the OUUC spark

Last Sunday, I spoke about the hard times we’ve been through and the grief I feel from all that we have lost. You may feel that, too. Grief, overwhelm, anger, so many feelings. And I spoke about the need to keep our hearts open as we stay connected. You can watch that service here.

Collective grief needs collecting healing, and we do that together.

During our water communion service on September 10, I asked you to share what helps you keep your heart open. So many of you shared beautiful things like connecting to loved ones, time in nature, and moving your body in dance, walking, and swimming.

Your sharing is posted in The OUUC Commons. And I made a recording of all of them. Check it out—your sharing is beautiful.

We know how to care for ourselves and for each other. We can do this hard thing—together.

Blessings on your week,

Rev. Mary

Minister@ouuc.org

All are invited to join us for a fun and healthy dinner tonight 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm. “Buddha Bowls” are a meal with a base of rice or whole grains topped with proteins and veggies and sauces of your choosing.

Volunteers are needed to help with dinners, you can sign up here.

This week the dinner will be followed by the start of the children’s class “Lessons of Loss” and the new UU Pagan and UU Buddhist groups.

Roy Zimmerman in Concert

Sing. Laugh. Hope.

Saturday, September 23 at 7:30 pm at OUUC.

$25 or pay what you can.

"Roy's lyrics move beyond poetry and achieve perfection."

- Joni Mitchell

"Lyrical brilliance. Just excellent."

- "Weird Al" Yankovic

Find out more about Roy here.

Website: https://www.ouuc.org

Email: liberalfaith@ouuc.org

Location: 2315 Division St NW, Olympia, WA, USA
Phone: (360) 634-2005

Office Hours

Tuesday - Thursday, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Staff Contacts

Rev. Mary Gear, Minister

Rev. Sara Lewis, Director of Community and Faith Development

Troy Fisher, Music Director

Darlene Sarkela, Congregational Administrator

Teresa Madsen, Communications & Tech Coordinator

Marie Arensmeyer, Facilities Manager

Anissa Bentlemsani, Religious Education Assistant

Carbon Marshall, Tech Specialist