OUUC Weekly Update
November 21, 2023
Thanksgiving Potluck
All are welcome to join us for a potluck on Thanksgiving, November 23, 2:00 pm.
You can sign up here.
Parents and Caregivers Group
OUUC Parents and Caregivers Group meets Thursday December 7, 6:30-7:30 pm, for mutual support and conversation. December’s topic is how we can find rest and renewal for ourselves while caregiving for children. Join us in person or on Zoom.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 854 7079 8310
Nature Group
OUUC Nature Group at Woodard Bay on December 9, 9:00 am. All ages are invited to enjoy and explore nature together, hosted by Rev Sara and Anissa.
This month’s location is Woodard Bay, a shoreline habitat preserve with a level and paved trail. Parking is limited, carpools encouraged, and a Discover Pass is required. RSVP or ask for a carpool.
Interested in Membership?
This year we are trying something new in place of our New Member Classes, and offering a gathering twice a month for those interested in knowing more about Unitarian Universalism, OUUC, and membership at OUUC. Gatherings are all on Saturdays, 10:00-11:30 am. For more information, reach out to Rev Sara Lewis. December 2: social action, community service, racial equity. December 16: pastoral care and small group ministry. Register here.
Holiday Cookies! Pre-order by December 2!
What are the Holidays without a beautiful box of cookies from the OUUC Cookie Brigade to share with friends and family? Pre-order your box(es) by December 2nd! Cookie boxes will be available for pick-up and regular sales at church on December 10 after the service. Free delivery is available to homes in Olympia, Lacey, or Tumwater. A box of approximately two dozen assorted cookies is $20. If you would like to pre-order a box (or two) of cookies, email Melanie Ransom. In the email state 1) How many boxes, 2) Regular or Gluten-Free, 3) Pick up at church or delivery. You can pay with cash or check at the time of pick-up or delivery, or by credit card here. Use the drop-down fund list and choose Misc (you can add a memo that it is for cookies). All funds raised will go to the Kitchen Fund, which provides coffee and hospitality all year long. Questions? Contact Melanie Ransom.
Keeping the Holidays Merry & Bright
The holidays are a prime time for scams of all types, and especially gift card scams. Recently the Oregon Department of Financial Regulation put out these tips:
Gift card scams often start with a call, text, email, or social media message. Scammers will say anything to get you to buy gift cards – such as Google Play, Apple, or Amazon cards – and hand over the card number and personal identification number (PIN) codes. Read more....
Packs of Cheer
Many thanks for your generous donations last Sunday! I put them in with all the other donations and was excited to see the piles grow. Turtle counted 163 packs and has reached her goal of 300 scarves and hats! I will have the box available for the next two Sundays for your donations. Even if you have a hat or scarf, go ahead and put it in the box. We see folks without a hat or scarf all the time and will give them one if they want it. We still need new toothbrushes, gently used back packs, gloves, hand warmers, toothpaste, soap, bath towels (or hand towels or washcloths). Your generosity is much appreciated! It is great to feel us to be a part of some good news happening in the world. We will begin filling the packs in early December. Let's fill them all! Questions? Call Diana Finch.
Help Wanted to Run a Food Drive
Rev Sara is seeking help in running a holiday food drive at OUUC. One or two volunteers are needed to receive food in the Commons on the first two Sundays of December, and then to transport it to the food bank. If you can help, please contact Rev. Sara.
OUUC Official Gift Card Collection for LP Brown Elementary
We will be collecting gift cards at OUUC, all in $25 amounts, for LP Brown Elementary School’s families in need this holiday season. They especially want gift cards to stores where families can get a variety of holiday needs met, such as major brand grocery or big box stores. Bring cards to Rev Sara before December 17.
Celebration of Life for Janet Dawes
On Saturday, November 25, the family and friends of Janet Dawes will be welcomed for a Celebration of Life service at 11:30 am, both onsite in the OUUC Sanctuary or on Zoom. A reception will follow for those onsite.
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85305295813?pwd=ekRxMnZHSnZ4b0M5M2lSOTZDaXVWUT09
Meeting ID: 853 0529 5813
Passcode: 187875
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