following worship service on Zoom and Facebook. We’ll continue to meet every Sunday through September, rain or shine — Hey, we’re in the PNW, right? Think of this as the TUUC Bumbershoot experience – bring your ‘brellies and wear your wellies. All ages welcome.
The address for Wapato Park is 6500 S. Sheridan Ave. Park at the Central Lot using the entrance at S. Sheridan Ave and S. 68th St.
Head towards the children’s play area, and sign in at the small table set up nearby. While no food or drink will be provided, feel free to bring your own. You can also bring a blanket or a chair to sit on. Come join us help build our Tahoma UU community.
Movie Discussion: CODA
Sunday, September 19, 2021, 1:00 p.m. at Wapato Park
Join in the noon Social Time, and stay for a discussion of CODA (Child of Deaf Adults) with Marlee Matlin, Emilia Jones, and Troy Kotsur (or watch Matlin’s earlier movie, Children of a Lesser God.) Let’s consider our first and second principles – the inherent worth and dignity of every person, and justice, equity, and compassion in human relations – during our discussion.
If you’d prefer to participate in an online discussion about the film, join us on Thursday, September 23 at 7:00 p.m. on Zoom.
CODA is available via Apple TV+ that can be accessed with a 7-day free trial. CODA previously showed at the Grand Cinema in Tacoma.