OUUC Weekly Update 5-27-20

News from the Olympia Unitarian Universalist Congregation

Worship Service May 31, one online service at 10:00 am

"Threshold Braking" - Rev. Vincent Lachina

We seldom think that living our lives could be compared to auto racing, but there is one similarity that might be surprising. It’s the concept of “Threshold Braking,” the art of slowing down in the most practical way. Slamming on the brakes in an automobile or in life is not the best way to slow down or stop. Too many of us rely on our human ABS (automatic braking system) to help us monitor our threshold braking when sudden life changes tell us to stop of slow down. Threshold braking is a reality and one we can learn to master.

The 5th Sunday collection is for the UUA Pandemic Aid Fund with half going to the UUA Disaster Fund and half to the UUA Living Tradition Fund (helping congregational staff with emergency needs).

Join us for Online Worship.

Listen to recent sermons here.

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Time of Remembrance Vespers Service

Thursday, May 28 at 7:00 pm

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84883684324?pwd=UHpBQU5oMUEzL1FjTlRMSDIrYVcwQT09

Meeting ID: 848 8368 4324

Password: 039835

Dial 1-253-215-8782

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The Board Line

Your Board of Trustees is now fully staffed after filling several vacancies. Thank you for your trust in the Board and your incredible resilience during this time of great uncertainty. It is our connections and compassion for each other that will help us get through this time of national emergency. We want to share a few updates with you. At the congregational meeting, the Board was asked to review the Employee Retention Tax Credit (ERTC) and compare it to the Paycheck Protection Program. Read more and offer feedback on the Disruptive Behavior policy....

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Midsummer Online Auction

June 20-28

Yes, no doubt about it! OUUC is definitely zooming in on an excellent Auction, and your help will make it a splendid success. You’ll want to be there (via Zoom) for the next big event: “Midsummer Auction—Opening Night!” (The Zoom link will be posted on the OUUC website and through emails the week of June 14.) The Opening Night event will take place on June 20 from 5:00 to 6:00 pm. We’ll roll out the auction with brilliant entertainment, stunning surprises—and, yes, actual door prizes. Read more....

Rev. Mary is away this week for rejuvenation and renewal. Here’s a mid-week meditation from Rev. Mary in late March using the Buddhist Loving Kindness practice. Blessings on your week.

Mid-Week Meditation

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Explore Realm - Friday at 10:00 am

Join Kari Kopnick, our Interim Community Life Coordinator to explore using Realm to get and stay connected. We will meet on Zoom and go from there!

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86851404797?pwd=cUdSWTV5Qk1aOHB5YW56QXpSOWd3dz09

Dial: 1 253 215 8782

Meeting ID: 868 5140 4797 Password: 893454

Can't make the meeting but you would like to learn more? Take a look at the good tutorials on our website.

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New - Virtual Bulletin Board

Is there something you would like to share with other church members? The Virtual Bulletin Board is a place for members to share information about events in the larger community, ask for recommendations, and share resources.

The Virtual Bulletin Board is an OPT-IN Realm group. To join the group, please email the church office.

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Virtual Chalice Camp

Chalice Camps are going Virtual this year! And as always, they are free and open to the whole community.

Do you know kids between 5 and 11 who would like a week of fun, learning, and community?

Learn more and register here.

Quick Notes

The Administrator’s Zoom door will be open for office visitors on Wednesdays from 2:00 – 2:40 pm. (If you are asked to wait in the Zoom waiting room it is because another church member is visiting the office.) Please stop by!

Read This Week in Religious Education here.

See a list of online meetings that you might attend here.

Ways to Give - Did you know you can donate to OUUC by text message? Just text "OUUC" and "amount" to 73256. You can also donate online by visiting our secure online giving page.

Donate to OUUC Online

In the Larger Community

Families Need Our Help - A destructive fire at Olympia’s Quality Inn last weekend displaced 14 families hosted by the Family Support Center of South Sound. Fortunately, the 38 children and parents made it to safety but had to leave everything behind. Immediate needs are for electronic/digital gift cards and essential supplies, including diapers, wipes, formula, and easily microwaveable food. Please do not bring clothing; the agency does not have the capacity to sort and store items. Donations of essential items (or cash) can be dropped off at the Family Support Center main office, 3545 7th Ave. SW, Olympia, Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. For information on electronic gift card purchase and delivery, go to the agency’s Facebook page. OUUC has long supported the Family Support Center through Share the Plate and Books, Brownies, and Beans; let us step up again to help families who have endured a devastating loss.

UUA General Assembly - June 24-28. General Assembly (GA) is online this year—a 100% virtual event! This year’s GA theme is Rooted, Inspired, & Ready! We are in touch with our theological roots, we are engaged in transforming our faith, and we are fired up to take action in the wider world. Registration is $150 for all events. Some events, like the Service of the Living Tradition, you can attend without registration or a fee. It will never be easier to attend the international gathering of Unitarians and Universalists. You can find more information here. OUUC is eligible for 7 delegates to GA. Read more....